ROSTER
OF MEMBERS
last updated on May 28, 2008 - membership count = 165
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Russell
D. Agee - Member No. 0031 - resides
in Fair Grove, MO with his wife, Mary. He is a founding
member of the AD31 Association. Russell came aboard the Tidewater
in June 1963 and worked in R3 Division's Electrical Repair-Rewind Shop. He says
he came across our web site by reading the American Legion Magazine. "I can't
begin to tell you how excited I was," he says. Agee departed AD31 in May
1966 as an EM3 and is a LIFE MEMBER of the
Association.
Russell's E-mail address: RdMlAgee@wmconnect.com
John
Allen - Member No. 0174 - resides in Hemet, CA with his wife, Pat.
John reported aboard the Tidewater in October 1951 and worked in 4th Division's
Light Machine Shop as a Machinery Repairman. He was aboard for the Feb. 1954 Med
Cruise and also the Caribbean Cruise in Nov. 1954. John departed the Tidewater
in January 1955 as MR2 and is a LIFE MEMBER
of the AD31 Association.John's E-mail address: AllenHemet@aol.com
Henry
"Hank" Babin - Member No. 0074 - resides in Orange City,
FL with his wife, Janice, and is a founding member
of the Association. Hank reported aboard AD31 in February 1962 beginning a 5-year
tour aboard the Tidewater where he worked in R5 Division's Torpedo Shop, advancing
to the rate of TM1. He departed the Tidewater in July 1967 and retired from the
Navy in September 1976. Hank is a LIFE MEMBER
of the AD31 Association. Hank's E-mail address: hbabin@cfl.rr.com
Walter
T. Ball - Member No. 0128 - resides in Jonesborough, TN with his wife,
Susan. Ball reported aboard the Tidewater in 1964 and worked below decks in R-4
Division's Calibration Lab. He goes by the name "Santa" and if you've
met him, you know why. He's right out of "Miracle on 34th Street" and
is the spittin' image of old St. Nick and yes, "the beard on his chin IS
as white as the snow." Walter departed the Tidewater in 1966 as ETN2 and
is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.Walter's E-mail address: SantaSusanB@EmbarqMail.com
Louis
Basten - Member No. 0169 - resides in Lynchburg, VA and reported aboard the
Tidewater in September 1964. He worked in R-5 Division's Fire Control Shop until
he departed in January 1967. Lou is a LIFE
MEMBER of the AD31 Association.Lou's E-mail Address: LBasten@MidstateIns.com
Lester
E. "Buzz" Beesley - Member No. 0040 - resides in Nokomis,
FL with his wife, Nancy. Buzz reported aboard AD31 as a member of its first crew
in October 1945 where he served as a radar/rangefinder operator. He is a founding
member of the AD31 Association. Buzz achieved the rate of FT2 prior
to departing AD31 in April 1946 and is a LIFE MEMBER
of the AD31 Association.Buzz's E-Mail address: Buzz25@webtv.net
Kingsley
Bennett - Member No. 0003 - resides in Ewing, IL with his wife. He
is a founding member
of the AD31 Association. Kingsley came aboard the Tidewater in July 1956
where he worked in R2 Division and was the lead petty officer in the Foundry during
his last two years aboard AD31. Many of his excellent photos of his days in the
Navy grace our web site at UssTidewater.org. Kingsley departed the Tidewater
in May of 1959 as an ML2 and is a LIFE MEMBER
of the AD31 Association.. Kingsley's E-mail address: cb43@YourClearWave.com
Sam
Boomer - Member No. 0089 - resides in Norwich, CT. He is a founding
member of the AD31 Association and came aboard the Tidewater in
February 1966, reporting to R2 Division's Heavy Machine Shop. Sam advanced to
MR2 while aboard AD31 and departed in July 1969. He is active in Amateur Radio
and holds an Amateur Extra Class License AK1B. He is a LIFE
MEMBER of the AD31 Association.Sam's E-mail address: s_boomer@sbcglobal.net
Chief
Steven R. Bradshaw - Member No. 0028 - resides in Othello, WA with
is wife, Linda, and is a founding member
of the Association. He served two tours of duty on the Tidewater over a seven
year period, first coming aboard in April 1963. He was discharged from the Navy
in August 1966 and then 2 years later, he re-enlisted and was promptly assigned
to the Tidewater again in July 1968, finally departing for the last time in December
1970 as an OM2. Steve eventually went on in his career in the Navy, retiring in
1983 as OMC. He is a LIFE MEMBER of the Association.
Steve's E-mail address: sbradshaw@computercow.com
Terry
T. Braga - Member #0045 - resides in Oneco, FL with his wife, Paulette.
He is a founding member of the Association.
Terry came aboard the Tidewater in April 1959 and worked in R Division until 1961.
He was tranferred to R5 Division's Diver Locker for the remainder of his tour
on the Tidewater. Terry has sent us a number of excellent photos of some of the
diving projects in which he participated and they will featured in upcoming issues
of the newletter and at the web site. He departed the Tide in January 1963 as
a certified Diver SFP2 and is a LIFE MEMBER
of the AD31 Association. Terry's E-mail address: TARU12@aol.com
Robert
E. Branch, Sr. - Member No. 0036 - resides in Buffalo, TX with his
wife Kathy Jo. He is a founding member
of the Association. Bob came aboard the Tidewater in September 1961 and worked
in Ship's Company as an Electricians Mate. He departed AD31 in July 1963 as an
EM3, and is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.Bob's E-mail address: LazyBRanch@dishmail.net
Stanley
Burdyn - Member No. 0127 - resides in Jessup, PA. Stan came aboard
the Uss Tidewater in April 1956 and worked in R-2 Division's Light Machine Shop
where he did machine shop work. He says he and the crew worked on more babbit
bearings, shafts and pumps than you could shake a stick at. He departed the ship
in September 1959 as MR2 and is a LIFE MEMBER
of the AD31 Association. Stan's E-mal address: adb1209@verizon.net
Michael
J. Campbell - Member No. 0120 - resides in Bay
City, MI with his wife, Gay. Mike reported aboard the Tidewater in June, 1963
and worked in Ship's Company R Division as a Shipfitter Pipefitter. He made the
1963 Med Cruise and departed AD31 in April 1965. Mike is a LIFE
MEMBER of the AD31 Association.Mike's E-mail address: campbell65_04@yahoo.com
Frederick
V. Carnevale - Member No. 0167 - resides in Westbrook, CN and joined
the Association in June 2007 with a 1 year membership. He came aboard the Tidewater
in November 1951 when she was in Charleston. Fred worked in the sheet metal shop
and departed AD31 in August 1955 as ME2. 
Lloyd
"Jim" Cevora - Member No. 0019 - resides in Norfolk, VA
with his wife, Sevilla. He is a founding member
of the Association and is the First Vice Commander of the Tidewater Post 327 of
the American Legion in Norfolk. Jim spent a total of 24 years in the U. S. Navy
and came aboard the Tidewater in January 1970, working in S-1 Division's Data
Processing Department as a DP1. He says about his tour "I rode the Tidewater
to Yorktown for the offload and was one of the last to get off before the Indonesians
took over." Jim pitched on the ship's fast pitch softball team. He departed
AD31 in February 1971 and is a LIFE MEMBER
of the Association.Jim's American Legion Post E-mail address: AMLG327@aol.com
Allan
R. "Pap" Clark - Member No. 0026 - resides in Taylor, MI
with his wife, Anita. He is a founding member
of the Association. Allan was a ship's company electrician on AD31 and came aboard
in June 1952. He started as an EM striker and after making EM3 was sent to permanenet
Shore Patrol duty where he was assigned as a partner to a police officer in Princess
Ann County, VA. Later, upon coming back to the Tide, he was assigned as Master-At-Arms.
Allan finished his tour and departed AD31 in January 1955 as an EM3. He is a LIFE
MEMBER of the Association. Allan's E-mail address: clbantau@aol.com
Larry
D. "Grover" Cleveland - Member
No. 0135 - resides in Broomfield, CO with his wife, Sandra and is a LIFE
MEMBER of the AD31 Association. Larry reported aboard AD31 in
January 1966 and was a Tidewater Sailor for the entire year, departing in December
1966 as EM3. Duty aboard the Tidewater included being a member of the crew in
R3 Division's Electrical Rewind Shop. Larry's E-mail address: larryc@fds-llc.com
Lee
Clinefelter - Member No. 0171 - resides in Archer, FL with his wife,
Kathryn, and is a LIFE
MEMBER of the AD31 Assocition. Lee says he boarded AD31 in late
1966 as a young seaman and was stationed on her for the next 4 years with two
Med Cruises and some island hopping. He looks at his Navy time aboard ship as
a great experience and "will always be thankful to the Navy for giving me
a good foundation." Lee departed the Tide in 1970 as QM2.Lee's E-mail address: ledanial@bellsouth.net
Bob
Colish - Member No. 0106 - resides in College Park, MD and is a LIFE
MEMBER of the AD31 Association. Bob reported aboard the Tide in 1957
and worked in R Division as a Ship Fitter. He left the Tidewater in 1961 as SFP2.Bob's E-mail address: PMV7501@aol.com
William
D. Cook - Member No. 0001 - resides in New Smyrna Beach, FL. with
his wife, Wynne. Bill is a founding member
of the Association and is the webmaster at the USS Tidewater Home Page. You can
see many of his photos and stories about the Tidewater at our web site. Bill came
aboard the Tidewater out of ET "A" school in October, 1962 as an ET
striker and departed AD31 in September 1965 as an ET2. His duties aboard the ship
included radar repair and lead petty officer in the Calibration Lab in R4 Division.
Bill is a Ham Radio Operator and maintains a General Class license N9BCY. He is
a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association and
was elected to the office of President of the Association in September 2003.
Bill's E-mail address: ad31@UssTidewater.org
Chief
William A. Cornellier - Member No. 0170 - resides in Orlando, FL with
his wife, Donna. Early in his 28-year career in the Navy, he reported aboard the
USS Tidewater in January 1953 where, like many before and after, he spent some
time mess cooking. He became an SH striker and worked in the cobbler shop and
soda fountain. Bill departed the Tide as SHSN and went on to enjoy many more years,
eventually retiring as SHCS.Chief Cornellier's E-mail Address: BillAndDonnaC@aol.com
George
A. Correa - Member No. 0071 - resides in Las Vegas, NV with his wife,
Sue and is a founding member of the
AD31 Association. George reported aboard the Tide in 1963 and worked in S4 Division's
Laundry and Dry Cleaning Plant. "I've met up with several of my old buddies
through your web site," says George. He departed AD31 in March 1966 as a
SHSN and is a LIFE MEMBER of the Association.George's E-mail address: GeorgeCorrea_1@hotmail.com
 Chief
Raymond G. Crites - Member No. 0112 - resides in Goldsboro, NC with
his wife Neda. Chief Crites reported aboard the USS Tidewater in March 1955 as
the supervisor in R-2 Division's Boiler Shop. He departed the Tidewater in February
1956 as BRC and is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31
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Robert
L. Daniel - Member No. 39 - Bob passed away in June 2005 and until
then he resided in Tuscola, TX with his wife Evelyn. He is a founding
member of the Association. Bob reported aboard AD31 in May 1952
where he worked in 5th Division as a blacksmith and welder. He departed the Tidewater
in January 1956 as an MEB2. He was a LIFE MEMBER
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Walter
G. Daubman - Member No. 0143 - resides in Whitestone, NY and reported
aboard the Tidewater in 1964. He worked in R-3 Division's Rewind Shop during his
tour and departed in 1967 as EM3. Daubman is a LIFE
MEMBER of the AD31 Association.Walter's E-mail address: TheGreenFarmer@yahoo.com
Harry
E. Dean - Member No. 0046 - resides in Springfield, VA with his wife
Barbara and is a founding member of
the AD31 Association. He reported aboard the Tidewater in March 1953 and worked
in the Sheetmetal Shop in R5 Division. He departed the Tide in August 1956 as
ME3 and is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.Harry's E-mail address: VaBear901@aol.com
Lt.
Patrick DelGrande - Member No. 0123 - resides in Hillsdale, NY with
his wife, Yvonne. Dr. DelGrande reported aboard the Tidewater in May 1957 where
he served as Assistant Dental Officer. He performed his dental duties during the
1958 Med Cruise and has fond memories of his years aboard AD31. He says "I
can still hear the OD yelling down to me as I left the Tidewater with my cruise
box, 'Hey, Doc, are all your mistakes in that box?'" Lt. DelGrande
departed the ship in May 1959 and still maintains his dental practice in upstate
New York. He is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31
Association. Lt. DelGrande's E-mail address: DelGrande@taconic.net
Cdr.
John P. Derr - Member No. 0088 - resides in Port Charlotte, FL with
his wife, Dottie. Cdr. Derr began his relationship with our association as XO
Emeritus, a distinction which the membership betowed upon him as AD31's
last Executive Officer before the ship was decommissioned and sold to Indonesia
as the Dumai. Mr. Derr started his naval career at Annapols, graduating in 1952
as an Ensign, and then reporting aboard the USS Tuckert (DDR 875) as its First
Lieutenant, when the Tuckert was operating off Korea. In 1974, Cdr. Derr commanded
the Philadelphia Reserve Fleet of 105 inactive ships where the ships now at Patriots
Point were then docked. He served on a total of 6 ships, mostly cruisers and destroyers.
The Tidewater was his last, where he served as her Executive Officer until she
was decommissioned in 1971. Since his appointment as our XO Emeritus, he
has joined the AD31 Association as a founding member.Cdr. Derr's E-mail address: JonDerr@yahoo.com
James
J. Dewasme - Member No. 0119 - resides in Peoria, IL. Jim reported
aboard the Tidewater in August 1951. He worked in the Ship's Service Office, and
also did a hitch on the Master At Arms staff during his last year on AD31. Jim
says he found out about the AD31 Association in VFW Magazine. In his words, "I
didn't know there was a group like this; I wondered if there was. I have a 1954
Med Cruise Book and a lot of slides from that trip." Jim sent us a few of
his black and white snapshots and an excellent black and white photo of the Tide
as it passed under the Cooper River Bridge after her shakedown cruise in 1952.
We plan to use some of his photos in the future on the web site and in the High
Tide newsletter. Jim departed AD31 as SH2 in April 1955 and is a LIFE
MEMBER of the AD31 Association. Jim's E-mail address: bjd@bwsys.net
Edward
R. Doyle - Member No. 0063 - resides in Greencastle, PA with his wife
Gladys and is a founding member of
the AD 31 Association. Ed reported aboard the Tidewater in September 1955 and
worked in R3 Division's Motor Repair Shop. He was stationed on the Tidewater nearly
four years, departing in May 1959 as an EM3. Ed is a LIFE
MEMBER of the Association.Ed's E-mail address: erdgcd55@comcast.net
Stephen
S. Dudek - Member No. 0134 - resides
in Buffalo, NY. He reported aboard AD31 in February 1966 and worked in Ship's
Company as the Ship's Barber aft of the mess decks in the Barber Shop. Dudek departed
the Tidewater in September 1967 as SHSN.Steve's E-mail address: SSDudekB10@yahoo.com
David
Duncan - Member No. 0053 - resides in Springfield, MO with his wife,
Karen and is a founding member of the
AD31 Association. He came aboard the Tidewater in March 1958 from Metalsmith Class
A school to work in R Division's Shipfitter Shop as an ME striker. He was discharged
and left the Tidewater in December 1960 as an SFM2. David is a LIFE
MEMBER of the AD31 Association.David's E-mail address: dkdunc@earthlink.net
Willam
M. Edsel - Member No 0102 - resides in Pinehurst, NC with his wife
C.C. He came aboard the USS Tidewater in August of 1961 and was on the 1962 Med
Cruise. Bill worked in R3 Division's Print Shop as a Lithographer's Mate. He departed
the Tidewater in January 1963 as an LI3 and is a LIFE
MEMBER of the AD31 Association. Bill's E-mail address: WMEdsel@nc.rr.com
Harold
A. Eggebraaten - Member No. 0054 - resides in Rochester, MN with his
wife, Betty and is a founding member
of the AD31 Association. He came aboard the Tidewater in April 1952 and during
his first year, worked for awhile as a deckhand and then became the Captain's
driver. During his second year on AD31, he moved to the Storekeeping Division's
supply office where he was in charge of equipment records, supplies and manuals
and screened parts and supplies requests for repairs to outside vessels. He remained
in the supply office until he departed the Tide in December 1955 as an SK2 and
is a LIFE MEMBER of the Association.Harold's E-mail address: abhtegge@charter.net
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Dick Engebretson - Member No. 0083 - resides in Long Lake, MN and is
a founding member of the AD31 Association.
Lt. Engebretson reported aboard the Tidewater in April 1968 and served as Communications
Officer, then Operations Officer and then Navigator. He departed the Tide in December
1970 and is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association..Lt. Engebretson's E-mail address: DickEngebretson@aol.com
Elma
U. England - Member No. 0067 - residing in Charleston, SC, joins us
as a Friend of the Tidewater and was a shipyard worker who helped build AD31 in
1946. Says Elma, "I was a welder on the USS Tidewater at the Charleston
Navy Yard and rode down on it when it was launched in 1945." Elma joins
us as a founding member and LIFE
MEMBER of the AD31 Association.
LCdr
Robert T. Frampton - Member No. 0154 - resides in Jacksonville FL and reported
aboard the Tidewater in January 1968 as Supply Officer. He departed the Tidewater
in May 1969, eventually retiring from the Navy at NAS, North Island in San Diego
CA in March 1983. He currently owns and operates a Hallmark Store in Lake City,
FL and is a LIFE
MEMBER of the AD31 Association.Cdr. Frampton's E-Mail address: RTFjax@bellsouth.net
Frederick
W. (Rik) Fjelde - Member No. 0032 - resides in Galena, IL with his
wife, Genevieve. Rik is a founding member
of the Association and reported aboard AD31 in February 1963 where he worked in
O Division as a Quartermaster. Rik says "I have many fond memories of
my days aboard the Tidewater and am delighted to find the AD31 Association."
He started his tour on the Tide as a Seaman Apprentice and attained the rate of
QM3 before departing in July 1964 and is a LIFE MEMBER
of the AD31 Association..Rik's E-mail address: fjelde1@GalenaLink.com
Gary
R. Francis - Member No. 0105 - resides in Monclova, OH with his wife,
Darla. He reported aboard AD31 in 1963 as EM2 and worked in R-3 Division's Outside
Electrical Repair. He received a number of commendations for his work, one in
particular that looks like it was signed by every officer aboard from from Captain
O. D. MacMillan on down. Gary departed the Tidewater in 1965 as EM1 Lead Petty
Officer just after AD31's return from the 65 Med Cruise, and is a LIFE
MEMBER of the AD31 Association.Gary's E-Mail address: AnchorClanker60@yahoo.com
David
H. Frischkorn - Member No. 0033 - resides in Mount Airy, MD. He entered
the US Navy in 1947 and lists his duty stations as USS Fargo CL 106 and the Navy
Yard Sub Group 3 in Charleston, SC, which includes a tour of duty on the Tidewater
starting in 1950. He is a founding member
of the Association and departed the Tide in September 1951 as a DC3 and is a LIFE
MEMBER of the AD31 Association.. 
Harry
C. Gilbert - Member No. 0148 - resides in Benton, KY. He says that
while aboard the Tidewater, he found "true love" on a blind date that
shipmate Don Bob Usher and his wife arranged. Now, 51 years later, Harry and his
wife, Mary celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary in April 2006. Harry reported
aboard the Tidewater in July 1951 and worked in Ship's Company as a Disbursing
Clerk. He departed in April 1955 as DK3.Harry's E-mail address: MagFarm@wk.net.
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Charles
F. Girnius - Member No. 0076 - resides in Philadelphia PA with his
wife, Janet and is a founding member
of the AD31 Association. Chuck reported aboard AD31 in 1964 and worked in 2nd
Division and then in the DASH Hangar in V Division as an SN. He departed the Tidewater
in 1965 and is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association
and was elected Vice-President of the Assocation in September 2003.Chuck's E-mail address: CGirnius@aol.com
Jesse
L Gorden - Member No. 0152 - resides in Floresville, TX with his wife
Joyce. He worked in Divison 4's machine shop and served a tour as Master-At-Arms
while on the Tidewater. He reported aboard in August 1951 and departed in February
1955 as MM3. Jesse is a LIFE
MEMBER of the AD31 Association. 
Joseph
L. Gostony - Member No. 0081 - resides, most appropriately, in Saylorsburg,
PA and is a founding member of the
AD31 Association. Joe reported aboard the Tidewater in 1964 and worked in S-3
Division's Commissary as "Jack Of Dust." He departed the Tide in 1966
as CS3 and is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.Carl
F. Graff - Member No. 0043 - resides in Keysville, VA and is a founding
member of the AD31 Association. He reported aboard the Tidewater
in April 1953 and worked on the Signal Bridge and in the Navigation Department
of Ship's Company. He says "Signalman and Quartermaster rates were combined
back in the Fiftes and they separated them just before I left the ship."
Carl departed AD31 in December 1956 as QM3. He is a LIFE
MEMBER of the Association.Carl's E-mail address: SpankyGraff@kinex.net
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Joseph H. Gray - Member No. 0034 - resides in DuBois, PA with his wife
Wanda. Joseph is a founding member
of the Association and worked in the Ship's Company Radio Shack. He came aboard
in January 1960 for a two-year tour of duty and left the Tidewater as she prepared
to enter dry-dock in Portsmouth Naval Shipyard January 1962. He departed as RM2,
and is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association..Joseph's E-mail address: FaithWorksG@verizon.net
William
D. Gruss - Member No. 0091 - resides in Campbellsport, WI and is a
founding member of the Association.
He reported aboard the Tidewater in 1959 and worked in R5 Division's Optical Repair
Shop. Bill has sent us a number of photos and documents he saved from his tour
on AD31 including what looks to be the largest collection of High Tides we've
ever seen. These will be featured in upcoming monthly photos and in the newsletter.
Gruss departed the Tidewater in 1961 as an OM3 and is a LIFE
MEMBER of the AD31 Association.Bill's E-mail address: m38professor@verizon.net
Randy
Gunno - Member No. 0103 - resides in St. Albans, WV with his wife,
Beverly. Randy reported aboard the Tide in 1968 and worked in the R-1 Division
repair department as a Damage Controlman. He departed the ship in 1970 as DC3
and is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.Randy's E-mail address: BGRG1971@cs.com
Robert
Hall - Member No. 0002 - resides in Northfield, MN with his wife Sharon.
He is a founding member of the Association
and has provided significant insight in researching Tide's history along with
the many photos of his Navy days on display at our web site. Bob was aboard the
Tidewater from April 1969 to February 1971 and was a member of the crew who helped
place the Tidewater into the Mothball Fleet. His duties aboard the Tidewater included
serving on the XO's staff and he maintains a friendship with Commander John Derr
(his AD31 Executive Officer) to this day. Bob departed the Tidewater as an MM3.
He is a LIFE MEMBER and was elected Secretary
of the AD31 Association in September 2003.Bob's E-mail address: Ivanhoe61347@charter.net
Ron
Hall - Member No. 0164 - resides in Rogersville, AL. He came aboard
June 1953 at C & E Piers, Norfolk as an FA after bootcamp in Bainbridge, and
was assigned to M Division where he remained until departing as MM3 in September
56. He switched to the Air Force for 4 years, then switched to Army, and retired
in July 1974. After that, he worked at Redstone Arsenal, AL for 20 years and retired
in 1995.Ron's E-mail address: emahall@bellsouth.net
Jerrold
G. Harper - Member No. 0132 - resides in Lincoln Park, MI with his
wife, Linda. Jerry reported aboard the Tidewater in February 1962 as SFM3 and
worked in Ship's Company Repair, R Division Ship Fitter's Shop. He made two Med
Cruises and departed AD31 in March 1965 as SFM2. He is a LIFE
MEMBER of the AD31 Association. Irvin
Hayward - Member No. 0073 - resides in Port Huron, MI with his wife
Kathleen and is a founding member of
the AD31 Association. Irvin came aboard the Tidewater in the mid Forties prior
to commissioning. "I was the Outside Man for the Ship," he says. "I
played on the baseball team and was on the bowling team." Irvin departed
the Tidewater in March 1946 as SK2. Jack
L. Hendricks - Member No. 0158 - resides in Avon, IN with his wife
Jacquelyn. He reported aboard the Tidewater for the recommissioning in July 1951
where he worked in Ship's Company as a Disburing Clerk. He says, "I was able
to spend my entire four years aboard the Tidewater. It was a great experience."
Hendricks departed AD31 in April 1955 as DK1 and is a LIFE
MEMBER of the Association.Jack's E-mail address: JHend5875@aol.com
Grover
A. Hensley - Member No. 0068 - resides in Massillon, OH and is a founding
member of the AD31 Association. He reported aboard the Tidewater
in May 1964 where he worked in the Engine Room, performing all duties, mostly
on the throttles when at sea. He was aboard for the 1965 Med Cruise and departed
AD31 in August 1966 as MM4. Grover is a LIFE MEMBER
of the Association.Grover's E-mail address: ghensley@sssnet.com
Gary
Hodges - Member No. 0025 - resides in Tewksbury, MA with his wife,
Susan. Gary came aboard the Tidewater in 1969 after a 2-year hitch on the USS
Massey. He is a founding member of
the Association. "I was a Radarman," says Hodges. "There were only
5 of us aboard, and when we were underway we would get ship's service people to
help with the watch. There was a Chief Signalman on board who got transferred
to Chief Master-At-Arms, and my last few months in the son-of-a-gun had me transferred
to the MAA force." Hodges
departed the Tidewater in 1971 as an RD3. He's a LIFE
MEMBER of the AD31 Association.Gary's E-mail address: hodges22@verizon.net
Bruce
B. Hoffman - Member No. 0163 - resides in Batesville AR with his wife,
Phyllis. He reported aboard the Tidewater in July 1957 and worked in the sheet
metal shop as a metalsmith. Bruce departed AD31 in July 1959 as ME3 and is a LIFE
MEMBER of the AD31 Association.Bruce's E-mail address: svcplus@CEI.net
Harry H. Huff, Jr. - Member No 0133 - resides in Roanoke VA with his wife, Alice. Harry came aboard AD31 in late 1956 and worked in Ship's Company's O-Division as a Radarman. He departed the Tidewater in June 1961 as RD2.
Jules James - Member No. 0104 - resides in Seattle, WA and joins us as a Friend of the Tidewater. If you recognize his
name,
it is no coincidence as Jules is the grandson of Admiral Jules James, the Commandant
of the Charleston US Naval Shipyard when the Tidewater was built. We welcome Jules
to our organization. His name on our roster gives pause to our celebration of
AD31's beginnings and its continued importance in the memories of so many who
built her and were part of her crew. Jules joins us as a LIFE
MEMBER of the AD31 Association.Jules' E-mail Address: LakeUnionMail@earthlink.net
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Charlie C. Johnson - Member No. 0130 - resides in Louisville, KY with
his wife Mary Ann. He reported aboard the Tide as an Ensign in September 1969
and was the Communications Officer. He was promoted to LTjg in the Spring of 1970
and remained on board through and slightly after decommissioning in February 1971.
Lt. Johnson says he "stayed in contact with some of the people I served with
on Tidewater, but one by one, they dropped off the radar screen."
He says he is looking forward to renewing friendships formed so long ago. Lt.
Johnson is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.Lt. Johnson's E-mail address: vette9201@insightbb.com
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Stanley
A. Johnson - Member No. 0155 - resides in Auburn MA with his wife,
Ellen. Stan reported aboard the Tidewater in July 1953 and as a Fireman (FN) and
worked in maintenance and security in Evaporation. He departed AD31 in March 1955.
Stan is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.
Milton
A. Jones - Member No. 0092 - resides in Iselin, NJ with his wife, Emily
and is a founding member of the Association.
Milt reported aboard the AD31 in January 1963 and worked in M Division's Engine
Room. In 1965 he was tranferred to Ship's Company for where he worked as MAA during
Tide's Med Cruise. Upon returning from that Cruise he departed the Tidewater as
MM2 and is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.
Milton's E-mail address: RetiredMaj@msn.com
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Ralph
C. Jones - Member No. 0035 - Ralph came aboard AD31 in January 1953
. In applying for his LIFE MEMBERSHIP, he
said, "I have waited a long time for this!" Ralph made two Med Cruises
(1954 & 1956) and worked in 5th Division and in R1 Division Hull Repair. Ralph
was a founding member of the Association
and departed the Tidewater in November 1956 as an ME3. He passed away on May 17,
2004 in Fort Wayne, IN. |
Samuel
P. Jones - Member No. 0160 - resides in Surprise, AZ with his wife
Kathleen. Sam reported aboard the USS Tidewater in January 1965 and worked in
the Ship's Company Operations Division as a radarman. He made two Med Cruises
and departed AD31 in January 1967.Sam's E-mail address: SamJones9@aol.com
Thomas
F. Joyce - Member No. 0156 - lives in Tucson AZ with his wife, Betty.
Tom came aboard AD31 in January 1965 and worked in 2nd Division as a Boatswain's
Mate. He was aboard until January 1967 when he departed as BM3.Tom's E-mail address: Albrite1@comcast.net
Leonard
M. Judickas - Member No. 0052 - resides in Cherokee Village, AR and
is a founding member of the AD31 Association.
He reported aboard in April 1952 and worked in the radio shack, standing radio
watches, and helped with mail. Leonard transferred from the Tidewater as a TE3
in April 1954 to the USS Leary where he stayed until his discharge in November
1955. He is a LIFE MEMBER of the Association.Leonard's E-mail address: LennyJ334@CenturyTel.net
William
J. Juroska, Jr. - Member No. 0144 - resides in Troy, TX with his wife
Genny. Bill came aboard the Tidewater in 1964 and worked in R3 Division's Motor
Repair Shop repairing Electric Motors. He left the Tidewater in 1966 for Danang,
Vietnam as EM3 where he served for one year and was separated in 1967 as EM2.
He currently works in Temple, TX as a Maintenance Electrician.Bill's E-mail address: Mjuroska@Vvm.com
Glen
E. Kelso - Member No. 0115 - resides in Ormond Beach, FL. Glen came
to the USS Tidewater in June 1959 and worked on the MK15 Torpedos in R-5 Division.
Glen departed AD31 in August 1962 as a TM3. Glen's E-mail address: HRGoof@BellSouth.net
Chief
Arthur Kent - Member No. 0142 - resides
in Virginia Beach, VA. Chief Kent reported aboard the Tidewater in April 1964
and worked in the Weapons Department. He departed AD31 in April 1967 and is a
LIFE MEMBER
of the Association.Chief Kent's E-Mail Address: ArtKent@juno.com
Galen
A. Krawczak - Member No. 0110 - resides in Lapeer, MI with his wife
Milisha. He reported aboard the USS Tidewater in time for the 1965 Med Cruise
and was a driver for the 6th fleet as soon as AD31 hit Naples. After a year's
assignment in 1st Division's Boat Shop, Galen was reassigned to R-1 Division.
He departed AD31 in late 1967 as EN3, and is a LIFE MEMBER
of the Association.Galen's E-mail address: polemanski@aol.com
George
Krickovich - Member No. 0015 - resides in East Aurora, NY with his
wife Bernadette. George came aboard AD31 in May 1963. He is a founding
member of the Association and has fond memories of the Tidewater
that include his days as an Electronics Technician in Ship's Company and then
in R4 Division. George maintained his interest in electronics after leaving the
Navy in his employment as well as his avocation of Ham Radio (currently holding
the Amateur Radio Extra Class W2JY call sign). While serving on the Tide, he helped
to organize a small Ship's Combo where he played the electric guitar. George departed
AD31 as an ET2 in October 1965 and is a LIFE MEMBER
of the AD31 Association.George's E-Mail Address: W2YJ@rochester.rr.com
Ron
Kohl - Member No. 0128 - resides in Narberth, PA with his wife, Dena.
Ron reported aboard the Tide in August 1955 and worked in R-2 Division as one
of the crew providing "service to the Atlantic Fleet - heavy, light and optical
machine shops." Before coming to the Tide he served briefly aboard the USS
Gearing (DD710). He departed the Tidewater in May 1959 as MR3 and is a LIFE
MEMBER of the AD31 Association.Ron's E-mail address: NLUSONE@aol.com
Chief
D. R. Large - Member No. 0069 - resides in Virginia Beach, VA with
his wife Mary and is a founding member
of the AD31 Association. Chief Large's tour on the Tidewater spanned 6 years,
reporting aboard in January 1957 as an IM Striker. He worked in R5 Division and
also served on the MAA Force, advancing to IM1 before departing in May 1963. He
eventually retired from the US Navy as IMCS and is a LIFE
MEMBER of the AD31 Association.Chief Large's E-mail address: IMCSUSNRET@webtv.net
Martin
Lederman - Member No. 0138 - resides in Parkland FL with his wife,
Jacqueline, and served aboard the Tidewater during her pre-commissioning days
in Newport, RI. He worked in Ship's Company as a Cook Striker and reported aboard
in September 1945, serving in the Supply Division until he departed in August
1946. Martin's E-mail address: namredel@bellsouth.net
George
A. Leduc - Member No. 0049 - resides in Burlington, VT and is a founding
member of the AD31 Association. He reported aboard the Tide in
October 1960 and worked in R5 Division as an Opticalman in the Optical Repair
Shop. George made 2 Med Cruises and departed AD31 in September 1963. George's E-mail address: serv753@verizon.net
Michael
C. Lennon
- Member No. 0150 - resides in Hooksett NH with his wife. Mike reported
aboard AD31 in January 1960 and worked in R3 Divisions's IC equipment repair.
His specialty was the Gyro Compass and Movie Projectors. He departed the Tide
in March 1961 and is a LIFE MEMBER of the
Association.Mike's E-mail address: MCLrun8@msn.com
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Chief
Earl Leonard - Member No. 0022 - Chief Leonard was a founding
member of the Association. He came aboard the Tidewater in 1958
and worked in R-3 Division's Electric Repair Shop where he was the Chief Petty
Officer in charge. Chief Leonard was OOD when Sam, the Space Monkey, made
his arrival. You can read about his recollection of the event at our web
site. He departed the Tidewater in 1962 and retired from the US Navy at the
rate of EMCS and is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31
Association. Chief Leonard passed away on June 8, 2005 and was laid to rest in
Arlington National Cemetary. |
Fred
D. Lewis - Member No. 0027 - Fred resides in Baker, LA with his wife
and is a founding member of the Association.
He came aboard the Tidewater in March 1953 and worked as an Opticalman in 6th
Division. Fred's shipmates sometimes thought they were seeing double as Fred served
with his twin brother, Glenn who was also an Opticalman in 6th Division. Both
Glenn and Fred departed AD31 in January 1957, both as OM2. Fred is a LIFE
MEMBER of the AD31 Association.Fred's E-Mail address: FDLewis@cox.net
George
Lisee - Member No. 0012 - resides in Adams, MA with his wife, Ruth,
and is a founding member of the Association.
George trained at Samson for the Tidewater and was a boom crane operator on the
original crew. He came aboard just after her commissioning at the Charleston,
SC Shipyard in 1945 and participated in her first decommissioning in 1946. George
has contributed his many photos and newspaper clippings of the early years of
AD31 which are on display at UssTidewater.org. Seaman First Class Lisee
departed the Tide in 1946 and is a LIFE MEMBER
of the AD31 Association.George's E-mail address: Lisee@BCN.net
Tommy
W. Lloyd - Member No. 0177 - resides in Otsego, MN with his wife, Carol.
He reported aboard AD31 in June 1963 where he worked in R-3 Division's Rewind
Shop. As a Tidewater Sailor, he made two Med Cruises (1963 and 65) and a cruise
to Puerto Rico. Tommy departed the Tidewater in October 1966 as EM3 after having
served four years in the USN and is a LIFE MEMBER
of the Association.Tommy's E-mail address: CMLloyd8848@msn.com
Chief
Charles A. Ludwig - Member No. 0093 - resides in Concord, CA with his
wife, Emily, and is a founding member
of the Association. Charles came aboard the Tidewater in 1963 and worked in R1
Division's Weld Shop. A career sailor, he departed the Tidewater in 1968 and eventually
retired in 1970 as SFC. He is a LIFE MEMBER
of the AD31 Association.Chief Ludwig's E-mail address: caludwig@yahoo.com
John
J. Maly - Member No. 0109 - resides in Frederick MD with his wife,
Shirley. He reported aboard the Tidewater from the USS Stribling in January 1960
and worked in B Division's Fireroom. John says he remembers going through Hurricane
Donna blazing a trail up the Atlantic coast through Norfolk in September 1960.
That was just prior to his departing AD31 in October as BT1 whereupon he was discharged
from the Navy. John's E-mail address: Maly@ix-netcom.com
George
L. Malloch
- Member No. 0151 - resides in Champaign, IL with his wife, JoAnn. He
served aboard the Tidewater from July 1951 to April 1955, working in Repair Division's
Carpenter Shop. George was aboard during the 1954 Med Cruise and played on the
Ship's Softball Team. He departed AD31 as DC3 and is a LIFE
MEMBER of the AD31 Association.George's E-mail address: GeoJoMal@aol.com
LTjg
Mike Mann - Member No. 0084 - resides in Moscow, ID with his wife,
Joanne and is a founding member of
the AD31 Association. Lt. Mann reported aboard the Tidewater in September 1960
and during his tour of duty served as M Division Officer, Acting Chief Engineer
and Command Duty Officer. Mike departed AD31 in January 1962 and is a LIFE
MEMBER of the AD31 Association.Lt. Mann's E-mail address: JMichaelMann@msn.com
Lee
J. Mayer - Member No. 0066 - resides in Rosemont, IL with his wife,
Christine and is a founding member
of the Association. Lee came aboard the Tidewater in March 1963 as a Quartermaster
Striker and worked in Ship's Company's Operations Division. He departed the Tide
in July 1964 as QM3 and reported aboard the USS Volgelgesang DD862 which participated
in the first unmanned Gemini recovery. He is a LIFE MEMBER
of the Tidewater Association.Lee's E-mail address: star4007@comcast.net
Bill
McCartin - Member No. 0016 - resides in Aurora, CO and is a founding
member of the Association. Bill came aboard the Tidewater in January
1966 as an ET3 and worked in the ship's R-4 Division Calibration Lab. He says
he "worked in electronics for 20 years after the Navy and, in moving to Colorado
in 1978, became a Police Officer," and is currently the head of security
at a large high school in Aurora. Bill departed the Tidewater in May 1969 as ET1
and is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.Bill's E-mail address: edreamerco@juno.com
Larry
"Mac" MacAulay - Member No. 0136 - resides in Melrose, MA
with his wife, Nancy. Mac reported aboard the Tidewater in January of 1960 where
he worked in R2 Division as a Machinist. He departed AD31 in December of 1962
as MR3 and is a LIFE
MEMBER of the Association.Larry's E-mail address: LRT57Chevy@msn.com
Chief
Dennis R. Marine - Member No. 0137 - resides in Longville MN with is wife,
Joanie. Dennis reported aboard the Tidewater in November 1961 and worked in Weapons
Division's Torpedo Shop. During the 1962 Med Cruise, he was assigned to the MAA
Force with Mike Warman, Glen Kelso and Ray Large. He departed AD31 in 1963 as
TM2 and retired in 1978 as TMC and is a LIFE
MEMBER of the Association.Dennis' E-mail address: jkmdlmtmcret@arvig.net
Richard
E. Mengerink - Member No. 0064 - resides in Napoleon, OH with his wife,
Mary Lou and is a founding member of
the Association. Richard came aboard the Tidewater in July 1951 and reported to
Ship's Company Radar and Navigational Gang in O Division. He departed AD31 in
August 1953 as RD3 and is a LIFE MEMBER of
the Association.Richard's E-mail address: mommeng@henry-net.com
Glenn
Miller - Member No. 0051 - resides in Garwood, NJ with his wife Connie
and is a founding member of the Association.
Glenn reported aboard AD31 in December 1960 and worked in M Division's Engine
Room and served in Transportation Division during the 1963 Med Cruise. Glenn departed
the Tide in October 1964 as MM3 and is a LIFE MEMBER
of the Association.Glenn's E-mail address: Glenn.Miller1@att.net
Jeffery
A. Monrad - Member No. 0108 - resides in Palos Heights, IL with his
wife, Nancy. Jeff reported aboard AD31 in January 1965 and worked in 1st Division
and R1 Division. His assignments were on the Deck Force and then in the Carpenter
Shop. He departed the Tidewater in January 1967 as DMsn and is a LIFE
MEMBER of the AD31 Association. Jeff's E-mail address: TwoMoons_us@yahoo.com
Larry
G. Monroe - Member No. 0087 - resides in South Pekin, IL and is a founding
member of the AD31 Association. After reporting aboard the Tidewater
in February 1968, Larry worked in R2 Division, Valve Repair as a Machinist Mate.
He departed AD31 in October 1969 as MM2 and is a LIFE
MEMBER of the AD31 Association.Larry's E-mail Address: monroe711@hotmail.com
John
A. Montueri - Member No. 0050 - resides in Matthews, NC with his wife,
Josephine and is a founding member
of the Association. John was a member of the original crew of the Tidewater and
participated in her outfitting and commissioning in 1946 at the Charleston, SC
Shipyard. He was also aboard for her first shakedown. John departed AD31 in August
1946 as an SF3 and is a LIFE MEMBER of the
AD31 Association.Chief
Richard D. Moore - Member No. 0078 - resides in Goose Creek, SC and
is a founding member of the Association.
He reported aboard in October 59 where he began a lengthy aboard the Tidewater,
seeing him promoted from IMSN to IM1 when he departed over 9 1/2 years later.
Moore was leading PO for R5 Division and worked in all areas of that division
from office machines to the watch shop, and even did a tour on the MAA force.
He was promoted to IMC just after leaving AD31 and served on the Shenandoah, and
on the Yellowstone where he was R5 Division Officer when the Stone was decommissioned.
He also served on the Hunley, and at SIMA Charleston where he built an MIRCS lab
just before retiring in November 1977 as IMCS. He is a LIFE
MEMBER of the AD31 Association.Chief Moore's E-mail address: pmoore@charleston.quik.com
Walt
Moran - Member No. 0023 - resides in Melbourne, FL with his wife, Judith,
and is a founding member of the Association.
Walt came aboard AD31 in June 1959 and served in R3 Division's Photo Lab. He made
one Med Cruise and shakedown cruises to Gitmo and Ft. Lauderdale. He departed
the Tidewater in April 1961 as a PHSN and is a LIFE MEMBER
of the AD31 Association.Walt's E-Mail address: wamjem1@bellsouth.net
William
Mortellaro - Member No. 0086 - resides in Buffalo, NY with his wife,
Delores, and is a founding member of
the Association. Bill reported aboard the Tidewater in May 1952 and worked in
Ship's Company's log room as a Yeoman. He later worked as a Damage Control Yeoman
in M & R Division. Bill departed AD31 in February 1956 as a YNSN and is a
LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.Bill's E-mail Address: wamdee@roadrunnner.com
Gerald
W. Moser - Member No. 0030 - resides in Columbus Grove, OH with his
wife, Jane, and is a founding member
of the Association. He came aboard the Tidewater in March 1970 and worked in Ship's
Company as an IC man. Gerald says he stood many switchboard watches and showed
a LOT of movies to the Tidewater crew down on the mess decks. He departed the
Tidewater on Christmas Eve on 1970 as an IC3. Gerald is a LIFE
MEMBER of the AD31 Association. Gerald's e-mail address: gwmoser@wcoil.com
William
G. Moss - Member No. 0065 - resides in Coldwater, MI with his wife
Shirlee and is a founding member of
the AD31 Association. Bill came aboard the Tidewater in 1951 and worked in Ship's
Company's stores as a Storekeeper. He departed AD31 in 1955 as a SKSN and is a
LIFE MEMBER of the Association.Bill's E-mail address: moss@CBPU.com
Alan
E. Murray - Member #0047 - resides in Hudson, WI with his wife Lois
and is a founding member of the Association.
Al reported aboard the Tidewater in 1968 and worked in Ship's Company Operations
as a Radioman. He was a member of the final crew of AD31, and was a Ham Radio
Operator who provided phone patches for the crew to family and friends when the
Tidewater was at sea. He maintains a Tech Plus Class Amateur license K9ZMA to
this day and departed the Tidewater on February 20, 1971. Al is a LIFE
MEMBER of the AD31 Association. Al's E-Mail Address: AL.E.Murray@uwrf.edu
Roger
P. Nash - Member No. 0014 - resides in Wauwatosa, WI with his wife,
Judith and is a founding member of
the Association. Roger worked in the Repair Office as a Yeoman and came aboard
the Tide in November 1956. A photo
of his occupies our memorabilia pages on the Web Site, illustrating that he
was a sailor who knew how to enjoy both port and starboard liberty, no matter
what port we were in. The fact that he was the Yeoman in charge of liberty cards
lends credence to this tale. Roger has lots of stories. The one when AD31 and
an oiler collided and ripped a large hole in the side of the Tidewater, or the
one when the Tide got stuck in a hurricane and everybody was sick for 5 days straight
jogs a lot of Tidewater Sailors' memories. Roger departed AD31 in October 1958.
He is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.Roger's E-mail address: RPNash@sbcglobal.net
A.
J. Nelson - Member No. 0058 - resides in Olympia, WA with his wife,
Gloria, and is a founding member of
the Association. A.J. reported aboard the Tidewater in April 1952 and worked in
Ship's Stores as a Storekeeper. He served nearly four years on AD31, departing
in February 1956 as an SK3. A.J. is a LIFE MEMBER
of the AD31 Association.A.J.'s E-Mail address: AlGlo@pocketmail.com
John
M. Nichols - Member No. 0020 - resides in Peekskill, NY and is a founding
member of the Association. John came aboard the Tidewater in December
1953 and worked in 1st Division's Deck Force, transferred to the Yeoman Clerical
Group and worked with Officer's/Ship's Records and Navigation Records. Seaman
First Class Nichols left AD31 in Norfolk in October 1955, and is a LIFE
MEMBER of the Association. Jerry
M. Niedentohl - Member No. 0098 - resides in Waynesboro PA with his
wife Barbara and is a founding member
of the Association. Jerry reported aboard the Tidewater in September 1955 to join
his brother, Lee, who had arrived a month earlier, and is also a member of the
USS Tidewater AD31 Association. Jerry worked in R-3 Division's Electric Motor
Repair Shop as an Electician's Mate. He departed the Tide in June 1959 as EM3,
and is a LIFE MEMBER of the Association. Jerry's E-mail address: ringer7@comcast.net
Lee
W. Niedentohl - Member No. 0094 - resides in Waynesboro, PA with his
wife Rhoda and is a founding member
of the Association. Lee reported aboard the Tidewater in August 1955 where he
worked in Operations Division as a Radioman. He departed AD31 in September 1957
as RM3 and is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.Lee's E-mail address: rhodan@comcast.net
Harold
P. Nitch - Member No. 0006 - resides in Little Falls, NJ and is a founding
member of the Association, providing many online suggestions and
photos to our web site. Harold was stationed on the Tidewater for a total
of two years, coming aboard in October 1959. He started in 1st Division's Deck
Force and completed his tour in R5 Division (Torpedo) as a TM3 in October 1961.
He is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.Harold's E-mail address: njdad60@yahoo.com
Thomas
J. Nolan, III - Member #0048 - resides in Staten Island, NY with his
wife, Rose, and is a founding member
of the AD31 Association. Tom came aboard the Tidewater in September 1963 and worked
in R5 Division's Firecontrol Shop. According to some of the photos he sent us,
he had a great time on liberties and even took part in what looks to be a beer
can stacking contest on the beach in Puerto Rico. He departed the Tide in August
of 1966 as FTG3 and is a LIFE MEMBER of the
AD31 Association. Tom's E-mail address: Byrne125@aol.com
Master
Chief Donald O. Norris - Member #0114 - resides in Swansboro, NC with
his wife Rosemary. He reported aboard the Tidewater in July 1968 where he worked
as Enlisted Personnel Office Supervisor and was the Leading CPO of X Division
on AD31. Chief Norris says he heard about the AD31 Association from reading Naval
Affairs Magazine. He departed AD31 in July 1969 and went on to complete his
U.S. Navy career, eventually retiring with 27 years as a PNCM. He is a LIFE
MEMBER of the AD31 Association.Master Chief Norris' E-mail address: DNorris1@ec.rr.com
Joseph
Obranovich - Member No. 0062 - resides in Chardon, OH and is a founding
member of the Association. Joe reported aboard AD31 in 1952 and
worked in Ship's Company as a Storekeeper. He was stationed on the Tidewater for
a total of 4 years, departing in 1956 as an SKSN and is a LIFE
MEMBER of the AD31 Association. Jim
O'Donnell - Member No. 0075 - resides in Humble, TX with his wife Kathleen
and is a founding member of the Association.
Jim reported aboard AD31 in August 1963 where he became the leading SN in S-4's
Laundry. He departed the Tide in August 1965 and is a LIFE
MEMBER of the AD31 Association.Jim's E-mail address: JODonnell1@houston.rr.com
LT
Daniel E. Ogletree - Member No. 0080 - resides in Virginia Beach, VA
with his wife, Shirley and is a founding member
of the Association. Lt. Ogletree reported aboard AD31 in June 1968 to S-1 Division
and where he was Stores Officer. He departed the Tidewater in June 1970 and is
a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.LT Ogletree's E-mail address: dano3126@aol.com
Herb
Ohlmeyer
- Member No. 0149 - resides in Wayne, NJ and reported aboard the Tidewater
in 1952 to work in the Captain's Office as the Ship's Photographer. He departed
in 1955 as PH2.
George
Okamoto - Member No. 0145 - resides in Yreka, CA. Okie reported aboard
the USS Tidewater in 1962 as LN2 and worked in Ship's Office where he handled
legal matters for the Captain and the crew. His exact date of departure isn't
known, however he served admirably and was promoted to LN1 prior to volunteering
for Vietnam. He
is a LIFE MEMBER
of the AD31 Association.
LCDR
Byron "Ken" Overbeck, Jr. - Member No. 0041 - resides in
Cartersville, GA and is a founding member
of the Association. Commander Overbeck served two tours on the Tidewater, reporting
first in July 1956 as MM1 in R2 Division. In October 1957, he was appointed WO-1
in charge of Outside Machinery Repair and finished this first tour on AD31 in
December 1957. He reported back aboard the Tidewater in August of 1967 with the
rank of Lieutenant Commander and assumed the duties of AD31's Repair Officer.
He completed his tour on the Tide in February 1970 and joins us as a LIFE
MEMBER of the AD31 Association.Commander Overbeck's E-mail address: keno03030@aol.com.
Jimmy
D. Owen - Member # 0037 - resides in Yukon, OK with his wife Linda.
He is a founding member of the Association.
Jim had a well-rounded work experience on the Tidewater with "A" gang
evaporator flats, M Division Engine Room and came aboard from Nuke school as MM3
in March 1966. He departed the Tidewater in July 1967 as MM2 and went on to serve
on the USS Patrick Henry (SSBN599) & the George C. Marshall (SSBN654) after
departing AD31 and completed his tour in the Navy in July 1970 as MM1(SS). Jim's E-mail address: JimAndLindaOwen@cox.net
Richard
A. Ozenich - Member No. 0129 - resides in Durham, NH with his wife,
Shirley. He first reported aboard the Tidewater in September 1951 and was a member
of the recommissioning crew who brought the Tide out of the Mothball Fleet for
Atlantic Fleet operations. He worked in the Optical Shop while aboard the Tide
and departed in May 1953 as OM2. Dick is a LIFE MEMBER
of the AD31 Association.Richard's E-mail address: rcroat@verizon.net
Andrew
Papa - Member No. 0146 - resides in Whiting, NJ and is a plank owner
on the original crew of the Tidewater. He worked in Ship's Company and in "S"
Division as the Ship's Cobbler and Seaman 1C during the maiden cruise of 1946.
Andrew's E-mail address: APapa0727@aol.com
Senior
Chief Emery "Jack" Parker - Member No. 0070 - resides in
Greensburg, IN and is a founding member
of the Association. Jack reported aboard the Tide in November 1955 and worked
in Ship's Company Operations Division as a Radioman, standing watches in the Radio
Shack. Says Jack of the Tide, "It was my first ship!!!!" He departed
AD31 in February 1957 as RM3. He eventually retired from the Navy as RMCS and
is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.
Chief Parker's E-mail address: EJParker1@verizon.net
Thomas
S. Philhower - Member No. 0176 - resides in Wausaukee, WI with his
wife, Jean. Tom served on AD31 in R-5 Division's Optical Shop where he repaired
binoculars and telescopes. He reported aboard in July 1966 and made two Med Cruises
- 1966 and 68. He departed the Tidewater in October 1969 and is a LIFE
MEMBER of the Association.Tom's E-mail address: cool93wing@yahoo.com
Patrick
M. Pizzo - Member No. 0131 - resides in East Rockaway NY with his wife,
Maureen. Patrick served aboard the Tidewater in B Division's Boiler Room and came
aboard in February 1959. He says, "I am retired from NYC Board of Education,
after 32 years. as a plant manager. I love the Yankees, and would love to hear
from anyone from B Division, or any other shipmates." Pizzo departed from
the Tidewater in February 1961 as a BT3 and is a LIFE
MEMBER of the Association.Patrick's E-mail address: MPizzo1702@optonline.net
Lt.
Marvin Pridgeon - Member No. 0096 - resides in Northville, MI and is
a founding member of the AD31 Association.
Lt. Pridgeon reported aboard the Tidewater in January 1954 and served as Operations
Officer in Ship's Company. He as aboard for the 1954 Med Cruise. He departed the
Tidewater in June 1955 and is a LIFE MEMBER
of the Association.Lt. Pridgeon's E-mail address: mpridg6512@ameritech.net
Jerry
Rarden - Member No. 0044 - resides in Rockville, MD and is a founding
member of the Association. He reported aboard AD31 in July 1951
out of Boot Camp where he did 3 months of mess cooking and then worked in Ship's
Company's, O Division Radio Central. Jerry did a TAD with COMDESFLOT4 aboard the
USS Sierra and the USS Yellowstone and left the Tide as TE3 for NAVCOMMSTA, Port
Lyautey, Morocco. He is still working in radio today for 3 radio stations in Maryland.
Jerry is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.Jerry's E-mail address: JerryRarden@ClearChannel.com
George
E. Robertson - Member No. 0166 - resides in Lawson, MO and joined the
Tidewater Association in June 2007 as a LIFE
MEMBER. He says he stood radio watches in the Radio Shack and
worked in Operations Division during his tour aboard AD31, reporting aboard in
March 1964 and departing in December 1965 as RM2.George's E-mail address: RedRob946@yahoo.com
Richard
S. Rohrbach - Member No. 0042 - resides in Milton, DE and is a founding
member of the Association. He came aboard the Tide in April 1970
and worked as a Storekeeper in charge of the technical library. His job was to
process DD-1250s that came in from AD31 or any ships we serviced and route them
to the correct storeroom. Richard says he has a lot of stories about his short
tour on the Tidewater but wants to save them for the reunion. He departed the
Tidewater in November 1970 as SK3 and is a LIFE MEMBER
of the Assocation. Victor
"Rosco" Rossicone - Member No. 0090 - resides in Meriden,
CT and is a founding member of the
Association. Rosco came aboard the Tide in 1966 as a member of R2 Division where
he worked as Machine Repairman. He departed the Tidewater in 1968 as an MR2 and
is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.
Chief
Christian L. Rothhaus, Jr. - Member No. 0125 - resides in Bow, NH with
his wife, Donna. Chris reported aboard the Tidewater in 1966 and worked in the
Supply Division as the Ship's Store Buyer and Accountant. He received his Chief
rating and became the father of a daughter (he and Donna already had 4 sons) in
September 1967 and his daughter, Heidi Charlene, was christened on board the Tidewater.
He says the Chaplain did some research and found that her christening was a first
for the Tidewater. He departed AD31 in June 1968 as SHC and is a LIFE
MEMBER of the Association. Chief Rothhaus' E-mail address: R99Dolphn@aol.com
Chief
Larry Salley - Member No. 0124 - resides in Greenville, SC with his
wife Susan. He first reported aboard the Tidewater in July 1951 and worked in
the Electrical Repair Department. During his tour of duty on AD31 he advanced
from EM3 to EM1 and cruised to GITMO, Glasgow Scotland, Bergen Norway and Cherbourg,
France. Chief Salley says, "While in Glasgow the USS Coates lost her Gyro
and rammed AD31 putting her starboard anchor in the Crew's Mess." He
remembers Cherbourg as a time when no reconstruction of WWII damage had taken
place. "Tourist ships were just beginning to make port calls and passengers
were not allowed in the city. Trains were backed onto the pier where passengers
were routed direct from their ship to the train cars and on to Paris."
Chief Salley departed the Tidewater in January 1953 and is a LIFE
MEMBER of the AD31 Association. Chief Salley's E-mail address: LSalley2@bellsouth.net
William
L. Schmaltz - Member No. 0147 - resides in Jonesville, MI with his
wife, Joan. He started his tour aboard AD31 in January 1961, working in O Division
and then eventually working in D Division as a Dental Tech Striker. Bill departed
the Tidewater in August 1963 and is
a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association .Bill's E-mail address: BJS6233@wmconnect.com
Peter
J. Schultz - Member No. 0101 - resides in North St. Paul, MN with his
wife, Joan, and is a founding member
of the Association. Peter came aboard the Tidewater in August 1961 and worked
in Ship's Company's R Division as a Shipfitter. He departed AD31 in June 1964
as SFP2 and is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association
Peter's E-mail address: MokosHaus21@msn.com
Russel
M. Schultz - Member No. 0165 - resides in Baxter, MN. He came aboard
the TIdewater in July 1963 and worked in R3 Division's Gyro Repair Shop where
he was a meter calibration specialist maintaining navigation equipment. He says,
"Being from the Midwest and never having seen the ocean, it was a grand
new adventure to be in the Navy and on board the Tidewater." Russ departed
AD31 in March 1966 as IC2 and is a LIFE
MEMBER of the Association.Russel's E-mail address: rmsriver@msn.com
LCDR
Charles E. Seabold - Member No. 0116 - resides in Cadillac MI and reported
aboard the Tidewater in 1963, working in M Division. He made the 1963 Med Cruise
as an FN Watchstander. He says he returned to Med in the Spring of 1965, made
MM2, shipped over, and transferred to USNAVCOMSTA Puerto Rico upon return from
the Med, Fall of 1965. In all, Commander Seabold served 40 years, 10 months and
several days as a sailor in the US Navy.Commander Seabold's E-mail address: ceseabold@charter.net
George
M. Seal - Member No. 0095 - resides in Conyers, GA with his wife, Theresa,
and is a founding member of the Association.
George came aboard the Tidewater in 1967 and worked in the MK46 Shop as a Torpedoman.
He departed in 1969 as a TM2 and is a LIFE MEMBER
of the AD31 Association. George's E-mail address: SallyMae99@msn.com
Jack
Shaffer - Member No. 0141 - resides in Belle Vernon, PA with his wife
Shirley. He came aboard the Tidewater in 1952 and worked as a machinist in Ship's
Company. Jack was aboard AD31 for 4 years, departing in 1956 as MR1. Jack says,
"After leaving the navy, I worked as a machinist, tool and die maker and
worked in research-development, retiring in 1993."Jack's E-mail Address: jses@version.net
James
(Mike) Sharp - Member No. 0009 - resides in Shawnee, KS with his wife
Karren. He is a founding member of
the Association and has been a major contributor in both ideas and content to
UssTidewater.org. Mike went aboard AD31 in 1963 and worked in R3 Division's
Gyro Shop as an Interior Communication Electrician. While stationed on the Tidewater
he played in the Ship's Combo with the likes of guys named Stickney, Krickovich
and Yarbrough. He was discharged in 1966 as an IC3. Mike is a LIFE
MEMBER of the AD31 Association. Mike's E-mail address: msharp@kc.rr.com
Marvin (Gene)
Shelton - Member No. 0007 - resides in Williamsburg, VA with his wife.
He is a founding member of the Association,
providing many suggestions on material for the web site. His 1963 Tidewater Thanksgiving
menu is a favorite on display at the web site. Gene went aboard the Tidewater
as a TMSA in June of 1963 and worked in the Torpedo Shop, Weapons Division. He
was discharged in October 1966 as a TM2. Gene is a LIFE
MEMBER of the AD31 Association. Gene's E-mail address: mshelton40@cox.net
Chief
Pierson R. Shelton, Jr. - Member No. 0017 - resides in Cape Coral,
FL with his wife, Louella. He is a founding member
of the Association. He served two hitches aboard AD31, coming aboard in July 1951
and departing in February 1954 and then returning in January 1953 for another
4 years. Chief Shelton has contributed several excellent photos of his days aboard
the Tide which are planned for an upcoming feature on the Association's website.
He was a BT1 in B Division while on AD31 and departed the second time in February
1957, continuing on with his Navy career, eventually advancing to the rate of
BRCS and is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.Chief Shelton's E-mail address: ropeyarn15@comcast.net
Robert
R. Sherwood - Member No. 0107 - resides in Miami, OK with his wife
Ellen. He served nearly three years as an Electronics Technician in R4 Division's
ET gang, reporting aboard in December 1962 as the Tide was beginning its dry dock
refurbishment at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Virginia. Bob departed the Tidewater
in July 1965 as ETR2 and is a LIFE MEMBER
of the AD31 Association.Bob's E-mail address: sherwb@hotmail.com
Joseph
Simac - Member No. 0018 - resides in Fairview, IL (near Peoria). He
is a founding member of the Association.
Joe came aboard the Tidewater in July 1951 and worked as a metalsmith in R-5 Division.
He says he repaired a lot of high-pressure steam lines in those days for the many
destroyers that tied up to the Tide. He departed AD31 in April 1955 as an ME2
and is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.Joe's E-mail address: PJSimac@yahoo.com
 William
E. Slaney, Jr. - Member No. 0100 - this membership was established
as a Memorial Membership in memory
of his dad's tour on the Tidewater. William Slaney, Sr. reported aboard AD31 in
April 1952 as PM3, transferring from the USS Bowers in Norfolk, VA. He was on
the 1954 Med Cruise and departed the Tidewater as a PM2 in August 1954 when he
was discharged. Bill returned to Norwood, MA and worked as a union  carpenter
for 32 years, retiring in 1984. He passed away in 1987 when Slaney, Jr. was overseas.
Bill, Jr. says about his dad, "He was the main reason I enlisted in the USN.
I retired in November 2002 from the Naval Reserve as SKC with 22 years."
Bill, Jr. joins us as a LIFE MEMBER of the
AD31 Association.Bill, Jr.'s E-mail Address: dakufam@quik.com |
Michael
C. Smith - Member No 0153 - resides in West Point, KY with his wife,
Barbara. Mike reported aboard AD31 in 1959 and worked in Operations as a Quartermaster.
He later reported to T Division as a driver when he made 2 Med Cruises with the
Tidewater. He says it was the best duty ever and he's even thinking of re-enlisting
in the Navy just to see if he can get that duty again. Mike departed as QM3 and
is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.Mike's E-mail Address: BarbaraLS@bellsouth.net
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Chief
Frederick R. Smith - Member No. 0097 - was a founding
member of the Association. Fred reported aboard the Tidewater in
January 1957 as a Seaman Apprentice and worked in R-5 Division's Torpedo Shop.
He departed the Tide in November 1960 as a TM2 and went on for a career in the
Navy, retiring as TMC. Fred signed on with the AD31 Association as a LIFE
MEMBER. He passed away after a brief illness on January 15, 2006. |
Jon
H. Soderena - Member No. 0140 - resides in Lumberton, NC with his wife,
Sharon. Jon came aboard the Tidewater in March 1966. He says "I worked
on those triple-effect evaporators in A Division and then went to M Division in
the Engine Room." He left AD31 in July 1967 as MM3 and attended Nuclear
Welding School and Sub School in New London, CT. Jon departed the Navy in 1970
after serving aboard the Nathanial Greene (SSBN-636) and the USS Hunley (AS-31)
stationed in Charleston, SC. Jon is a LIFE
MEMBER of the AD31 Association.Jon's E-mail Address: sodyandsas@bellsouth.net
Louis
"Spat" Spatholt - Member No. 0079 - resides in Moncks Corner,
SC and is a founding member of the
AD31 Association. He reported aboard the Tide in 1963 and worked in R1 Division's
Weld Shop as a Ship Fitter. Spat departed the Tidewater in 1966 as SFM2 and is
a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association. Spat's E-mail address: louis.spatholt@charleston.af.mil
LTjg
Louis Steger - Member No. 0082 - resides in Groveland, IL with his
wife Rosemary and is a founding member
of the AD31 Association. Lt. Steger reported aboard the Tidewater in December
1955 as an Ensign and performed the duties of Paymaster in Ship's Company. He
has sent us numerous photos of his tour aboard the Tidewater which are on display
in Officer's Country on our Web Site. Lt. Steger departed AD31 in October 1956
when he was transferred to Brooklyn and then to NAS Glenview, IL, where he was
the Navy Exchange Officer. He was promoted to LTjg at NAS, and is a LIFE
MEMBER of the AD31 Association.Lt. Steger's E-mail address: LSteger@insightbb.com
Kenneth
J. Strum - Member No. 0099 - resides in Lake Ronkonkom, NY with his
wife Roberta and is a founding member
of the AD31 Association. Ken reported aboard AD31 in 1951 and was on the recommissioning
and shakedown crew. He says he was right out of high school and started as a Quartermaster/Signalman
Striker, but eventually became a Hospitalman and worked in sickbay. He says he
was "pleased and excited to find the AD31 Website and the Association and
hopes to be an active member in the years to come." Ken departed the Tidewater
in 1953 as HM3 and is a LIFE MEMBER of the
AD31 Association.Ken's E-mail address: murts2004@optonline.net
James
C. Sutton - Member No. 0122 - resides in Bozeman, MT. Jim reported
aboard the Tidewater in July 1955 as a TM Striker and went to work in the Torpedo
Shop. He advanced from TMSA to TM2 during his three year tour aboard AD31 and
departed the Tide in 1958. Jim's E-mail Address: sutton@imt.net
David
P. Tamminga - Member No. 0061 - resides in Pardeeville, WI with his
wife Bonnie and is a founding member
of the Association. He reported aboard AD31 in August 1964 as an MR Striker. He
worked as a mess cook in the Chief's Galley and worked in the Boat Division on
the 1965 Med Cruise. David eventually made it into R2 Division where he worked
as a Machinery Repairman and departed the Tidewater in December 1967 as an MR2.
He is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.David's E-mail address: cloudy@palacenet.net
Rupert
B. "R. B." Tant - Member No. 0121 - resides in Clayton, NC.
His membership comes to us as a gift from his son, Jake McAllister. R. B. reported
aboard the Tidewater in October 1962 just after AD31 had returned from the 1962
Med Cruise and just prior to a scheduled overhaul in the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
in Portsmouth, VA. He worked in R5 Division's Optical Shop. Tant departed the
Tide in May 1966 as OM3 and later was advanced to OM2 in the Active Reserve. R.
B. is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.
Gerald
F. Teaster - Member No. 0005 - resides in Summerville, SC. He
is a founding member of the AD31 Association
and joins us as a Friend of the Tidewater. His membership in our organization
is significant as his father, Fred Teaster, was a shipfitter in Charleston's Naval
Shipyard and helped build the Tidewater. As a child, Gerald saw AD31 on the Buildingways,
just before she was launching. As an adult he worked in the Charleston Naval Shipyard
as a Mechanical Engineer and retired from there when the shipyard closed. Gerald
represents many of the Charlestonians who cherish their memories of the largest
ship ever built in Charleston during World War II and He joins us as a LIFE
MEMBER of the AD31 Association.Gerald's E-mail address: gteaster@concentric.net
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William
Arthur Templeton - Member No. 0008 - passed away on November
22, 2005. He was a founding member
of the AD31 Association. Bill was aboard the Tidewater for 3 years, 8 months and
11 days starting in 1951. As a plank owner, he saw the ship recommissioned in
Charleston, and performed his duties as a Boatswain's Mate in 1st Division at
the helm of the fanciest of AD31's liberty boats, the Captain's Gig. Bill departed
AD31 as a BM3 in 1955 and he was a LIFE MEMBER
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Lynn
B. Vice - Member No. 0178 - lives in Temple TX with his wife, Maureen.
He reported aboard AD31 in May 1963 and where he performed the duties of Dental
Technician, repairing dental and medical equipment on the Tide and other ships.
He departed in August 1965 as DT2. Lynn's E-mail address: ViceMD@vvm.com
Daniel
H. Vogel - Member No. 0157 - lives in Punta Gorda FL with his wife,
Mabel. He came aboard the Tide in August 1951 where he worked in the Heavy Machine
Shop. He later worked in the Optical and Instrument Repair Shop. Dan departed
from the ship in December 1954 as MR2 and is a LIFE MEMBER
of the AD31 Association. Dan's E-mail address: ggma70@comcast.net
Donald
Ward - Member No. 0167 - Don resides in Burlington, KY with his wife
Connie. He reported aboard AD31 in March 1964, working as a Radar Electronics
Technician in R4 Division's ET shop on the 01 Deck. He participated in the 1965
Med Cruise and departed the Tidewater in February 1966 as ETR2. Don is a LIFE
MEMBER of the AD31 Association. Don's E-mail address: WardDW@fuse.net
Chief
Michael S. Warman - Member No. 0011 - Chief Warman resides in
Lake Mary, FL with his wife, Barbara. He is a founding
member of the AD31 Association. His tour of duty on the Tidewater
began as a TM3 in June 1961 where he worked in the Torpedo Shop. Warman is a LIFE
MEMBER of the AD31 Association and departed the Tide in December 1965
as a TM1 continuing on with his Navy career and retiring as a TMC. Mike was elected
Treasurer of the Association in September 2003.Chief Warman's E-mail address: WarmanTMCret@yahoo.com
Robert
Warwick - Member No. 0162 - resides in Aurora CO and reported aboard
the Tidewater in JAnuary 1965, working in 2nd Division. He made 2 med cruises
in 65 and 66 and was transferred to Supply Division where he worked as a Storekeeper.
Bob departed the Tidewater in January 1967 as SKSN.Bob's E-mail address: Bob.Warwick@dexmedia.com
Chief
George M. Waslicki - Member No. 0029 - resides in Jacksonville, NC
with his wife, Margaret and is a founding member
of the AD31 Association. He came aboard the Tidewater in December 1964 as an HM3
where he performed duties at sick call for AD31's General Medical Division and
assisted in medical procedures on destroyer crew who were tied up alongside the
Tidewater from time to time. G+eorge departed the Tide in January 1967 as an HM
2. He eventually went on to retire as HMC from the Navy at Camp Lejeune, NC (a
tour at the Marine Base) in October 1982 and is a LIFE
MEMBER of the AD31 Association. Chief Waslicki's E-mail address: FatQuack@ec.rr.com
Chief
Algie A. Watts - Member No. 0117 - resides in Hopkins, SC. He served
a total of nearly six years aboard the Tidewater in the early Sixties, reporting
aboard in November 1961. Algie served as R-5 Division Chief and worked in the
IM Shop.He departed AD31 in April 1967 as IMC. He is a LIFE
MEMBER of the AD31 Association. Andrew
W. White - Member No. 0175 - resides in Toccoa, GA with his wife, Margaret.
He came aboard our ship in 1952 and worked on ships tied up alongside, repairing
water tight doors, replacing worn or rusted parts which were identified on a work
order from the Repair Department. Andrew departed AD31 in 1955 as ME2 when he
was transferred to the USS Grand Canyon (AD28) and served until 1956. He made
the 1954 Med Cruise and the 1952 NATO Cruise while aboard the Tidewater.Andrew's E-mail address: GaPopPop@alltell.net
James
L. Wilson - Member No. 0159 - resides in Elberta AL. He reported aboard
AD31 in January 1961 and worked in R3 Division's Crypto Repair. Jim says that
he has a lot of memorabilia including an original Tidewater Patch and many pictures
from his Tidewater Days. His greatest memory was his Short Timer's Chain. Jim
was TAD to USS Canberra during the Cuban Missile Crisis and departed the Tidewater
in December 1963 and is a LIFE
MEMBER of the AD31 Association.Jim's E-mail address: JJWilson@GulfTel.com
Ensign
John S. Wilson - Member No. 0161 - resides in Glenside, PA. He came
aboard the Tidewater in September 1954. The Tide departed for its second Med Cruise
in January 1955 with Ensign Wilson aboard as Disbursing Officer. He departed the
Tidewater in December 1955 and is a LIFE MEMBER
of the Association. He was promoted to LTjg prior to his departure from the Navy
in 1956. Ensign Wilson's E-mail address: jakemail@att.net
Jack
L. Winans - Member No. 0126 - resides in Murraysville, WV with his
wife, Thelma. He reported aboard the Tidewater in October 1964 and worked in 2nd
Division and eventually became an HTSN. Jack departed the Tide in October 1966
and is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.Jack's E-mail address: ThelmaWinans@peoplepc.com
Paul
Witkowski - Member No. 0021 - resides in Athens, OH with his wife,
Jean. Paul is a founding member of
the AD31 Association. He came aboard the Tidewater at the start of the 1960 Med
Cruise where he worked in R-1 Division's Shipfitter/Pipefitter Shop. He departed
the Tide in February 1961 as an SFP2 and went on to a civilian career at Ohio
University, recently retiring from their Public Broadcasting Center as the Telecommunications
Center's Associate Director and was recently granted the title of Associate Director
Emeritus by Ohio University's Board of Trustees. Paul is a LIFE
MEMBER of the AD31 Association. Paul's E-mail address: witkowsk@ohio.edu
Phillip
W. Worrall - Member No. 0139 - resides
in Baltimore, Maryland. He reported aboard the USS Tidewater in October 1961 as
a Seaman and worked in the Electronics Shop as a striker. He took the ET exam
without any A-School training and as he says "Surprise, I passed!" Phil
subsequently was promoted to ETN3 and made one Med Cruise in 1962. He departed
the Tidewater in July 1963 and is a LIFE
MEMBER of the AD31 Association. Phil's E-mail address: Pworrall@gwwoinc.com
Ron
Wyatt - Member No. 0173 - resides in Granite City, IL with his wife,
Clara. Ron reported aboard the USS Tidewater in September 1962 and worked in R4
Division's ET Shop. He made the 1963 Med Cruise and says he took lots of pictures
- several of which are of our Association President, Bill Cook, who was an ET
in Ron's division and spent a lot of liberties with him ashore in Naples, Italy
and