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| Date | 08-11-2007 |
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| Message | Nice site. I was in X-Division, working in Personnel Office and E & T Office. Remember alot of Mid-Rats while out to sea and working late at night. Med. cruise in 65 and North Atlantic cruise in 66. Served from 65 to 67. Go to the reunions when possible. Meet some very interesting shipmates from the different years, and some great stories! My nickname, Ox, came from PN2 Fred Essel who taught me a great deal about growing up. Last I heard, Essel was living in Conn. I remember others like Patterson, Johnson, Pousson, Frank, Chief Sadler, Lt. Scott, Hawkins, Buchanan, Pickenpaugh, Nelson, Oshay & Houck. Some great times with great people on a great ship. The best time was being the last ship to have liberty in Belfast, Ireland. Don't forget the ship's reunions each year. It would be great if everyone would come to a reunion. We could always suggest a date and place, something to think about. |
| Date | 08-09-2007 |
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| Message | Son of Frank Vita (1945) |
| Date | 08-01-2007 |
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| Message | I served on the Randoo Candoo from 1959 till 1962 was the only ship I served on. Was a red Striper (Machinist Mate ) Remember going out every two weeks and in the summer we would sail the Caribbean and in the winter off of the New England states.Was a good time . |
| Date | 07-29-2007 |
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| Message | I served with HS-7 from Feb. 1960 until Feb. 1962. |
| Date | 07-25-2007 |
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| Message | I was with VF73 on the Randolph late 1957 early 58 The skipper of the ship was Capt. (Bullett) Lou Kern. some shipmates were Stumpy Reid,Wayne Covely,Bob Slagle,E.E. Myers. Christmas in the Med for an 18 year old was interesting.!!!! |
| Date | 07-23-2007 |
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| Message | I went aboard the Randolph as a FN in Valencia, Spain in August 1962 and left her at Norfolk in April 1964. I was initially in B Division and in October 1962 I transferred to OI Division where I remained for the rest of my tour. |
| Date | 07-18-2007 |
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| Message | I served onbord from may 1962 to feb 1965 in gv div |
Private Message added 07-16-2007 |
| Date | 07-12-2007 |
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| Message | I would like to know if anyone remembers my father, William Russell McDonald? He was a corpman I believe, on the Randolph. I was named after the ship in 1953. He has been to the mediterranian, So I'm assuming he was onboard around 1950-54, but I'm not sure. If Anyone has any info, please contact me. Thanks to all that served on board. What an honor to be associated with the space program!!!! |
| Date | 07-11-2007 |
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| Message | Served onboard 1960-1964 The question of the Randolph is placed out of commission 8/7/1968. Striken from Navy's list of ships 6/1/1973. Towed up the Kill van Kull to South Kerney, NJ scrap yard and turned ovet to the cutting torches. With a service of 29 years, 7 months, 3 weeks, and 1 day in war, peace and reserve. There is one of her anchors in a memorial in Tom's River NJ. It was a great duty for me as I learned many things that I have taken through the rest of my life. Dave |
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