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Randy Bundschuh
June 29, 2008, 10:26
Rate/Rank : GMG3
The Thomaston Motto "Sauviter In Modd Foriter In Re" means "Mild in manner" but "Strong in deed"
Phillip Nawroth [ email ]
June 23, 2008, 21:53
Rate/Rank : JO2
Just wanted to correct myself -- guess I'm gettin' old and my memory isn't what it used to be, ha. I was with the Thomaston on WestPac '82-'83. I have the journal that I wrote, layed out and edited for that journey. Great Web site, by the way. Hey, what does "Sauviter In Modd Foriter In Re" mean? It's on the Thomaston logo. Anyone know?
Phillip [ email ]
June 23, 2008, 21:23
Rate/Rank : JO2
Served on board as a journalist in 1981, I guess it was. Made one WestPac. What a old clanking tub she was.
CHARLIE KUTZ [ email ]
June 22, 2008, 22:20
Rate/Rank : DK2
Address: p o box 243 york springs pa 17372 717-5288315
AFTER 41 YEARS SINCE SERVING ON THE OLD TOM CAT MAY 65 TO MAY 1967 IT WAS GREAT TAKING TALKING BY PHONE TO LTJG BRUCE WOOLDRIDGE WHO WAS THE DISBURSING OFFICER THAT I WORKED FOR ONBOARD THE USS THOMASTON LSD-28. I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM ELBERT MARTIN DK2 THAT WORKED ON BOARD THE THOMASTON. I LIVE NEAR GETTYSBUEG PA. AND WILL BE ATTENDING MY FIRST REUNION IN BALTIMORE, MD. ON SEPT. 11,12,13 AND 14, 2008. I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM ANY OF THE GUYS THAT WERE ON THE SHIP BETWEEN MAY 65 AND MAY 1967.THE ONLY NAME THAT I RECOGNIZE ON THE GUEST LIST WAS RICHARD BACA. ANYONE ELSE , PLEASE GIVE ME CALL @ 717-5288315.
Johnny Witt [ email ]
June 16, 2008, 23:31
Rate/Rank : YN3 69-73
817 295-9824
I had the pleasure of knowing Radioman Jim Hinde while serving aboard Thomaston 69-73. Jim was a really neat kind of guy. He was an icon in the Seattle area. Very well known around Pikes Market. Jim knew alot of people in the Seattle area. Most of all Jim was a singer/song writer. We had the pleasure of hearing Jim sing at our reunion dinner last year. Great guy....Prayers go out to his wife Janet...
Mary T. Conley Riedy [ email ]
June 16, 2008, 08:05
Rate/Rank : n/a
Address: 1237 Chalet Dr. 419 626-4114
I would like to thank Mr. Rumer for his posting about Jim Hinde. Jim is my cousin. I will be sue to let his family know about the posting. If you served with Jim, please be sure to visit the web pages of the Seattle Times and the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, as Mr. Rumer mentioned, for the articles on Jim's death, but more importantly, on Jim's life...
John Rumer [ email ]
June 13, 2008, 17:19
Rate/Rank : MM2 59-62
Address: 49 Douglas St Apt 21 352-382-0246
Sorry shipmates but more bad news I just received word that Jim Hinde passed away. I just met Jim in Seattle last year and had a lot of respect for his feelings about the things going on in the country. I didnt know him well but he was a Viet Nam vet and there for I had respect for him if any one would like to about it just log on to a Seattle newspaper and look him up becuse they wont let me post a web site here.
You guys that are thinking about attending a reunion better do it it's later then you think.
Rohn Reid [ email ]
June 07, 2008, 09:58
Rate/Rank : MM3
Address: 2651 Crescent Court Livermore, CA 94 925-245-9019
What a nice find... I worked in the aft Engine Room 72-74 with a lot of great guys. Recognized many names as I went through the Guest Book. Really put a smile on.
John Rumer [ email ]
June 04, 2008, 14:46
Rate/Rank : MM2 1959-1962
Address: 49 Douglas St Apt 21 352-382-0246
It seems like all I do anymore is write bad news for you guys to read but it's sad to say that I got word last night that Gordon Schlobohm ET2 58-62 died sometime in April. Gordon had just paid his dues in March and wrote a note saying he couldnt make the reunion this year but would be at the next one. He was at the Seattle reunion,his first,and loved it and he will be missed.
Lewis K McKellar [ email ]
June 02, 2008, 23:03
Rate/Rank : SM3
I was part of the signal gang 63-65. looking for Ward,Pecheco,Banawau,Sisneros.
Doug White
May 27, 2008, 19:37
Rate/Rank : FTM 3rd Class
Address: 1326 Billings San Antonio,TX 210 673-8526
Assigned 3rd Div Apr-Nov '59 WestPac 28 Apr '59 Golden Dragon
Mark Austin [ email ]
May 24, 2008, 03:11
Rate/Rank : A Gang EN3
Address: 4701 NE 105th Circle, Vancouver, WA 9868 360-574-4949
I was on her '70-'72. We made 1 WesPac and 1 Goodwill cruise. We hit a whale somewhere between New Zealand and Sidney, Australia. Grand ole ship. Rough times and good times
Jerry McDonald [ email ]
May 12, 2008, 16:00
Rate/Rank : mac retired
Address: P.O.box 1223 whittier nc.28789
Served on board from 63-65 was in 2nd div.my friends and running mates were Ken Gregory,Richard Baca.I also remember Bm Goff and Defoe.
ERIC A TAYLOR [ email ]
April 16, 2008, 17:35
Rate/Rank : gmg3
Address: digos city in the phillipines
hello from hear in the phills yes i came back heaar to retire and live a happy life it is awsome weather im looking for a buddy he was postal clerk on bd in 74 or 75 ii thought his name was after the ship tom austin he was fronm arizona se if he is around eric a taylor
ELLIS THOMPSON [ email ]
April 12, 2008, 21:19
Rate/Rank : SN
Address: 6204 WELKER DR INDIANAPOLIS, IN
I served on the Thomaston from Aug of 83 until decommisioning in 84. Had lots of fun met a lot of good people. Enjoyed the time spent in Bremerton, but was saddend we it all came to an end.
James Foley [ email ]
April 11, 2008, 18:24
Rate/Rank : RD3
Address: 6112 Belshire Ave NE
I was aboard Thomaston for the WESTPAC cruise in 1971 and the liberty cruise in 1972. For the shipmates of other eras... On the liberty cruise after leaving Pearl Harbor, we visited Tauranga NZ, then Sydney and Freemantle Australia, Singapore, Colombo Ceylon, then we dropped off some construction stuff in the well deck for the Seabees at Diego Garcia... what a stay that was! Fishing or exploring the island during the day and watching movies at the outdoor theater next to the EM club while drinking cold beer at night. On the way back we took a few days to loiter in the Tonkin Gulf to collect combat/hazardous duty pay then headed to Subic Bay (my last overseas port of call before going home). I reported to the transit barracks at Subic awaiting my transportation home to get out.
I have some pictures from my time aboard Thomaston at my web page including a few of the shellback initiation:
rogueriver.tzo.com/galleryusn.htm (cut and paste this into your browser-the guestbook is persnickety about links)
Just click on the Thomaston patch or the button below to go to my photo gallery.
john childress
April 03, 2008, 16:40
Rate/Rank : sksn
Address: 5821 tattnall dr mobile al 36619 251 602 4898
I SERVED ON THE BIG TOM IN 57-60 MADE 2 WESTPACK CRUISE. I HAVE SOME VERY FOND MEMORIES OF TIME ON THE TOM. GRATE GUYS IN S DIV.
Richard(Dutch) Houtz [ email ]
March 20, 2008, 16:10
Rate/Rank : SH
Went aboard in late 1954 in Norfolk. Went to West coast and did the Point Barrow AK cruise. I ran the fountain and made the ice cream for the galley. Good men in the Supply Div. Also the Captains yoeman J,T.Smith. I have been in touch with a couple of Sk's over the years. Anyone remember me, drop an email.
Gerald W. Cobb [ email ]
March 18, 2008, 23:46
Rate/Rank : Machinist Mate Third Class
Address: 717 Royal St. - Natchitoches, LA 71457 318-352-3386
Served on ship Feb.,1964 to Aug., 1967
John Gilbert [ email ]
March 15, 2008, 20:07
Rate/Rank : RM2
Address: 935 Woodland Dr
Served from May 82 to Nov 84, and was on decomm crew. Would like to hear from Operations shipmates or anyone that served onboard during my tour. Great memories and seen some familar names on guestbook.
john p amick / Sea Reach International [ email ]
March 04, 2008, 11:22
Rate/Rank : none
Address: 193 Nazareth Dr. 1610-759-7656
Looking at Tomaston for Charity use.also looking at Point Defiance. I may need help putting them back in trim.
Doug Hayes [ email ]
February 26, 2008, 15:16
Rate/Rank : MM2
Address: Gaston, S.C.
I am trying to locate my old buddy Jimmie Lee 1961-64 who
served aboard the USS Thomaston. He came aboard my ship
USS Alamo in San Diego and we played guitars together and
formed a band after we were discharged. His home was in
Fontana, Ca. Nice website you guys have.
PETER TILLIT, JAFFREY, N.H. [ email ]
February 24, 2008, 12:10
Rate/Rank : MMFN
Address: 44 SQUANTUM ROAD 603-532-8990
I JUST WANT TO SAY HELLO TO ALL CREW MEMBERS OF THE TOMMY-T. I SERVED ON THE "THOMASCELLO" FROM 82 TO DECOMMISSIONING IN THE AFT ENGINEROOM. IS THERE ANY DECOMMISSINING CREW MEMBERS PLANNING TO ATTEND THIS YEARS REUNION IN BALTIMORE THIS YEAR?
Bob Barnes _ USS Alamo LSD 33 [ email ]
February 23, 2008, 10:15
Rate/Rank : MM
Address: Lugoff, SC.
Great looking website, Thomaston! I especially like the sharp graphics and the way the photos are shown, good work.
I remember my ship operating with yours, I think at WESTPAC 1961.
The old Alamo has been in the Brazilian Navy for some years now, I wonder where the Thomaston is today?
Best Regards to all AMPHIBS!
Willy Akers [ email ]
February 12, 2008, 14:05
Rate/Rank : FTG2 72-75
Address: Manti, Utah 435-979-9801 cell
'Ol Green Akers" checkin in with all ya old timers, short timers. lifers; whatever the case may be. Have moved since I last visited the site. Send me an email or give me a call. Does anyone know how to get a hold of Tom Kelly, who served from 73-76 as Fire Control Tech. Have lost track of the old Fossil.
james rod bookout [ email ]
February 11, 2008, 03:57
Rate/Rank : CS3
Address: hattiesburg mississippi
I went on the 1964 west pac trip, subic, hong kong,danang. had a buddy make two ash trays out of three inch 50 shells with hong kong dollars on them. wish I could remember his name. My home burned 30 years ago and I lost most of my stuff, still have one ash tray, a lighter, mug and a patch i had sent my mother. i would like to see a crew list for that year. Seems like i remember out C.O. was maned Buckner? but not sure. I sure wish i had seen this web site when the reunion was on the Mississipppi coast.
Rick Jackson [ email ]
February 08, 2008, 23:18
Rate/Rank : BM SN
Living in Mesa AZ. Would to hear from some old friends. Geat web site
Rick Jackson [ email ]
February 08, 2008, 23:10
Rate/Rank : BM
It was good to see so many familiar names from the past. 1st Div 71-73. Many many good memories....many of them had to do with Capt Mast, XO Mast, extra duty... Never had so much fun finding trouble. Really really good people. Anyone know whatever happened to the Bean or Ricardo? Would love to see some pictures if anyone cares to share.
richard torres [ email ]
January 29, 2008, 00:58
Rate/Rank : cpl at the time
Address: Honolulu Hawaii
Great site !! i was Mssg-37 Communcations PLT 1981-82 out of K-Bay Hawaii. great ship many great times.I think after these types of experienances we are always looking for something to that can equal those crazy times.
David D. Morrison [ email ]
January 17, 2008, 22:52
Rate/Rank : YN2
Address: Kansas 620-331-0420
I served two tours aboard the Thomaston in the mid-seventies. Subic Bay....Hong Kong....Inchon....Yokuska...yes...I remember them well. Not to mention the time we spent cruising the Gulf of Tonkin, waiting to evacuate Saigon in April 1975.
Hi to all who might remember me....
Ed Moreau [ email ]
January 11, 2008, 19:18
Rate/Rank : BM2
Address: Lacey, WA 360-970-7255
Crew member from late 1976 to early 1979. Went to Seattle, WA for dry dock. Had a great time.
Remember BM3 Tarr, SN Bozwell, and BMC Willie.
DONALD F. SWORT [ email ]
January 01, 2008, 18:34
Rate/Rank : BM2[SW]
FROM 1981-1984 AND PART OF DECOMMISIONING CREW. 3 WEST-PACS AND 10 MILLION 1 ALFA'S. MY BEST GOES OUT TO ALL FORMER SHIP-MATES OF THE TOMMY-T. THE SHIP'S BOS'NS WERE THE BEST, REMEMBER WHEN WE RAN AGROUND IN [HI] THAT DARK NITE AROUND 2200. WHOOOPS GOD'S SPEED
Rance Jurevwicz, Capt., USA, Ret [ email ]
December 29, 2007, 15:19
Rate/Rank : OE-3
Address: Highland, CA
GREAT WEB SITE! We have added a link to our monthly newsletter so that more veterans can be made aware of this tremendous resource. Also, please visit our web site to learn about hidden benefits you are eligible for and how to increase your service-connected compensation or VA pension.
veteranprograms.com
Dean Brooks [ email ]
December 29, 2007, 12:10
Rate/Rank : FT3
Member of the crew 1957-1958 making West-Pac cruise returning to San Diego, CA in April 1958.
Became shellback on that cruise in January 1958. I have cruise book and a number of pictures.
Justin Hutchins [ email ]
December 27, 2007, 14:39
Rate/Rank : mm3
Was on board from 81-84. nick name was Hutch I work in the foward engine. (heaven don't want us hell's afraid we will take over).I made 2 westpac I was there for the grounding in hawaii then the 80 days in the philippines for repairs.I never though I would have said it but I was glad to leave the philippines I was wore out from all the ,,,,,.It was a sad day when I walk off the Tommy T for the last time because of the decomissioning and go to sub tender 8 months till I got out.
chris donahue [ email ]
December 26, 2007, 20:06
Rate/Rank : PN2
Address: pleasantview, indiana
onboard 75-77. i remember the westpacs,basketball (we were pretty good) softball,all the guys were great , when you needed a friend you had one. great site, nice job!!!!
Peter Kenville [ email ]
December 20, 2007, 10:41
Rate/Rank : HT3
New email Address...
Lawrence (Larry) Conner [ email ]
December 20, 2007, 09:21
Rate/Rank : MM3
Address: 3836 Ridgeline Drive, Kingsport, TN 3766 (914) 466-3732
Just updating address. moved here and will be in TN from now on.
Larry Young [ email ]
December 15, 2007, 18:53
Rate/Rank : L/Cpl 12th Marines
Address: St Thomas, Virgin Islands
I was on the Thomaston in 1969 with BLT 1/9. Had a great time. I can remember sitting or laying in the flight deck nets for hours and watching the most glorious sunrises in the South China Sea. Olangapo was a place I will never forget. And a Typhoon that I thought was going to sink us. The good o'l days. Thanks guys of the Thomaston for giving this Marine a great experience.
richard gibson [ email ]
December 15, 2007, 16:36
Rate/Rank : gmg-3
Address: 9120 meadowlard ocean springs ms 39564 316-200-3039
I WAS ONBOARD FROM 63 TO 66
Bill Vaughn [ email ]
December 09, 2007, 20:20
Rate/Rank : MM
I'm looking for Elgi Grant from Penn.was also MM 1968-1970..
Jones Harold F. [ email ]
December 04, 2007, 23:19
Rate/Rank : BM 1
Address: 1660 Mary Ct. Alma mi. 48801 989 763 0455
Was aboard Thomaston In late 50s 58 and 59 as I recall
Fine ship and fine crew. My div was first div.
Mark Clifford [ email ]
November 13, 2007, 21:26
Rate/Rank : MM2
Reported 1982 Decommisioned her in 1984 and was the last person to stand watch on her prior to being towed to Bremerton.
Dale Love [ email ]
November 10, 2007, 10:47
Rate/Rank : MM3
Address: 9125 Thurman, Wichita Ks 316-722-6648
I served on the Thomaston in the aft eng room from 1960 to 1963.
kirby whitsel [ email ]
November 10, 2007, 03:39
Rate/Rank : Sgt>USMC
Hello,i was on the thomaston the summer/fall 1979 .as a young gung-ho marine from 2nd bn/7th marines/1st mar div. for training exercises,what an experiance it was.i come from a long line of Navy men.uncle served in south pacific on the new jersey 42-43,my dad in 45.just dropped by to thanks to all our veterens>past present future
Robert Sweeny
November 09, 2007, 22:12
Rate/Rank : BT3
Address: Sacramento,Ca.
Was unable to make it to the re-union in Seattle.Does anyone know yet where the next one might be.I still have'nt got around to paying due's yet so that I can get on the muster list,but I plan on doing that soon.I was aboard the Thomaston from 1978-1980.Came onboard the last 3 month's of the time we were at Todd's Shipyard in Seattle.Been in touch with Pete Messina,and found out about Duane Canale.Anyway,just checking out the site.
Happy Holiday's
Robert Sweeny
KEN TREPHAN [ email ]
November 08, 2007, 13:49
Rate/Rank : PIPEFITTER
PLANK OWNER 1954
Glen Kitchen [ email ]
November 03, 2007, 20:08
Rate/Rank : MM1
Forward Engine Room April 1965 to June 17, 1968
Michael thies [ email ]
October 29, 2007, 07:27
Rate/Rank : SH2
Seeking information on Jim Houston, michael rudy and gary last name unknown(were all SH's between 1975-1978 any ingo would be great.
Jeff Welcker [ email ]
October 28, 2007, 16:52
Rate/Rank : sn3
Address: 822 Castleton St, Salinas, CA. 93906
I was on Thomaston between '69-'73.
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