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It was great to see these pictures adn articles I worked on the Moonlight Maid for many years out of Petersburg, Alaska as engineer. My wife was the cook/deckhand for several years as well. Those were some of the great times of my life.
Rex Fair,
I have been unable to contact you at your given e-mail address.
I too was in Typhoon Louise in Buckner Bay Okinawa and am in contact with other lucky soles.
Get in touch and we will share some tales.
L. M. Powell
341 Grantsdale Road
Hamilton, MT 59840
Phone (406)363-2116
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Having served on a 180 ft. buoy tender and 40 footers in the Coast Guard, I like reading about and visiting the smaller craft of the Coast Guard and Navy. I enjoyed your web site and your interesting research on the SC’s. A good friend of mine’s mother christened a SC in a Elizabeth City, NC shipyard during WW2.
I was with Communication Unit 40-A Navy. All 35 of us were in the first wave invasion in Holandia New G. on April 22, 1944. We landed and operated the radio station in back of our trucks. We were around the army, CBs and operated for several months in the mud and rain. What a life for a sailor.
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I have a good picture of Cairdeas (previously, SC1372) taken from car ferry observation deck while enroute to Victoria (Canada), on/about 06 July 1962. My reference #Travels3/656.
My father Frank served aboard PC597 during WWII as a Radioman 3rd Class. Looking for anyone who served with him and who might have pictures.
Aloha from Hawaii! My name is Vincent J. Sorino: Served on the USS SC 742 from January 1943 to July 1944, RM1/c. I am now 88 years old. We were in on several “landings” on New Guinea and New Britain. If there are any other survivors out there, I’d like to hear from you.
My grandfather William Manville O’Connor served on two US Navy sub chasers during WWI (11/5/1917 - 7/29/1921), SC 284 and SC 355. I believe that he became a Chief Petty Officer during this time. He kept a typed diary of his time aboard these two boats but lent it to a friend and never received it back. I have several picture from his collection that I will scan and upload when I get the chance.
Tom Brady
I was one of the original crew of the SC1010 when she was rammed by a Panomean freighter outside the Golden gate bridge with a loss of two crew men and seven injured in 1943.would like to hesr from any one that was a crew man or a relative.
Ahoy crew of SC 699, 742, 736, 1296, 735. This is Charlie Sproule, officer on SC 699 from May '45 thru Aug.'46. Traveled from Holandia New Guinea, Darao, Manacni, Cebu on up to Manila and Subic Bay.
Crew-Leo Ranjo, Roy Stone, Moss, Siezmore, etc.
I’m still alive and kicking at 85. Please let me hear from you.
I served on the Hollidaysberg from late summer 1955 to her transfer to the reserves in Clevland,Ohio in Apr 1956. I loved the closeness of the crew and officers. Not much room to get lost and got to know all the crew. Does anyone have a photo of the USNaval base Key West.. Need it for my collection, Thanks
MAY I WISH ALL SC 748 SHIPMATES A HAPPY EASTER
ALBERT AUDETTE MOMM1/c
My father, James E Reagan served on SC 742 during WWII. He is currently 83 years young. We are going to participate in a WWII airshow in Virgina Beach VA this month. We have been gathering information to share with the people at the show which is scheduled for May 16th & 17th at the Virginia Beach Airport. This place has beautiful planes and they all fly. I would love to hear from anyone who served on the 742, or any other Sub Chaser. He did his basic training at Sampson NY. We are from Pittsburgh PA, home of the Super Bowl Champions Steelers. He has lots of pictures from back then in his photo album. Please email any questions.
My father, Leroy Loren McFall an Elwood, Indiana farm boy served on SC1363 during the big war i.e., WWII. He had already served a couple hitches in the Indiana National Guard in the 30’s and fiqured if he got drafted, it would be in the Army. He didn’t know how to swim and never believed he would ever be in the Navy. It ended being the highlight in his life.
He joined his vessel in Guam and of course had a lot of stories about the South Pacific. I know personally that there is a lot to enjoy in the South Pacific. He stayed with the SC1363 through the war until getting torn up bad in Okinawa. After they managed to limp back to Pearl where they were forced to spend some time in repair dock, they brought the ole girl home in 1946 to Brementon, Washington to be placed in mouthballs. I think of it often and only wish he was still around to talk about the ole Subchaser Crews that so well knew and loved.
My father, George N. Dare, served aboard an SC in the Pacific. I’m ex-Army and don’t know Navy ratings, but he was enlisted and trained on diesels. Never said much about the War, but I remember some talk about the rough ride in the narrow beam, wooden SC. If anyone has any recollection of my dad’s service, I would be most grateful to hear from you. Dad passed in 1994. Thank you.
I SERVED ON THE SC686 FOR TWO YEARS SHE WASHED ASHORE AND WAS DESTROYED IN THE 1945 STORM AT OKINAWA. WOULD LIKE TO TALK TO ANY SC SAILOR FROM THAT AREA.
REX FAIR
461 MUBERRY B
LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ.86403
My father in-law, Paul House of Newman Illinois commanded a SC during WWII. He just passed away a week ago @ 88 years. He told wonderful stories of his days in the Navy, in particular bringing “his” boat from the Philippines to Hawaii using a sextant and the stars. I am wondering if anyone might remember serving with him, had a picture of the boat or him and the number. Thanks.
Hi my grandfather was on the DD501 durring ww11. He recently passed away at 94 years old. he didnt talk about his tour of duty too often but was extreemly proud of his friends and crewmates he served with. He said that the scarriest thing he had to go through in battle was the battle of Tarawa. i was just wondering if anyone on this site remembered him he was an engineer.
As a son of a father who served on the SC-1039 during WW2, I would like to commend all those who served on these ships and the sacrifice you gave for the generations that followed. My father MMM1/C~ Carl Demorest Smith (1914-1983) would have been so proud to know this site was created in honor for all those who served this great country during WW2. My father was so honored to serve his country and so proud of his ship and his shipmates. There has never been a day since his death that I havent thought about him and the respect I owe my father and all of you will remain with me for the rest of my life. You are the very best of us all, words could never express my deep gratitude for all you have done and please know I am not alone in these thoughts. Forever shall the men of the splinter fleet be remembered so I say GOD BLESS you all
Sincere Regards,
Mark K. Smith
I am trying to track down the Deck Log of SC761 that transferred a party of coastwatchers from the submarine USS Guardfish off Bougainville in July 1943 to ascertain if my father, Ross Thomas Smith, an Australian surveyor and officer with the Fiji Defence Force, (possibly brought in via Tulagi from Fiji) was in that party. I understand the Deck Logs are held in Maryland and may need to contact a friendly person there to access them for me, as I understand they need to be accessed personally and alas, Australia is a long way away. Any suggestions?
After training at SCTC Miami, my uncle, SM2 Edmund R Logue USN, was assigned to the SC-1055 on her commissioning at Terminal Island CA on 5/10/1943 and served for one year aboard. While assigned to SC-1055, he was promoted to SM1 and served “outside the continental US” for a portion of his assignment. His USN records are not specific as to the location “outside the CONUS”. In May 1944, he went on to Attack Trasports (USS Oxford) and joined my Dad, uncles, and cousins during the invasion of Okinawa in April 1945.
my dad served on the sub chaser 682
he used to tell me the motto“we are the crew of the 682”
he had a pet monkey also.
i have many photos of the ship, crew and monkey.
he also told me of a sea rescue the 682 made.
did anyone here know him?
jim dipersia jr
SC982 - I’m updating my previous entry. Through this Guestbook, I was contacted by another shipmate, Bill Nash, from Washington state and we continue to correspond. I was an Electrician on SC982 for 18 mos. from 1944 to end of World War II. My wife and I live in Wauconda, IL, a suburb of Chicago. Would like to hear from any other shipmates.
I was a Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class on SC1045 in charge of the 40 mms in the South Pacific in 1945. Smith was the ship’s captain, Lt 1st class.
I spent 2 years in the South Pacific and would like to hear from any of the old crew members.
I cannot put a date on it, but we had some harrowing times during the typhoon. Eventually got towed to San Francisco.
I last posted a message to this site several years ago. Mr. Treadwell has written two very good books for those who want information on Sub Chasers and the people who served on them.
This time, as last time, I am looking for people who served on the Submarine Chaser 699, their families, or anyone who even knew anyone who was aboard this ship.
Thank you.
My name is Ron McFall. My father Gendron McFall was on the SC 648. Dad had no idea the whereabouts of the crew from the SC 648. After 64 years, we found the information on Ted Treadwell’s web site. I wish to thank Ted for his kind reception via email and making my dad’s day with a phone call! My dad also had a long conversation with Jay Green (from the SC 648) as a result. I have been so blessed to have taken part in this memory for my father.
ther must be some one else be sides me that is still alive from the sc 748 from 1943 to 1946 lv to hear from you Al Audette momm1/c
Please note my new e-mail address.
So far I have been fortunate in contacting two of my former shipmates, John J. Rinaudo at 9208 Ventura Drive, Baton Rauge, Louisiana, and Paul J. LeBlanc whose phone number is (225)344-5652.
These were shipmates of mine in SC1326.
My grandfather, Lester Weigel (81) from Pennsylvania served on the SC 1353 around 1945. I am trying to help him contact anyone that may have served with him. Specifically Ralph Miller (we think Ralph lived in Pennsylvania also). If anyone has any information I would greatly appreciate it.
After a breif illness I am sad to anounce the passing of my father Yvon Chiasson . Dad was in the merchant marines and was awarded the silver lifesaving medal for saving many lives of the men on S C 709 off louisberg Nova Scotia At the ceremoney they noted that this award was long over due , but as soon as it was brought to their attention they rectified the situation He was hounored and very proud of the medal he recived from the U S Coast Gaurd Thank everyone responsable for making the last few years of his life memorable and I salute all the veterens from all the services in the U S and up here in Canada thankyou all for my freedom Joe Chiasson
The November 1,2001 entry has the wrong email address. The new address is as follows;
Hi i am a college studant who is currently righting a paper on the SC class ships of WW2 that i will be presenting at a conference and hope to get published. I am looking for any sources of information on the SCs i can get and i hope to include personal stories from men who served on them. Any one with infromation is free to contact me at my email adress or by postmail at:
James Gunn
7504 Jenkins Ave.
Hesperia, CA 92345
Thank you.
I am looking for any who served with my father, James Edgar Sutton. He was in the navy during ww11 in the pacific. I have little to no info of his service.
may i wish all if any one is still alive from the sc 748 1943 1946 a merry christmas
I apologize for this but I stated the wrong dates of service for my father Melvin. He actually served in the 40’s and was a Seabee. Thank you!
My father, Melvin C. Houck, was in the US Navy in the 50’s and I know nothing about where he served. He is no longer with us...passed away 5/20/85. If there is anyone out there who may have known my father please email me. I would love to know more about him.
I served aboard the SC 1010 in WWll would like to hear from anyone that served on her or a relative of some one that served on her, thanks.
Still looking for news from any of the crew of the SC1021. It was a great ship and great crew. Left her in 1945.
John Rossetti RM3/C
This is Les Vogt. I was the sound man aboard the SC 732 (The Dirty Thirty Two). Does anybody know if William Charles Kelly (Bill Kelly) is still out there? I am now living in Wisconsin. Please write me if you were aboard The Dirty Thrity Two.
1201 E Park Ridge Ave
Appleton, WI 54911
Isn’t there anyone out there still alive that served on the SC1065? Would like to hear from anyone.
My Dad was on SC 1307. Served in the Atlantic. Was at Normandy. He is in failing health. I was talking with him and he dragged out this suitcase I had never seem before. He has photos of ship and all his shipmates he sailed with.
Never spoke much about it. If anyone was on this ship, would like to hear from you. Thanks, Bob Becker
My Grandfather, Joseph Carreiro served on the SC 1049. I would love to hear from anyone with any stories regarding that time.
I was on SC741 as a electrian striker, went aboard at Tacloban Layte Phillipines Feb. 13 1944.Mar 9, invasion at Zamboango, Mindanao. March 15 invasion of Basilian. March 28 invasion of Sangi Sangi. Aoril 7 invasion of Holo. May 17 escort convoy to Tarakan, Borneo. June 10 invasion at Bruine Bay Borneo. Jan 25 The ship was decommisioned at Subic Bay north of Mannila. Apresiate an email from anybody who was onboard.
Hi, Great site. My father served on SC-773 in WWII in the Pacific. I am looking for any information about the history of this craft and crew. I am also in possession of his photos from that time. Many of them are labeled with the names of the sailors in the pictures. I would be willing to share them with other families. Please contact me if you or your family member was a member of this crew and you would like to view the photos.
I am collecting information to write an article on the Submarine Chaser Training Center in Miami for the journal of the Historical Museum of Southern Florida. If any former students or instructors at SCTC have any anecdotes, reminiscences, photographs, manuals, or other information about it or Miami at that time, I would appreciate hearing from you. Thanks very much. Charlie Rice, 305-679-9744.
SC-708 - My father (96 now and doing well) was aboard this sub-chaser @ 1943. MM2 with many memories. Any shipmates around????
My Dad, John L. Whetzal, Jr. served on the SC-1275 1944-1945. I have pictures of some of the crew members. Some of their names are; C. L. Endicott, Red Sizemore, Pop Stewart, R. R. Belling, M. L. White, E. Russell, A. B. Davis, J. E. Wood, A. D. Ellis, J. W. Harper, Bob Horwath, F. Relyea, C. F. Schaur, Ray Prater, Al Goodhue, Wilbur Rees, G. M. Garrison, C. M. Oden, John Casaly and H. H. Hanshaw. Are any of you folks still around. Please email me. Thanks.
John L. Whetzal III, SMSgt, USAF (Retired)
Still seeking any information regarding the SC 740 and her crew. Any help appreciated.
still looking for ex shipmates on the sc 748 -1944-1946 i am 85yr old still kicking hope i am not the only one alive lv to hear from you ALBERT AUDETTE MOMM/1c
I still haven’t heard from anyone who might have information on any of those who served aboard the SC-506. I was a member of the original crew who took delivery in the apring of 1942 at Luder’s in Stamford, CT then took her to Brooklyn Navy Yard for commissioning. Am I the only survivor?
having served on the sc722 from oct.1944 to dec.1945 to when i left her in davao,mindanao.i wonder if any of the old ship mates are still alive and love to hear from them.i am 83.i have a picture of the sc722,be glad to send to any ship mates.
I have a attached a link to a photo I aquired of the submarine chaser PC-565, The 565 gained attention when she sunk the German U-Boat U-521 on June 2nd, 1943.
http://www.accs.net/users/msmith/m23.jpg
Hello, I have aquired an excellent official US Navy photograph of the submarine chaser SC-736 measuring 8" x 10", I would be more then happy to send a copy to anyone who served on her or any relative who may have had a father or grandfather, uncle, brother who may have served on her as well. The photograph exhibits excellent clarity. The SC-736 was commisioned on Feb.27th, 1943.
Does anybody keep a list or is gathering a list of known crew members and what ship they served on? It sure would be nice to have a page on the website for each subchaser
SC 995: My father; John (Jack)Carpenter served on the SC 995 , I still have the wall photo of the ship and his ribbons and a photo or two of when he was in the US Navy but none of him onboard or of the crew, but I do have the King Neptune proclimation of crossing the international dateline at the equator! he had also told me that he was trained to be the diesel mechanic and was also taught to operate the “Big” guns onboard, he passed in November of 2001 - I do not know the names of other crew members or their rank, my dad had two stripes so I think he was a Petty Officer 2nd class.
SC-982, World War II, from 1943-1945 - sole Electrician, called “Bulb Snatcher” or “Sparks”. I’m still alive and still kicking - but not as high as I used to. Living in NW suburb of Chicago, IL. Would love to hear from fellow shipmates.
My dad, Robert F. Morten, served on SC 1281 from 1944 until her return to the United States after the war ended. He had some interesting stories of his time aboard, including one story regarding depth-charge practice and the dangers of setting the depth too shallow.
Dad passed away in October 2007. He was very proud of his service on the 1281.
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Hoping to hear from any of the crew of the SC1021. When I went aboard we were based at Coco Solo Naval Station in the Canal Zone. We turned the ship over to the Russians at Cold Bay Alaska in 1945.
JR
My father served on SC1029. His name is Ernest Philson. He passed away 20 years ago but my mother would love to talk with any of his shipmates. There is one person in particular that she remembers, his name was Roberson. (I’m not really sure of the spelling) He was an artist and was from Philadelphia.
I have pictures of the 682 with the pet monkey named “matey” and the list of names on the back.Please email me with any info you have.