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Namejason pittman
Date2024-02-23
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Messagemy grandfather was a crew member " Donald Mcgill " ,just trying to learn more about him so i can share with my children his great grands.

if anyone has photos or info id love see smilie
email me @
5 0 2 j a s o n p i t t m a n @ g m a i l . c o m
without the spaces . thankyou


NameWayne Dorough
Date2023-07-15
MessageSad to report, Merlin Carr passed away on June 27th this year. He was 94. Merlin served aboard the Spangler as a radarman from 1949 to 1952. He was an active participant at Spangler reunions, a wonderful story teller and well liked by everyone. His recollection of days aboard the ship and else where in the Navy was amazing. He will be highly missed by both his family and Spangler Mates.


NameElizabeth Torgerson
Date2023-01-02
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MessageHello, this is Jack Burkhardt's daughter. I'm saddened to have to leave this message, but my father passed away on December 18, 2022. His wife of 64 years, Barbara preceded him in death. The memory picture boards contained photos of the reunions he and my mother attended. Hence my research and luckily located this site!
Take care everyone. And best wishes for you all in 2023.


NameWayne Dorough
Date2022-12-30
MessageSad to report, Leon Ramshaw passed away yesterday morning, Dec. 28th. Leon reported aboard the Spangler in April 1955 and remained aboard when the ship underwent decommissioning in 1958. He was part of the quartermaster group and a very personal friend of mine. He will be sorely missed!



Private Message added 2022-12-11


NameJeannie Spangler- niece/Donald Spangler
Date2022-11-12
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MessageWishing all of you & your loved ones the best on this Veterans Day Weekend. We will never forget your sacrifices. Thank you always for your service. 🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸


NameKen Nolan (jr)
Date2022-07-22
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MessageThis is to inform you that
KENNETH NOLAN
Plank member of initial crew for
DE-696. 1942 - 1945
Passed away
July 20, 2022
A mass will be held Monday, July 25, at 12 noon at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, 181 West Dundee Road, Wheeling, IL.


NameWayne Dorough
Date2022-01-09
MessageThanks Todd! I’m still having a difficulty accepting that my best navy buddy passed away. I think of him often!


NameTodd Mitchell
Date2022-01-09
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MessageMy dad, Joe Mitchell, served on the Spangler and was on the 1957 cruise where he became a shellback. Fun to look at the history here. Thanks Wayne Dorough for your remembrance of my dad here last year when he passed away.


NameWayne Dorough
Date2022-01-06
MessageThanks Gary. I hope you enjoy all of the website. I see from the crew list your Dad was aboard the USS Spangler when it was commissioned on 10/30/1943 and remained aboard until 12/20/1945. If you would like a Remembrance posted in memory of your dad I’d be happy to assist. Thanks again for the visit!


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