USS Thomaston LSD-28 | Landing Ship Dock Guestbook

Jim Foelkl [ email ]

October 28, 2007, 04:55

Rate/Rank : SHCM (SW) USN Retired
Address: Chanthaburi, Thailand
Just checking aboard too say "hello"

kevin rocky valvo [ email ]

October 22, 2007, 00:17

Rate/Rank : bm3
Address: manhattan kansas 7852263454
i was on the thomaston from 1978 to 1981 i became a shellback and many friends i would love to hear from rob thomas rob sims eric covington dave mayo and anyone else who remembers me or has a cruise book for these years

Frank Farrenkopf [ email ]

October 20, 2007, 09:53

Rate/Rank : Lt jg
Address: 2894 Overlook Dr, Lake Oswego, OR 97034 503-484-5137
Gunnery officer- CIC Officer
USS Thomaston LSD-28
Jan 72- Oct 74

CHUCK WESTBROOK [ email ]

October 13, 2007, 08:06

Rate/Rank : MM-2
Address: USS TORTUGA LSD-26 56-60
Just a short note to let you know that you have an outstanding website and that you do great work!

Faie winds & following seas...

Chuck Westbrook
Webmaster,
USS Tortuga LSD-26/46 Association.

Doug Siehda [ email ]

October 03, 2007, 20:36

Rate/Rank : SN-3
Address: 3277 Quail Ridge, Rochester Hills, MI
I was on board from May 1966 to May 1967.

Charlie Schufer "gramps" [ email ]

September 25, 2007, 19:57

Rate/Rank : BM-SN Feb 59 _ Dec 62 2nd div.
(661) 259-1441
Recently got back from 2007 reunion in Seattle. Was my 1st reunion and was done very well. Saw a few guys I knew especially "Popeye" Joe Emre. Best to all.

Scott [ email ]

September 22, 2007, 10:29

Rate/Rank : E-3

I was on her in 1983 from Okinawa to Korea. Team Spirit
83-84.Also i voluntered for ships platoon so i got to know her well. Remember on the way back to Oki had to hurry so she could go rescue the Montecello. Please excuse the spelling if not correct. i remember they used to call the Thomaston the Tomecello cause it was always having to go help her..

chuck heed [ email ]

September 20, 2007, 21:04

Rate/Rank : sh3

on board 71-73 loved new zealand

John Schlick [ email ]

September 20, 2007, 11:33

Rate/Rank : HT2
313-277-8795
New e-mail address.
Reported on board in 76 and left in the yards in Washington St in Aug of 78.

HARTFORD, ROBERT [ email ]

September 17, 2007, 19:02

Rate/Rank : IT1
Address: 122 CODDINGTON PL. ODESSA , NY 607-5942021
I ENLISTED IN THE NAVY IN DEC 1981, WENT TO THE TOMMY T OUT OF BOOT CAMP AND WAS ON HER UNTIL JAN OF 1983. I RETURNED HOME TO TROY PA. STAYED IN THE RESERVES AND COMPLETED 22 YEARS. CAN'T WAIT UNTIL I DRAW SOME RETIREMENT. HAD A GREAT TIME ON THE THOMASTON!!!

Dave Georges aka "George" [ email ]

September 11, 2007, 18:27

Rate/Rank : MM3
Address: 607 N. California, Mundelein, IL 60060 847-769-2033
Was just checking out the website to see if any more ship-
mates from my time onboard had signed the guestbook. Would
like to attend one of these reunions but just haven't made it
yet. Making this entry to mainly update my e-mail address.
Would sure like to hear from anybody besides Jim Hinde, who's
going to this year's reunion,who remembers the 1972 goodwill
cruise and the 2nd Saturday Music Festival that was held on
the flight deck. THANKS! Your shipmate in peace!! Dave Georges

Lawrence (Larry) Conner [ email ]

September 01, 2007, 16:22

Rate/Rank : MM3
Address: POB 164, Shanksville, PA 15560 914-466-3732
Just updating address and email. served in aft engine room 63 - 67

Bob McCord [ email ]

August 30, 2007, 11:18

Rate/Rank : BMSN
Address: 4292 Nystrom Way, Boise Idaho, 83713
Was in 2nd Div. from 62 til 66. I,ve changed e mail adds. since I initially signed this book when it first came out. I,m in regular contact with several shipmates and would like to hear from more.

Paul Turner [ email ]

August 29, 2007, 23:29

Rate/Rank : LTJG

Assigned to the Thomaston from Aug '60 thru Dec '62. Served as the Supply/Disbursing Officer. Made two Westpac Tours and a trip to Cuba in '62. Nice memories of the trips and the crew.

Kenneth Davenport [ email ]

August 25, 2007, 13:54

Rate/Rank : ETR2

Served from '71 to '72

Dave Senft [ email ]

August 15, 2007, 10:19

Rate/Rank : ETN4
Address: Gaithersburg, Maryland 301-240-4677
Served on the THOMASTON 75-78. Always said that one day I would look back on those times as the "Good Old Days". It turned out to be very prophetic. (:-)

tom lally [ email ]

August 13, 2007, 23:39

Rate/Rank : cpl usmc 1957-1961

great site!

Mike thies [ email ]

July 31, 2007, 22:13

Rate/Rank : e5
425-743-9386
trying to locate James Houston a fellow SH on the Thomaston served from 1977-1980. If some know where ole Jim please contact me.

bill mccarthy [ email ]

July 31, 2007, 20:51

Rate/Rank : radarman 1st
Address: rhode island
i was a plank owner on the thomaston --it was a great ship and the dew line cruise was real interesting

CHUCK GLICK [ email ]

July 27, 2007, 09:42

Rate/Rank : EN3

ON BOARD 1970-1974.

Gale Owen [ email ]

July 21, 2007, 21:52

Rate/Rank : Cpl USMC
Address: Alpena, MI
I was stationed with 3rd Recon Bn on Okinawa when we deployed to the Phillipines on the Thomaston in 1979.

Ronald C. Sandoval [ email ]

July 15, 2007, 19:51

Rate/Rank : seaman
Address: 2475 Hancock Expwy.#104 Colorado Springs 7192292276
I served on board from 71 to 73. I ran the paint locker!!!
Enjoyed the west pac in 72. I was from Pueblo,Colorado,I now live in Colorado Springs,Colorado.

Ben Hester

July 12, 2007, 12:11

Rate/Rank : BT3
Address: Roseburg Or.
Served 1968-71 Hot times

Cliff Loutzenhiser [ email ]

July 04, 2007, 17:43

Rate/Rank : HT1
Address: 1347 Somermont Dr. El Cajon, Ca 619-448-8853
Just wanted to HI to everyone.

Robert G. Jarshaw [ email ]

July 01, 2007, 03:14

Rate/Rank : QM2, Onboard 1982 to Decommiisioning.
Address: 10235 62nd Circle N. Seminole, Fl 33772 (727) 392-2844 Cel. (727) 460-4397
Time 0405 Zulu 01 July 2007.(Hey, remember that time keeping!)

I just would like to say hello again -(I posted here three years ago) and to thank all those who E-mailed me of the old crew; Gibby, Dan Horvath and those other crew members of that time period who's numerous postings have appeared on this board. It is a great pleasure to see their names again and yes, like eveyone, it never fails to amaze how strong the memories of my time onboard are still so fresh.
In closing I would like to note that during my time on USS Thomaston (1982-1984) I shot with my camera (35mm Olympus OM1) the ships last two wespac deployments. In all I took about 400 photos of the ship, the crew and the various ports. I don't think I can upstage the cruise books of that time, but I would love to share these images with everyone this site (just have to get a new scanner, the normal computer snafu shit).
Again best wishes, and I hope to upload!

Chris Scalone [ email ]

June 23, 2007, 09:40

Rate/Rank : L/Cpl E-3

I was on the The Thomaston in late 1983 going from Okinawa to Korea. Most of the Marines got sea sick, but I noticed the sailors buying up all the saltine crackers and figured some thing was up! Me and a couple buddies played fisbee in the the hold and took some great pictures and had a blast. We we're able to sleep though, because of the aweful smell (everyone got sick) in the "guest sleeping quarters" in the bow of the ship...God Bless the Navy! Great memories, told the story a hundred times-Semper Fi

lee major [ email ]

June 13, 2007, 18:03

Rate/Rank : shipservice
Address: 4804 bromfield ave. virginia beach va. 757 407-9338[cell] 757 460-9338[home]
served 69-70. retired on disability 10/1/70.i joined the navy to avoid the draft,hoping to get station in norfolk but ca. here i come.great bunch of guys and great fun.anyone planning on vacation in virginia beach get in touch and you can have a place to stay. beats paying 200-300 dollars a night at the ocean front.i am in the heart of all attractions.lets hear from some old shipmates.also spent some time in second div.

Lester Pilipiak

June 06, 2007, 17:39

Rate/Rank : MM3
Address: 82 E 66th Place Merrillville Ind. 46410 (219) 689 2695
I was in the forward Engine Room and on the other Guestbook. Much to my suprise it had been changed.

Stan Baczynski [ email ]

June 04, 2007, 11:22

Rate/Rank : LTjg. (`69-`72)
Address: 3129 Chateau Way- Lemon Grove, CA.91945 619-686-6231
Glad to read comments by shipmates of our time on the Tomcat. I think I can put a face to the names of those listed below, some without looking at the `69 or`71 cruise books.

Jim (Eck) Eckenrode [ email ]

May 31, 2007, 08:19

Rate/Rank : MM3 63-66
Address: 680 W. Jefferson St. Springfield, Ohio
I served on the USS Thomaston during the 60's and I am interested in reconnecting with any fellow shipmates.

Debra McKeag Landi [ email ]

May 31, 2007, 08:06

Rate/Rank : NA

Ok Gentlemen, I need your help. My father was John McKeag who passed away on 052807. We had most of his Navy memorabilia displayed at visitation and we were asked quite a few times what the words say under the "Sylvester" type cat and alligator meant. He told me once, but I have forgotton. Thank You for your help.

John Rumer [ email ]

May 29, 2007, 17:11

Rate/Rank : MM@ 59-62
Address: 49 Douglas st Apt 21 Homosassa,Fl 34446 352-382-0246
To all shipmate who are concerned John McKeag passed away on 5-28-07. I dont have any more details then that. John was a good shipmate and a very ture Thomaston sailor.

Lance LeButt [ email ]

May 29, 2007, 10:52

Rate/Rank : 79-81 Looking for old mates

So many names to remember but Little, Spook, Pappy, Yon Pappy, Billy Check, Scott and Steve Rudd, Gordy Teal, and Ryan. Had some great times in Gator Navy!! Anyone who has a cruise book, would like some photos.

Peter L. Cerbo, Jr. [ email ]

May 28, 2007, 21:37

Rate/Rank : CS2

Served aboard "Tomcat" from 1/71 to 6/72. Many fond memories, especially our visit to Diego Garcia where I left the ship as she deployed for Hong Kong. The 2 trips acroos the equaator was well worth it. I was the guy who ran "Pizza Nite" and made evryone their own individual pizza (including the 250 marines aboard)

ROBERT P. CHURCH [ email ]

May 28, 2007, 19:01

Rate/Rank : RM3
Address: 791 WOODGATE RD. RINGGOLD,GA 706-935-3603
Served on the THOMASTON 76-77. Great ship, crew and memories.

richard york

May 28, 2007, 18:42

Rate/Rank : sn
Address: la
served on thomaston from 1958 to 1962. call me

Lance LeButt [ email ]

May 28, 2007, 10:41

Rate/Rank : E4 Hull Tech, Boiler Tech

Looking for Gator Navy personnell from 79-81, made 3 Westpacs and remember the twins + rood (rudd) and others. Some may remember me from the day!

Ed Bailey [ email ]

May 27, 2007, 21:29

Rate/Rank : RM3 1958-60
314 831-4504
We are still looking for some of the old O division guys. Howard Olson, Dennis Darling, Al Guzman, Bob Hancock, NOrman Empey, Warren Cummins, Bob Bullington, Bob Steurmer, Rodney Mott. Have made reservations for Seattle! See you there. Ed

Robert Carmack [ email ]

May 26, 2007, 11:43

Rate/Rank : DC3
Address: Steelville, Missouri 5737754224
I served on board Thomaston from 1969 - 1970 I have a lot of good memories of that time.

Eugene Meechan [ email ]

May 25, 2007, 11:20

Rate/Rank : gmg 3 class
Address: 24333 lunda rd raymond ohio 43067 937 246 2112
I was on board in 1970

Carl D. Robinson [ email ]

May 05, 2007, 21:38

Rate/Rank : L/Cpl USMC
Address: Bryant, Ar
Aboard Thomaston while assigned to C Co. 5th Shore Party Bn. 5thMarDivFMF 1969. Still remember those great canvas racks reserved for us Jarheads.

Michael Orazio [ email ]

May 04, 2007, 22:50

Rate/Rank : 1st Division / Seaman

Was on board the Thomaston late 68. to 70.

Richard L. Provost

April 26, 2007, 14:43

Rate/Rank : BM3
Address: 3 Maple Ave Upton Ma.
Any one interested in contacting me please do so. Looking to contact former shipmates.

The LPO at the ti9me I was aaboard was BM 1 Marckum, or BM 1 Roger DOOBY.

David Rodriguez [ email ]

April 25, 2007, 16:53

Rate/Rank : MM2

Was on board from '80-84. Was there when the captain ran her aground in Hawaii. Miss a lot of ol' shipmates!

LARRY JACKSON [ email ]

April 25, 2007, 12:53

Rate/Rank : QM1(SW)

I spent1 1/2 years on board. toughest time I ever had.

Tom Zumann [ email ]

April 20, 2007, 12:52

Rate/Rank : IC3

Change of email address.

Johnny Witt [ email ]

April 17, 2007, 10:24

Rate/Rank : SGT Dennis Williams Out in 1972
817 295-9824
I am looking to get the email address or phone number of Marine Sargent Dennis Williams who was taken stateside aboard the Thomaston. I was a crew member from 69 to 73. Sure would like to see a picture of that ashtray you bought while aboard...thanks

Dennis Williams

April 10, 2007, 13:29

Rate/Rank : Sgt got out 72 4 years

I came home from Viet nam on this ship as a young Marine---Still have a ash tray I bought abord in ships store d

Dennis Bowen [ email ]

April 09, 2007, 23:48

Rate/Rank : IC3
Address: 10525 Arbor Park Place, San Diego, CA 858-271-1977
Took the recreational cruise to Vietnam in 1969/70. Loved every minute of it (especially the fine cuisine). Would like to get a copy of the ship's log for that cruise. Anyone know where I might get it on the internet?

Terry TL Parker [ email ]

April 03, 2007, 18:21

Rate/Rank : MMFN

1976-1980 Foward engine room, A Gang. Good times, great places, super shipmates!!!!