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| My uncle served aboard the Nitro during WWII - unsure of the dates. His name was Marlow Yarbrough, though might have gone by 'Bub' or 'Bubba.' He was a quartermaster 2nd Class. He passed away last year and we've been doing a bit of research. Anyone who remembers him, please drop me a line. Thanks! And thanks to all who served. Email: David Thompson cdavidt@georgiasouthern.edu editor, Georgia Southern Magazine 912-681-5549 Posted Friday, 11 April 2008 23:35:00 |
| We are desperately searching for any information on the whereabouts of a former crewmember named Michael Bertrand. He served as a QM2 aboard AE 23 from June 1968 to 1970 or 1971. If you have any information on him please contact: Jim Timmons navy65-69@sbcglobal.net or Ed Marino kemarino@hotmail.com Thanks, Ed Marino Posted: Thu, 14 December 2006 at 22:57:00 |
I'm posting this for my father...Jake L. Smith. He passed away 7/18/97. I know he served on the USS Nitro AE 23. I don't know his rank, but he was general enlistment. He was in the Navy from 70-74. He had a bracelet that reads: USS Nitro AE 23 GMG-2 USN 70. I'd love to hear from any of his buddies or anyone who has memories of him. Before he passed, he moved to Ft. Payne AL and was very active with other Vietnam vets there. He had such a love for you guys. God Bless! Email: Kimberly Smith - singin4him@gmail.com Posted: Tue, 21 November 2006 at 15:16:00 |
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| I am looking for anyone that knew my father, Elzie Thomas, on the USS Denver in the 1940's. Email: CHAR1ENE@aol.com Posted: Sat, June 10, 2006 at 00:19:00 |
I am looking for any men who may remember serving aboard the Nitro with my Dad, John H. "Jack" Magann. He was from Sharon Hill Pennsylvania and was a Boatswains Mate. Email: medricjm@msn.com Posted: Sat, September 9, 2006 at 21:30:00 |
| Joseph Sheppard. My good hearted Uncle, deceased Oct 6, 1983. Lived in Somerspoint N.J. He never talked about his war time service. I was told he came back injured & he received benefits. He lived by himself most of his life. A strong love for dogs. I see there was a Mascot on the ship. Because he never said anything I'm just finding out now about his war service. Does anyone remember him? Is there any Certificates or any award that he received. Would like to put something on the wall in his name. Joseph Tomasello Email: gobbler727@verizon.net Posted: Wed, 18 Jan 2005 at 14:15:00 | My father Woodrow Wilson Lescalleet served on the USS Nitro AE-2 from 2/14/40 until 5/26/40. This was his first assignment after finishing training at NTS Norfolk, VA. He was transferred to the battleship U.S.S. West Virginia where he served until Aug 1941. I would be happy to hear from anyone who might remember him or have any pictures of the ship from that time. Richard Lescalleet Email: rlescalleet@verizon.net Posted: Sun, 19 Nov 2005 at 17:28:00 |
| My name is Ronald L. Hainds. My father, Russell E. Hainds, served on the USS Nitro in 1944-1945. He has been deceased since November 23, 1966. I was 18 at the time. I have an older brother, a younger sister, and a younger brother. Since our dad died at such a young age, we did not get to hear all of his "wartime" stories. I would really like to know more about him or make contact with fellow crew members who may have recollections of him--perhaps even pictures they might share. Any little tidbit of information would be appreciated. How could I go about doing this? Do you have a bulletin board or some such thing where messages could be
electronically posted so that if there are people still living who knew him, they might contact me? Any help you can be would be greatly appreciated! Ron Hainds 221 CALDWELL ST JACKSONVILLE IL 62650-1811 rhainds@csj.net |
Looking for crewmembers aboard USS Nitro in 1960's who were involved in any availability/overhaul at Boston Naval Shipyard in 1960's. Please contact me, Ken Lord, Lord & Associates, at kpl6331@djis.net or 1-888-303-0352. Thanks. Posted Sun, 01 Apr 2001 at 22:47:00 My brother, Michael J. Hansen, died Dec. 6, 2004. He was stationed on the Nitro from 1972-1975. Obituary which appeared in the Columbia Tribune newspaper, Columbia, MO. He was buried with full military honors. I would like to converse with anyone who served with my brother. Thank you. George Hansen 3407 Palmtree Dr. McKinney, TX 75070 ghansen@jackhenry.com (972) 529-5349 Posted Thursday, 13 Jan 2005 10:15:00 |
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Trying to locate: Jon Paul Travis Branch of Service: Navy Unit was: Served on the USS Nitro Where served: USS Nitro When served: 1970s Message is: Jon Paul Travis was killed in Vietnam. I have some things that I would like to send to his family if I can locate them. I also have a story to tell them about how he saved the life of one of his fellow crew members. Please contact: R. G. McAlpine Mailing address: 6704 Gateway Drive City, State, Zip: Tampa, Florida 33615 |
I am looking for a former crewmember nicknamed "BONES". That is the only name I can remember him by. He was on the NITRO AE-23 from 62-66. He was a tall black man, with wiry legs when he got drunk. I used to help carry him back to the ship. Contact George Gregory u1047152@warwick.net I would like to find the whereabouts of Robert "Link" Folson. He was onboard the NITRO AE-23 from 62-64. All I know is that he lived in Denver, CO. I think his middle initial was "L". Contact George Gregory u1047152@warwick.net I'm looking for anyone that served on the Nitro from 61-64.I was an EN-2 and was in the "A" Gang. Contact Larry Clark wlclark01@msn.com Posted Wed, 31 January 2007 at 23:38:00 |
 Trying to locate an ex-crew member of the AE-23. His name is Harry Mounce EN3 year 61-63. Last known address in Cincinnati, Ohio. Please contact with any information. Larry Fisher larrylcfisher@cs.com | I am looking for the my real grandfather that I never met. He left when my father was 2 and he never saw him again. I am doing this as a genealogy research project. His name is Paul Knox Farris and he served on the USS Nitro somewhere around 1925-1929. I have a photo with him and another man on the ship named Karl Gaines. That is all that is on the photo. If you can be of any help in my locating naval records on this person, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you for your time. Glenn L. Whitehouse spike11@mail.tds.net |
I am researching my only Uncle, Charles Goodwin who served on the Nitro during WW2, he was a signal man,on board, but was killed in action at the age of 18. I wonder if anyone might remember him? If you have any info about his time on board this ammunition ship, please email me at saturn3197@yahoo.com. Or can you supply me with any email address? I am eagerly awaiting to hear from you. Thanks to all the men who served on this ship it is appreciated. Thank-you. The niece of Charles Goodwin Signal man - USS Nitro Shiela saturn3197@yahoo.com |
I was on the Pyro for a short time and have heard several versions of what happened to her during the war. Can you help me find out what did happen? If you have any information email Richard Gelak richgee@email.msn.com |
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