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Name:	vinnie fischetti
E-Mail:	Columbus074 [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	staten island,new york
Home Page:
Date:	Tue Mar 9 05:50:21 1999
How you found us:	A link
Wrote... uss columbus welcome home. served on board the uss columbus ca74 from 1952 to 1955 in the 4th div

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Name:	L PAUL GREENE
E-Mail:	GREENEHAUZ [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	REVERE, MASSACHUSETTS
Home Page:
Date:	Tue Mar 9 06:22:03 1999
How you found us:	E-mail
Wrote... THANK YOU, JOHN, FOR THE WEBSITE, YOU HAVE HAVE DONE A WONDERFUL JOB, ALL YOUR HARD WORK HAS PAID OFF AND IT WILL CONTINUE, TOO, IT WILL PERSERVE ALL OF OUR MEMORIES OF THE CA-74 AND CG-12 AND THE FUTURE OF THE SSN-762.WELL DONE AND AGAIN, THANK YOU. SHIPMATES ARE FOREVER.

Name:	John V. Luizzi
E-Mail:	luizzi [AT] erols [DOT] com
City/State:	Virginia Beach, Virginia
Home Page:
Date:	Thu Jun 19 23:02:15 2003
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... I served on CG-12 from mid '73 all the way till two weeks before Decom, After which I went to CG-10. I worked in the aft missile house on the Talos Missile System. My rate: GMM3.

Name:	Michael R. Ellis, RMCS (SS), USN Ret.
E-Mail:	mrellis1 [AT] cox [DOT] net
City/State:	Las Vegas, NV
Home Page:
Date:	Mon Jun 16 19:25:08 2003
How you found us:	Other
Wrote... Served in Columbus 1967 - 1969. CR Division. I am writing a novel that has the story taking place during the 1968 MED Cruise. Does anyone have a calender of dates starting with departure from Norfolk, all the ports visited and when, and date returned to Norfolk. Thanks, Mike

Name:	Jim Wright
E-Mail:	the_wrights_ [AT] hotmail [DOT] com
City/State:	Pensacola, Florida
Home Page:
Date:	Sun Jun 15 18:15:33 2003
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Stationed aboard from Oct 1967 to Aug 1968. Forward Missile House. One Med cruise. Transfered to PreCom USS Albany

Name:	Jim Wright
E-Mail:	the_wrights_ [AT] hotmail [DOT] com
City/State:	Pensacola, Florida
Home Page:
Date:	Sun Jun 15 18:10:47 2003
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Stationed on OKC, from Jan.74 to Dec 77. Yokosuka, Japan. Second Class Gunners Mate Missiles.

Name:	STANLEY EUGENE BLACK
E-Mail:	stan_bl [AT] yahoo [DOT] com
City/State:	GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA. 30504
Home Page:
Date:	Sat Jun 14 08:52:03 2003
How you found us:	Word of mouth
Wrote... I SERVER FROM 1969 TO 1971 AND WAS IN THE COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION. I LEFT JUNE 1971 SOR SHORE DUTY. HOME PHONE NUMBER IS (770) 536-9044.

Name:	BOB DEAN
E-Mail:	RDEAN [AT] LINKLINE [DOT] COM
City/State:	GLENDORA
Home Page:
Date:	Fri Jun 13 18:08:25 2003
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... BOB DEAN

Name:	Thomas W. Massey
E-Mail:	heyshorten [AT] msn [DOT] com
City/State:	Chepachet,
Home Page:
Date:	Mon Jun 9 19:45:02 2003
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... hello again shipmates. It's been a long time,since 1971.

Name:	Adam Quinn
E-Mail:	c/o Ladyfabric [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Newburgh, Ny
Home Page:
Date:	Sun Jun 8 22:44:48 2003
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... I am looking to hear from anyone serving on the Columbus from 9/70-12/72. I was with 2nd Marine detachment. Looking forward to hearing from anyone.

Name:	guy williams
E-Mail:	guy [AT] pcnow [DOT] net
City/State:	east dublin / ga.
Home Page:
Date:	Sat Jun 7 07:38:40 2003
How you found us:	Other
Wrote... i have a new e-mail address it's now guy@pcnow.net i was a fn striker during decom.1974 would enjoy hearing from old sipes. iwas in the forward boiler room.aka. joe willie

Name:	DAVID LIGHTSEY
E-Mail:	davidchris [AT] htn [DOT] net
City/State:	LAKE PLACID,FL
Home Page:
Date:	Wed Jun 4 09:45:02 2003
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... I have a new email address,davidchris@htn.net I was aboard CG-12 1967-1971, M Div..Like to hear from fellow snipes. David

Name:	Harold E. Taylor
E-Mail:	cateye55 [AT] comcast [DOT] net
City/State:	Manassas,Virginia
Home Page:
Date:	Fri May 23 13:13:00 2003
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Larry Grella if you read this send me a e-mail a the address above.I tried your address but was not successful.

Name:	HAROLD E. TAYLOR
E-Mail:	cateye55 [AT] comcast [DOT] net
City/State:	MANASSAS,VIRGINIA
Home Page:
Date:	Fri May 23 00:26:42 2003
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... THIS SITE BRINGS BACK A LOT OF OLD MEMORIES,THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE,I FOUND AT LEAST FIVE OF MY OLD SHIPMATES JUST READING THE E-MAIL; NOTES.I SERVED ON THE CA74 FROM APRIL 1956 TO 1959 I WAS IN E-DIV.EM2 LARRY I AM GOING TO GET IN TOUCH WITH YOU TOMORROW AFTER 42 YEARS,THANKS TO THIS WEB SITE I FOUND YOU.THANKS FOR THIS SITE IT'S GREAT.

Name:	DAVID LIGHTSEY
E-Mail:	davidlightsey [AT] earthlink [DOT] net
City/State:	LAKE PLACID,FL
Home Page:
Date:	Fri May 16 09:46:19 2003
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... I WAS ABOARD THE TALL LADY 1967-1971,M DIVSION MM2.

Name:	Tom Murphy
E-Mail:	tmurphy [AT] wc [DOT] nehidta [DOT] org
City/State:	Lawrence, Massachusetts
Home Page:
Date:	Wed May 14 14:46:01 2003
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... I served on the CG-21 from Aug. 68 through MArch 1970 in supply. Served with Ski, Bob Wade, Glenn Hatton and others. Great experience on the "TALL LADY"

Name:	Frank Pauli
E-Mail:	fpauli [AT] bellsouth [DOT] net
City/State:	Baker, Louisiana
Home Page:	none
Date:	Sat Apr 26 06:41:31 2003
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Served on USS Columbus CG-12 from 1968 through 1971 in T-1 Division. Worked on Mk118 Computer and cross-trained on AN/SPG-51 radar. Made too many Med cruises, but enjoyed my time will aboard. Great Web site. Looking forward to hearing from anyone in T-1 or T-2 Division from this period.

Name:	Michael Kamradt
E-Mail:	m_kamradt [AT] yahoo [DOT] com
City/State:	East Jordan, Mich
Home Page:
Date:	Tue Apr 22 17:06:49 2003
How you found us:	Word of mouth
Wrote... Hi Guys! I served aboard from July 69 till September 71 in the CR Division. Does anyone out there "Remember the Feudre?" I'll bet the Weapons department would like to forget it.

Name:	Clifford B. Thompson
E-Mail:	sept2dec [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Roaring Spring Pa
Home Page:
Date:	Wed Apr 16 13:48:08 2003
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... I was a plank owner. I reported from Samson NY training center and went aboard in Quincy Mass. 1943

Name:	Joseph Majewski
E-Mail:	joseph [DOT] majewski [AT] verizon [DOT] net
City/State:	Keene, NH
Home Page:
Date:	Tue Apr 15 16:07:21 2003
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... I served on the Med cruise circa 1970 in the print shop. I was in charge as the LI2.

Name:	jonathan johnson
E-Mail:	driftwoodstatue [AT] yahoo [DOT] com
City/State:	ft. bragg/ north carolina
Home Page:
Date:	Tue Apr 15 14:51:25 2003
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... im looking for the uss columbus patch for a father's day gift for my father if anyone knows where i could find it i'd be greatly indebted to you

Name:	Richard L. Fricker
E-Mail:	rfricker [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Tulsa, OK
Home Page:
Date:	Tue Apr 15 10:47:05 2003
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Served in CG-12 64-66 both in X and OI, finished RD3, great site, great memories. Would love to hear from shipmates. Best. rlf

Name:	Robert Waggoner
E-Mail:	Bwaggoner2001 [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Temple/GA
Home Page:
Date:	Thu Apr 10 21:05:19 2003
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... I am signing this guest book for my Dad who served on this ship as the USS Columbus CG-12

Name:	Esau "Burchfield" Burchfield
E-Mail:	burchfield_e [AT] scottcounty [DOT] net
City/State:	Robbins, TN
Home Page:	www.bsfarc.com
Date:	Wed Apr 9 10:30:48 2003
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... I served in T1 Division from Jan 63 to Jan 66. Would like to hear from anyone who was on board while I was there.If anyone knows anything about John Balles, I would like to get in touch with him.

Name:	Bill "Otto" Herzke FCCS USN-Ret.
E-Mail:	bherzke [AT] yahoo [DOT] com
City/State:	Lancaster, Ca.
Home Page:
Date:	Tue Apr 8 15:12:40 2003
How you found us:	E-mail
Wrote... Bit of CG-12 trivia---In a place called Rhodes Canyon--Heart of White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico---There is the CG-12 Aft TALOS launcher. The Navy converted the operational Talos birds to supersonic targets (Name:VANDAL) and they were flown at White Sands for several years. I was working on the Navy MIRACL (High power laser) during the late '80s and early '90s and we shot down a Vandal in 1988 or 89.

Name:	Ronnie E Kline
E-Mail:	rbutchk [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Greencastle PA
Home Page:
Date:	Tue Apr 8 14:12:40 2003
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Great to see the names from the USS columbus CG12. Served Jan 1966 Oct 1968. Looking for Doug Rennie, Griffey ,Schroder, anyone in Radar Division.Also any get togethers?

Name:	JOHN ROBINSON
E-Mail:	HOBO2 [AT] MIDMAINE [DOT] COM
City/State:	PEMBROKE,ME
Home Page:
Date:	Sun Apr 6 15:11:49 2003
How you found us:	Other
Wrote... SERVED ON THE CA74 FROM JUNE[COM DAY]1945 TO EARLY JAN 47. CPL. IN THE ORIG. MARINE DETACHMENT AND A PLANKOWNER. WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM MARINES AND SAILORS WHO WERE ON BOARD AT THAT TIME. [NOTE NEW EMAIL ADDRESS]

Name:	David J. Card FTG2
E-Mail:	the-slickster [AT] mindspring [DOT] com
City/State:	Richmond,Virginia
Home Page:
Date:	Fri Apr 4 20:56:03 2003
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... I served on board from 1969 - 1974, had some good times and alot of memories. Anyone from 6th division who reads this, drop me a line. Nice Web Site.

Name:	Rawley Milstead
E-Mail:	milstead_r [AT] mail [DOT] lynchburg [DOT] edu
City/State:	Forest, VA
Home Page:
Date:	Fri Apr 4 10:41:24 2003
How you found us:	Other
Wrote... Great website! I was a radioman CR divison on board 1969-71. Made two medcruises. Went to last reunion. Currently working at Lynchburg College in Virginia in the Post Office. See ya shipmate!!

Name:	Joe Finch
E-Mail:	mt_guy [AT] seabee [DOT] navy [DOT] mil
City/State:	Helena, Montana
Home Page:
Date:	Wed Apr 2 01:21:42 2003
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... I never served on this great ship...I was on the USS Scott(DDG-995) Now I am a Seabee in the reserves...anyway...I ran across an ashtray just like the one pictured on this site...I like to collect Navy memorbillia but after reading some of the posts here...I am sure someone who served on board the Columbus would appreciate this ashtray more than I ever will...if interested e-mail me!!! mt_guy@seabee.navy.mil

Name:	Heather Lokovich
E-Mail:	hjunebug626 [AT] yahoo [DOT] com
City/State:	Pittsburgh PA
Home Page:
Date:	Thu Mar 27 21:02:42 2003
How you found us:	A link
Wrote... I had to see more information about the ship my grandfather (William Olinger) had served on while in the Navy. He was proud of his service and now that he is gone.......I look at all this information and smile with pride. I wish I had heard more stories and gotten more information about it before he died.

Name:	Dennis Benson
E-Mail:	sitzbenson [AT] hotmail [DOT] com
City/State:	Fountain City, WI
Home Page:
Date:	Mon Mar 24 23:21:01 2003
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... Served on columbus from Feb '69 to Aug '70. Yeoman. Entered Navy in Nov '68 and first set of orders was PVR duty DaNang Vietnam. I said....... WHAT? No,No, I'm going over to the med--my brother (Terry) was on the Columbus and he had requested brother duty. The order was approved but got delayed so I hung around San Diego for a few weeks sweeping, etc. The Navy flew me over to France where I caught the ship. Terry was a yeoman also and entered in '66. I remember the 1st day most------did NOT salute the officer on deck when I first got there and I got my ass chewed good. I really liked the Columbus.

Name:	Ernest Pittman
E-Mail:	chochtaw [AT] yahoo [DOT] com
City/State:	Atlanta Ga
Home Page:
Date:	Sat Mar 22 11:22:05 2003
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Served 11/44 til 12/45 ... I would love to hear from some of you

Name:	Steven Halvorsen Radarman
E-Mail:	shalvor [AT] viptx [DOT] net
City/State:	Victoria Texas
Home Page:
Date:	Thu Mar 13 17:12:02 2003
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Served in the radar gang from 1966 - 1969 Made 3 Med Cruises.... the nato anniversary trip to england ... and what about the missle range ... st. thomas ... harrass the mid shipmen cruises!

Name:	Patrick J Knisley
E-Mail:	patknisley [AT] skyeone [DOT] com
City/State:	Moore Haven Fla
Home Page:
Date:	Fri Mar 7 21:32:31 2003
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... Served on Columbus CA74 August1-1958 until 15 May 1959,My Brother was on the ship Floyd H "Lefty" Knisley 3rd Class Signalman. I was 17 years and 4 months old when I went aboard and spent 30 days at GQ because of Quemoy,what a way to grow up.

Name:	Robert F. Phillips
E-Mail:	rphillips [AT] pulitzer [DOT] net
City/State:	Albany, Oregon
Home Page:
Date:	Tue Mar 4 12:46:02 2003
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Aboard Dec. 64-Dec. 65, YN, X Div, then as EMO yeoman. Would like to hear from John Jackson, postal clerk, Gerald Frazier, David Scott? Whatever happened to Super CHief Butler, & Master chief McComas, both ET's.

Name:	Walter Andrade
E-Mail:	andradew [AT] access4less [DOT] net
City/State:	Redwood City, CA
Home Page:
Date:	Tue Mar 4 11:18:08 2003
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... On CG-12 from April 1971 to Jan.10, 1975. Started out in OE div as ETR2 then to OI div as EW. My last year as EW1(what a culture shock). Sometimes I have dreams about having to go back to the "bus" to get underway for some national emergency, and all my old friends are there. Of corse everyone is very upset like the old days.

Name:	Bob Koches
E-Mail:	drift122 [AT] inteliport [DOT] com
City/State:	Elizabeth City, NC
Home Page:
Date:	Wed Feb 26 20:26:14 2003
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... Served on board the CA-74 as FT3 from 55-57 Great ship!!!

Name:	Danny Barth
E-Mail:	dannybarth [AT] sbcglobal,net
City/State:	Liberty, MO
Home Page:
Date:	Sun Feb 23 11:24:53 2003
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Served onboard the Tall Lady 66 to 67. Was in the s2 Division as cs3 cook. My Brother Dennis was a Radarman at the approx. same time. Great experience.

Name:	Laurence Bennett
E-Mail:	brotherknight [AT] hotmail [DOT] com
City/State:	Watertown, NY
Home Page:
Date:	Sat Feb 22 10:57:29 2003
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... Hello to all, My father, Alan V. Bennett, of Connecticut, served with CG-12 during the mid sixties. I do believe that he was on the WestPac tour. I have the tour book with me. He doesn't have internet access at this time, but always wanted to find out some info about "The Tall Lady." I am currently stationed with the US Army in Ft. Drum, NY and I speak on behalf of all of us "young bucks" in today's military....Thank you, the veterans, and thanks Dad... SGT Laurence Bennett

Name:	Ray Norris
E-Mail:
City/State:
Home Page:
Date:	Wed Feb 19 12:28:09 2003
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Constantly Gone 12 mos.out of the year SFP 2

Name:	Chaplain Ronn W. Eiss , USSCVA
E-Mail:	TWO-RWE [AT] Juno [DOT] Com
City/State:	Travelers Rest, SC. 29690-9306
Home Page:
Date:	Mon Feb 17 17:01:51 2003
How you found us:	Other
Wrote... Join us in Seattle, WA, this Sept 2003. Great job John and looking to more info. on this great site. God Bless all our Service Men those Serving and those who have served. Chaplain Ronn

Name:	Glen Hatton
E-Mail:	hattong [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Leominster, MA
Home Page:
Date:	Tue Feb 11 12:17:45 2003
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Served aboard Columbus Aug 68 to Dec 71 in S-1 Div. Three Med cruises. Great web site- brought back lots of memories - but I'll need a lot more time to see everything!! Would love to hear from any of my old (???) shipmates - Moore; Reicks; Ski; Kenney; Don Dary (how's Shinko?); Siuta; Bob Wade; Al Szeremet; others? Also, A.A. Champion; T.T. Leber; R.E. Plante?? Anyone remember one of our friends in S-1 "borrowing" the ship's truck to go home to Ohio? How about the barge of electrician's tape that came along side in Athens? Great times - too long gone!

Name:	Rich Hacku, RM2
E-Mail:	RichaHac7 [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Sewaren, (Woodbridge Township) N.J.
Home Page:
Date:	Thu Feb 6 21:49:52 2003
How you found us:	A link
Wrote... Radio Division from 1954 thru 1955.

Name:	Robert (Bob) Schott
E-Mail:	bob [AT] formsandsuppliesdirect [DOT] com
City/State:	Philadelphia, PA
Home Page:
Date:	Thu Feb 6 12:22:37 2003
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... In January of 1975, our ship, the USS Newport News (CA 148)made her last "cruise" under her own power from Pier 7, NOB Norfolk, to St. Helena Pier in south Norfolk to begin her decommissioning. When we arrived the USS Columbus was there in the last month of her own decom. Those of our respective crews unfortunate enough not to enjoy apartments on the beach, shared less than luxurious (no stars!)accomodations for that month on a floating ghetto called an APL. ("Auxillary Personnel Living", I think.) I shall never forget how one of the Columbus's crew, a seaman, supplemented his income by hustling me in chess. I don't think I won a single game! I didn't mind, however. I looked upon it as paying for chess lessons from a superior player. I wouldn't mind, however, the chance to recoup some of my losses though! If that Columbus crewman remembers me and those days in Norfolk, and would like to play by email or snail mail, then please drop me a note and tell me what I looked like then. (I want him and not some even better ringer!) I'm rested; I'm tanned; I'm ready! Great site for one great ship! Smooth sailing always, Bob Schott SA USS Newport News (CA 148) 5/74-6/75

Name:	ROMAN H. SCHULZ, FTMSN, T-3 DIV.
E-Mail:
City/State:	GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA
Home Page:
Date:	Wed Jan 29 16:00:48 2003
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... I HAVE THREE CRUISE BOOKS FROM CRUISES FOR LATE 1969, 1970 AND 1971. I ENJOYED MY TIME ON COLUMBUS AND CHERISH MY VISITS TO DIFFERENT COUNTRIES IN THE MED.

Name:	Chuck Dovan
E-Mail:	cdovan [AT] GMPtools [DOT] com
City/State:	feasterville, PA 19053
Home Page:
Date:	Sun Jan 19 21:55:55 2003
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... I seved aboard the USS Columbus CG12 from 1967 to 1968 as BM in 1st div. Will never forget the tall lady and the buddies I served with.

Name:	David Johanson (SM5)
E-Mail:	djohanson [AT] baldwinwhite [DOT] com
City/State:	Des Moines, Iowa
Home Page:
Date:	Wed Jan 15 12:48:58 2003
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... I mistyped the email address please note that there is no 'a' after the name. Thanks best wishes to all and a good 2003

Name:	Dennis Brimley FTM2 T-1 Division
E-Mail:	brimleyd [AT] yahoo [DOT] com
City/State:	Mason,Michigan
Home Page:	none
Date:	Fri Jan 10 05:01:11 2003
How you found us:	Word of mouth
Wrote... I served onboard CG-12 from Oct 1968 to Dec 1972 working with the Tartar fire conrol radars. I participated in four Med cruises during my tour of duty and have good memories of them all. I would enjoy hearing from anyone of my shipmates in T-1 or T-2 divisions. Great website! Great pictures! Great information.

Name:	Robert E.Yarger
E-Mail:	robertfrommio [AT] webtv [DOT] net
City/State:	Graylng,Michigan
Home Page:	none
Date:	Thu Jan 9 19:14:52 2003
How you found us:	Other
Wrote... Am looking for shipmates and any pictures of USS Columbus CA-74 between 1955-Dec.1957

Name:	Vincent "Jim" Iannaco
E-Mail:	jimrose [AT] localnet [DOT] com
City/State:	Lake George, NY formerly of Ozone Park, NY
Home Page:
Date:	Tue Dec 31 18:46:40 2002
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... If anybody out there served in the 5th Division, from 1954-1956, I'd love to hear from you.

Name:	Chapllain Ronn W. Eiss , USSCVA
E-Mail:	TWO-RWE [AT] juno [DOT] com
City/State:	Travelers Rest.,SC, 29690-9306
Home Page:	N/A
Date:	Sun Dec 29 15:25:27 2002
How you found us:	E-mail
Wrote... Seasons Greetings to all shipmates of USSCVA and all who check this website. Please join us at Seattle, WA , for the 16th Annual Reunion for the USS Columbus Veterans Association. It will be another GREAT Reunion this year. God Bless. Contacts and info above on Website.

Name:	Fredrick Pauli
E-Mail:	kfpauli [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Edison, NJ
Home Page:
Date:	Sun Dec 29 14:33:28 2002
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... I served on CA-74 from 1952-1956 in the Able division, rate was MMR3.

Name:	YN3 John Jackson
E-Mail:	jhjackus [AT] yahoo [DOT] com
City/State:	Cocoa Beach, Fl
Home Page:
Date:	Sun Dec 29 05:55:04 2002
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Does anyone know where BM# Stillwell, Gary Foster, and a few others that served onboard the Lady during 1970-1973. Great job on the web site. My memories are to great with the men I served with and unfornately, like some of the rest of you are getting a little old and have a hard time of remembering. Everyone have a Happy and a Great New Year. Please if anyone remembers me, please write.

Name:	Whetham
E-Mail:	ljwhetham [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Woodbury, MN
Home Page:
Date:	Thu Dec 26 03:58:04 2002
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Served aboard from January 1992 To September1, 1997

Name:	Vincent "Jim" Iannaco
E-Mail:	jimrose [AT] localnet [DOT] com
City/State:	Lake George, New York
Home Page:
Date:	Mon Dec 23 15:23:39 2002
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Served aboard the USS Columbus CA74, 5th division (1954-56). Any of you guys still out there drop me a line.

Name:	Ken Calhoun
E-Mail:	kwcalhoun [AT] cox [DOT] net
City/State:	Midwest City,OK
Home Page:
Date:	Mon Dec 16 20:53:36 2002
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Served on Columbus Feb'58 to May'59 as a ETNSN in OE Division. Fixed lots of radios and spent a lot of time on the radar platform 180 ft up.

Name:	Don Aiton
E-Mail:	aitond [AT] c2i2 [DOT] com
City/State:	Tombstone, Arizona
Home Page:
Date:	Thu Dec 12 15:44:13 2002
How you found us:	E-mail
Wrote... I did two tours on the dirty dozen in commision and out of commision, She is truly "The Tall Lady"

Name:	stephen w brown
E-Mail:
City/State:	bandera tx
Home Page:
Date:	Sat Dec 7 10:40:00 2002
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... was on CG-12 1970-1971 e-div.

Name:	Harry j. Crosby
E-Mail:	hjcrm3 [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Long Island New York
Home Page:
Date:	Sat Nov 30 11:50:08 2002
How you found us:	Other
Wrote... I served aboard the Columbus for about two months during the spring of 1955. I was a radioman striker in the CR div. I was then transferred to the USS albany.

Name:	David Johanson (SM5)
E-Mail:	djohansona [AT] baldwinwhite [DOT] com
City/State:	Des Moines, Iowa
Home Page:
Date:	Wed Nov 27 10:57:37 2002
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... I served 1967 thru 1969 as a signalman with many fine folks. I am now in Iowa where there is very fiew bodies of water. I spent many (20) years in Chicago after the Navy. Sad to hear that the Columbus was scrapped, however, I realize she was on her second life when I was on board. Does anyone remember the cruise in the Med in 1967? Any Signalmen from those years Still around?

Name:	Chet Soleto
E-Mail:	cssoleto [AT] bellsouth [DOT] net
City/State:	Matthews, NC (near Charlotte)
Home Page:	No Web Site
Date:	Sun Nov 24 05:53:01 2002
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... I served on CG-12 from 1968 until 1973 in T-1 Division. Left as an FTM2. Went to *** Neck as an instructor. Joined IBM in 1977 after 10 years in USN. 21 Yrs. at IBM and now an I/T mgr. at Wachovia Corp. Married...two children (man and woman now) and will be married 30 years in Dec. I took four Med cruises on the Tall Lady and have some fond memories of my days on the Columbus. e-mail me.

Name:	David Luper
E-Mail:	davidg [AT] texascandlefactory [DOT] com
City/State:	Fort Worth, Tx
Home Page:	http://texascandlefactory.com
Date:	Sun Nov 24 04:40:46 2002
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Served abord the Tall Lady in 1970 with 1 med-cruise as mmfn and had a ball and afterwards transferred to uss mitcher 35 with another med cruise. hey if any old shipmates make this great web-site holler back. joe knapp, larry ligon, jerry maxey or dale branstrom

Name:	Harry Hull
E-Mail:	hpings3 [AT] attbi [DOT] com
City/State:	Pittsburgh, Pa
Home Page:
Date:	Thu Nov 21 10:05:47 2002
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... RM I was on the Columbus CG-12 from 1969 - 1971 in the CR Div

Name:	Gary Smith
E-Mail:	gmsmith4445 [AT] comcast [DOT] net
City/State:	Annapolis, MD
Home Page:
Date:	Tue Nov 19 11:36:13 2002
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Great Site. You've done a great job. I was on Columbus from Aug 71 through decommisioning (1st Div, 2nd Div, ASW, Weps Dept decommisioning).

Name:	Thomas J Murphy
E-Mail:	toold77 [AT] hotmail [DOT] com
City/State:	Lawrence,Mas
Home Page:
Date:	Sun Nov 17 12:44:37 2002
How you found us:	E-mail
Wrote... Served on the "Tall Lady" august 1968 until March of 1970. She was a wonderful ship to serve on.

Name:	Lansing Hecker
E-Mail:	lansing [AT] ix [DOT] netcom [DOT] com
City/State:	St. Louis, Missouri
Home Page:
Date:	Mon Nov 11 14:44:33 2002
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Wonderful website. Served '71-'72 as the ESO/PAO (X-Div.). Enjoyed seeing Paul Payne's '72 Cruise Book. JO3 Karl Ritzler was the editor and an "anchor" on the ship's first CCTV station. Great crew. Good to see a all the familar names and faces. Still have a belt buckle, CG-12 ball cap, and several jacket patches. Keep up the good work.

Name:	Bruce L. Good
E-Mail:	bgoody [AT] mlecmn [DOT] net
City/State:	Deerwood, Minnesota
Home Page:
Date:	Tue Nov 5 12:15:56 2002
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... Served on board 64-65, FTM2 forward Talos guidance radar.

Name:	Jerry Melnyk
E-Mail:	jmelnyk1 [AT] socal [DOT] rr [DOT] com
City/State:	Los Angeles
Home Page:
Date:	Wed Oct 30 19:53:32 2002
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... I'm trying to help out a friend who served on the USS Columbus CG12. He was a marine 1963-1964 his name is Frank Walker. If you know him please contact me.

Name:	Mason M. McLeod CWO-2
E-Mail:	mmcleod [AT] atlanticmarine [DOT] com
City/State:	Pensacola,Fl. 32526
Home Page:
Date:	Wed Oct 23 12:22:45 2002
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... Served on CG-12 E-Division 1968-1972

Name:	Al Hope
E-Mail:	hope4391 [AT] comcast [DOT] net
City/State:
Home Page:
Date:	Fri Oct 18 15:12:50 2002
How you found us:	Other
Wrote... The T-1 gang was very well represented at this years reunion in Roanoke VA. Thank you shipmates for making this a memorable reunion and hopefully next year and the years to come we can get more of the shipmate from the TARTAR gang to attend. Al Hope FTM1 64-69 T1/T7

Name:	BALLARD C. BROWN
E-Mail:	shelbak44 [AT] earthlink [DOT] net
City/State:	SPARTANBURG, S.C. 29303
Home Page:
Date:	Thu Oct 17 07:09:14 2002
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... THE 2002 REUNION IN ROANOKE VA. WAS GREAT. WEBSITE FANTASTIC. THE TIME I SPENT ONBOAD THE COLUMBUS [1946-1951]WAS THE HIGHLIGHT OF MY 25YR NAVY CAREER. SHIPMATE AND FRIEND. BALLARD C. BROWN

Name:	Shawn Donnelly
E-Mail:	conshawdon [AT] AOL
City/State:	Albuquerque,NM
Home Page:	none
Date:	Wed Oct 16 17:03:17 2002
How you found us:	Word of mouth
Wrote... Served on board from Nov 72-Nov 73 HM3

Name:	John Jackson
E-Mail:	jhjackus [AT] yahoo [DOT] com
City/State:	Cocoa Beach, Fl
Home Page:
Date:	Mon Oct 14 02:30:59 2002
How you found us:	E-mail
Wrote... This is the best site I've seen and sure brings back a lot of memories, I served aboard the Tall Lady 1970-1973.

Name:	Ronald (Harley) Davidson
E-Mail:
City/State:	Maryville, Tenn.
Home Page:
Date:	Sat Oct 12 12:37:26 2002
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... I served on the Columbus April 1970 thru May 1972. I worked in fireroom #4. I was a boiler operator in engineering. I was a Petty Officer Second Class E5. Would anyone have any idea what happened to Eddie Nichos?

Name:	Harlan Sloan
E-Mail:	hssloan [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	lexington, Ky.
Home Page:
Date:	Mon Oct 7 18:53:52 2002
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... served aboard CG12 1972-1973. radio

Name:	Edward M. Mattis
E-Mail:
City/State:	Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Home Page:
Date:	Wed Sep 25 06:22:37 2002
How you found us:	Resource Directory Listing
Wrote... Served in "E" Div 1968 - 69

Name:	WILLIAM [ BILL] FALLS
E-Mail:	WFFALLS [AT] AOL [DOT] COM
City/State:	HAMPTON VA.
Home Page:
Date:	Mon Sep 23 10:02:12 2002
How you found us:	Resource Directory Listing
Wrote... I was on board from 1964- 1965..S-3 div. I'm trying to get in touch with a good shipmate of mine..His name is James Kennedy MSI and later made chief..If anyone can give me any info. i would greatly appreciate it....William Falls Ret. SHC

Name:	Lee Hurd
E-Mail:	Lee [AT] LeeHurdCPA [DOT] com
City/State:	San Jose, CA
Home Page:
Date:	Tue Sep 17 16:27:59 2002
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Served on CG-12 1964-68, FTM-2, T-5 Division.

Name:	Robert D.FENNELL
E-Mail:	gunnybob [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Harich, MA, 02645
Home Page:
Date:	Fri Sep 13 19:53:58 2002
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Ships Photographer Mar62-Jun65, OI Division

Name:	Richard Bohlman
E-Mail:	RWBohlman [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Pearl, Mississippi
Home Page:
Date:	Thu Sep 12 14:04:41 2002
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Just looking at my copy of the 1966-1967 Columbus Mediterranean Cruise book. I'm on page 43 in the M Division - FN R. Bohlman and on page 59 in the S-2 Division - SN R. Bohlman. Any one out their in these divisions?

Name:	Chaplain Ronn W. Eiss
E-Mail:	TWO-RWE [AT] juno [DOT] com
City/State:	Travelers Rest, SC.
Home Page:
Date:	Mon Sep 9 08:19:02 2002
How you found us:	Other
Wrote... Cogradulations John, as the website for the USSCVA and other info., looks great. Hope to see you in Roanoke, one and all that can come on the 18th-21st.Oct.'02. GoD Bless, to all. Hope to see you there. Chap. Ronn, USSCVA

Name:	john l pyles yn1
E-Mail:
City/State:
Home Page:
Date:	Sun Sep 8 12:16:47 2002
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... log bog of columbus 1948 to 1949 ,why not on the web site

Name:	spencer&keith reiter
E-Mail:	sc65surf [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	new york
Home Page:
Date:	Sat Sep 7 20:38:17 2002
How you found us:	Other
Wrote... our dad served on ca-74 as a mm-3 class 52 -54 we have several log books of your journey's please let us know if you now him him ranger reiter EZ REITER

Name:	Richard Mihok
E-Mail:	rkhdm [AT] juno [DOT] com
City/State:	Fredericksburg VA
Home Page:
Date:	Fri Sep 6 11:41:14 2002
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... A great site. It brought back some great memories. I joined the Columbus (CG-12) in Yokuska, Japan as an FTMSN in 1968? and left 6 years later as an FTM1. I retired from the USN as a CWO3 in 1984.

Name:	Ken Oraboni
E-Mail:	koraboni [AT] optonline [DOT] net
City/State:	Stamford, CT
Home Page:
Date:	Mon Aug 26 23:10:29 2002
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... Served aboard the 74 in 58 and 59 in the OI Div. Made the Far East cruise in that time. Would like to hear from anyone that was aboard at that time. Ken

Name:	Chaplain Ronn W. Eiss, USSCVA
E-Mail:	TWO-RWE [AT] juno [DOT] com
City/State:	Travelers Rest, SC
Home Page:
Date:	Sun Aug 25 15:26:06 2002
How you found us:	Other
Wrote... Roanoke is three an ahalf weeks away. Today is the 25th Aug. '02. Hope to see many of you there for the Reunion. Chaplain Ronn

Name:	Dan Wagner
E-Mail:
City/State:
Home Page:
Date:	Thu Aug 15 10:12:01 2002
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Just heard about the log

Name:	Marty Joy
E-Mail:	xracer [AT] harbornet [DOT] com
City/State:	Tacoma WA
Home Page:
Date:	Wed Aug 14 10:10:56 2002
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... ATTENTION All personnel who served aboard the USS Columbus, CA74, during the FarEast cruise in 1958-59. You are eligible for the "823 Badge of Honor" presented by the Taiwanese Govt. Go to this Website for details: Veterans of Taiwan Association USA

Name:	Phillip R. Hoop MMCM (SW) USN Ret.
E-Mail:	Phop311 [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Fruitland Park, Fl.
Home Page:	Phop311@aol.com
Date:	Tue Aug 6 16:13:39 2002
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... Served onboard the Tall Lady from 71 to 73 as a MM2 in M-Div(aft ER). Any of you hole snipes remember Chief Wingnut, almost flooded aft ER. Do we have enough time for a game of hearts.

Name:	David L. Bentz
E-Mail:	oldnavy1 [AT] charter [DOT] net
City/State:	McMinnville, Tennessee
Home Page:	http://www.geocities.com/CapitolHill/9703//members/dbentz.html
Date:	Fri Aug 2 13:49:07 2002
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Was Lead Missile Technician in After Missile House of the CG-12 when she was refitted in Bremerton Naval Shipyard. Went through her shakedown cruise as a CG. Best Cruiser in the Pacific and she had the best Skipper in the fleet.

Name:	Ron Babbitt
E-Mail:	lrb509 [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	yakima wash
Home Page:
Date:	Thu Aug 1 20:26:11 2002
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... on board 66-67

Name:	Travis Liverett HT3
E-Mail:	wdywfm2000 [AT] yahoo [DOT] com
City/State:	Hull Ill
Home Page:
Date:	Thu Aug 1 12:07:05 2002
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... Served on her from1972-decom.Great bunch of guys and a lot of good memories.E-mail me!

Name:	Sgt. Fred T. Shimunec
E-Mail:	fred [DOT] shimunec [AT] verizon [DOT] com
City/State:	mi
Home Page:
Date:	Wed Jul 24 11:26:11 2002
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... Marine Detachment from July 64-Julym67

Name:	Sam Cooper, RM3
E-Mail:	scooper2 [AT] charter [DOT] net
City/State:	Simpsonville, SC
Home Page:
Date:	Mon Jul 22 08:34:29 2002
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... I was aboard from Aug. '69 to Mar. '71 in CR Div. Served with Nagel, Millstead, Wydutta, & the "Mole Man" from South Dakota. We had 59 radiomen with 9 day workers and 50 men port & starboard duty sections in the Med.

Name:	Pete D.
E-Mail:	iris84 [AT] netzero [DOT] net
City/State:
Home Page:
Date:	Sat Jul 13 10:56:16 2002
How you found us:	Other
Wrote... Is there a contact person who could possibly send a list of those shipmates who served aboard the Columbus during the years between approximately 1953-1958 and also who from those dates have attended reunions? I'm trying to encourage/convince my uncle to attend your next reunion and thought that he would be inclined to do so if he was able to recognize familiar shipmates who were taking part in your activities. Thanks so much.

Name:	Gary McBrayer
E-Mail:	tarmac [AT] erols [DOT] com
City/State:	Fredericksburg/VA
Home Page:
Date:	Sat Jul 13 07:45:15 2002
How you found us:	Other
Wrote... I visit the site regularly (since early '99), but haven't signed in for over 3 years. Still the best on the net!! Just like the CG-12 was the best in my 20 year career. The TARTAR gang was the best ever assembled! Once again, I won't be able to make the 2002 reunion - sorry to say - but will try to do so before fading away.

Name:	Chaplain Ronn W. Eiss , USSCVA
E-Mail:	TWO-RWE [AT] juno [DOT] com
City/State:	Travelers Rest, SC
Home Page:
Date:	Fri Jul 12 15:08:33 2002
How you found us:	Other
Wrote... Remember the Reunion for 2002 is getting closer and hope many of you will attend and looking to seeing you there. Great time for all and great seal stories with shipmates and friends. Please email me if info needed. TWO-RWE@juno.com. God Bless. Chaplain Ronn

Name:	Jim Kelly - ex- GMG3
E-Mail:	catskillsailor [AT] juno [DOT] com
City/State:	Midland NC
Home Page:
Date:	Tue Jul 9 16:20:47 2002
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... If memory serves, We (USS Wm. R. RUSH DD-714),attempted a reful at sea in the Med with you, - Winter/Spring 1970-1971 Q: Were you in the Med then? Q: Were you Flagship to Six Fleet then? Q: Did Adm. Kidd ride COLUMBUS then? Please let me hear from someone!

Name:	Ernest J. McGanty, Jr.
E-Mail:
City/State:	Virginia Beach, VA
Home Page:
Date:	Sat Jun 29 16:59:44 2002
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... I was stationed on the Columbus,CA-74, from 1947-1948. I would like to here from any of my shipmates. Please respond to my son-in-law's email address: ROshel@stny.rr.com. Thank you!

Name:	Chaplain Ronn W. Eiss, USSCVA
E-Mail:	TWO-RWE [AT] juno [DOT] com
City/State:	Travelers Rest, SC, 29690-9306
Home Page:
Date:	Fri Jun 21 09:06:01 2002
How you found us:	Other
Wrote... REUNION IS GETTING CLOSER AND WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE ALL WHO CAN MAKE IT TO ROANOKE, VA TO ATTEND. CONTACT ME OR AL HOPE AT (hope4391@comcast.com) our TRES. Shipmate's are Forever, quote from shipmate Paul Greene.

Name:	Robert Magers
E-Mail:	magers52 [AT] msn [DOT] com
City/State:	Colorado Springs
Home Page:
Date:	Sat Jun 15 12:41:37 2002
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... looking for Ken, in 2nd div. from 1966 to 1968,or anybody that was there at that time.

Name:	John Joseph Bohnert
E-Mail:	BohnertJJ [AT] webtv [DOT] net
City/State:	Grass Vlley, CA
Home Page:	(none)
Date:	Fri Jun 14 14:44:22 2002
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Jim McFerrin & I reported aboard the USS Columbus CG-12 in Feb. 1963. She was in Bremerton, WA. I recall visiting many places: Seattle, Vancouver, San Francisco, Long Beach, & San Diego. But, the very best event was when the USS Columbus CG-12 sailed from San Diego on 5 August 1964 for a WestPac cruise. We were in Hawaii (11-13 August). Guam was our next stop (23-24 August). We arrived in Subic Bay on 28 August,1964. Columbus visited Hong Kong three times (24-28 Sept) (16-21 Oct) & (31 Dec-3 Jan 1965). We visited Yokosuka (3 times), Sasebo (2 times), Kagoshima (3-7 Dec), Kure (16-18 Dec), & Beppu (18-21 Dec). We arrived back in San Diego on 6 Feb 1965. I left the Navy & the USS Columbus CG-12 in August 1965. I got to know many fine shipmates aboard "The Tall Lady". I look back on my time aboard her as some of the best years of my life. I wear my USS Columbus CG-12 cap every day. I would enjoy hearing from any shipmates from the good old days aboard the finest cruiser in the Navy.

Name:	Chaplain Ronn W. Eiss
E-Mail:	TWO-RWE [AT] juno [DOT] com
City/State:	Traverlers Rest,SC
Home Page:
Date:	Wed Jun 12 15:07:21 2002
How you found us:	Other
Wrote... Remember our REUNION of the USSCVA is in Roanoke, VA, Sept. 18-21, 2002 at the Wyndham Airport Hotel, Roanoke, VA. Contact me for info and appl. or get in touch with Pres. Al Lewis in Calif. Email at homeport@lewisengraving.com. Hope you can join with us if possible Chaplain Ronn

Name:	Ronnie McGee CS2
E-Mail:	8mcgee [AT] bellsouth [DOT] net
City/State:	Pearl, MS
Home Page:
Date:	Mon Jun 3 13:58:30 2002
How you found us:	Word of mouth
Wrote... Served on CG12 1970-1971. Let's hear from some of you cooks and mess cooks from back then. Hey John Vogel, Jim Masters, and Steve Cohen let's hear from you guys.

Name:	Bob Dean
E-Mail:	rdean [AT] linkline [DOT] com
City/State:	California
Home Page:
Date:	Thu May 30 11:28:50 2002
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... served on columbus ca74 45 to 46 cpl original marine detachment and a plankowner.would like to hear from marines & sailors who remember me

Name:	FRANCIS E HILLIKER
E-Mail:	DUICOPERFRANCIS [AT] AOL [DOT] COM
City/State:	NORFOLK VIRGINIA
Home Page:
Date:	Thu May 23 07:13:47 2002
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... DOUG LOVELACE , I WAS ONE OF YOU LPO'S I SERVED ON CG-12 TILL SHE WAS DECOMMISSIONED. LT FLYNN AND I WERE GAS FREE ENGINEERS FOR DECOM. GREAT WEB SIGHT. SEE YOU AT REUNION IN ROENOKE VA 2002

Name:	Larry Grubbs
E-Mail:	llgrubbs1 [AT] comcast [DOT] net
City/State:	Indianapolis, IN
Home Page:	www.larrygrubbs.com
Date:	Sat May 18 23:57:49 2002
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Served as Food Service Officer '69-'70. Still have a picture of the Tall Lady on my office wall.

Name:	Earl Gene Johnson
E-Mail:	eggheadbb48 [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Ypsilanti, MI
Home Page:
Date:	Sun May 12 12:56:10 2002
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... I was on the Columbus from Jan 1945 to May 1946. I was in charge of the fifth division. I also played in a small band that they had on the ship. We went ashore in Shanghi to play at a Veterans hospital. I played the bass fiddle. If anyone remembers me or anyone remembers playing or listening to our music please e-mail me. I would enjoy hearing from you.

Name:	Chaplain Ronn W. Eiss, USSCVA
E-Mail:	TWO-RWE [AT] juno [DOT] com
City/State:	Travelers Rest, SC. 29690-9306
Home Page:
Date:	Sun May 5 14:12:51 2002
How you found us:	Other
Wrote... Good to see all the sign in's and please join us in Roanoke, VA for the Reunion, Wyndham Airport Hotel,Sept.18-21,2002 any questions please email me, or call Cecil Doss, Chairman,(504) 427-1090.

Name:	Bob Leach
E-Mail:	pths [AT] enter [DOT] net
City/State:	Green Lane, Pa.
Home Page:
Date:	Fri Apr 26 20:16:02 2002
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Was on the Columbus in OE division from Oct 68-Aug 69. Made a great med cruise and took lots-o-pictures. I remember spending my first week working on the SPS-30 with Furmam A. Powell (aka John Wayne) but got demoted to R-390s when I couldn't figure our where the on/off switch was. I did find the best place for a nap - between the bulkhead and the SPS 30 equipment panel. Have lots of pictures of those days (and even some of this sites author). Wouldn't mind having them put up on the site.

Name:	Larry Heller
E-Mail:	a10heller [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Deerfield, MA
Home Page:
Date:	Fri Apr 12 22:08:32 2002
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Great site! I've been hoping someone would generate some information about the Columbus. My Dad served on her right after commisioning in '44 -'45 & maybe '46. He didn't talk much about it until he read about a reunion scheduled in California I believe. He passed away before he could re-unite with old shipmates & is resting at Pensacola NAS cemetery. If anyone remembers and/or has old photos or stories about my Dad please contact me. His name is David Heller & I think he was a radar operator. Thanks, Larry Heller

Name:	Kenneth Oraboni
E-Mail:	koraboni [AT] optonline [DOT] net
City/State:	Stamford, CT
Home Page:
Date:	Thu Apr 11 17:51:20 2002
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... Served aboard the 74 in 1958 & 1959. Was a RD3 in OI Division. Made the Far East Cruise in 1958. I am also a member of the Columbus Veterens Association. Would like to hear from anyone who was aboard at that time and thinks that he may know me. Ken

Name:	john
E-Mail:
City/State:	ky
Home Page:
Date:	Thu Apr 11 07:31:12 2002
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... have log or book of columbus 1948 1949 cruise,wonder why it is not liste on the net.

Name:	Dean V Erdmann
E-Mail:	maryaerdmann [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Rochester,Mn.
Home Page:
Date:	Thu Apr 4 11:17:05 2002
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... I served on the USS Columbus from 1965 -1967, I left as a 3rd class MM, "M" divison, forward engine room, Fred Bernard, was the 1st class MM at that time.

Name:	George Constantine
E-Mail:	gbcon [AT] adelphia [DOT] com
City/State:	Plymouth, MA
Home Page:	ohplus.com
Date:	Wed Apr 3 07:27:50 2002
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... I was an MR-3 on CA-74 prior to transferring to an ARL in 1952. I was aboard from Dec 1950 (fresh out of boot camp in Newport) to mid 1952 (if my memory serves me) I was both in Mike and Able divisions. I was aboard for the yard job in Boston when we changed out the 40MM for 3inch 50's. My home town was in the Springfield, MA area. I now live in Plymouth, MA

Name:	Lee Ellis
E-Mail:	Lee [AT] Rimkus [DOT] com
City/State:	Dallas, Texas
Home Page:
Date:	Tue Apr 2 14:00:40 2002
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... Part of first commissioning crew of CG-12. I believe in 1962 or 1963. My most vivid memories of the ship listing after we left port on first trial run and staying over for the longest time.

Name:	Fred Blanchard
E-Mail:	angelt34 [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Elizabeth Pennsylvania
Home Page:
Date:	Mon Apr 1 19:31:09 2002
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Daughters email address

Name:	Jac Diano
E-Mail:	jdiano [AT] mcbroomelectric [DOT] com
City/State:	Indianapolis, IN
Home Page:
Date:	Fri Mar 29 11:41:00 2002
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... CG-12 Plank Owner, on board Oct.63 to Oct.65, communications dept. boot ensign under Mike Blouin, finally got religion and lucky, made 1st division officer and got to drive the boat in Westpac. Greatest memories were the sights of the Olympics transiting the Straits of Juan De Fuca, San Francisco from under the Golden Gate Bridge, Hong Kong while rounding East Lama, "Guam is good", "No go Olongapo", the volcano erupting as we dropped the hook in Kagoshima harbor, and best of all, a few months after I had gotten out and returned home to New Orleans, the sight of the macks towering above the warehouses lining the Mississippi as I drove downtown to see the visit ship Columbus, and my old room mate Oly Maslenikov standing the quarterdeck watch. Some of the best times and best people I have ever known.

Name:	Barry Lakadosch
E-Mail:	blakadosch [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Sugar Land, Texas
Home Page:	none
Date:	Wed Mar 20 20:03:49 2002
How you found us:	Word of mouth
Wrote... What a flood of memories... Served on CG-12 as an ET in OE Division from 3/70 - 10/74 (4 years 8 months). Viewing this site was a wonderful re-experience of some damn good times (including the sea bat) and friends. Thanks.

Name:	Mike Fletcher
E-Mail:	mrf4x4 [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Morrisville, Penna.
Home Page:
Date:	Mon Mar 4 11:27:55 2002
How you found us:	Word of mouth
Wrote... Hi, This is Mike Fletcher (aka "Mother Fletcher". I ran the ship's entertainment system...WCOL. I was onboard from 1/69 to 1/71. I'd like to talk to someone from X Div or CR. I saw Gene Hite's name.....do you remember me Chief? The Navy did a lot for me but not as much as serving with you wonderful guys. Shipmates forever. Get me at MRF4x4@aol.com Tke care, Mike

Name:	john l pyles
E-Mail:	swaby [AT] maysvilleky [DOT] net
City/State:	maysville,ky.
Home Page:
Date:	Wed Feb 27 12:33:23 2002
How you found us:	Word of mouth
Wrote... served on COLUMBUS CA74 from SEP 48 to NOV 50. sure love our home port of plymouth,eng. WAS A YEOMAN STRICKER IN THE XO OFFICE AND CAPTAIN OFFICE. i married a english wraf (english women) 1949, 53 years ago. thanks.... magin should know.

Name:	Robert j Traino aft eng. 1953 &54
E-Mail:	bogiepa
City/State:	harrisburg pa
Home Page:	aol
Date:	Sun Feb 24 20:07:51 2002
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... would like to hear from old shipmates

Name:	david g manifold rm-3
E-Mail:	ztm102 [AT] psu [DOT] edu
City/State:	red lion, pa
Home Page:
Date:	Thu Feb 21 06:11:16 2002
How you found us:	Word of mouth
Wrote... i served on board the cg-12 from 1970 through 1973 in the cr div.

Name:	Roland D. Mower QM3
E-Mail:	rdm [AT] cut [DOT] net
City/State:	Mt. Pleasant, Utah
Home Page:
Date:	Wed Feb 20 21:29:23 2002
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... Greetings to all shipmates of the CA-74. I served from 1946 through 1948. Great ship. Enjoyed my Navy hitch. I have writen a short history of ship for the 1946-1948 time period. Some great stories.

Name:	Rich Nagel
E-Mail:	r [DOT] p [DOT] nagel [AT] worldnet [DOT] att [DOT] net
City/State:	Stephens City, Va. 22655
Home Page:
Date:	Sun Feb 17 13:50:35 2002
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... Served on the USS Columbus CG-12 CR Division RM3 from September 1969 to December 1, 1972. Will be going to the Reunion in Roanoke, Va 2002. Hope to see you there.

Name:	Jim Warner Jr
E-Mail:	warnerelli [AT] msn [DOT] com
City/State:	Wilmington, DE
Home Page:
Date:	Sat Jan 26 17:28:09 2002
How you found us:	Other
Wrote... While I did not serve on the Columbus, my father James G. Warner Sr., did. He was assigned to the S-2 Division and was on the Columbus from 51 through 54. He played on the Columbus softball team the Discover's and had the nickname of "Pop Warner." My father passed away December 24, 2001. Before his passing, I had the privledge of attending three Columbus Reunions with him. The Norfolk, Boston and Kentucky reunions. Those reunions and being able to spend time with his fellow shipmates, like Publio Zampedro, Don Samhat, Ray Beatty, John Grimm, Dick Krueger and others meant the world to him. If any other shipmates recall my father - I would be interested in hearing from you. Great job - John.

Name:	Chaplain Ronn W. Eiss, USSCVA
E-Mail:	TWO-RWE [AT] juno [DOT] com
City/State:	Travelers Rest, South Carolina
Home Page:
Date:	Fri Jan 25 10:02:39 2002
How you found us:	Other
Wrote... Aboard 1950-1953, CR Div. Radio and Teletype operator. Shore Duty at DamNeck, VA ,1954 Entered Ministry in 1952. Cert.Chaplain and joined USSCVA,1953,appointed Chaplain in 1995. Fantastic Association and Please join us in Roanoke, VA for 2002 Reunion in Sept. Looking to see y'all there. God Bless.

Name:	Barry L. Antill
E-Mail:	Barry [DOT] Antill [AT] axom [DOT] com
City/State:	Mt.Vernon Ohio
Home Page:
Date:	Wed Jan 16 21:15:57 2002
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Served on USS Columbus CG12 in 68 and 69 out of Norfolk, VA

Name:	Bob Hill
E-Mail:	bobehill [AT] yahoo [DOT] com
City/State:	Conroe, TX
Home Page:
Date:	Wed Jan 16 06:52:09 2002
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... I was aboard USS Columbus from March 65 to Dec 1966, Communications Division was RM2. I Sailed from San Diego to Norfork, VA and went on Med cruise left ship in Dec 1966 for discharge. Would love to hear from Communications shipmates.

Name:	Marty Joy
E-Mail:	xracer [AT] harbornet [DOT] com
City/State:	Tacoma WA
Home Page:
Date:	Fri Jan 11 22:43:15 2002
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Served aboard the Columbus CA74, Spring of 1958 through January 1959. Marine Flag detachment. Great WestPac cruise except for BoKoKo. Any old "Seagoing Bellhops" out there?

Name:	Richard E. Mclemore,Sr
E-Mail:	remclemore [AT] bhamcityschools [DOT] org
City/State:	Birmingham, Alabama
Home Page:
Date:	Wed Jan 9 09:36:14 2002
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... I'm looking to make contact with friends who serve with me from 1971-1973. I was a deck hand at first and later transfered to 5th division as a torpedoman. I am now a public school teacher in Birmingham.

Name:	Dan Chambers E M F N
E-Mail:	BARCAPTN [AT] Yahoo [DOT] com
City/State:	Reedsport Oregon
Home Page:
Date:	Wed Jan 9 08:27:54 2002
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Hi men I worked in the battery locker,and boat engineer 1957 through Decom. Remember BO KO ko??? Typhoon Helen??

Name:	Prebble, William, J. (Bill)
E-Mail:	prebble [AT] nmah [DOT] si [DOT] edu
City/State:	Washington D.C.
Home Page:
Date:	Tue Jan 8 11:40:16 2002
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... God, it's hard to believe that it's been more than thirty years since I served aboard the Columbus...1970 to 71. I wish all of you a Happy New Year. Colvin, Dodig and Girard, where are you?

Name:	Jane Wise-Hanson
E-Mail:	janerz [AT] mediaone [DOT] net
City/State:	Maplewood, Minnesota
Home Page:
Date:	Mon Jan 7 19:31:28 2002
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... In search of any shipmates that served with my father Donald A. Wise. 1951 through 1954. he passed away August 22,1999. Would love to hear stories to put in our family tree. Anyone who knew him please contact me. Thank You!! P.S. This is a GREAT site!!! Keep up the GREAT work!!!!

Name:	Robert A. Hussell
E-Mail:	hussellr [AT] bellsouth [DOT] net
City/State:	Georgetown,TN
Home Page:
Date:	Sun Dec 30 16:13:10 2001
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... I serve on the USS Columbus CG-12 1965-1967

Name:	Terry l. Gahagan
E-Mail:	terrytightlies [DOT] com
City/State:	Pensacola FL
Home Page:
Date:	Tue Dec 25 21:23:50 2001
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... In 1966 to about 1967 left just before med cruise in 67 got on a destroyer DD818. I was in R Division with Swafford& Courtrigth great web site come on R Division lets sign on.

Name:	David Cotter
E-Mail:	dave_cotter [AT] hotmail [DOT] com
City/State:	Coopersville, Mi
Home Page:
Date:	Sat Dec 22 11:02:23 2001
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Served 73 thru most of decomissioning in 75 in aft engineroom. The Med cruise was great esp Barcelona - New Years Eve at the Los Carlicolas.

Name:	Joe Molter
E-Mail:	lmolter [AT] shastalink [DOT] k12 [DOT] ca [DOT] us
City/State:	Redding, CA
Home Page:
Date:	Fri Dec 14 23:41:52 2001
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... On the "Tall Lady" (CG-12) from June 26,1964 to February 02, 1967. Made a West Pac cruise, spent time in the Gulf of Tokin, went through the Panama Canal, made a North Atlantic cruise and also a Med Cruise. Started as a SR in the 1st Div., was in the Boat Div. and ended up as a Gunnersmate Missileman 3rd Class in the 5th Div. working on ASROC

Name:	JOHN D. CARTER
E-Mail:	jcarter13 [AT] triad [DOT] rr [DOT] com
City/State:	GRENSBORO, NC
Home Page:
Date:	Mon Dec 10 18:20:42 2001
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... I WAS ABOARD COLUMBUS 1972 TO 1974. I DEPARTED IN JAN. 1974 WHILE ON MY SECOND MED. CRUISE. AT THE TIME I REALLY WANTED OFF THE SHIP. I LOOK BACK ON MY TIME ON BOARD AS SOME OF THE BEST DAYS OF MY LIFE.

Name:	Robert "Dusty" Rhodes
E-Mail:	rhodes [AT] egyptian [DOT] net
City/State:	Chester Illinois
Home Page:
Date:	Sun Dec 9 23:11:54 2001
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Enjoyed reminiscing over the pictures. Really a great web site. Came aboard in 1966 as ETSN and left late in 1969 as ETR5. Where are Reynolds, Aston and the rest? We borrowed the ships VW van in Malta and darn near got it stuck in the narrow streets of Medina. There were some good times and great friends.

Name:	william f. ilg III
E-Mail:	tlam34 [AT] hotmail [DOT] com
City/State:	knightstown in
Home Page:
Date:	Thu Dec 6 12:08:15 2001
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... surved on ssn 762 from 97 to 99

Name:	Robert{Bob] Dworkin, YN3, USNR
E-Mail:	robert-jake [AT] starpower [DOT] net
City/State:	College Park, Maryland
Home Page:
Date:	Thu Dec 6 06:34:10 2001
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... "Job Well Done", Deserving of "E" Flag! Thanks again John. Shipmate Ron Durner, found me; from the Log Book Sign In's. Its' been 33 years since we've work together in the Engineering Log Room. And it was great talking & sharing via E Mail. We are still LOOKING for Jeff Ellis and Phillip Barnowski, both of whom served with us under LTCR Sid L. Gross, 1967-1968, Engineering Dept.! The four of us kept track of all those Liberty Cards, Engineering Reports, Fresh Water Reports, machine Repairs,Etc.GOOD SAILING & FAIR WINDS

Name:	Chaplain Ronn W. Eiss USSCVA
E-Mail:	TWO-RWE [AT] juno [DOT] com
City/State:	Travelers Rest, South Carolina
Home Page:	N/A
Date:	Sat Dec 1 12:19:39 2001
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Hi Fellow Shipmates: John you and Paul and the others do a great job with this program. We urge all past and present shipmates to join us with the USSCVA. Great bunch of Shipmates and Families and Friends. Reunion 2002, Ronaoke, VA.

Name:	Rick Burn
E-Mail:	rhburn3 [AT] juno [DOT] com
City/State:	Smyrna, GA
Home Page:
Date:	Tue Nov 27 19:12:42 2001
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Served as food service and disbursing officer in 1968 and 1969. Great web site

Name:	Dan Chambers EM FN Echo Div 1957=Decom
E-Mail:	BARCAPTN [AT] yahoo [DOT] com
City/State:	Reedsport Oregon 97467
Home Page:
Date:	Mon Nov 26 09:59:39 2001
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Remember BO KO KO?Are you still with us Taylor?How about it Olmsted ? WE had the battery locker all to our selves. At present I'm Com fishing my own boat 23yrs love ta hear from any of you guys.

Name:	John Robinson
E-Mail:	hobo2 [AT] midmaine [DOT] com
City/State:	Pembroke,Maine
Home Page:
Date:	Wed Nov 21 18:08:42 2001
How you found us:	Other
Wrote... served on ca74 june/8/45 to jan.47 cpl original marine detachment and a plankowner.would like to hear from marines &sailors who remember me. please use my new email address hobo2@midmaine.com

Name:	Sainsbury, Allen G.
E-Mail:	asainsbu [AT] hotmail [DOT] com
City/State:	Roseville, CA 95610
Home Page:	www.sainsbury.org
Date:	Wed Nov 21 01:53:27 2001
How you found us:	A link
Wrote... CG-12 from Dec 1962 to Jan 1966 Started as a FTM-3 in the T-3 Div and ended as FTM-5 in the 6th Div.

Name:	Terry E. Dunn
E-Mail:	tdunn110838 [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Johnstown,Pa
Home Page:
Date:	Sat Nov 17 21:41:18 2001
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... Came to the TALL LADY from the Albany in 1967 and stayed till Oct 1969.After 14 years,Idecided to hang it up only to do 8 years in Reserves to retire and qualify for a pension.Also retired from the US Postal Service as a Elect. Tech in 1995. ALSO getting S/S now but I start my new job with HOME DEPOT next week.Some day I will retire fully.

Name:	Pat Comfort, MMCS(SS) Retired
E-Mail:	pjcomfort [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Clinton, IL
Home Page:
Date:	Wed Nov 7 10:31:40 2001
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Wow! I found this site on a whim. I was on SSN 762 during construction in Groton- MMC(SS)

Name:	Robert C. Moffitt
E-Mail:	bmoffitt [AT] gresham [DOT] k12 [DOT] or [DOT] us
City/State:	Gresham/Oregon
Home Page:
Date:	Mon Nov 5 06:52:09 2001
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Served on the USS Columbus CG12 from 1966 to 1968 in 1st Div.

Name:	Jesse P. James
E-Mail:	outlaw2 [AT] pclnet [DOT] net
City/State:	Athens, AL
Home Page:
Date:	Sun Nov 4 14:41:51 2001
How you found us:	Word of mouth
Wrote... Was on board for the 1968 Med Cruise. Was a Gunners Mate in the T-6 Division until being transfered to the USS Albany. Great Web site.

Name:	Len Andreano
E-Mail:	Landr60619 [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Staten Island, NY
Home Page:	jhgrosvenor.hispeed.com
Date:	Wed Oct 31 12:41:20 2001
How you found us:	Word of mouth
Wrote... Served aboard the Tall Lady from 1966 thru 1969. Made 3 Med trips and went up the Mississippi to New Orleans. Had a great time as ships Paymaster.

Name:	Gale Kitchen
E-Mail:	bkman51 [AT] cs [DOT] com
City/State:	Portsmouth, Ohio
Home Page:
Date:	Tue Oct 30 05:56:32 2001
How you found us:	I don't remember
Wrote... It is nice to see such a great website to honor the Columbus.

Name:	Ken Miller
E-Mail:	ke72miller [AT] msn [DOT] com
City/State:	Gardnerville, NV
Home Page:
Date:	Sat Oct 27 19:38:28 2001
How you found us:	Other
Wrote... My son who is an IT2 on USS Kearsarge found this for me. I served for 4 Med cruises from 1968 to 1971. In those days we believed the CG in CG-12 stood for "constantly going". Went aboard as ICFN left as IC2. Met my wife of 29 years on a blind date set up by one of my shipmates.

Name:	William D. Murray
E-Mail:	wmdavdon [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Palos Park, Illinois 60464
Home Page:
Date:	Mon Oct 22 16:11:53 2001
How you found us:	Word of mouth
Wrote... I spent 4 years on the Columbus from 1965-69. I was a EN2 in A Division. Most of my duty, I ran liberty boats and emergency diesels. I made 3 Med cruises. I met my wife while going to Engineering School at Great Lakes. My wife and I have really enjoyed this website. I hope one day to see some of my shipmates at one of the conventions. Where are all the A Division "snipes"? Thanks again, we will be in contact!

Name:	Al Hope
E-Mail:	hope4391 [AT] home [DOT] com
City/State:	Ft. Wayne, IN 46815
Home Page:
Date:	Fri Oct 12 14:22:20 2001
How you found us:	Other
Wrote... Just returned from the Rapid City SD reunion which started sept 12. Many of the members were stranded in airports across the country but many also made it to the reunion. We had a great time regardless of the disaster of Sept 11. Looking for any and all of the T1 Tartar gang. We need more CG-12 shipmates to join the Association to carry on the memory of the ship. Al Hope, Treasurer, USS Columbus Veterans Association

Name:	Patrick K.Beck FTG2
E-Mail:
City/State:	Oak Lawn/Illinois
Home Page:
Date:	Thu Oct 4 10:46:46 2001
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... The Columbus CG-12 was truly a warship that made all of her commitments. Served 1972 to 1974 6th Div.

Name:	Craig Honda
E-Mail:	crhonda [AT] pacbell [DOT] net
City/State:	Santa Cruz, CA
Home Page:
Date:	Mon Oct 1 23:39:55 2001
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Plank Owner Best train ride I ever had was from San Diego to Bremerton. I was an RDSN and left as an RD3 in 1964 for the Okie City CG 5 bound for Yokusuka. Got to welcome a lot of you when you had to crossover the Okie City to go on liberty. Great pictures.

Name:	Stephen Stackhouse
E-Mail:	kijcsc [AT] flash [DOT] net
City/State:	Crete, Ill
Home Page:
Date:	Fri Sep 28 09:16:47 2001
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Aboard Ship 1962-1965 West Pac in 1964 Boiler Tender contact me if you know me - Plank Owner

Name:	TERRY GIBBS
E-Mail:	RACKUS69 [AT] WEBTV [DOT] NET
City/State:	GADSDEN ALABAMA
Home Page:	9/25/2001
Date:	Tue Sep 25 22:26:41 2001
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... SERVED 1971/74 B DIV. #4 FIREROOM. NICK NAME WAS PORKEY.

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Name:	Frank Tabor FTM3 T-1 Div.
E-Mail:	phranc [AT] tabor [DOT] net
City/State:	Lynchburg, VA. actually Evington
Home Page:	Sorry, don't have one.
Date:	Tue Sep 18 04:23:57 2001
How you found us:	Word of mouth
Wrote... Served in Columbus CG12, Feb '72 till late '74. Came aboard in Gitmo. Made two Med cruises, and reupped for SPS39 school. Worked in both port and starboard Tartar radar rooms. Have many fond memories. I'm looking forward to the reuinon next year.

Name:	charlie watkins
E-Mail:	marjhhi [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	hilton head Island, s.c.
Home Page:
Date:	Sun Sep 16 17:01:03 2001
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... Served aboard Columbus 1951-1952 under Capt Campbell who also was my patient at Bethesda Naval Hospital. One of the best ships I served on.

Name:	MMFN JOSEPH J. DENICE JR CG-12
E-Mail:	EAGLENEST 235
City/State:	WHITESTONE NEW YORK
Home Page:
Date:	Sat Sep 15 22:00:49 2001
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... "A DIV"1970-71 WAS LOOKING JOHN GALLA PICTURES TO NIGHT AND CAMEN UPON THE PICTURE OF THE COLUMBUS AND THE WORLD TRADE IN THE BACK ROUND THEY ARE BOTH GONE THE WILL LIVE IN MY HEART FOREVER GOD BLESS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA J.J. DENICE JR. MMFN A-DIV USS COLUMBUS CG-12

Name:	Gale Kitchen
E-Mail:	bkman51 [AT] cs [DOT] com
City/State:	Portsmouth, Ohio
Home Page:
Date:	Fri Sep 14 17:19:32 2001
How you found us:	A link
Wrote... Great photos of a great ship.

Name:	Johnny (John) L. Adams
E-Mail:	ajohnjladams [AT] cs [DOT] com
City/State:	Wichita Falls, Texas
Home Page:
Date:	Thu Sep 13 20:53:38 2001
How you found us:	A link
Wrote... Served on the U.S.S. Columbus CG-12 from September 1966 until March 1970. This was during her "Cruiser Destroyer Flotilla Eight" and "COMCRUDESFLOT TEN" periods making four tours of the Mediterranean. For those who served, during this period, there was also a very memorable cruise up the Mississippi to New Orleans! Shipmates forever!

Name:	Donald E.Benton
E-Mail:	dbentonqvc [AT] netzero [DOT] net
City/State:	Leavittsburg, OH.
Home Page:
Date:	Thu Sep 13 11:26:44 2001
How you found us:	Word of mouth
Wrote... Plank owner of CG-12. In A-Division from 1962 to 1964. I was the first crew member to make a log entry from a UCVA reunion (Rapid City, SD 2001)

Name:	Mike Ellis
E-Mail:	mrellis [AT] harrahs [DOT] com
City/State:	Las Vegas, NV
Home Page:
Date:	Mon Sep 3 09:54:58 2001
How you found us:	Other
Wrote... CR Division 1967-1969. 1969 Med cruise was the best; we left our mark in Palma. Remember when we stored the beer left over from the Palma beach party in the overhead in Radio II. Caught *** from Chief Bullock when he found out. Great memories. Retired RMCS(SS) in 1985. I welcome email from shipmates.

Name:	Ken Brown, DKCS, USN, Ret.
E-Mail:	kmbrown [AT] vnet [DOT] net
City/State:	Sandy Ridge, NC
Home Page:	http://www.firstchoicepro.com/ken/index.htm
Date:	Sun Sep 2 09:08:26 2001
How you found us:	A link
Wrote... I found this great site several months ago and wanted to update my contact info. BRAVO-ZULU for an excellent site! Served onboard 1970-72.

Name:	THOMAS MAROTZ
E-Mail:	thomasmarotz [AT] home [DOT] com
City/State:
Home Page:
Date:	Fri Aug 31 04:37:20 2001
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... 1971 to 1975 came aboard out "BT A" school and went "2" fireroom as btfa and made bt2 when my enlistment was up she was in dry dock when i came aboard and in dry dock when i left her

Name:	Robert Belongie
E-Mail:	rbelongie [AT] hotmail [DOT] com
City/State:	Marinette,WI
Home Page:
Date:	Wed Aug 29 17:01:24 2001
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Looking for shipmates..t-4 Div. Hey big dave

Name:	Barry C. Kriner
E-Mail:	bckriner [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Landisville, PA
Home Page:
Date:	Mon Aug 27 10:04:34 2001
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Spent the weekend with a shipmate and we were wondering what ever happened to the "Tall Lady." Would like to hear from anyone that was in T-1 Div from 1968 thru 1972.

Name:	Dave Shuller, FTM - 2
E-Mail:	dshuller [AT] tticomputers [DOT] net
City/State:	OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
Home Page:
Date:	Fri Aug 24 15:31:27 2001
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... I should have stayed in the Navy. Now I travel all over Eastern Europe and pay for every inch of the way! I can’t imagine why the Navy has difficulty recruiting young and educated people. Now that I am older (by a lot!) I have to admit; my journeys aboard GG-12 are absolutely among the most memorable experiences of my life. I encountered my first BLT at the Naval Shipyard, Norfolk, VA. The U.S.S. Columbus was in dry dock at the time and we often bought our food from mobile venders. We called them “g’ee-dunks,” (SP – hard ‘g’) I bought my first car, a VW Beatle, in Norfolk.) Didn’t have a clue regarding standard shift yet I drove all over Norfolk. I believe … know … that there are a lot of young, smart, and talented young people who are missing out on what can only be described as a phenomenal experience. Too bad for them and lucky me. Remove junk for e-mail \\David Shuller \\%dshuller@tticomputers.net

Name:	Virgil Smyer PC2
E-Mail:	smyer [AT] hardynet [DOT] com
City/State:	Petersburg, WV
Home Page:	http://hardynet.com/~smyer/our.htm
Date:	Wed Aug 22 19:21:56 2001
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Great site John! I was on the "Tall Lady" from the fall of 1968 to January of 1971 when I was transferred to Viet Nam to serve my remaining time with CBMU 302 located in Bein Hoa. Sure brought back a lot of memories

Name:	Deveneau, George J.
E-Mail:	DOCROJ77
City/State:	ALBANY, NY 12208
Home Page:
Date:	Wed Aug 22 19:10:33 2001
How you found us:	E-mail
Wrote... I enjoyed the web site - was on the CG-12 from 68-71- CR Div. I got the web site from a couple of the comm gang I met through Classmates.com

Name:	Gerald A Perri
E-Mail:	dundaff [AT] msn [DOT] com
City/State:	Carbondale, PA
Home Page:
Date:	Wed Aug 22 19:09:37 2001
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... I served on the Columbus from 1965-1969. I enjoyed my deployment to the mediterranean very much. I've loved all of the places that we visited. I met the most beautiful girl in Barcelona, Spain and we still keep in touch.

Name:	Thomas Partridge
E-Mail:	tdabcd [AT] bellsouth [DOT] net
City/State:	Jacksonville Florida
Home Page:
Date:	Wed Aug 22 13:50:51 2001
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Crew member on CG-12 MM-3, M-Division 1971 thru 1974

Name:	Dave Goggin
E-Mail:	dgoggin [AT] catskill [DOT] net
City/State:	Liberty, N.Y.
Home Page:
Date:	Tue Aug 21 18:27:48 2001
How you found us:	Word of mouth
Wrote... Excellent Site, You have done the "Tall Lady" proud. Came aboard fresh out of Radio School in Bainbridge in April of 1967. Made three Med Cruises, and the Caribbean MidShipman Cruise. Discharged as an RM2 while the ship was in the yards in Portsmouth in May of 1970.

Name:	Clifford C. Pate
E-Mail:	n72355 [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Norristown, Pa
Home Page:
Date:	Mon Aug 20 20:10:26 2001
How you found us:	Other
Wrote... Served on Uss Columbus, August 1966 until Feb. 1971. Deckhand 1st yr. and then became a radarman. Toured the Med for 5 cruises. Loved every minute of it. Looking forward to hearing from some of shipmates who served during that time.

Name:	Robert Dworkin
E-Mail:	robert-jake [AT] starpower [DOT] net
City/State:	College Park, Maryland
Home Page:
Date:	Fri Aug 17 04:16:17 2001
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Goerge Tyrrell's Photos of Bob Hope were great. Serve aboard the Tall Lady April 1967 to Oct 1968 in The Engineering Log Room. YN3. I remember When Bob Hope came aboard, he was great! THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES. What department were you in & where are you today? Bob

Name:	Richard Bohlman
E-Mail:	RWBohlman [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Pearl, MIssissippi
Home Page:
Date:	Wed Aug 15 18:00:13 2001
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Great site. Was a Columbus sailor in 66 & 67. Started out as a Fireman MM stricker and after mess cooking changed to Seaman and then Cook. Anyone remember the Greek Car Ferry that sank and the trailer truck of oranges? Saw Columbus in Norfolk after decom :( Best wishes to all.

Name:	Paul Pillsbury ICC(SS) RET
E-Mail:	paul [DOT] pillsbury [AT] angelo [DOT] edu
City/State:	San Angelo, Texas, 76901
Home Page:
Date:	Wed Aug 15 10:59:59 2001
How you found us:	A link
Wrote... I was really surprised to find the Columbus web page. I serve abourd the Columbus from the fall of 71 to the end of the Med Cruise of 74 (I think it was early spring). I served as a messcook and then went to E Div as an IC striker. Doug, I remember the time we piped IC3 Bob ???? over the side on the 1MC. They sure were looking for someone to blame. We had a real great group of men in the IC Gang. Tom Akers, Rosco Burlingame, John Harwood, John Chesshir, Prothero, and Van. We all came on board as Fireman and left as IC2's. After I Left the Columbus I went to Sub School. In addition to the Columbus, I serve on the Greenling, Minneaoplis-St Paul and Dolphin. I also servce as an Instructor at Sub School, The Naval Research Lab at Pt Mugu and (OUCH) a recrutier in El Paso, Texas. Thanks for the Web page and the oportunties to revist some found memories

Name:	Sam S. Trant
E-Mail:	samtrant [AT] tcainternet [DOT] com
City/State:	Tyler, TX
Home Page:
Date:	Mon Aug 13 17:13:09 2001
How you found us:	E-mail
Wrote... Served as XO MarDet from August 1970 to August 1971.

Name:	Robert G. Curtis
E-Mail:	rajmrc [AT] msn [DOT] com
City/State:	Houston,Texas
Home Page:
Date:	Mon Aug 13 16:02:56 2001
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Boarded CA-74 in Boston `45 Plank Owner Left this wonderful LADY `47 in Shanghia,China Cpl. USMC Detachment Robert Curtis

Name:	Kevin Smedes
E-Mail:	tazngoal [AT] msn [DOT] com
City/State:	Sacramento/California
Home Page:
Date:	Sun Aug 12 20:21:34 2001
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... My father was assigned to the Columbus in the late 40's to early 50's. His name is Donald Smedes. He probably played basketball for the ships team. I have seen pictures of him playing the Harlem Globetrotters. I am interested if any knew him or served with him. Please contact me if you did. I would like to let him Know.

Name:	Louis R Adams
E-Mail:	neuling4 [AT] home [DOT] com
City/State:	Columbus, Michigan
Home Page:
Date:	Sun Aug 12 01:59:12 2001
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... Served in this fine ship 1954-1955. E div. and Master At Arms. Discharged as EM2 1959

Name:	Kenneth E. Flott, SN51- '53
E-Mail:	ken [DOT] flott [AT] lhsl [DOT] com
City/State:	Revere, MA
Home Page:	http://myacting.homestead.com/files/columbussm.jpg
Date:	Fri Aug 10 08:56:44 2001
How you found us:	Word of mouth
Wrote... Hello, Great website! I'm looking for friends/shipmates of my dad. He's the sailor I referenced... Kenneth E. Flott, SN 51 - 53 aboard the Columbus. I'd love to hear from you. Kenneth J. Flott, son

Name:	Earl Culver
E-Mail:
City/State:	Clinton Twp, MI
Home Page:
Date:	Thu Aug 9 06:26:55 2001
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Actually I'm his son-in-law...he's been looking for info like this for ever. Thanks! If anyone would like to call him: (810) 468-7355

Name:	Thomas Dossie jr.
E-Mail:	rett846 [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Leonardo, New Jersey
Home Page:
Date:	Wed Aug 8 17:07:30 2001
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... I served on the USS Columbus CG12 from 1964 thru 1966. I would like to hear from my old shipmates. I have been trying to contact Steve Gates. If anyone knows of his whereabouts I would like to talk to them

Name:	Paul Sherman
E-Mail:	paul_sherman [AT] norampac [DOT] com
City/State:	Wilson, NY
Home Page:
Date:	Wed Aug 8 06:11:46 2001
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... I served on the Columbus from 72-75, decommissioning crew, aft engineroom. It would be great to here from some fellow snipes.

Name:	Phillip Newman - RMC ret USNR
E-Mail:	philnewman01 [AT] yahoo [DOT] com
City/State:	New Madrid, MO
Home Page:
Date:	Tue Aug 7 19:06:26 2001
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... One of my best friends in the Reserve, Radioman Jim Lloyd, was a crewman on the Columbus. I don't know the years but probably late 60's. He lives on Dorothy Street in Cape Girardeau, MO 63701. Retired from the Reserve as an RM1. Had some really great times with him and loved his stories about the Columbus. LCDR Housengay was the COMMO when he was on.

Name:	Robert S. Hayes
E-Mail:	haz [AT] arn [DOT] net
City/State:	Amarillo, Texas
Home Page:
Date:	Tue Aug 7 17:35:03 2001
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Is there anyone else who was on the Columbus 1968-1970? Bob Hayes

Name:	wm. michael mathews
E-Mail:	mdbmathews(AT)aol(dot) com
City/State:	oak harbor ohio
Home Page:
Date:	Sat Aug 4 21:52:01 2001
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... I served fm early august '73 to feb.'74 John W. Harwood + I experienced the hurricane on the crossing that started 2Nov.72, a fellow ET in OPS got demoted due to that storm! Our rush to get to the Med. due to a Mideast war kept us a little tense! Great web site, THANKS!!!!!!

Name:	Kenneth J. Flott
E-Mail:	ken [DOT] flott [AT] lhsl [DOT] com
City/State:	Revere, MA
Home Page:	http://myacting.homestead.com/files/columbussm.jpg
Date:	Sat Aug 4 12:16:51 2001
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... You are doing an amazing job with your website... I was VERY excited to come across it. My father was on the Columbus 1951-1953 I believe. He was so proud and talked about his Naval years fondly. I miss him very much. I'm looking to find anyone who may have served with him and may have known him.

Name:	Thomas G. Geiss
E-Mail:	shanameg [AT] earthlink [DOT] net
City/State:	Avon, Massachusetts 02322
Home Page:	http://www.blancharstavern.com
Date:	Tue Jul 31 15:51:02 2001
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Served on the U.S.S. Columbus CG12 from 1967 - 1969 out of Norfolk Virginia

Name:	Jim Costello
E-Mail:	jcostello [AT] nexet [DOT] net
City/State:	Orange, Va
Home Page:
Date:	Thu Jul 26 09:06:31 2001
How you found us:	Word of mouth
Wrote... I was onboard as an EM2 for 2 years (67-69). My nickname was Lou. Some people thought it was my real name. I had a great time serving with my shipmates. I also have many fantastic memories of our adventures.

Name:	P. Gary Burkhalter
E-Mail:	garyburkhalter [AT] hotmail [DOT] com
City/State:	Clear Lake, IA
Home Page:
Date:	Thu Jul 26 06:55:22 2001
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Nostalgia Big Time! (I served in M-Div from '72 to 74.) I cannot thank you enough for all the hard work that has gone into establishing and maintaining this site! Keep it up! Would dearly love to hear from fellow sailors-in-Christ if they are still around; esp. RM1 Phil Beck, PO2 Tom O'Dell, Chaplain Capt. Bob Warren, and PO3 Denny Rogers. Tall Lady and her crew have a special place in my heart! God Speed. Gary Burkhalter "Glad to be here...Proud to serve!"

Name:	Patrick Dew
E-Mail:	pdew [AT] frognet [DOT] net
City/State:	Glouster, Ohio
Home Page:
Date:	Sat Jul 21 07:40:03 2001
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Oi Division July 1968-Aug.1971 CG-12

Name:	LT. Stanley M. Larson
E-Mail:	Elswede [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Perris CA
Home Page:
Date:	Tue Jul 17 15:41:55 2001
How you found us:	I don't remember
Wrote... Severed on both CA74&CG12.Put CG12 in c ommision as an officer. Sereved on CA74when she CCD3 flag ship.Was one of the first Chief Radarman to serve on a staff.Enjoyed her both tours.

Name:	Keneth Shofter
E-Mail:	kshofter [AT] fairfieldi [DOT] com
City/State:	Bremen Ohio
Home Page:
Date:	Sun Jul 15 17:19:23 2001
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... Was sent to the USS Columbus in 1962 and was in pre-com. Never made it aboard as the comm. date was set back numerous times.Ironically was a Police Officer in Col. Oh for 20 yrs then retired in 1991. Great site.

Name:	John W. Harwood
E-Mail:	jharwood [AT] mindspring [DOT] com
City/State:	McDonough, GA (Atlanta)
Home Page:
Date:	Sat Jul 14 14:40:00 2001
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Came aboard in Portsmouth while The Tall Lady was in dry dock 1971, man was she tallllllll. Did my 'Mess Duty' then to 3rd Division. Transferred to E Division/IC in 1972. Advanced from SN-FN to IC-2 by 1974. Served in the CCTV Studio on last Med cruise and as part of the decommissioning crew until I left in 1974 for Instructor Duty at Electrical 'C' School Norfolk, VA for NC-2 Plotters. Does anyone remember the last Atlantic crossing? Man what a storm! I'll never forget the 'Tall Lady' and her great crew!!!

Name:	Paul A. Kovar
E-Mail:	pkovar [AT] tisd [DOT] net
City/State:	Edna, Texas
Home Page:
Date:	Mon Jul 9 05:10:04 2001
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... I served aboard the "Tall Lady" for 3-1/2 years as a EM2 in the late 60's. I have many fond memories of this fine ship. Looking forward to the 2001 reunion.

Name:	Pat Albunio
E-Mail:	dj [AT] sunlink [DOT] net
City/State:	East Stroudsburg
Home Page:
Date:	Sun Jul 8 09:58:07 2001
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Served USS Columbus 1952-1953

Name:	Bev H Sawyer
E-Mail:	bgrayman2000 [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Atlanta Ga
Home Page:
Date:	Sat Jun 23 17:28:33 2001
How you found us:	I don't remember
Wrote... served as a 4th Division Officer 1966-1968...shared a cubicle with Lt Russell Krause..would like to contact him

Name:	Kay Dunlap
E-Mail:	fcdhhkayd [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	High Point, NC
Home Page:
Date:	Wed Jun 20 11:17:05 2001
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... My Dad Ernest M. Carter is a Plank Owner C-74 and served on the USS Columbus from 1945 - 1946. He was in the Fox or F Division. He would love to have info on some of his old ship mates. He has been looking for some of those from his division: Eddie Druek, Jim Considine, Loyd Libby, Dwight Carroll to name a few. If anyone has further info would love to hear from you. This is an AWESOME web site. I have thoroughly enjoyed myself!

Name:	Milton Whitham
E-Mail:	miltw00 [AT] home [DOT] com
City/State:	Bedford, Texas
Home Page:	http://
Date:	Sat Jun 16 20:44:56 2001
How you found us:	Word of mouth
Wrote... CG12 Plank Owner T4 division left CG12 Feb 1965 (VN Vet)

Name:	Jim Dayhaw
E-Mail:	JDAYHAW [AT] US [DOT] IBM [DOT] COM
City/State:	Dover, Fl.
Home Page:
Date:	Thu Jun 14 03:47:22 2001
How you found us:	Word of mouth
Wrote... I was a plank owner on CG12 as a FTM2 between 62 and 65 in T-5 Div...Still recall with great fondness my days aboard. Your site is awsome....I recognize a few of the people who were with me then. Warrington was one of my friends back then. I'm sorry I missed him and didn't get to talk to him before he left us....Guys if you remember old 'Dayhaw', write me...

Name:	J. W. Gambill
E-Mail:	joe [AT] gambill [DOT] com
City/State:	Kent, WA
Home Page:
Date:	Mon Jun 11 11:11:54 2001
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... I was part of the nucleus crew of CG-12 from May 1962 until commissioning and then ships company until Feb. 1965. My rating was FTM2 and was part of T-5 division.

Name:	Richard Moulton
E-Mail:	remoulton [AT] hotmail [DOT] com
City/State:	Peabody Ma
Home Page:	www.bvvinc.org
Date:	Mon Jun 11 10:26:58 2001
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... Served from about 1969-1972 cyn3 cr div. made two med cruises and one Caribbean missle cruise...

Name:	Ken Greenberg FTM1
E-Mail:	ken [AT] calast [DOT] com
City/State:	Los Gatos, CA
Home Page:	http://www.calast.com/personal/ken
Date:	Mon Jun 11 09:19:25 2001
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Served in T-5 division from August 1969 to December 1973, including 4 1/2 Med cruises. I inadvertently stumbled across the CG-11 site while searching for something else, and figured there had to be a CG-12 site - after all, we were the best of the class, right? Thanks to Paul Greene and the other contributors for keeping the memory alive (although the picture of the hull being cut up was just a bit depressing).

Name:	Bill Hamm
E-Mail:	bhamm [AT] icubed [DOT] com
City/State:	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Home Page:
Date:	Sun Jun 3 17:32:10 2001
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... Served aboard the USS Columbus CA-74 1958-59. I was a Radioman RMSN in OR Division. We took a 6 month Far East Cruise then sailed to Bremerton, Washinton Puget Sound shipyard to decommission her. I was then stationed in Taipie, Taiwan USMAAG & US Taiwan Defense Command for 18 months then discharged as a RM3. My pal Tom Johnson RM3 did you ever get a job as a DJ?

Name:	RICHARD E. WAJDA
E-Mail:	EX36926TH [AT] AOL [DOT] COM
City/State:	PHILA.,PA.
Home Page:
Date:	Wed May 30 08:13:57 2001
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... WAS ON BOARD FROM 1969 TO 1971 WITH THE MARINE DETACHMENT. 2 mED. CRUISES. hAVE A FEW ARTIFACTS FROM THE SHIP. SORRY TO HEAR SHE WAS SCRAPPED. aNYONE REMEMBER ME?

Name:	Douglas Schmidt FTM1
E-Mail:	doug_schmidt [AT] pdq [DOT] net
City/State:
Home Page:
Date:	Sun May 27 04:21:55 2001
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... I served in T-5 division 1972-1975. It would be nice to hear from others in weapons department from that era.

Name:	William Gacy, Jr.
E-Mail:	wizard1996 [AT] hotmail [DOT] com
City/State:
Home Page:
Date:	Wed May 16 12:31:26 2001
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... My father served aboard USS Columbus CA-74 in the early 1950's. He doesn't speak much of his past, only to mention where he was. I am glad to see this site and all of its information and now I can add another piece to my family history. Thank you for all of your effort and work.

Name:	JIM BLAND
E-Mail:	GUNNERSMATE60 [AT] HOTMAIL [DOT] COM
City/State:	ESPERANCE NEW YORK
Home Page:
Date:	Tue May 8 09:50:45 2001
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... I SERVED ON THE COLMBUS CG12 AND ALBANY CG10 ON AND OFF FROM 1962 TILL 1979 IN BETWEEN TIMES WAS AT YORKTOWN NAVAL WEAPONS STATION. I RETIRED FROM THE NAVY IN 1981 AS A GMCS WITH 24 YEARS SERVICE. THIS IS A GREAT WEB SITE HOPE TO HEAR FROM SOME OF MY OLD SHIPMATES.

Name:	KEVIN BIEBER
E-Mail:	mmartin [AT] tcei [DOT] com
City/State:	Kiel, WI
Home Page:
Date:	Sun May 6 10:35:47 2001
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... HEY YOU SALTY DOGS, HOW ARE YOU DOING, I DIDN'T SEE ANY PHOTOS OF ME. Fire Control Chief on SSN 762 from 91-93, liked to hear from some of you that I met over the years

Name:	Wyatt, Charles R.
E-Mail:	crbjw [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Tehuacana, Texas
Home Page:
Date:	Sat May 5 20:15:10 2001
How you found us:	Word of mouth
Wrote... I was assigned to the Columbus in May of '62 out of boot camp. I went to San Diego for Pre-com training. Later I went to Bremerton as part of the Pre-com crew.I served on board her until June of '64.I was in 5th Div. and I worked on the ASROC launcher. while onboard I manage to make GMM3. I retired from the Navy in Jan. 1982 after 20 yrs, as GMMC. Yes I still miss the Navy and my first ship the USS COLUMBUS CG-12.

Name:	CHARLIE WHITE
E-Mail:	GUITARCHARLIE16
City/State:	WAKEFIELD, RI
Home Page:
Date:	Mon Apr 30 19:24:07 2001
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... I SERVED 1973/1975 WAS A BT ANYONE THAT WAS THERE LOOK ME UP. I WAS IN THE FORWARD BOILER ROOM #1 BT1 CLEVELAND WAS IN CHARGE LET ME KNOW WHERE YOU ARE

Name:	Gene B. Zimmerley
E-Mail:	gbzimmerley [AT] yahoo [DOT] com
City/State:	Chanhassen, Minnesota
Home Page:
Date:	Mon Apr 23 19:07:00 2001
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... I Served aboard Columbus CA-74 1958-59 We then took her to Washington to be refitted to CG. I was a Metalsmith and was transfered to USS ARD-26 San Diego, CA. where I completed my duty. Anybody know me?

Name:	Mike Ellis
E-Mail:	mrellis [AT] harrahs [DOT] com
City/State:	Las Vegas, Nevada
Home Page:
Date:	Sun Apr 22 10:05:47 2001
How you found us:	Other
Wrote... Checking in again to update my email address. CR division 12/67 - 10/69. Retired from Navy in 1985 as RMCS (SS)

Name:	Dan McCay FTM1
E-Mail:	demccay [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Moody, AL
Home Page:
Date:	Thu Apr 19 10:22:35 2001
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... I was assigned to the Columbus from Sept. 1967 until Sept. 1968. Then went to the Albany until Aug. 1972. Worked on the AN/SPG-49 radar systems. Very nice web site with lots of info.

Name:	Robert A. Colvin Jr.
E-Mail:	kbpilgrim [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Council Bluffs, IA
Home Page:
Date:	Wed Apr 18 00:25:47 2001
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Hear this now, maties! Dip me in chipped beef. Hopin' all my shipmates are doing well. Just arrived in port and lookin' forward to a little shore leave. Hope to see ya thar. Bob Colvin, Sonar tech 1968-1971

Name:	Howard Nesper
E-Mail:	hnesper [AT] home [DOT] com
City/State:	Sterling Heights, MI
Home Page:
Date:	Fri Apr 13 09:25:24 2001
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... I am a plank owner on The USS Columbus, CA-74. Went on board in Boston before she was commissioned and left the ship to be discharged when we returned to California from Japan in 1946. I was a fire controlman (FC3) in the F Division. Does anyone know if it's possible to get a Plank Owners Certificate after all these years and how one would go about it? Enjoyed your Web Site!

Name:	Larry Grella
E-Mail:	grella27 [AT] mediaone [DOT] com
City/State:	Marlboro, MA.
Home Page:
Date:	Wed Apr 11 14:49:38 2001
How you found us:	Resource Directory Listing
Wrote... Served onboard CA-74 from April 56 to March 59 "E Div" left a week before decommissioning in Bremerton.

Name:	Learthur Fields
E-Mail:	lfields [AT] edgpowergroup [DOT] com
City/State:	Tulsa, Oklahoma
Home Page:
Date:	Wed Apr 11 12:45:46 2001
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Served CA-74 54 to 56, E-Div

Name:	bill calton
E-Mail:	wtcalton [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	nashville, tn.
Home Page:
Date:	Sun Apr 8 10:34:09 2001
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... I was aboard ( as a midshipman) for the cruise in summer of 1948 to Lisbon, Gibralter and Italy.

Name:	Richard E. Wajda
E-Mail:	ex36926th [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Philadelphia
Home Page:
Date:	Sun Apr 8 10:04:07 2001
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Was on board Columbus from 1969 to 1971 assigned to the Marine Detachment. Have many photos & souveniors from the 2 Med. cruises I made. Hope to hear from some old shipmates

Name:	Paul L. Griffiths
E-Mail:	bighemlock [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Monroe, CT
Home Page:
Date:	Thu Apr 5 10:58:34 2001
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... My father served aboard CA-74, I believe on its maiden voyage in 1945 until it returned from the far East in 1946. He was discharged in San Diego.

Name:	guy williams
E-Mail:	guy&kathy [AT] pcnow [DOT] net
City/State:	dublin ga.
Home Page:
Date:	Fri Mar 30 18:30:25 2001
How you found us:	A link
Wrote... I was a fn during the decomtioning in 1974 @ portmouth va. would like to here from any old boiler mates.

Name:	Bill Lee
E-Mail:	bleesails [AT] att [DOT] net
City/State:	Savannah, GA
Home Page:
Date:	Mon Mar 26 06:25:06 2001
How you found us:	A link
Wrote... Great website. Enjoyed seeing pictures of one of the other CG's of that time. I served aboard the CHICAGO from Dec.1966 through Jan. 1968.

Name:	JAMES A JOHNSON
E-Mail:	POPPYOLDMAN
City/State:	BALTO. MD.
Home Page:
Date:	Sun Mar 11 08:09:11 2001
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... RODE TRAIN FROM SAN DIEGO TO BREMERTON IN 1962 (PLANK OWNER) ABOARD 1962 -1965 ASSIGNED TO SECOND DIVISION,LTJG WHITE DIVISION OFFICER

Name:	William R. True
E-Mail:	true [AT] slu [DOT] edu
City/State:	St. Louis MO
Home Page:
Date:	Sat Mar 10 10:18:02 2001
How you found us:	Resource Directory Listing
Wrote... I was disbursing officer and then commissary officer from January of 1965 through June of 1966. We went through the Panama Canal. Many fond memories.

Name:	J. Railsback
E-Mail:	Railsback101 [AT] msn [DOT] com
City/State:	Shellsburg, Iowa
Home Page:
Date:	Tue Mar 6 09:13:57 2001
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... Served on the USS Columbus CG-12 from Nov. of 1969 to Nov. of 1971. Made two Med. cruises. Came aboard as an EM/FN and left as an EM3. Would like to get information on locating men that I served with, E-mail addresses etc. Would also like to get ships patches or hats.

Name:	Dan Turygan
E-Mail:	Turygan [AT] dandy [DOT] net
City/State:	Hammonton, N.J. 08037
Home Page:	?
Date:	Mon Mar 5 12:51:18 2001
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... I remember the tall lady when she was at Norfolk down near the aircraft carriers and the Newport News. Couldn't believ how tall she was. As a signalman it must have beeen quite a view. I remember the Chicago off Nam and I saw the Albany in ;later years. I felt the Columbus always got shortchanged and she was scrapped way too soon. Dan

Name:	Doug Lovelace
E-Mail:	lovelace [AT] carolina [DOT] rr [DOT] com
City/State:	Kings Mountain, NC
Home Page:
Date:	Mon Mar 5 11:39:17 2001
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... "R" Division 1972 until decom. Would like to hear from anyone who served in "R" division with me.

Name:	Don Martin OS3
E-Mail:	dmartin [AT] crossroads [DOT] org
City/State:	Raleigh NC
Home Page:
Date:	Sun Mar 4 09:26:24 2001
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... Served aboard the USS Columbus from 71-74, OI DIV. Great webpage.

Name:	Donald F. March
E-Mail:	DReloader9 [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Ft. Wayne, IN
Home Page:
Date:	Sat Mar 3 07:30:14 2001
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... I was an HM3 on the 74 53-55.

Name:	Neal McGovern
E-Mail:	nealmcgovern [AT] hotmail [DOT] com
City/State:	Andover, MA
Home Page:
Date:	Tue Feb 27 12:16:18 2001
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... Joined the ship in Bremerton,WA during the conversion. Served in the Marine Detachment from 1964 to 1966. Did the West-Pac cruise as well as the Panama Canal Crossing. Left the ship in 1966 at Newport, VA.

Name:	Fred E. Sinks MMCM Ret.
E-Mail:	SDEPSIX [AT] AOL [DOT] COM
City/State:	Augusta, Georgia
Home Page:
Date:	Sun Feb 25 17:05:16 2001
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... Served in conversion crew in 1962/1964. Would like to know how to get a CG-12 ships hat and patches. Can anyone help me. Thanks

Name:	David Shuller
E-Mail:	dshuller [AT] tticomputers [DOT] net
City/State:	Oklahoma City. OK
Home Page:
Date:	Fri Feb 23 14:06:04 2001
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... I am David Shuller FTM2, T-4 division (forward missile house)I have the book that most of these pics were taken from. Regards, David

Name:	Vaughn Michalski (SKI)
E-Mail:	vlmichalski [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Omaha, Nebraska
Home Page:
Date:	Mon Feb 12 10:33:32 2001
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... When were some of these pictures taken. I remember a few of the good times. I was on board 1970 to 1974 I was mess cooking my first six months and then transfered into (R) div.

Name:	John McNally
E-Mail:	navos [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Philadelphia, PA
Home Page:
Date:	Fri Feb 9 14:21:34 2001
How you found us:	Resource Directory Listing
Wrote... Congratulations to my former shipmate and friend, QM Tim McShea for being selected as the Firefighter of the Year in the Philadelphia Fire Department. Always a team player, go Tim.

Name:	A.C. ANDERSON, SMC/MACM/CWO3 (RET)
E-Mail:	acrods [AT] eoni [DOT] com
City/State:	Hermiston, OR 97838
Home Page:
Date:	Sun Jan 28 15:04:06 2001
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Great job!! I served aboard the Tall Lady from sometime in 1962 until I left the ship on emergency leave while we were sitting in Hong Kong in late '64. This was after the 2nd Gulf of Tonking incident when VAdm Byrd was the flag aboard. I was SM2 at the time and you can see my handywork (i.e. coffee cup board) on part of this site. Good grief I had forgotten all about the board! I saw a tremendous material and physical change in the old girl; I suffered thru those God-awful se trials in the Straits of Juan de Fuca when the Navy suddenly realized we were TOO top heavy! I remember the first deployment and we had a cartoonist's son aboard as part of the flag (and for the life of me I cannot recall his name). I DEFINITLY remember him when he came aft of the bridged and barfed all over the signal gang!!! I also recall how we laid to in Hong Kong so the crew could go over the side to scrub her sides and paint. It was a great ship and a great crew. Those of you in this timeframe remember when we had the big to-do about the elevator? Unauthorized personnel were riding it and they finally had to station a Marine on it so as to keep us off of it. That's ok, we would just run up the ladders enroute to the bridge and punch every elevator button we came to. I'm afraid the poor Marine spent a lot of time riding the elevator from below decks to the 0-12!!Our signal gang was made up of SMC Delbert NELSON, SMC FIELDS, SM! Jon HUTCHISON, SM2 Robert SHOEMAKER, SM3 ARNTSON and our Signal Officer, Ens. HAFER. I recall one night u/w and we quickly learned that Mr. HAFER was a bird lover when we stuffed a dead sparrow we found lying on the deck, into one of the bunnys (pneumatic tubes) and sent it to his desk in Comm. If there's anyone out there who recalls our stop in SFran and our first cruise or who recalls my shipmates on the bridge please pass this on. I was transferred after I reached CONUS after I found out I made SM1 and the billets were full in the Signal Gang. Sent me to the USS PRITCHETT (DD-561) which I promptly swapped off of and went to the USS FLOYD COUNTY (LST-762). Spent over a year in VN aboard the FLOYD. Went on to change rates when the MA rate opened up and eventually was commissioned as a CWO. Retired in Oct 1988 as the Security Officer at NAS Miramar, SD. Currently a Chief of Police in NE Oregon. Love to hear from anyone who recalls our antics! A.C. ANDERSON

Name:	Ken McClelland,OS1,USN(Ret)
E-Mail:	kmcclelland [AT] iopener [DOT] net
City/State:	Pensacola,Fl
Home Page:
Date:	Fri Jan 26 21:19:06 2001
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... I served aboard the USS CHICAGO CG-11,as a RD2 in OI Div 1966-70. Made four Gulf of Tonkin cruises. One as original PIRAZ ship in 67. WE were in the gulf when the PUEBLO Fiasco 0ccurred! These were truly One Of A Kind SHIPS!

Name:	WILLIAM N. WYATT
E-Mail:	WYATTS2000 [AT] HOME [DOT] COM
City/State:	LINCOLN PARK, MICHIGAN
Home Page:
Date:	Fri Jan 26 11:33:52 2001
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... ISERVED ON THE COLUMBUS CG-12 FROM 1963 TO 1966. I WAS IN T-3 DIV. MY BROTHER NEAL WYATT WAS ON THE SHIP IN 1964 WHEN WE WENT TO WEST PAC. HOPE TO HEAR FROM A FEW OF THE MEN THAT I SERVED WITH.

Name:	Jack H. (Jake) Taub
E-Mail:	yonkel [AT] home [DOT] com
City/State:	Seattle, WA
Home Page:
Date:	Tue Jan 23 11:10:15 2001
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Great web site. I was a member of CR division CA74 (RM2 when I left) from 53-55.

Name:	Mike Klenke
E-Mail:	mklenke [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Madison, Wisconsin
Home Page:
Date:	Wed Jan 17 19:44:50 2001
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... February-August 1972 (1/2 of Med Cruise) RM2

Name:	Don Chartier
E-Mail:	sharkey [AT] 3rddoor [DOT] com
City/State:	Littleton, NC
Home Page:
Date:	Tue Jan 16 17:39:25 2001
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Served on the Columbus from '54 to 55' before she grew up to be the "tall lady" Transfered to her in Boston from the USS DesMoines to bring her around to the west coast. Went through the Panama Canal then across the equator and on to Long Beach. I have many pictures of the crossing. Left the ship in dry dock in San Francisco to join the crew of the USS Helena because of problems with the Suez Canal. E-Div

Name:	Ken Brown
E-Mail:	kmbrown [AT] vnet [DOT] net
City/State:	Sandy Ridge, NC
Home Page:
Date:	Sat Jan 13 20:55:27 2001
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Great site! I enjoyed the pictures. I served onboard 1970-72 in the Supply Department, S-4 Division. I was promoted to DKCS while onboard. My dad passed away a few years ago (Age 90) and one of my fondest memories is when he came onboard for a tour and had lunch in the Chief's Mess. This was the "high-light" of his life and he often talked about his tour onboard the USS COLUMBUS (CG-12) and the Chief's Mess in particular.

Name:	Jim Sheehy (FTM-1)
E-Mail:	jgsheehy [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Redondo Beach, CA
Home Page:
Date:	Tue Jan 9 13:30:02 2001
How you found us:	A link
Wrote... Served from about Mar 65 till Dec 65. Never could convince thr DO that I was on a temp assignment till I left. Brotstki was my LPO and he convinced me to take the CL-1 test before I thought I was ready. Thanks Ski.

Name:	Robert Dworkin, yeoman 3rd, USNR
E-Mail:
City/State:	robert-jake@starpower.net
Home Page:
Date:	Sat Jan 6 06:19:31 2001
How you found us:	Resource Directory Listing
Wrote... Aboard the USS Columbus (CG-12), April 1967 to October 1968. Assigned to Engineering Log Room and rated to YN3.Looking for Jeffery Ells,and ??Barnowski, both were assign to Log room. S.L. Gross, LtCommander was the department Head. "Great Web Site". ANYONE else aboard contact me to catch up, on ,,,,,Med stories, New Orleans, SanJuan, Etc......to all,,GOOD SAILING...

Name:	RICHARD MITCHELL
E-Mail:	rMitch991 [AT] excite [DOT] com
City/State:	Rome, New York
Home Page:
Date:	Thu Jan 4 16:17:56 2001
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... I was a Navy Musician with COMCRUDESFLOT 8. Admiral Calvert and his Staff was on the Tall Lady from Jan 67 thru 68 Med Cruise. Left the Columbus for 6 weeks so Admiral could do flight ops on the Shangri La. Our compartment flooded while we on the carrier and many of us lost our MED Cruise Books. Are there out there? I had a blast on the Columbus and was treated great as a guest for the year and a half stationed on her. Great site - great memories. Will join Assoc soon.

Name:	Dale Craig - IC (MSgt, USAF, Ret) MA, Ed Cnsl
E-Mail:	Dalecraig [AT] msn [DOT] com
City/State:	Beaumont CA
Home Page:
Date:	Wed Jan 3 16:18:34 2001
How you found us:	E-mail
Wrote... Assigned fresh from IC Tech School, San Diego. worked on Star of India. Made Train Trip. Last assignment aboard was Sound Powered Phone Shop. Looking for Hallisey, R, IC1 then.

Name:	Donald C. Root
E-Mail:	beatiemf [AT] cs [DOT] com
City/State:	Cheyenne,WY
Home Page:
Date:	Mon Jan 1 11:05:30 2001
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... Served aboard CA 74 from 1947-1953

Name:	John Baxter
E-Mail:	Baxterj [AT] nationwide [DOT] com
City/State:	Gloucester Va
Home Page:
Date:	Sat Dec 30 08:53:47 2000
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Super job on the web site I was aboard the lady from 69-71 in 2nd div did two med cruises had one great time !!!!!! anyone remember the oilspill before athens I was on the forward rig and got soaked in oil.

Name:	Robert E Miller (Ernie) STGC(SW) ret
E-Mail:	divotspapa [AT] webtv [DOT] net
City/State:	Supply, NC
Home Page:
Date:	Thu Dec 28 18:40:29 2000
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... I was onboard CG12 69-70 in 5th div. as STG2 LPO Buck Sherril ST1 Chief Deray Stalvey. Im looking for Mike Miller STGSN while on board CG12 I believe he retired as STGCS aroubd 1991 or 92.

Name:	Michael Kamradt
E-Mail:	m_kamradt [AT] yahoo [DOT] com
City/State:	East Jorday, Michigan 49727
Home Page:
Date:	Wed Dec 27 07:02:16 2000
How you found us:	A link
Wrote... Your web-page gets better and better every time I visit. I see some pictures from Dan Reustadt but don't see him in the log. Come on Dan its time to turn 2. People want to talk to ya 'bout the old times.

Name:	Kelly E. Grantham
E-Mail:	kgrantham [AT] earthlink [DOT] net
City/State:	groton/charleston
Home Page:
Date:	Tue Dec 12 06:59:49 2000
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... was onboard ssn-762 from 93-97 as an RM2(SS)...looking for shipmates...thanks...great site

Name:	Addison, Stanley J. , B-68-11-88, ETN3, OE Div., ET Shop I
E-Mail:	SEAVENTURES2000 [AT] AOL [DOT] COM
City/State:	Winter Garden, Florida
Home Page:	http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/seaventures2000/myhomepage/business.html
Date:	Sun Dec 3 14:17:33 2000
How you found us:	Other
Wrote... ..guys, this is a trip...I joined the Alumni Assn. a few years back thru an ad in the Legionnaire and the efforts of the infamous team of Olinger and Lewis, and can't tell you how good it is to see some of the names that bring back such good memories, both in the Annual Roster and on these pages...I served onboard her from 71-73 and in addition to looking for old (are we really??) shipmates, would like to find an upload of the Med Cruise Book from that period... Chief Deal, Grosvenor, Geis, Kilpatrick, Hogue, and Dimmel... I see you all here, and Sandhofner, thanx for stopping by on your way to see the Mouse, but if you don't join us, it's your A--! But where is Bobby Fox, Glenn Wambold, Gary Trimmer, Schiff, 'Shake'n'Bake (Tanny Harper), Pichinetti, Woody, an' that ol' Mustanger, Ltjg Dill...?? NOW HEAR THIS...TURN TO...COMMENCE SHIP'S WORK... get with th' Program... join the Assn. and then I'll know where to send the past 30 years of Christmas cards I've been saving to send ya'... GREAT JOB ON THE PAGE, JOHN and other contributors... THANX!!

Name:	John J. Bohnert
E-Mail:	bohnertjj [AT] webtv [DOT] net
City/State:	Grass Valley, CA
Home Page:	None
Date:	Tue Nov 28 19:11:39 2000
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... I reported aboard CG-12 in Feb. 63 at Bremerton. I`d just completed Talos "C" school at Mare Island,CA. Have "fond" memories of being seasick along with at least half the crew. Enjoyed my years aboard and the great people I worked with. I left the Columbus in Aug. 1965 when my enlistment was over. Went back to college. Got my degree at San Francisco State. Then got my teaching credential. Taught public school for 27 years. Retired to a small town in Northern CA. I wear my USS Columbus CG-12 cap every day! I belong to the USS Columbus Vets. Assoc., VFW Life member,USN Cruiser Sailors Assn., and the American Legion. My Navy days were great. I really enjoyed my years aboard "The Tall Lady". Would enjoy hearing from "old shipmates". This website dedicated to the Columbus is simply too wonderful for words.

Name:	Steve "Slatts" Slater (FTMC Ret.)
E-Mail:	sslater1 [AT] gte [DOT] net
City/State:	Oxnard, CA
Home Page:
Date:	Tue Nov 28 07:18:27 2000
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Served aboard CG-12 from Nov 68-Nov 73. Spent a lot of time in the TALOS Computer Room & AN/SPG-49 Radars. But most of all, made a lot of life-time shipmates - some are still alive!

Name:	Jerry S Greenfield, S1 division 47 - 50
E-Mail:	Jsgjag22 [AT] cs [DOT] com
City/State:	Oldsmar, FL
Home Page:	None
Date:	Sat Nov 25 09:57:50 2000
How you found us:	Word of mouth
Wrote... I served aboard the CA-74 '47 - summer of '50. This web site was recommended by Paul Greene. I enjoy the recollections. Shipmates Forever, JSG

Name:	Charles Driver
E-Mail:	CDriver330 [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Bethesda, MD
Home Page:
Date:	Fri Nov 24 18:55:45 2000
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... Was HM2 aboard The Tall Lady 1969-70. Happy to see such this website devoted to a fine ship and a great bunch of shipmates.

Name:	Frances T. Herrick-Middleton
E-Mail:	ftmiddleton [AT] ualr [DOT] edu
City/State:	Little Rock, AR
Home Page:	http://www.ualr.edu/~ftmiddleton
Date:	Fri Nov 24 13:34:52 2000
How you found us:	Word of mouth
Wrote... My Father, Carl Herrick, LCDR, was the Chaplain aboard the Columbus when she was a CA. I learned about her conversion and new namesake from Boyd Selby (we work together@UALR).

Name:	Chaplain Ronn W. Eiss
E-Mail:	TWO-RWE [AT] juno [DOT] com
City/State:	Travelers Rest/ SC
Home Page:
Date:	Sat Nov 4 15:14:27 2000
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Hi John, and enjoy looking around the entries and a fantastic job by all,Ronn

Name:	Ronald K. Orth
E-Mail:	pingjock [AT] hctc [DOT] net
City/State:	Center Point, TX
Home Page:	na
Date:	Wed Nov 1 20:14:25 2000
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... served on the CG-12 as a Sonarman in 5th Division from 1971 to 1974.

Name:	Vaughn Michalski (SKI)
E-Mail:	vmichalski [AT] lbt-inc [DOT] com
City/State:	Omaha,Nebraska
Home Page:
Date:	Thu Oct 26 06:11:08 2000
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... Great Job On th web site. I would love to hear from some of my old shipmates onboard 1970-1974 (R Div) HT-3 Lets hear from you.

Name:	tom feist
E-Mail:	tmfeist [AT] yahoo [DOT] com
City/State:
Home Page:
Date:	Wed Oct 25 10:35:37 2000
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... tom feist

Name:	Jerry Berg BM3
E-Mail:	papaberg [AT] worldnet [DOT] att [DOT] net
City/State:	Azle, TX
Home Page:
Date:	Fri Oct 20 18:26:24 2000
How you found us:	Other
Wrote... John, this has been a pleasant surprise to see your web site. I was one of the first ones to go aboard the USS Columbus CG12 while it was still in drydock in Bremerton,Wash in 1962. I served on her until I got my discharge in Jan. 1966. Guess I am getting sentimental in my older years because looking up old shipmates has become an interesting pastime and I have even dug out the old cruise book.

Name:	Gregory A Girard. or as my BM1said GIRARD!!!!!!!
E-Mail:	citygman51 [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Glendale Airzona .85303
Home Page:
Date:	Sat Oct 14 08:50:09 2000
How you found us:	I don't remember
Wrote... I dont remember is what I used to say when I was confronted by an officer when I was aboard ship. March 1970-72. Whatever happened to you, Rex Northrop, southern gentleman Buford York, Bill Prebble and my pain in my side from day 1 you know who you are from Humbolt AZ,. Get in touch. Girard

Name:	Billy C. EVANS, BM 1
E-Mail:	crevans [AT] mis [DOT] net
City/State:	Clearfield, KY
Home Page:
Date:	Fri Oct 13 07:23:09 2000
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Served in the Columbus 62-64

Name:	George E. Bieda
E-Mail:	artist [AT] windjammer-arts [DOT] com
City/State:	Bremerton WA
Home Page:	www.windjammer-arts.com
Date:	Sun Oct 8 23:54:52 2000
How you found us:	Resource Directory Listing
Wrote... For some really excellent navy ship art, go to www.windjammer-arts.com

Name:	Mike Ellis
E-Mail:	mrellis [AT] lasvegas [DOT] harrahs [DOT] com
City/State:	Las Vegas Nevada
Home Page:
Date:	Mon Oct 2 15:10:33 2000
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Served in USS Columbus (CG12) 1967-1969. Member of CR Division. Enjoyed the 1968 Med Cruise Book. Retired as RMCS(SS) 1985. Currently living in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Name:	Rick Rable
E-Mail:	nbzw [AT] bright [DOT] net (the Columbus's call letters)
City/State:	Delaware, Ohio
Home Page:
Date:	Sat Sep 30 00:27:46 2000
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... i was a Radarman in OI Div. in '73-'74. made the last Med cruise. i'm glad to see the names of so many shipmates here. there is a monument to the 5 USS Columbus's in Columbus, Ohio, on the riverfront, come see it when you're in town.

Name:	Jon W. Jelsema
E-Mail:	bigjake [AT] iserv [DOT] net
City/State:	Middleville, Mi.
Home Page:
Date:	Tue Sep 26 22:45:00 2000
How you found us:	Resource Directory Listing
Wrote... Saw the web site in VFW magazine - ships reunions section.Served on CG-12 71 to 74 in E Division

Name:	Chaplain Ronn W. Eiss, USSCVA
E-Mail:	TWO-RWE [AT] Juno [DOT] com
City/State:	Travelers Rest, SC, 29690-9306
Home Page:
Date:	Mon Sep 25 15:54:06 2000
How you found us:	Other
Wrote... Terrific job John and all the shipmates that make this a fantastic tribute to all of us who served on any of these ships or the boat. Looking to improving the Chaplains input with you John at the Reunion in Ky. God Bless one and all.

Name:	Bmsn joseph wiercinski
E-Mail:	wazus [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	bloomfield, new jersey
Home Page:
Date:	Sat Sep 16 12:47:40 2000
How you found us:	Other
Wrote... 2nd div. uss columbus 5/71 3/73 happy to have found you looking all these years. Have original brass plate from the uss.columbus marine detachment given to me when i left the lady. also in progress building a six foot detailed model. i am looking to join and also can you tell me were i can get a ball cap with uss. columbus on it mine was destroyed years ago.

Name:	Larry Z. Harvey
E-Mail:	lzh [AT] zanetech [DOT] com
City/State:	St. Marys, OH
Home Page:
Date:	Fri Sep 15 09:17:35 2000
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Served as a GMM3 in the Aft Talos Missile House in 1968. Am trying to find a shipmate, Jim Martin who also was a GMM in the aft missile house.

Name:	Rip Rupinski (T-3)(1967-71)
E-Mail:	rip [AT] traveltime [DOT] org
City/State:	Portland OR
Home Page:
Date:	Mon Sep 4 21:34:02 2000
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... What a surprise to have stumbled on this site. Enjoyed the pics and remembering those times - wouldn't ever trade them...Hope others from T-3 during those years will stumble on in!

Name:	Dominic Paratore
E-Mail:	Dominator245 [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Albany
Home Page:
Date:	Mon Sep 4 14:15:28 2000
How you found us:	Word of mouth
Wrote... Dominic S. Paratore ser. USS Columbus CA 74 Yr. 1949 - 1952 In the 5th division ser. on captains gig with Roscoe Pippin

Name:	Lawrence R. Finn
E-Mail:	None
City/State:	Toledo, OH
Home Page:	NA
Date:	Sun Aug 27 14:23:54 2000
How you found us:	Other
Wrote... I served aboard the CA-74 from about November of 1945 to About March of 1946. Looking forward to attending the Oct.2000 Reunion.

Name:	Eugene Franklin Hite
E-Mail:	efhite [AT] juno [DOT] com
City/State:
Home Page:
Date:	Wed Aug 23 19:22:12 2000
How you found us:	Word of mouth
Wrote... I served on the "Tall Lady" from 1969-1973 in CR Division and spent most of my time in Tech. Control. I was initiated as Chief Radiomen onboard by the greatest bunch of chiefs I know. It was the best duty of my career.I have a stack of cruise books if anyone is interested. Thank You very much. Smoothing sailing E.f Hite RMC USN Ret.

Name:	John Daniels
E-Mail:	jackd 717 [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Lebanon N.H.
Home Page:
Date:	Tue Aug 22 18:28:19 2000
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Served on CG-12 73-74 as enginman in small boat shop Had a great time

Name:	Paul (Rigger) Ryan
E-Mail:	rigger [AT] pcmagic [DOT] net
City/State:	Oxnard Ca.
Home Page:
Date:	Mon Aug 21 21:01:36 2000
How you found us:	Word of mouth
Wrote... Served Dec62 to Feb66 FTM1 T-3 Div x-fered to CGN-9 in Norfolk after the canal, then back to the west coast. Discharged from CGN-9 in Manila in 67. went to work for NSMSES until retirement in 94. Joined the reserves in 86 and will retire Nov. 00 as FCCS. Talos put a lot of beans on my plate Enjoyed all the years on CG12 and especially the people, they just don't make them like that anymore!

Name:	Bary D. Ridenour
E-Mail:	barydon1 [AT] swbell [DOT] net
City/State:	San Antonio, TX
Home Page:
Date:	Tue Aug 15 17:34:28 2000
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Great site. Found some names I'll contact. Served aboard from '65 to '68. Panama passage, NATO cruise, 2 Med's. Left T5 as a striker and got out as FTM2. Will never forget the TALL LADY.

Name:	william l wagner
E-Mail:	beckysuewagner [AT] yahoo [DOT] com
City/State:	international falls, minnesota
Home Page:
Date:	Wed Aug 9 11:28:54 2000
How you found us:	Other
Wrote... I served for a mid-shipman summer cruise on the Columbus in the summer of 1955. We went to Valencia, Spain and Torquay, England. I was assigned as a photographer in ships company. Please send me any info to help refresh my fond memories of this ship. William L. Wagner PH3 550-82-58 3232 County Road 20 International Falls, MN 56649 218-286-3445

Name:	Kenneth Larson
E-Mail:	Kenneth E [DOT] Larsonjr/empl/nj/bell-atl [AT] bell-atl
City/State:	Middlesex,NJ
Home Page:
Date:	Thu Aug 3 12:16:10 2000
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... I came aboard CG12 as Sk3 12/68. Left as Sk2 6/70. You have a great site keep up up the good work. It was great to see the picture of the destoryer being refulled. I was on the destoryer at that time before coming to the Columbus. The DD862 was the USS Vogelgesang.Like to hear from anyone from S1.

Name:	WILLARD"CHUCK"PEARSON
E-Mail:	WPea373545 [AT] AOL [DOT] COM
City/State:	SCHAUMBURG,IL
Home Page:
Date:	Tue Aug 1 20:32:38 2000
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Served from 1967-68 S-3Div.Under LTJG.HARTMAN. Looking to get in touch with any shipmates.I came out of Scranton,PA. Now living in Schaumburg,IL with family.Fellow shipmates please e-mail me.

Name:	Charles G. Koenig, Jr.(PFC.USMC)1945-47
E-Mail:	cfields [AT] ncnets [DOT] net
City/State:	Sneads Ferry, NC
Home Page:
Date:	Mon Jul 24 13:05:18 2000
How you found us:	E-mail
Wrote... Enjoyed this Website. Would like to hear from old buddies.

Name:	Doug Howard
E-Mail:	d [DOT] howard [AT] computron [DOT] net
City/State:	Lake Jackson, TX
Home Page:
Date:	Sun Jul 23 22:27:26 2000
How you found us:	Word of mouth
Wrote... This is the best web site I've seen, really GREAT work. I was in M div. Jan. 73 til 75,I left just before decom.looking for MM2 Etherton from A div.

Name:	Michael Kamradt RM-3 B549079
E-Mail:	m_kamradt [AT] yahoo [DOT] com
City/State:	East Jordan, Michigan
Home Page:
Date:	Sun Jul 23 14:28:29 2000
How you found us:	Word of mouth
Wrote... Beautiful Web-site. Thank you for making it so. I sure miss her and the lifes experiences she gave me. DE NBZW BTAR

Name:	Robert C. Moffitt
E-Mail:	bmoffitt [AT] gresham [DOT] k12 [DOT] or [DOT] us
City/State:	Gresham,OR
Home Page:
Date:	Thu Jul 20 14:05:02 2000
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Served on the Columbus from 1966 to 1968.

Name:	Philip Emerick FTM2 T-3 Div CG-12
E-Mail:	pemerick [AT] iopener [DOT] net
City/State:	Honolulu HI
Home Page:
Date:	Mon Jul 17 01:20:39 2000
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... Plank owner

Name:	Paul Cooper 1963-70, FTM1, USS Columbus, USS Albany
E-Mail:	pcooper2 [AT] earthlink [DOT] net
City/State:	Stockton, CA 95207
Home Page:
Date:	Mon Jul 10 11:46:06 2000
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Served on Columbus from Japan in 1964 thru the canal to East Coast(66?) then on the Albany from Boston (66?) to Navplion, Greece in 1970. Assigned T-5. want very much to hear from anyone I know or knew. Mihok, Irle, Loden, Adams, Livengood, West and a million names I can't remember. Great Site.

Name:	John Porras
E-Mail:	jmporras [AT] notes [DOT] west [DOT] raytheon [DOT] com
City/State:	Culver City , Ca
Home Page:
Date:	Sun Jul 9 18:51:48 2000
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... I was a Sea going Marine aboard the Columbus, back in the early sixties.

Name:	Doug Tindal
E-Mail:	prairie1 [AT] onlineia [DOT] com
City/State:	Washington, Iowa
Home Page:
Date:	Wed Jul 5 18:35:55 2000
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Great site. I came aboard CG-12 in the Portsmouth yards July, 1969, as an ICFN. I left in Athens August, 1972, as an IC2. It is hard to believe Columbus as I knew her is long gone. I was priviledged to meet some very good people while aboard.

Name:	ETR2 Tom Geis (a.k.a. "flyrod")
E-Mail:	geis [AT] jlc [DOT] net OR tgeis [AT] kronos [DOT] com
City/State:	Amherst, New Hampshire
Home Page:
Date:	Wed Jul 5 09:29:31 2000
How you found us:	Other
Wrote... Served on CG-12 late 60s - early 70s in OE division (with John Grosvenor, by the way). Was a HAM operator at the ship's station. Maintained the AN/SPS-30 and AN-SPS-10 radar systems. Wondering whatever happened to Jonathan Kilpatrick - AN-SPS-43) and his brother as well as our TACAN expert, I will remember his name later... I know a couple of other shipmates that I will contact and send here. This is a good thing.

Name:	Chaplain Gerald Watson
E-Mail:	GEWatson [AT] compuserve [DOT] com, alivenwell165 [AT] netscape [DOT] net
City/State:	Columbus, Ohio
Home Page:	Do not have a webb site
Date:	Tue Jun 13 07:34:18 2000
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... John, Chappy here. Great, absolutely a great job. So well put together and very informative. After viewing, In my secretary info for the Newsletter I will be encouraging all who have internet access to Come Aboard. It was so easy to find. In the SEARCH I typed in USS Columbus, then pressed GO. Brought me right to the site. Hope to see you once again in KY's Reunion. Chaplain Gerald Watson, Publicity Chairman and Secretary, USS Columbus Veterans Association See you soon, God Bless your efforts

Name:	Robert L Moritz GMCS (SS) RET.
E-Mail:	rlm276 [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Va Beach,Va.
Home Page:
Date:	Sat Jun 10 03:56:55 2000
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... What a great job on this web site!!

Name:	Lawrence G . Whelchel
E-Mail:	whelchel [AT] mpinet [DOT] net
City/State:	Deltona, FL.
Home Page:
Date:	Wed Jun 7 17:46:13 2000
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... 62-65 OI Div.

Name:	Jess Sullins
E-Mail:	docjess [AT] bellsouth [DOT] net
City/State:	Louisville, KY
Home Page:
Date:	Wed Jun 7 10:06:31 2000
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... What a great surprise to find this fantastic site. Many fond memories returned as I began to explore. I served aboard the CG-12 1966-67 as a hospital corpsman (HM-3) San Diego, Canal & Norfolk. Made many a visit to Rosy Roads and the rest of the Caribbean. Thanks John for bringing my memories to life, my application is in the mail and plan on attending the reunion right down the road. Smooth seas to all the "old salts".

Name:	Randy L Russelburg, JD
E-Mail:	Lostfinder [AT] AOL [DOT] com
City/State:	Everett, Washington
Home Page:
Date:	Sun May 28 19:42:06 2000
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Hello Gentleman, I am looking for anyone who was stationed with my father, GMM1 David C Russelburg. If you were stationed with him, please contact me. He passed away in 1989 and I am looking for information about his Navy days. Thank you...

Name:	Cindy Fischer
E-Mail:	cjfish [AT] erols [DOT] com
City/State:	Bel Air, MD
Home Page:
Date:	Mon May 22 20:33:10 2000
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... My father was aboard the DD--884 Floyd B Parks. USS Columbus CA--74 collided with the Floyd B. Parks on March 11, 1956. I'm looking for more information on this incident as I'm putting together a little booklet for my dad. Anyone who was on the Columbus when it met up with the tin can in 56--please help. Thanks

Name:	JOHN YEAGER
E-Mail:	JIFIXY [AT] AOL [DOT] COM
City/State:	BRONX NEW YORK
Home Page:
Date:	Mon May 22 16:09:15 2000
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... M DIVISION 1971-72 ITS JAKE WRITE ME.

Name:	JOHN ROBINSON
E-Mail:	JAROBIN [AT] NEMAINE [DOT] COM
City/State:	PEMBROKE,ME. 04666-0065
Home Page:
Date:	Fri May 19 08:44:40 2000
How you found us:	Other
Wrote... YEARS ON BOARD CA74     6/8/45 TO EARLY JAN 47. CORPORAL   ORIGINAL MARINE DETCHAMENT AND A PLANKOWNER.

Name:	Bob Wentworth
E-Mail:	bobmv [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Missouri Valley, IA
Home Page:
Date:	Sun May 14 19:00:40 2000
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... I served from 9/66 to 3/67 while waiting to go to nuclear power school in Bainbridge MD. I came on board as an ETRSN and was promoted to ETR3 (pushbutton 3rd) while serving under Mr. Bradley in OE Division.

Name:	Lowell Hill
E-Mail:	aspenconst [AT] etahoe [DOT] com
City/State:	Truckee, California
Home Page:
Date:	Mon May 8 20:40:30 2000
How you found us:	Resource Directory Listing
Wrote... 62-64 IC E Div

Name:	John Sackenheim
E-Mail:	sack [AT] eos [DOT] net
City/State:	Okeana, Ohio
Home Page:
Date:	Mon May 8 07:44:58 2000
How you found us:	Word of mouth
Wrote... I was one of the first six to report aboard the Columbus during conversion to CG-12. I reported aboard while she was in dry dock at Bremeton, Wash. I was discharged in December, 1963 as an FTM2 and had responsibility for the port Tartar Missile radar systems. I am a plankowner and still have the original commissioning ceremony booklet dated December 1, 1962

Name:	Dave Niles
E-Mail:	daveniles [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Coon Rapids, MN
Home Page:
Date:	Mon May 8 06:31:42 2000
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... Six of us from Tarter Fire Control school joined CG-12 in January, 1962; first of the ship's company to report. Discharged from CG-12 on 6/8/64 as FTM2.

Name:	HTC(SW/AW) Curtis G. Crosby
E-Mail:	CURTCPO [AT] worldnet [DOT] att [DOT] net
City/State:	Neptune, NJ
Home Page:
Date:	Fri May 5 05:45:37 2000
How you found us:	A link
Wrote... Great site! My father is SPCM K. Crosby, M-Div. in the 67-68 cruise book. I visited the "TALL LADY" a few times as a kid. She was the first ship I went aboard but not the last.

Name:	John R Balado
E-Mail:	jrl351 [AT] earthlink [DOT] net
City/State:
Home Page:
Date:	Tue May 2 10:50:22 2000
How you found us:	Other
Wrote... served onboard CA74 from aug.16 1952 to dec9 1955 was in 1st div. & s2 div

Name:	Ray Spann
E-Mail:	rayspann [AT] bellsouth [DOT] net
City/State:	Louisville, KY
Home Page:
Date:	Sat Apr 29 19:17:33 2000
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... What a pleasant surprise - finding John Grosvenor's web site dedicated to the USS Columbus. The site, in essence, is a fitting tribute to a great warship and the crews who manned her. John has done an excellent job constructing the multifaceted web site. John - many thanks for all the hard work!!! I was an ET on the Columbus in '69 and '70. Thirty years have gone by too fast. However, the years have not dimmed my memories of the great "Tall Lady." I was extremely enamored with the ship and crew, especially those guys in the OE Division. Our division had the good fortune of coming under the tutelage of ETC Jerry Deal. Chief Deal had a philosophy that encouraged much camaraderie in our division: at sea, we work hard - in port, we play hard. We probably carried the latter to the extreme. Best wishes to all those Columbus "old salts!"

Name:	Robley (Bob) Bowen
E-Mail:	Imdapapa1 [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Murrieta, Ca.
Home Page:
Date:	Wed Apr 26 09:32:08 2000
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... I am a Plank owner of the CA74. Put her in commission June 8,1945 in Boston.Proudly served from 45 til Dec.1947. SF2c "R" div. This is a great site. Thanks for all the work it must have taken.

Name:	Robert G. Maze,Lt,USN,Retired
E-Mail:	rgmaze [AT] utm [DOT] net
City/State:	San Diego,Ca.
Home Page:
Date:	Tue Apr 25 15:07:38 2000
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... BT in#4 Fireroom,1952-1953.Bill Olinger trainee!

Name:	Walter M. Brodie
E-Mail:	waltb1 [AT] bellsouth [DOT] net
City/State:	Columbia S.C.
Home Page:
Date:	Sat Mar 25 20:00:08 2000
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Was on CG 12 from sept 1968 to march 1970... b div.. bt3....like the web site hope to make ky this fall

Name:	Gradel RD1
E-Mail:	ggradel [AT] pacbell [DOT] net
City/State:	San Diego, CA
Home Page:
Date:	Thu Mar 23 10:35:03 2000
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... Some of my best years. 1966 - 1970. I still wear the ship's buckle.

Name:	JOHN M PORRAS
E-Mail:	jmporras [AT] west [DOT] raytheon [DOT] com
City/State:	CULVER CITY CALIF.
Home Page:
Date:	Tue Mar 21 20:39:19 2000
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... REPORTED ABOARD 26SEP63 MARINE DETACHMENT.WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM MARINES AND SAILORS WHO SERVED AT THAT TIME I REMEMBER OUR WESTPAC CRUISE AND THE GREAT TIMES SERVING ABOARD THE "TALL LADY". MADE THE MISTAKE OF OPTING TO SERVE AS A GRUNT AND MISSING MED. CRUISE AGAIN ALL YOU OLD CG-12 SEADOGS LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU

Name:	William O. Slater
E-Mail:	slaterow [AT] musc [DOT] edu
City/State:	Spring City, Tennessee
Home Page:
Date:	Sat Feb 26 14:54:07 2000
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... On board CA-74 from June '49 to December '51. Finished EM1 Easy Division. It was the best experience of my life. I'd like to hear from my shipmates, in particular Burt Strang.I'd like to see more snipes in the logbook!

Name:	Frances Vesely
E-Mail:	henryvesely [AT] ykc [DOT] com
City/State:	Ganado, TX
Home Page:
Date:	Sat Feb 26 12:22:15 2000
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... glad the shipmates keep in touch with one another thru annual reunions. The web site is great! My uncle served on this ship as Chaplain.

Name:	DANIEL LEARY
E-Mail:	FRDAN [AT] mediaone [DOT] net
City/State:	Jacksonville, FL
Home Page:
Date:	Sun Feb 20 10:05:02 2000
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... My first ship ( 1967 to 1971 ) FTM2 T-1 Division Retired 1989

Name:	REITER SPENCER
E-Mail:	SC65SURF [AT] AOL [DOT] COM
City/State:	HAWAII
Home Page:
Date:	Tue Feb 15 21:42:05 2000
How you found us:	Other
Wrote... MY FATHER ALAN JAMES REITER SERVED ON CA-74 1954-56 MM2C HAVE SOME PICS AND YEAR BOOKS THIS SITE IS OF GREAT JOY MY FATHER PASSED ON IN 97 AND IF ANYONE NOES OF HIM PLEASE E-MAIL ME I CURRENTY SERVE IN THE 25TH INFANTRY THANKS FOR LETTING ME IN ON A LITTLE HISTORY

Name:	Mabel Y. Clark (Jay L. Clark, SH1 USN RET)
E-Mail:	myclark [AT] erols [DOT] com
City/State:	Portsmouth, VA
Home Page:	http://www.erols.com/myclark/index.htm
Date:	Mon Feb 14 11:57:49 2000
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... Jay L. Clark, SH1, USN, Retired USS COLUMBUS (CG-12) Dates served onboard: Sept 1970-Nov 1971 Retired from U.S. Navy aboard the USS COLUMBUS on 1 November 1971. Thanks for adding link of my homepage... M.Y. Clark's Homepage. I was surprised to see it.

Name:	Michael R. Kamradt
E-Mail:	m-kamradt [AT] yahoo [DOT] com
City/State:	East Jordan, Michigan 49727
Home Page:
Date:	Fri Feb 11 13:01:35 2000
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... I was in a couple of weeks ago to say hello and left the wrong e-mail address. This is one is correct. Beautiful web-site, you all do the "Tall Lady" proud. As I understand it my brother Carl is coming to the reunion next fall. I have some information that I found in our Mothers mail box that might be best served with your archives.

Name:	Jack Cahaney
E-Mail:	cahaney [AT] tst [DOT] tracor [DOT] com
City/State:	Frederick, Md.
Home Page:
Date:	Mon Feb 7 07:41:35 2000
How you found us:	Word of mouth
Wrote... I served on the Columbus from 1968 to December 1972 as a Fire Control Technician in T1 Division (Tartar Fire Control). I made two (?) Med cruises with the lady and was on her during her overhaul at Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, Va about 1970. I have kept close contact with two shipmates and work with two others - they both served on her at different times.

Name:	Richard H. Boyd
E-Mail:	r&kboyd [AT] integrityonline [DOT] com
City/State:	antioch, Ca
Home Page:
Date:	Fri Feb 4 21:41:19 2000
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... John: if you get this message I will rejoice. We are finally on internet! If you need to phone me you can do so at (Got it Richard!! - Thanks!!). God Bless!

Name:	ET1 Thomas J. Lussen USNR(R)
E-Mail:	thomas [DOT] j [DOT] lussen [AT] noaa [DOT] gov
City/State:	Edgerton, Mo 64444
Home Page:
Date:	Wed Feb 2 11:27:05 2000
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Formerly a fire control technician, I served onboard COLUMBUS for 4 1/2 years from Jan'69 to June'73. Served in T-1, T-7 and OT (cal lab) divisions. Six years active duty and, after converting to ET,17 years reserve duty.

Name:	Leonard,Mark Wilcox
E-Mail:	mcwilcox [AT] fastdial [DOT] net
City/State:	Natick,massachussetts
Home Page:
Date:	Thu Jan 27 17:25:07 2000
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... Great job on the web-site enjoy the pictures and the information.

Name:	Bob Millard
E-Mail:	dafyducc [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Bradenton, Fl.
Home Page:
Date:	Thu Jan 27 14:26:38 2000
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... Served aboard cg-12 1964 1965 h&d div

Name:	Frank Swiniarski
E-Mail:	frankinski [AT] e-machines [DOT] net
City/State:	Bloomington, IN
Home Page:
Date:	Tue Jan 25 19:41:55 2000
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... 8/66-10/69, 3 cruises to the Med courtesy of Uncle ... GMM-2, spent time in both forward and aft Talos ... any of my old shipmates find this, drop a note .... Ad Fronte Mundes ...or something like that ...

Name:	IC 3(SS) Allen Hassel
E-Mail:	screamin28 [AT] yahoo [DOT] com
City/State:	Claymont, DE
Home Page:
Date:	Mon Jan 24 23:16:24 2000
How you found us:	Resource Directory Listing
Wrote... Hello all i served on the Columbus(SSN 762) from 1992-1995. I had a blast would like to hear from my fellow buddies.

Name:	Michael Parmenter
E-Mail:	mparment [AT] nosc [DOT] mil
City/State:	San Diego Ca.
Home Page:
Date:	Tue Jan 18 09:22:01 2000
How you found us:	E-mail
Wrote... I came to view the memorial to Jim Warrington and was impressed buy both the memorial and the presentation I encountered. Professionalism and respect show through and I am proud to be both retired Navy and a VFW member. Thank You

Name:	Bill "Otto" Herzke
E-Mail:	bherzke [AT] yahoo [DOT] com
City/State:	Las Cruces, NM
Home Page:
Date:	Sun Jan 16 07:43:46 2000
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... Served in T-1 division from 1969 to 1974. Retired as FCCS in 1984. Currently working on High Energy Laser at White Sands Missile Range for TRW---Would enjoy hearing from old Tartar gang.

Name:	Jim Reno (BM2)
E-Mail:	jimmie [AT] webaccess [DOT] net
City/State:	Fort Collins Colorado
Home Page:
Date:	Sun Jan 16 06:23:48 2000
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... I served aboard the TALL LADY in 4th. Div. from 1964 until 1966. We made the WestPac cruise in 1964 and was in the first task group off Vietnam.

Name:	Guy W. Moore
E-Mail:	gwmlkh [AT] ev1 [DOT] net
City/State:	Houston Texas
Home Page:
Date:	Sun Jan 16 03:03:34 2000
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... I was on CG-12 71-72 as a radioman also I am on page 91 of the 72 cruise book. had a lot of fun on that Med cruise.

Name:	Michael R. Kamradt RM-3 B549079
E-Mail:	mkamradt [AT] voayage [DOT] net
City/State:	East Jordan, Michigan 49727
Home Page:
Date:	Tue Jan 11 14:55:54 2000
How you found us:	Word of mouth
Wrote... I am one of the "lost brothers" and am glad to be back. Served from 7-69 to 8-71, in the CR-DIV. "Capt. Audio" James A Jaques III, was my Department head and Mr. Miller was my Division officer.

Name:	Donald Ager
E-Mail:	don_ager [AT] conknet [DOT] com
City/State:	Hillsboro NH
Home Page:
Date:	Sun Jan 2 20:07:59 2000
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... As editor of the Christopher Columbus Philatelic Society journal "Discovery!" I was looking at Columbus related items such as the ships so had to check this site out. I am a retired CTACS, USN who once served in Rota, Spain so was interested in what you had to say about Rota.

Name:	Joe E. Sherrill
E-Mail:	usslsm51 [AT] yahoo [DOT] com
City/State:	Parkton, NC
Home Page:	http://www.geocities.com/pentagon/base/4109/lsm51.html
Date:	Sun Jan 2 19:06:20 2000
How you found us:	Other
Wrote... I enjoyed your site, especially since my brother served on CA 74 during WWII. We passed in Pearl as I was returning from South Pacific and he was heading out. I came up on the site through the Navy Ring.

Name:	bobbie- jo breault
E-Mail:	breault00 [AT] hotmail [DOT] com
City/State:	houghton lake, mi
Home Page:
Date:	Sat Jan 1 17:46:41 2000
How you found us:	E-mail
Wrote... my grandfather was in the navy and found a pic. of him and some friends on your web site and emailed them to me. thank you so much for this web site. Bobbi

Name:	HANK COSGROVE
E-Mail:
City/State:	CARLSTADT,NJ
Home Page:
Date:	Fri Dec 24 19:08:49 1999
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... THE BEST TO ALL COLUMBUS SHIPMATES.MY BROTHER RICH SENTS HIS REGARDS.

Name:	Ken Richardson
E-Mail:	lamonte [AT] vfr [DOT] net
City/State:	Loomis, Cal 95650
Home Page:
Date:	Fri Dec 24 17:56:00 1999
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Was aboard the USS Columbus CG12 from 63-67. Went aboard while she was in San Diego Left in Norfolk, VA. I was in T-4 division. I went on a WestPac cruise and Med cruise. Also went through the panama Canal. One of the greatest times of my life.

Name:	Don Messier
E-Mail:	drmessier [AT] mediaone [DOT] net
City/State:	Burlington, MA
Home Page:
Date:	Thu Dec 16 10:53:21 1999
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... I was an ET on the Columbus from 1952 to 1954. I did my four years and got out, but had some unforgettable experiences in the navy. Great job on the web site!!!

Name:	Dave Gardiner
E-Mail:
City/State:	Denver, CO
Home Page:
Date:	Fri Dec 3 18:40:32 1999
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... In 1967 reported to first sea command as very green FTM3. Worked in forward Talos "49" radars for one year, then went to USS Albany. Retired as FTCS in 1988. Website brings back a lot of fond memories.

Name:	David J. Yeaton
E-Mail:	DJYeaton [AT] AOL [DOT] COM
City/State:	SUTTON, MA
Home Page:
Date:	Sun Nov 28 19:11:17 1999
How you found us:	Other
Wrote... John - This is a great web site and truly a wonderful tribute to the Columbus and all who served aboard. I reported aboard on 5 Sept 1966 and was assigned to 2nd division. After three months I became deck dept yeoman and served in that position until I was dischared on 20 March 1970.

Name:	Timothy Goggin
E-Mail:	tgoggin [AT] yahoo [DOT] com
City/State:	Liberty, NY
Home Page:	n/a
Date:	Sat Nov 27 21:15:41 1999
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... My father, David Goggin, served on the Columbus around 1969 - 70 as a Radioman. I have tried to convince him to look into the various reunions or just to try and find some old buddies, but he hasn't yet. If you knew him drop me a line. I'd love for him to get together with some old friends.

Name:	Ken Lawrence
E-Mail:	Kandj [AT] Epix [DOT] net
City/State:	Oxford, PA
Home Page:
Date:	Fri Nov 26 07:43:51 1999
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... Sn-BM3, Served onboard, Tall Lady, 10-66 to 09-68, 2nd division. Great Web Site. Hope to hear from former shipmates.

Name:	Vince Ingiosi
E-Mail:	ingiosi [AT] ibm [DOT] net
City/State:	Philadelphia, Pa
Home Page:
Date:	Thu Nov 25 18:11:32 1999
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... I was a 3rd class electrician's mate from 1946 thru 1948. I would like to know if anyone from that tour is still around.

Name:	Eugene J. Martello
E-Mail:	EugeneShellback [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Tucson, AZ
Home Page:
Date:	Sat Nov 20 21:13:21 1999
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... RD2 OI Div. On board Aug. 1965 - Dec. 1966 Made the passage through the canal.

Name:	Gary R. Main
E-Mail:	gmain [AT] starpower [DOT] net
City/State:	Frederick ,MD
Home Page:
Date:	Sat Nov 20 15:40:22 1999
How you found us:	E-mail
Wrote... I served on The Tall Lady form Dec. 69 to 1972 as an EM-3. would like to here from others from that same time peroid. Gary R. Main

Name:	Tom Edelman FTG3
E-Mail:	tomedelman [AT] Prodigy [DOT] net
City/State:	Marion, New York 14505
Home Page:
Date:	Wed Nov 17 19:14:59 1999
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... 1/69 arrived aboard.Cartwheeled off on 12/72. Spent time in both Talos-5 Mk49 radar and Mk 56 Gun System. Haven't cruised since but truely miss the seas and definately the people who I traveled with. Spent two years out of the Navy traveling on my own. Got a two year degree in Electricial Tech. Spent 19 years with Xerox and in '95 went on disability from arthritis. I'm landlocked, married for 20 years and have two beautiful kids from Korea.We live in a log home in the country Not like the compartment of 99 guys on the ole CG-12.Look me up - shipmates!

Name:	STANLEY D. MULLINS
E-Mail:	JONT44 [AT] AOL [DOT] COM
City/State:	PINEY FLATS,TN.
Home Page:
Date:	Sat Oct 23 08:46:19 1999
How you found us:	Word of mouth
Wrote... CA74 FROM 1948-1952 5TH DIV. SN. COXSWAIN ON #5 MOTORLAUNCH. TALLEST SKINNEST ON BOARD!!!!!LOOKING FOR LEMONDS, AND PRICE WHO SERVED ABOARD THE CA74 WITH ME. WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM THEM.WOULD LOVE TO SEE MORE PICTURES OF THE FIRST REUNION IN OMAHA NEB.

Name:	EARL LEONARD RIDDLE
E-Mail:	JONT44 [AT] AOL [DOT] COM
City/State:	DECATUR,ILLINOIS
Home Page:
Date:	Fri Oct 22 20:58:33 1999
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... I SERVED ON THE USS COLUMBUS CA74 FROM 1948-1951. I GO TO REUNIONS AND ENJOY THEM VERY MUCH.I WAS A DECK HAND AND WORKED AS LEAD MESS HALL SUPERVISOR. WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM SOME OF MY OLD BUDDIES.5TH DIV. EARL RIDDLE

Name:	Jules Kovacs
E-Mail:	emanonjack [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	So. Bound Brook, New Jersey
Home Page:
Date:	Sun Oct 10 09:26:47 1999
How you found us:	Other
Wrote... Radio operator, USS Columbus CA-74 CR Division, 1951-1955

Name:	James T.Chapman FTCS T-3 div 63-65
E-Mail:	tujaha [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Phoenix, Az 85051-1344
Home Page:
Date:	Fri Oct 1 16:07:53 1999
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... My 2.5 years in WDS and FWD Talos Fire Control sys was a Wonderful experience and was my last sea tour before retiring. Retired 3 mo after leaving CG12.

Name:	Grover R. Boyd
E-Mail:	GBoyd98773 [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Dallas, Texas
Home Page:	aol
Date:	Mon Sep 27 17:26:47 1999
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Onboard from 1964 to 1966. I was a QM3in NAV Division.Made a westpack and a med cruise on her. Pleasure coming across this web site. Great job.

Name:	D. Walsh
E-Mail:	vfwkent [AT] angelfire [DOT] com
City/State:	Kent, Washington
Home Page:	http://www.angelfire.com/wa2/vfwkent
Date:	Sat Sep 25 22:43:14 1999
How you found us:	Other
Wrote... Thought I would drop in and visit your web page again. I have redesigned our post's webpage and changed the url. I would like to invite you to visit us when you get the chance.

Name:	Larry Z. Harvey
E-Mail:	lzh [AT] zanetech [DOT] com
City/State:	St Marys, OH
Home Page:
Date:	Sat Sep 25 19:42:44 1999
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... First ship I was on, 1968 Med cruise. Then went to the Albany GG10 then the Chicago CG11, hit them all. Looking for a friend from the Columbus, James Martin. I was a Talos Gunners Mate Missiles.

Name:	Terry Edwards
E-Mail:	iowahwk [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Chantilly, Va
Home Page:	aol
Date:	Sun Sep 19 16:13:37 1999
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Served on board CG-12 from 63 till late 65, (FTG2) in 6th Division. Our bunks were in the same quarters as T5/T6, and some others I can't remember. Great site, I have some information on others in 6,t5 and t6.

Name:	Richard Flory
E-Mail:	floryr [AT] juno [DOT] com
City/State:	Corona/CA
Home Page:
Date:	Thu Sep 16 12:57:12 1999
How you found us:	Word of mouth
Wrote... Great site that brings back a lot of memories

Name:	Terry Diimmel
E-Mail:	terrydiimmel [AT] tenforward [DOT] com
City/State:	Port Angeles, Washington 98363
Home Page:
Date:	Tue Sep 14 15:21:35 1999
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... John, Great site!! I served on the Columbus from August 69-August 71 after doing Vietnam on the Wilson DD-847. It was a "Cadillac" step up from an old LantFleet tin can. Didn't know how much I missed the life we all had when we were young until I viewed the site. Way to go John!!!

Name:	Jewel Lambert
E-Mail:	jdndj [AT] netdoor [DOT] com
City/State:	Florence, MS
Home Page:
Date:	Tue Sep 14 09:14:33 1999
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Was aboard the USS Columbus CG12 from 63-66. Went aboard while she was in Bremerton in dry dock. Left in Norfolk, VA. I went from ICFA to IC2 while aboard. I was then Transferred to the USS Stormes DD780 for another WestPac cruise. (They had too many 2nd class IC's on board) I hated I missed the Med cruise.

Name:	Esau "Burch"Burchfield, Jr.
E-Mail:	burchfield_e [AT] scottcounty [DOT] net
City/State:	Robbins, TN
Home Page:	www.angelfire.com/tn/bsfarc/index.html
Date:	Wed Sep 8 16:39:22 1999
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... I served aboard CG12 from Jan 63 to Jan 66. Bremerton, San Diego, West Pac cruise 64-65. T-1 Division SPG 51 SN- FTM2. Some of the best years of my life.Hope to see more of my shipmates signing the log. Where are you John Balles, Hertneck, Mr. Davis, Roger Young......? Thanks for the great website.

Name:	HMC Homer C. Ray, USN RET
E-Mail:	homer [DOT] ray [AT] worldnet [DOT] att [DOT] com
City/State:	Pattersonville, NY
Home Page:
Date:	Wed Sep 8 15:00:48 1999
How you found us:	Word of mouth
Wrote... Hi: Enjoyed your web page and the pictures, reminds me of the USS Albany. I am currently serving as the Secretary of the USS ALBANY Association anyone that served abord the Albany is welcome to join our association. Contact me for more info.

Name:	Harold Batie
E-Mail:	hbatie [AT] cybrtyme [DOT] com
City/State:	Glencoe, Alabama
Home Page:
Date:	Mon Sep 6 20:07:39 1999
How you found us:	A link
Wrote... While I did not serve on board the Columbus I did however serve on board her sister ship, Albany CG-10. I had the good fortune to be a plankowner being there on that cold rainy day in the Boston naval Shipyard when the Albany was commissioned. I have enjoyed very much viewing the web site of the Columbus. It has brought back many pleasant memories of my days on board the Big A. I am a member of the Albany Association and look forward to the day when just possibly the two ships could have a joint reunion. you never know just maybe it will happen. Harold Batie Cruiser Sailor

Name:	Robert E. Potter
E-Mail:	potter [AT] gte [DOT] net
City/State:	Jupiter, Fl
Home Page:
Date:	Sun Sep 5 18:32:45 1999
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... was on board for the 72 med cruise,was in m-division, foward engine room. i would like to hear from any body that was there at the same time.

Name:	Gregg Howell
E-Mail:	gregh1 [AT] home [DOT] com
City/State:	Spartanburg SC
Home Page:
Date:	Tue Aug 31 20:05:43 1999
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Just on the off chance I would find a picture of her, I plugged it in and look what I found !!! Served on CG12 from 7/71 to 12/72. Was good to see a lot of old faces in the Med Cruise book. Thank you so much !!

Name:	Frederick A. Fenzel
E-Mail:	nffenzel [AT] rcn [DOT] com
City/State:	Arlington, Ma
Home Page:
Date:	Tue Aug 31 13:11:24 1999
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Had a great time at the 99 reunion in Framingham. Served on CA-74 from 1954 to 1956 as Division Officer of OE division, formerly TARE divsion. Met John Weigle at the reunion, former member of OE divsion. Looking for other members in same time frame.

Name:	SETH "TOM" RANNEY
E-Mail:	NONE
City/State:	KANSAS
Home Page:	NONE
Date:	Mon Aug 30 18:23:34 1999
How you found us:	Word of mouth
Wrote... VERY NICE WEBSITE, VERY NICE MEETING CHRISS AND YOU AT THE COLUMBUS REUNION IN BOSTON. SERVED ABOARD CA-74 1947-51.

Name:	Gary E. Helfrich BTCM (Ret)
E-Mail:	garye [AT] gate [DOT] net
City/State:	Haines City, Fl.
Home Page:
Date:	Sun Aug 29 17:42:22 1999
How you found us:	A link
Wrote... Served aboard CG-12 from 73 to 74. At the time I was a navet, can't thank the Eng. Dept. enough for helping me return to the Navy smoothly.

Name:	chuck pappas sn/ boswisian mate
E-Mail:	cwp978 [AT] aol [DOT] comm
City/State:	peabody, ma 019604219
Home Page:	aol
Date:	Tue Aug 24 13:12:05 1999
How you found us:	Word of mouth
Wrote... I was on the columbuscg12 from 1967to nov 1969. Imade a med cruse in 67 and then was in dry dock in norfolk virgina. I hope to see a lot of you guys there from 1st divison .Had a great time on board, and the guys that have put this web site together great job. hope to see a lot of the guys at the reunion in boston.

Name:	John J. McNally
E-Mail:	navos [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Philadelphia, PA
Home Page:
Date:	Sat Aug 14 17:31:29 1999
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... I served aboard Columbus, CG12 from Jan.'74, came aboard in Naples ,Italy harbor,through Sept.,'74 helping in it's decommissioning. As a member In OI Div. as a young 18y.o., yes I do remember the mail bouy watch! I remember fellow OS Donnie Martin whose advice was always valuable. If any members are still around from those days please E-Mail me. Thank You for this website.

Name:	Charles F. Irle
E-Mail:	Stutz729 [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Neptune Beach, Florida
Home Page:
Date:	Thu Aug 12 20:50:18 1999
How you found us:	Word of mouth
Wrote... Served from October 1965 in T-5 Division (AFT-49 Radars)until September 1968, when I was transferred to the Albany CG-10. Discharged in January 1970 as FTM-2. Thanks for the info on your Web Site.

Name:	Reta Sanden
E-Mail:	mmsanden [AT] bigvalley [DOT] net
City/State:	Turlock, CA
Home Page:
Date:	Tue Aug 10 08:54:47 1999
How you found us:	A link
Wrote... I was looking for information on the USS Columbus for my neighbor, Hallie Snider who served aboard the ship in World War II. I have heard many great stories from him, and your web site has allowed me to print off information, and pictures for Hal to add to his scrap album that his grandkids, have made for him. Hal is celebrating his 73rd birthday on Aug. 10, 1999 I am sure all the goodies, and facts we've collected will be enjoyed by him for years to come. Thank you to all who served aboard the USS Columbus, and other ships during WWII. The rest of us owe you a great debt of gratitude!!

Name:	Borges, Thomas C.
E-Mail:	slammer99_98 [AT] yahoo [DOT] com
City/State:	Olympia , WA
Home Page:
Date:	Sun Aug 8 09:07:08 1999
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... Glad I found this web site and wondering who all still around. I was on the dcom crew in 74 in Portsmouth, VA. Sorry that I found out about reunion so late. Maybe the next one. Thanks. IC 1 Borges USNR

Name:	Joe Frigano
E-Mail:	NAVJO [AT] AOL [DOT] COM
City/State:	Shirley, New york
Home Page:
Date:	Wed Aug 4 19:24:34 1999
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Thanks for this wonderful webpage. It brought a joy to my heart to see it and now I have a picture of the ship I proudly served on, as my desktop. I was a radarman from 1968 thru 1971. It would be great to talk to or see some of my buddies again.

Name:	Robert W. Whatley
E-Mail:	Cool Wilto [AT] AOL [DOT] com
City/State:	Mobile, Al. 36609
Home Page:
Date:	Wed Aug 4 18:26:08 1999
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... Enjoyed every minute aboard this wonderful ship and its crew of 1970. Hated to see that she was sold for scrap. Its a good thing she wasn't in the Gulf War or Kosovo.

Name:	Richard A. Cron
E-Mail:	rcron [AT] usa [DOT] net
City/State:	Clifton, Colorado
Home Page:
Date:	Mon Aug 2 19:48:05 1999
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Served aboard USS Columbus CG-12 8/73 through 7/74, FTM2. Was transferred to USS Albany CG-10.

Name:	Peter B. Laforce
E-Mail:	plaf497709 [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	germantown Md
Home Page:
Date:	Sat Jul 31 06:55:34 1999
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... I served in Columbuscg12 from march 74 to decommissioning day in jan 1975. I was then ordered to Uss Albany cg10 i have alot of photos of each,that i can scan and pass along to anyone who is interested.

Name:	Richard Puckett
E-Mail:	daddyboss [AT] webtv [DOT] net
City/State:	Fayetteville,NC
Home Page:
Date:	Thu Jul 22 20:05:51 1999
How you found us:	Other
Wrote... Great page...came along side of the Tall Lady when in the Med. I was on the Smiling Indian.USS Pawcatuck AO-108...A little late but thanks for the cake and the movies...

Name:	Harold Matula
E-Mail:	Harold205 [AT] yahoo [DOT] com
City/State:	Pittsburg, PA
Home Page:	http://members.tripod.com/oilchange/listof.htm
Date:	Mon Jul 19 01:31:36 1999
How you found us:	Word of mouth
Wrote... Very nice Web site you have here. Please visit the Web sites of the Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club Web Ring. I hope with the Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club Web Ring we can encourage others to read about the sacrifices so many made during this period of recent history. Thank you for visiting and posting on the discussion forum at the Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club Web Ring Web Site. (www.tgyc.cjb.net) . I invite others to join us in the discussion forum on the Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club Web Ring Web site

Name:	Manford (Fred) Rasmussen
E-Mail:	fredras1 [AT] excite [DOT] com
City/State:	Racine, WI
Home Page:
Date:	Tue Jul 13 04:35:14 1999
How you found us:	Word of mouth
Wrote... Former FTM2 T-4 div CG-12 1971-1974 Looking for Steve Kelly (GM3 also T-4 div)

Name:	Karl Ritzler
E-Mail:	ritz09 [AT] yahoo [DOT] com
City/State:	Atlanta, Ga.
Home Page:
Date:	Mon Jul 12 21:41:29 1999
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... Great, a page for the 'Bus. Onboard 71-74 for two Med cruises. Left as JO2 about 6 months before decommissioning. Looking forward to the upload of the latest cruise book. I was its editor.

Name:	Carl L. Kamradt
E-Mail:	ckamradt [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Greenwood, Indiana
Home Page:
Date:	Mon Jul 5 17:39:53 1999
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... Sure brings back fond memories. I served in COLUMBUS CG-12 from 1968 to 1972. I was in T-1 Division working on the Mk 118 Computers. Left the ship as FTM-2. God in Heaven above how I miss her.

Name:	Virgil Holmes FTCS USN (Ret)
E-Mail:	sherlock [AT] dtgnet [DOT] com
City/State:	Spearfish, SD
Home Page:
Date:	Sun Jul 4 21:33:30 1999
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... I served two tours on the USS Albany for a total of almost 8 years 9 months, from pre-com in 1962 until mid 1974, broken up by a 6 month tour on USS Chicago and a tour of shore duty. I knew some of the FT's on the Columbus over the years since the Columbus, Albany, and Little Rock relieved each other in Med. I wish all current and ex-Columbus sailors fair winds and following seas in their future.

Name:	PAUL J.O'CONELL
E-Mail:	CAPEWAUG [AT] AOL [DOT] COM
City/State:	HYANNIS,MASS
Home Page:
Date:	Fri Jun 25 07:33:36 1999
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... I WAS ON THE USS ALBANY FROM 1973-1976 SO I JUST WANTED TO VISIT HER SISTER VERY NICE WEB PAGE!!!!!BM3 -1st Div

Name:	Jimmy E. Jones Sr.
E-Mail:	jjsr [AT] sprintmail [DOT] com
City/State:	Jacksonville
Home Page:
Date:	Fri Jun 25 05:49:38 1999
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... I was stationed on the USS Columbus from 1972 to 1975, I was a radioman. I made three med. cruises on her and I was on here when she was decommisioned in 1975. Its good to she her again. Thanks for the memories.

Name:	Joseph La Banca
E-Mail:	cc95_legend [AT] yahoo [DOT] com
City/State:	Corpus Christi, Texas
Home Page:	Exicte
Date:	Sun Jun 20 19:42:20 1999
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... Served aboard the USS Columbus 1964-1965. Stationed\ out of San Diego. Rank was SA Deckhand. I would like to be informed of anyone one the ship at that time. Please email me at cc95_legend@yahoo.com. I tried for a long time to find information about her, but no luck until now. Would also like to get a cap with USS Columbus on it.

Name:	Charles R. White
E-Mail:	chrliechoo [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Peace Dale, RI
Home Page:
Date:	Sat Jun 12 11:06:02 1999
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... I remember when.....served Oct 73 till Jan 75. On the decommissioning crew.

Name:	Danny L. Clemmer
E-Mail:	dlcict [AT] att [DOT] net
City/State:	Wichita, Kansas
Home Page:	http://www.clemmer.org
Date:	Thu Jun 10 22:54:11 1999
How you found us:	Other
Wrote... Served aboard CG-12 "64/65" in OI div. Great site. Sorry I'll not be able to attend the convention this next time but hopefully in the future.

Name:	Ralph Spence
E-Mail:	rspence [AT] isoc [DOT] net
City/State:	Cincinnati,Ohio
Home Page:
Date:	Wed Jun 9 17:30:06 1999
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... served on the USS Columbus CG-12 from 1972 till 1974 as a Radioman. It was probably one of the best times of my life. Saw places that I will never get the chance to see again.Thanks for the web page it is great!!

Name:	William C. Shashaguay
E-Mail:	WShashagua [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Lansing, Mi.
Home Page:
Date:	Wed Jun 9 08:23:03 1999
How you found us:	Resource Directory Listing
Wrote... A member of the CG-12 Plank owner Radarman 1st in OI Div. How many of you still have memories of the sea trials in Puget Sound and beyond. Harrowing experiences!

Name:	Lionel E. Joyner
E-Mail:	lejoyner [AT] gulftel [DOT] com
City/State:	Orange Beach, AL
Home Page:	http://www.gulftel.com/~lejoyner
Date:	Wed Jun 9 05:38:08 1999
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... The USS COLUMBUS CA-74 was my home for three years, nine months and 22 days. (1950 - 1954) I was assigned to Fire control ( FOX-DIV. ) It was a great experience and I will always praise the USS COLUMBUS CA-74

Name:	Allen D. McNelly
E-Mail:	almacrrbuff [AT] jps [DOT] net
City/State:	Fair Oaks CA 95628
Home Page:
Date:	Sat Jun 5 15:20:48 1999
How you found us:	E-mail
Wrote... Served on board CG-12 66 to 68 LT served as CIC officer and 1st LT

Name:	Kurt J. Wagner
E-Mail:	mwa1794359 [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Omaha, Nebraska
Home Page:
Date:	Fri Jun 4 10:32:28 1999
How you found us:	Word of mouth
Wrote... Served on the Uss Columbus CG-12 in 1971 and 1972 in the CR division as a RM2 Radioman. We were homported in Norfolk Virgina.

Name:	Dave Caplin
E-Mail:	dave_caplin [AT] hp [DOT] com
City/State:	Atlanta, GA
Home Page:
Date:	Tue Jun 1 12:38:13 1999
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Was on the CG12 from mid 63 to Jan 66. Talos Missile system T-5 division, mostly computer room, but had Radar training also. Now work for HP in Atlanta (once in computers, always!?!??) Anybody still remember the Fall of 64 and winter/spring that followed. Please email if the urge gets to you

Name:	Chaplain Gerald E. Watson
E-Mail:	GEWatson [AT] compuserve [DOT] com
City/State:	Columbus, Ohio 43232
Home Page:
Date:	Mon May 31 17:31:30 1999
How you found us:	Other
Wrote... Great site, job well done. Very informative and organized.

Name:	Gary Stein
E-Mail:	GStein8210 [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Glendale/AZ
Home Page:
Date:	Fri May 28 21:21:06 1999
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... My step father heard there was a reunion planned for the USS Columbus CA-74, Korean War period and is looking for information. If you have any please send it to James Hickey 3455 Erva St. #R123 LasVegas, NV 89117. THX

Name:	Vincent Iannaco
E-Mail:
City/State:	Lake George, N:Y 12845
Home Page:
Date:	Fri May 28 07:31:08 1999
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Vincent "Jim" Iannaco, now of Lake George, NY, formerly of Ozone Park, New York. Aboard the USS Columbus '54 - '56 5th Division. Got out in August 1956. Webmaster note: Jim said he is "looking forward to the Reunion"

Name:	David Birch
E-Mail:	birch [AT] trail [DOT] com
City/State:	Santa Fe, NM
Home Page:
Date:	Tue May 25 18:54:17 1999
How you found us:	A link
Wrote... My father served as OPS Office of Columbus during 1964-1965 and I would welcome any pictures, or information from that time.

Name:	Tom Nesbitt
E-Mail:	tbnez [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Beverly Ma.
Home Page:
Date:	Tue May 25 18:52:58 1999
How you found us:	A link
Wrote... Great Web Site.Served aboard the Columbus 1953-1955 in the King Div.Plan to make the Reunion

Name:	Wallace Eakes
E-Mail:	eakesws [AT] nfesc [DOT] navy [DOT] mil (work)
City/State:	Camarillo, CA
Home Page:	http://www.nfesc.navy.mil (I'm Not sure about the www)
Date:	Sun May 23 11:04:40 1999
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... I was looking on the web for a picture of a ship for a manual I was preparing at work and typed in the USS Columbus CG-12 and hit this site. I was really surprised to see a site dedicated to the Columbus. I served as a dental technician on the Tall Lady from 1968 to 1969. After getting out of the Navy, I used my GI Bill to get my undergraduate and graduate degree. I now work for the Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center at Port Hueneme as the Solid Waste/Recycling Program Manager. We provide compliance guidance to Navy and Marine Corps installations world-wide. My experiences on the USS Columbus have been helpful in my work. I’ll have to search for the pictures I took while on the ship.

Name:	R. P. Gollon
E-Mail:	RayPatGol [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Inver Grover Heights Minn
Home Page:	aol
Date:	Sat May 22 19:18:28 1999
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... I was on the Columbus from the fall of 1948 till some time in 1951 ( gun striker in turret two)

Name:	John Feeney
E-Mail:	JBandSRF [AT] msn [DOT] com
City/State:	Gaithersburg, Maryland
Home Page:
Date:	Wed May 19 02:53:38 1999
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... Rm2 Jan 1971 - July 1974 CG-12 on her last med cruise.

Name:	Thomas Post
E-Mail:	cody060
City/State:	Marshall, Michigan
Home Page:
Date:	Mon May 17 10:59:09 1999
How you found us:	E-mail
Wrote... I served aboard the USS Albany CG-10 up to the time she was decommissioned. I am very interested in naval history and naval postal covers. I enjoyed this web site.

Name:	Harlan Sloan
E-Mail:	hssloan [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Lexington, Ky.
Home Page:
Date:	Mon May 17 07:55:24 1999
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... Served aboard in 71,72 in the radio room... great site..

Name:	Jerry Belongie
E-Mail:	Gbelongie [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Milwaukee, Wi
Home Page:
Date:	Sun May 16 18:06:55 1999
How you found us:	Word of mouth
Wrote... I have a brother that served in the early 70's on this ship. He was a talos missle launcher.

Name:	JOHN WILLIAMS
E-Mail:	hilwilliams [AT] hotmail [DOT] com
City/State:	NINETY SIX, S.C.
Home Page:
Date:	Sun May 16 13:24:00 1999
How you found us:	Other
Wrote... WAS IN 2ND. DIV.AS BM3 FROM DEC.65 TILL DEC66. WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM SOME OF THOSE FOLKS IN THE DIVISION. PLANNING ON THE REUNION.COMMING UP IN AUG.

Name:	Greg Allard
E-Mail:	allard [AT] naples [DOT] net
City/State:	Naples, Florida
Home Page:
Date:	Fri May 14 14:01:17 1999
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... You have a great page on the Columbus! I was a Radioman in 72 and 73 aboard the Columbus. Left in May, 73, to pursue my degree at Illinois State University.

Name:	Kathy Gibson
E-Mail:	rlyons [AT] boulder [DOT] nist [DOT] gov
City/State:	Boulder, Colorado
Home Page:
Date:	Thu May 13 11:55:47 1999
How you found us:	Word of mouth
Wrote... John, Thanks for the info. I have checked out your web page and thoroughly enjoyed it.

Name:	Kenneth Morgan, ET1(SS)
E-Mail:	ken [DOT] morgan [AT] juno [DOT] com
City/State:	Cedar Rapids IA
Home Page:
Date:	Tue May 11 16:35:59 1999
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... This site is great. You've done a great job putting all of this together. I served on board USS Columbus (SSN 762) as a nuclear reactor operator from 92 to 97. I was there through it all. New construction, Plankowner, launching, Commissioning, seatrials, etc, etc...

Name:	Richard L. Fricker
E-Mail:	frickerr [AT] ionet [DOT] net
City/State:	Tulsa, Okla.
Home Page:
Date:	Mon May 10 19:25:39 1999
How you found us:	Other
Wrote... I served in CG-12, 64-66 OI its good to see the Lady getting a litte service again, some of the best years of my life. I even remember the compartment 3-37-OL. Good site and I look forward to seeing more. Dan Clemmer...write me..too long and we're too close to not see each other sometime.

Name:	Fred E. Sinks MMCM Ret
E-Mail:	Seammy [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Augusta Georgia
Home Page:
Date:	Wed May 5 19:10:30 1999
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... I was part of the pre commissioning crew during the conversion from heavy cruiser to guided missle CA74-CG12.

Name:	Paul Payne
E-Mail:	ptpayne [AT] tva [DOT] gov or paultpayne [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Chattanooga, Tennessee
Home Page:
Date:	Tue May 4 19:27:14 1999
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... Like to hear about or from "old" 70's shipmates. Served as postal clerk from '72-'74. Great ship and a great crew!! Was very first '70 sailor to attend a Columbus reunion I believe. (Orlando, Fla.) Had been a leading seaman and ship's diver aboard to subs prior to reporting aboard Columbus.

Name:	Jack H. Taub
E-Mail:	yonkel [AT] home [DOT] com
City/State:	Seattle, WA
Home Page:
Date:	Tue May 4 19:08:49 1999
How you found us:	Other
Wrote... RM2, CR Division, 1952-1955, USS Columbus CA74. Nickname "The Jake"

Name:	THOMAS L. COX
E-Mail:	TLC19 [AT] MADBBS [DOT] COM-- T [DOT] COX9 [AT] GTE [DOT] NET
City/State:	CATTARAUGUS, NY- TARPON SPRINGS,FL.
Home Page:
Date:	Mon May 3 16:40:09 1999
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Served aboard from 1953 to 1954 was in the forward engine room and my rate was MM2. This was the best duty I ever had and the fellow shipmates were the best.

Name:	Cpl. Bob Faelten
E-Mail:	bittersweet [AT] adelphia [DOT] net
City/State:	Carver, Ma.
Home Page:	discontinued
Date:	Sat May 1 13:45:40 1999
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... I came aboard the Columbus in June '66, my first duty station as a marine, served aboard 19 months as security at the talos doors, including 6 months as the orderly, bar tender and driver for Capt. L.J. Stecher, One of the finest men I have met at any time of my life, I wonder where he is now. I made a med cruise, a nato cruise, many carib. cruises and that cruise up the Miss. to N.O. I saw pictures of (a midshipman cruise, I believe). I haven't completely read this whole site yet but it's really great to see someone do it to remind us of what a great duty station it was, especially for a marine like myself, where at the time (the late 60s)the alternative could have produced a much different result from the fond memories I have of the Columbus. Good luck to one and all. Bob Faelten

Name:	Ken Wilson
E-Mail:	wilsonk [AT] thiokol [DOT] com
City/State:	Promontory, Utah
Home Page:
Date:	Fri Apr 30 13:23:44 1999
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... My Father was a Plankowner of the USS Columbus (CA-74), having reported aboard in January, 1945. He was an ETM3 (an electronic technicians mate to you young dudes). He is retired and living in New Bloomfield, Pennsylvania.

Name:	ROBERT DEMING
E-Mail:	daryldeming [AT] webtv [DOT] com
City/State:	BUFFALO NY
Home Page:
Date:	Mon Apr 26 13:48:43 1999
How you found us:	Surfin' the Web
Wrote... ON BOARD CA 74 FROM 52 TO 55

Name:	John Galla Jr
E-Mail:	firersq98 [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:
Home Page:	http://members.aol.com/firenews98/index.html
Date:	Sun Apr 25 11:32:04 1999
How you found us:	Word of mouth
Wrote... Awesome site, John you do fantastic work. Love the photos that my Dad, Vinnie, and Paul sent in.

Name:	Eric Benedict
E-Mail:	louben [AT] bellsouth [DOT] com
City/State:	Hermitage, Tennessee
Home Page:
Date:	Sun Apr 25 07:51:55 1999
How you found us:	Other
Wrote... Glad to be back aboard. I served on board 1963 to 1966 in the Talos T-5 Div. When I left I was an FTM-2. Went inactive reserves in Kansas City where I eventually received my discharge. I worked in Kansas City for about 28 years and am now living in Hermitage, TN a little town just outside Nashville. I work for a company as their Director of Safety/Training and Internal Auditor. Look forward to hearing from some of the old shipmates.

Name:	Eric Benedict
E-Mail:	louben [AT] bellsouth [DOT] com
City/State:	Hermitage, Tennessee
Home Page:
Date:	Sun Apr 25 07:40:18 1999
How you found us:	Other
Wrote... Glad to be back aboard. Eric

Name:	Robert Belongie
E-Mail:	talos [AT] webcntrl [DOT] com
City/State:	Marinette, WI.
Home Page:
Date:	Mon Apr 19 18:20:58 1999
How you found us:	A link
Wrote... served onboard 72-decommissioning t-4 div forword talos.

Name:	Anthony Di Pietro
E-Mail:	tdp39 [AT] yahoo [DOT] com
City/State:	Monmouth Junction, NJ
Home Page:
Date:	Sat Apr 17 14:41:58 1999
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Hi to all shipmates. Best years of my life serving in the Navy. Looking forward to the reunion.

Name:	Donald E. Young
E-Mail:	dony [AT] mpinet [DOT] net
City/State:	Longwood Fl. 32750
Home Page:
Date:	Sat Apr 17 06:13:31 1999
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Served CA-74 E Division 1954-1957

Name:	Robert McGhee
E-Mail:	RLMCA134 [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	HUNTINGTON, WV.
Home Page:
Date:	Sat Apr 17 00:58:54 1999
How you found us:	Word of mouth
Wrote... Very nice site guys, Hope we can get the Des Moines, up and living again, USS Des Moines CA 134 1948 / 52

Name:	Ken Oraboni
E-Mail:	glenysnken [AT] worldnet [DOT] att [DOT] net
City/State:	Stamford, Connecticut
Home Page:
Date:	Fri Apr 16 12:22:13 1999
How you found us:	Other
Wrote... Served aboard the 74 fron 5/58 to 3/59. I was a Radarmen in OI Div. Went on the far east cruise on the sbove dates. If you remember me, send me an email. Ken

Name:	ALEX MACDONALD
E-Mail:	Al0742ex [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	DELTONA, FLORIDA 32725
Home Page:
Date:	Mon Apr 12 20:42:33 1999
How you found us:	Other
Wrote... I SERVED ABOARD CA-74 IN 1947 , MML2C. THIS IS A WELL DONE SITE, CONGRATULATIONS.

Name:	Dawn Walsh
E-Mail:	kent [DOT] vfw [AT] angelfire [DOT] com
City/State:	Kent, Washington
Home Page:	www.angelfire.com/wa/KentVFW
Date:	Mon Apr 12 07:16:25 1999
How you found us:	A link
Wrote... Just checking out the different veterans related web pages. Come visit our post's new webpage.

Name:	Roger Belfert
E-Mail:
City/State:	Bergen Field, N J
Home Page:
Date:	Fri Apr 9 12:56:13 1999
How you found us:	Other
Wrote... I was on board the uss columbus ca74 from 1952 to 1954 E-div.EM3.looking for my shipmates.Great site.

Name:	Ken Hogue
E-Mail:	hogue [AT] mail [DOT] usmo [DOT] com
City/State:	Lonedell, MO
Home Page:
Date:	Wed Apr 7 18:45:46 1999
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Served in the OE Division 1971 to 1972. Have many memories, most of them good. This is a great site. Thanks for making it happen.

Name:	Rich Nagel
E-Mail:	rnagel [AT] visuallink [DOT] com
City/State:	Stephens City, Va. 22655
Home Page:
Date:	Sat Apr 3 03:12:23 1999
How you found us:	Resource Directory Listing
Wrote... I spent 4 years on this ship (1969-1972) USS COLUMBUS CG-12. It was great as my course in life as a Radioman led me to the life that I currently lead/Cheers/Rich N.

Name:	Eldon Teel
E-Mail:	eteel [AT] hotmail [DOT] com
City/State:	Hortense, Ga.
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Date:	Thu Apr 1 10:41:01 1999
How you found us:	Other
Wrote... Congratulations on a Great Site!! I served aboard in 71 and 72. Just a little late to make the 25th Cruise Book. Did recognize a few who were still there when I got there.

Name:	Keith F. Johanson
E-Mail:	Doctor_J [AT] fmtc [DOT] net
City/State:	Fort Mill, SC 29715
Home Page:
Date:	Tue Mar 30 19:50:24 1999
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... I was a IC electrician serving temporary duty while awaiting nuclear power school when I served on the Columbus. As fate would have it, the Columbus was the only ship I was on. About a month after leaving her I received a medical discharge. I joined the ship's company a couple of weeks before Thanksgiving in 1968 and left around the end of February 1969. The last port I was in with the ship was Barcelona Spain. My experiences were excellent and I am very proud to tell people about them. I have a reprint of a watercolor painting of the Columbus titled "Deployment" hanging above my desk in my office. I still have a working jacket with the ship's patch stored away. My wife has stopped asking if I want to throw "that old thing" away. Thanks so much for putting forth the effort to make such a nice tribute to CG-12.

Name:	USS Hammerberg DE1015 Alumni Association
E-Mail:	USS_Hammerberg [DOT] DE1015 [AT] juno [DOT] com
City/State:
Home Page:	http://www.hammerberg.org
Date:	Tue Mar 30 03:26:09 1999
How you found us:	Other
Wrote... You have a very nice web site! Keep up the good work! 1955 - 1974 Where friends are always welcome! Stop by and sign our "GUESTBOOK"

Name:	Gary McBrayer, LT, USN (Ret)
E-Mail:	tarmac [AT] erols [DOT] com
City/State:	Fredericksburg, VA
Home Page:
Date:	Wed Mar 24 15:16:10 1999
How you found us:	E-mail
Wrote... I served in CG-12 '62-'67 as FTM2/FTM1 in TARTAR SPG-51 Radars, MK 118 Computers and System Tech. Absolutely great memories of super shipmates - hard working and fun times!! You have done a tremendous job with this site and given a lot of old sailors a real lift! Thanks; there was/still is a lot of pride in the real Navy - The COLUMBUS was very REAL!!

Name:	Chuck Harrod
E-Mail:	cherrod[AT]nidlink[DOT]com
City/State:	Wallace, Idaho
Home Page:
Date:	Tue Mar 23 11:59:37 1999
How you found us:	E-mail
Wrote... Sixth Div, fifth, for a short time '51 to '56, start of career that culminated with Ship's Boatswain of AOJ51. Columbus always had more than her share of good sailors

Name:	Jerry E. Deal, ETC, USN, Ret.
E-Mail:	chiefdeal [AT] msn [DOT] com
City/State:
Home Page:
Date:	Mon Mar 22 14:08:51 1999
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... GREAT WEBSITE!! I reported aboard the USS Columbus (CG-12)in mid-1969 while the ship was in Norfolk, Va. The Tall Lady was my first sea command after making Chief Petty Officer and it couldn't have been a better opportunity to learn my new job. I became the Leading Chief of OE Division and was lucky enough to have a super Department Head (Mike Nash)and Division Officer (Cecil Decker) plus a really great bunch of ET's (including one named John Grosvenor.) I lived in the forward-starboard Chief's Quarters and enjoyed the "leadership advice" of all the old hands including BMCM Tucker, the Chief Master at Arms, GMCS Moritz and our "Number-One" BTCM Rosen. I was transfered after the next Med Cruise but for the rest of my career I compared all my ships to the Columbus. None could measure up. They were all good but there was no better ship - no finer crew, officers and men, than the Tall Lady during my service aboard. John - Thanks - And BRAVO_ZULU!!

Name:	Edward Foral
E-Mail:
City/State:	staten island,N Y
Home Page:
Date:	Sun Mar 21 10:29:37 1999
How you found us:	Word of mouth
Wrote... I was on board the uss columbus ca74 from 1951 to 1952 Roger div.

Name:	joseph mahoney
E-Mail:
City/State:	west mifflin, pa
Home Page:
Date:	Fri Mar 19 15:42:05 1999
How you found us:	Word of mouth
Wrote... I was on the uss columbus ca74 from 1949 to 1953 gun gang 4th div.

Name:	dominic paratore
E-Mail:
City/State:	Albany,new york
Home Page:
Date:	Fri Mar 19 15:36:44 1999
How you found us:	Word of mouth
Wrote... I was on board the uss columbus ca74 from 1949 to 1952 5th div.

Name:	T.N. Aerts
E-Mail:	nikitom [AT] bemail [DOT] com
City/State:	Longmont, Co
Home Page:
Date:	Fri Mar 19 07:22:06 1999
How you found us:	Search Engine
Wrote... Bing-bing Bing-bing Bing-bing Dude..................arriving. Where's my flathat? Dang it, I must have left it with the flap, flap, flap! Dude...................departing

Name:	Al Hope
E-Mail:	arhope [AT] gte [DOT] net
City/State:	Fort Wayne, IN
Home Page:
Date:	Thu Mar 18 07:25:31 1999
How you found us:	E-mail
Wrote... Served on CG-12 1964 - 1969 T-1 and T-7 Divisions (TARTAR Missile Staff)

Name:	Reg Hebert
E-Mail:	RHsail [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Alabama
Home Page:	Reg's Old Boats Page http://members.aol.com/rhsail
Date:	Tue Mar 16 23:36:03 1999
How you found us:	E-mail
Wrote... I was in Sonar (5th div) on CG-12 from Bremerton to Westpac to Norfolk. 1962 to 1966 Walked 500 miles on watch around the ASROC in those years. Fond memories of Washington state- the Bremerton ferry to Seattle :) Where's my buddies?

Name:	John S Galla
E-Mail:	Johnca74 [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Malden, Massachusetts
Home Page:
Date:	Tue Mar 16 16:48:17 1999
How you found us:	E-mail
Wrote... An AWESOME SITE. Thank you for keeping the memories of the USS COLUMBUS CA-74 and CG-12 alive. I served aboard from THE CA-74 FROM 1949 to 1952, I was in the 4th Division. A WONDERFUL WEBSITE. A Lot Of Good Pictures. This Web Site Sure Does Bring Back A Lot Of Good Memories .Thank You John Grosvenor

Name:	LOUIS PELLINO
E-Mail:	NONE
City/State:	GLENS FALS,NY
Home Page:
Date:	Fri Mar 12 18:41:35 1999
How you found us:	Word of mouth
Wrote... WAS ON THE USS COLUMBUS CA74 FROM 1952 TO 1955 BM3 4 DIV.

Name:	JAMES SHEA
E-Mail:	NONE
City/State:	SPRINGFIELD,MA
Home Page:
Date:	Fri Mar 12 18:38:43 1999
How you found us:	Word of mouth
Wrote... WAS ON BOARD THE USS COLUMBUS CA74 FROM 1951 TO 1954 GUN GANG 4 DIV.

Name:	DARRIELL SEVER
E-Mail:	NONE
City/State:	LAKE LINDEN,MI
Home Page:
Date:	Fri Mar 12 18:36:29 1999
How you found us:	Word of mouth
Wrote... WAS ON BOARD THE USS COLUMBUS CA74 FROM 1950 TO 1952 4 DIV.

Name:	JAMES PAIVA
E-Mail:	NONE
City/State:	WEST WARWICK,RI
Home Page:
Date:	Fri Mar 12 18:34:04 1999
How you found us:	Word of mouth
Wrote... WAS ON BOARD THE USS COLUMBUS CA74 FROM 1951 TO 1953 4 DIV.

Name:	HAROLD OPFER
E-Mail:	NONE
City/State:	BREWSTER,NY
Home Page:
Date:	Fri Mar 12 18:32:12 1999
How you found us:	Word of mouth
Wrote... WAS ON BOARD THE USS COLUMBUS CA74 FROM 1955 TO 1957 EX DIV.

Name:	james murphy
E-Mail:	none
City/State:	bronx,ny
Home Page:
Date:	Fri Mar 12 18:29:48 1999
How you found us:	Word of mouth
Wrote... was on board the uss columbus ca74 from 1951 to 1954 4& S2 DIV.

Name:	neil koski
E-Mail:	none
City/State:	baltimore,md
Home Page:
Date:	Fri Mar 12 18:26:28 1999
How you found us:	Word of mouth
Wrote... was on board the uss columbus ca74 from 1948 to 1955 bm1-4 div.

Name:	vincent dinova
E-Mail:	none
City/State:	albany,ny
Home Page:
Date:	Fri Mar 12 18:22:30 1999
How you found us:	Word of mouth
Wrote... i was on board the uss columbus ca74 from 1952 to 1954 4 div.

Name:	john demmons "jack"
E-Mail:	none
City/State:	calabash,nc
Home Page:
Date:	Fri Mar 12 18:20:24 1999
How you found us:	Word of mouth
Wrote... was on board the uss columbus ca74 from 1951 to 1952 4 div.

Name:	george craig
E-Mail:
City/State:	fishersville,va
Home Page:
Date:	Fri Mar 12 18:17:26 1999
How you found us:	Word of mouth
Wrote... was on board the uss columbus ca74 from 1951 to 1955 4th-fox div.

Name:	leon coffey
E-Mail:	none
City/State:	stonington,il
Home Page:
Date:	Fri Mar 12 18:14:18 1999
How you found us:	Word of mouth
Wrote... was on board the uss columbus ca74 from 1951 to 1955 1 div

Name:	leland coffey
E-Mail:	none
City/State:	la mesa,ca
Home Page:
Date:	Fri Mar 12 18:10:50 1999
How you found us:	Word of mouth
Wrote... was on board the uss columbus ca74 from 1952 to 1955 gun gang 4 div.

Name:	donald champagne
E-Mail:	none
City/State:	lexington,ma
Home Page:
Date:	Fri Mar 12 18:07:50 1999
How you found us:	Word of mouth
Wrote... was on board the uss columbus ca74 from 1950 to 1953 4div.

Name:	carl altz
E-Mail:	none
City/State:	utica,mi
Home Page:
Date:	Fri Mar 12 18:03:18 1999
How you found us:	Word of mouth
Wrote... was on board the uss columbus ca74 from 1952 to 1955 S-2 div.

Name:	Chriss A. Jones
E-Mail:
City/State:	Broomfield, CO
Home Page:
Date:	Fri Mar 12 11:13:29 1999
How you found us:	Other
Wrote... My dear husband_to_be, Congratulations! Maybe now you'll look at me again! This is a wonderful web site. You have made many people proud of serving their country!! May your joy continue as more people sign in! Your loving wife-to-be Chriss Oops, I've been caught again --- YES Dear, I hear you, Sweetie         :-)

Name:	Jim Warrington
E-Mail:	pln4236 [AT] montana [DOT] com
City/State:	Plains, Montana
Home Page:
Date:	Thu Mar 11 13:50:55 1999
How you found us:	Word of mouth
Wrote... A really great site!!!! Thanks I served aboard the CG-12 from June 1963 - Dec. 1966 in T-5 Div. I worked in the aft 49 radars for 3 years and then the W-2's until I left.

Name:	Donald E Pardoe
E-Mail:	Pardoe [AT] webtv [DOT] net
City/State:	Mechanicsburg, PA
Home Page:
Date:	Thu Mar 11 12:33:47 1999
How you found us:	E-mail
Wrote... Good website, pictures from CA-74, CG-12 and SSN-762, very nice. Was on board CA-74 from 1951-1953, 4th Div. Shore duty in 1954 at the Philadelphia Navy Yard Mothball Fleet.

Name:	H.E. Robertson "Robbie" Captain, USN ret.
E-Mail:	robrob [AT] visi [DOT] net
City/State:	Virginia Beach, Virginia
Home Page:
Date:	Wed Mar 10 08:19:25 1999
How you found us:	E-mail
Wrote... Served as Chief Engineer of CG-12 from November '65 to August '67. One of the toughest and most rewarding jobs I ever had. We had a GREAT wardroom and crew!

Name:	Edgar E. DeLong LCDR USN (RET)
E-Mail:	eddelong [AT] aol [DOT] com
City/State:	Virginia Beach, VA
Home Page:
Date:	Tue Mar 9 20:26:42 1999
How you found us:	E-mail
Wrote... I came aboard CG12 in San Francisco as LT Talos Battery Officer and left three years later in Norfolk as LCDR Weapons Officer. Was OOD taking ship thru the Panama Canal. Great ship and great people. Was also Senior shore patrol officer in Med during that cruise. You've done her proud with yur web page. Congratulations. Ed DeLng

Name:	Philip E. Mulligan
E-Mail:	mauka [AT] maui [DOT] net
City/State:	Kula,Maui,Hawaii 96790
Home Page:
Date:	Tue Mar 9 15:50:21 1999
How you found us:	E-mail
Wrote... On board 1953/54 started in engine room gang the went to EM school, made EM3 and transfered to sub school and rode the USS SAILFISH for 3 yrs left the navy in 1958 as EM1