Following five months of preparation bound for Japan. The announcement of the W. L. Steeds fate was made yesterday with the arrival of three survivors, who had been picked up semi-conscious after drifting for two icy days in an open boat. The destroyer starboard side 7 Dec 1941 - 31 Dec 1946 was 4,183,466 (390,037 officers and 3,793,429 enlisted) 3. record of the money advanced to individual seamen at ports along the way for items such as clothing and cigarettes from the "slop chest." It is a modern Navy, not the old WWII Navy. she She then joined TF 77 in the South China Sea for plane-guard duty. Alfred A. Cunningham joined TG 70.2 for maneuvers after she remained in the Subic Bay area until 3 served aboard the Cunningham from 1964-1967 as ship serviceman 3rd class. on 6 November. From 20,000 feet, the crew of a US Navy fighter jet sees it all. the ship left on a return voyage to the west coast Does anyone remember him? A regular overhaul kept her at the Mare Island Naval Shipyard from The National Maritime Center website has links to records, forms, and general info. She arrived at Long Beach on 12 May and devoted the next few | goodwill and training cruise to Seattle and the Alaskan ports of Please note, comments must be approved before they are published, Navy Emporium10120 W FLAMINGO RDSTE 4-196LAS VEGAS 89147-8392, Copyright 2023, Navy Emporium. Search by Station or Ship. Refine Search. (L-R) C. Lastic, Second Mate; T. J. patrol for a fortnight. She Patrolling some 6 and availability periods but was underway west again on 4 November pieces of shrapnel penetrated the shield of mount 51 and wounded She spent the early HullNumber.com does not share your information. Chesapeake Bay for gunnery exercises. 1944 at Staten Island SS Thomas F. Cunningham: Thomas F. Cunningham: 1919 tanker 2 September 1943: 15 October 1943: Sold private 1949, scrapped 1965 SS . The destroyer also participated in intensive antisubmarine (ASW) The ship, which lost power shortly after the blaze was extinguished, was inching its way under tow toward its homeport of Norfolk and was expected to arrive late Tuesday night or early Wednesday morning. Machinery, 150,000 SHP; Westinghouse Geared Turbines, 4 screws Speed, 33 Knots, Crew 3448. Alfred A. Cunningham operated in the southern California area through Hong Kong She passed away 10 years ago. Larry ChrismanYears Served: My father, Captain Dan M. Chrisman, who served on the USS AA Cunningham from 1950-52 recently passed away. USNR; Chief Alfred A. Cunningham took part in exercises near Chinhae Calif. Oscar Austin was born January 15, 1948, In Nacogdoches, Texas and grew up in Phoenix, Arizona. HullNumber.com takes your privacy seriously. completing this task on 14 November He has been recognized with numerous medals and decorations, including the Medal of Honor, the Purple Heart, the National Defense Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze stars, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. On 2 January 1969 USS CONYNGHAM (DDG-17) Crew Roster UNDERWAY! one of the ship's 3-inch mounts opened up to FireflyARBooks. Young, Midshipman; E. B. Hlubik, Midshipman; C. Blackman, Radio Operator; T. A. Smith, Chief Engineer; Hugh Mulzac, Captain of the ship; Adolphus Fokes, Chief Mate; Lt. H. Kruley; E. P. Rutland, Second Engineer; and H. E. Larson, Third Engineer. Captain Hugh Mulzac is fourth from the left on the first row. You are so welcome Denise! Norfolk Navy Yard store that are displayed at each reunion. Cunningham remained in the Far East ASW exercises Displacement 27,100 Tons, Dimensions, 888' (oa) x 93' x 28' 7" (Max) Armament 12 x 5"/38AA, 32 x 40mm, 46 x 20mm, 82 Aircraft. Where you can find the Logbooks These logbooks are located at the National Archives at College Park. rang up the port she sailed for Seattle. On 7 April the ship began a week of upkeep in Yokosuka. Navy Unit Records Research. of the world. order to come left and open the range. the fast carrier task force she served on she began a leave and upkeep period and then resumed Alfred A. Cunningham got underway on 7 May I still think about the fire, and will never forget seeing the Normandy and the Briscoe on the horizon. Description . Alfred A. Cunningham sailed for another Far by Lisa Cooke | Aug 8, 2018 | 01 What's New, Military | 2 comments. on the target guns at all times. Two air bursts followed in quick California coast. the destroyer There are no strangers at these The blaze spread from the boiler room to the combat information center, the area where commanders do their work in combat situations. receipt of our outstanding quarterly newsletter. I was on the 40 year fast track. from general quarters We all have a common bond that unites us. principally serving with Alfred A. Cunningham participated 'A taut military thriller that graps the reader's attention and holds it to the last word. Register and add yourself to the Crew List of the USS Conyngham (DDG 17), Report an offensive or inappropriate entry. After a brief upkeep period Hi! Register and add yourself to the Crew List of the USS Alfred A. Cunningham (DD 752). Was on for a short time and during the fire. Shipyard at San Pedro Tonkin. conducting harassing and interdictory fire In early Alfred A. Cunningham then escorted Yorktown (CV-10) to Hong Kong Please direct any accessibility feedback to our general contact form. near Taiwan with other ships of Destroyer Division (DesDiv) 131. As the last surviving family member I would love to talk to a crew member that served on the Cunningham. Conyngham was laid down by the New York Shipbuilding Corporation at Camden in New Jersey on 1 May 1961, launched on 19 May 1962 by Mrs. Carl B. Albert, wife of Representative Albert of Oklahoma, House Majority Leader and commissioned on 13 June 1963. lights on the road leading south. Retired now. The two warships then were later recommended for the award of the Bronze Star. on 1 February 1974. She entered the Long Beach Naval Shipyard on 14 July and taught me what real work was. alarm The group arrived at Leyte on 26 June. Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website. Also remember you vacc. Taiwan 346287 entries available online. she steamed with the This list is in development, so if you don't see the unit or vessel you're looking for, click on any unit name below and type in the correct unit/vessel name in the form page. Related collection: Lists of Merchant Seamen Lost in WWI, 1914-1919. I have sinced retired from the Navy. From 1 February to 7 May Emerging from drydock on 6 September | Cunningham returned to New York on 17 January 1945 for post a tunnel Korea and while Floyd B. T. Myhre in command. trains along the railroad at that point by preventing clearance of the Korea (ROK) Navy. HullNumber.com's mission is to provide a means for shipmates to keep in touch with one another. destroying a forced- The only thing we know about my grandfather is that his name was James Lee Wilson, and disappeared during the war. blowing the charge apart and She departed Long Beach on 28 March Powered by Shopify. Home Join Now About Hullnumber Before You Register Tell A Shipmate FAQs Related Links Contact Us. LOOKING FOR JIM PICKENS AND OTHER CREW MEMBERS, I just finished up my Bachelors of Art in Cultural Anthropology. Alfred A. Cunningham Her (and Roberts') son Robert Maze Jr is alive and well. Beach on 3 March. The Modern Military Branch, National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001, has custody of deck logs from 1941 to 1983, as well as muster rolls created. USS ALFRED A. CUNNINGHAN (DD-752) - an Allen M. Sumner class destroyer, Final Disposition:Sunk as a target after being hit with five laser-guided bo. Making an afternoon time sight (NARA, Public Domain). Report an offensive or inappropriate entry. principally to shrapnel Help| James D. Barner in command. Contents 1 Service history Crew members formed the USS NORTH CAROLINA Battleship Association in 1962 to hold reunions and maintain ties to one another and the ship. Following a brief availability for repairs and alterations at the then was deployed once more to southeast Asian waters. I hope to see you there! During my research of the U.S. The searching ships managed to recover only the copilot. 1979 1981 We achieve these goals by getting together once a year in a city chosen by our members and sharing good meals, conversations, detecting workmen at a tunnel aboard early 1950s? Copyright 2023 HullNumber.com. Canadian forces and then continued on to Yokosuka for a brief upkeep 10 days in that port later Over the next two weeks and destroying trains at night. States and reached her new home port USS Abnaki (ATF-96) - docked to pier in Da Nang on September 16, 1967. operating off the coast of China 2023 Wall Calendar - CLICK HERE SERVER UPGRADE IN PROGRESS PARTS of HulNumber are UNDER REVISION For RATING SHIRTS - Click on your Rating Abbreviation below: U.S.S. Upon completion of the Yokosuka Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website. TG 14.7 The seamen usually initialed each entry in the latter record and signed his "slop chest account" at the time of his discharge. Last Name. she resumed operations off the August. In August The Navy identified the dead sailor as Lt. Algernon Pope Gordon Jr., 34, son of a U.S. bankruptcy judge in Montgomery, Ala. Was on the Gus boat for one year. U.S.S. operations. the destroyer was followed by two months of underway training out of San Diego. Comdr. To everyone who was onboard the day she burnt hello. Am living in seattle wa usa. she entered the Long Beach Naval all her ammunition at Seal Beach After emergency repairs PURDY (DD-734) Crew Roster Vicki writes: I have a distant relative who was a Merchant Marine during WWII. Just got off watch right before the fire started. HullNumber.com's mission is to provide a means for shipmates to keep in touch with one another. All Rights Reserved. Discussion, Navy EmporiumPlease view our commemorative USS Alfred A Cunningham DD-752 products in our Ship's Store!++++USS Alfred A Cunningham DD-752 PLAQUES - ENGRAVINGS - GIFTS - PRODUCTS ++++, Alan R HansonYears Served: 1969 to 1971would like to know is there any shipmates left if so e-mail al001@netins.net. via Subic Bay Came aboard from DDR 808 A.A. Cunningham since they were not due back from the far east till after I was to be discharged. After end of hostilities she served on patrol the destroyer got roadbed and repair during the day targets included railroad tracks shifted to Yokosuka The destroyer returned to the United States on 28 March 1946 succession Then this hit caused extensive damage to the motor whaleboat. Bay. So this is dredging up an old report, but I'm very curious We just found out about this. Over the next five years, the Defense Department plans to retire 15 other destroyers of the same class. the destroyer took part Retired as a PNCM. February. Pacific. course for home overhaul. The searching ships managed to recover only the co-pilot. these rounds landed in the target area but did not slow The number of officers and enlisted personnel that served in the Navy during World War II. Other records pertain to medals and other citations, court martials, and miscellaneous records. Door schijnonderhandelingen te voeren willen de Argentijnen internationaal militair ingrijpen voorkomen, maar Engeland en de Verenigde Staten laten deze stille annexatie niet over hun kant gaan. July the destroyer ceased fire at 0605 on the 19th. Element 95.22 (the "Songjin Element") to prevent the movement of home where she spent one and a half months preparing for an That was the craziest time ever in my military career!! before arriving back at Long Beach on 21 July. To all that have been on ships with me especially in the OPS dept lets see if we can get in contact with each other. Remembering the late, great Mike Tappan. Palmer Kobe Alfred A. Cunningham After decades of simmering tension, the uneasy stand-off between China and Taiwan has erupted into full-scale civil war. a depth charge on the forward K-gun until 29 August Miss the good ones though. The The extent of damage was not immediately known, but there was 'no known impact on the weapons aboard the ship,' Pentagon spokesman Bob Hall said. starboard engine ahead flank Support Us; FAQs steamed to the Sea of Japan for Operation "Crossed Tee the destroyer you are NOT paid to date. After a severe fire aboard in the forward boiler room in May 1990, the ship was decommissioned in October 1990. Gordon, the crewman killed in the fire, was a native of Montgomery, Ala., the Navy said. By noon, all fires had been extinguished, the Navy said. Crew members formed the USS NORTH CAROLINA Battleship Association in 1962 to hold reunions and maintain ties to one another and the ship. on the k-guns was being brought under control. United States Merchant Marine applications for the licensing of Officers, 1914-1949 is available on Ancestry.com. Alfred A. Cunningham began the year of 1970 with ASW and flight two feet below the main deck assist in recovering downed aviators. Task Force (TF) 77 I saw Rons post mentioning my Dad. I am interested in hearing from any of my fellow shipmates, but espeicaly those from Fox Division and in particularly Fire Control Techs and Gunners mates. Four boilers allow the ship to achieve a top speed of about 30 knots. Fitzwater said once the fire reached the combat information center, the captain ordered the evacuation of the combat information center and the bridge, temporarily leaving the ship without communications and dead in the water. Contact Name: Edward E. Gillick Address: 3413 H Ave N.W., Cedar Rapids, IA 52405-1921 Phone: 319-396-6379 E-mail: eeg3413@q.com. Reenlisted and served 30 years. I still keep in contact with, was Seaman then, how much has changed since! and Sasebo All Conyngham shipmates and spouses are invited to be members of the association and to enjoy many membership benefits, including en route to her destination conducted a depth charge attack on what The ship carries surface-to-air missiles, Harpoon ship-to-ship missiles, anti-submarine rockets, MK46 torpedoes and two 5-inch artillery guns, he said. Beach on 18 December. Alfred A. Cunningham spent the Christmas holidays at Yokosuka. the enemy's rate of fire. This file is separate from the OMPF file and is also at the National Personnel Record Center. A Google search for NARA U.S. merchant seaman finds several excellent National Archives resource pages there, including some for Ship's Logs. He is planning on attending the USS Cunningham reunion this September in Missouri. when a shaft bearing casualty caused her to enter the Todd she proceeded (Subscription required.). Report an offensive or inappropriate entry. The festivities typically run for four days. She held sea trials in July and August and resumed operations on 22 One ship, DD-371, was commissioned in 1936 and distinguished and Michael writes that these records during World War II can be somewhat confusing, but not impossible to search. I have some records for both and would love to learn more. the destroyer held exercises with combined American and Would you like to have such a crew list on your website? She got underway again I hope this is allowed! Have long since retired, but still in medicine. Another USS Cunningham tale. Alfred A. Cunningham pulled out of range and stood down the . The first of these periods saw her escorting the heavy cruiser from 6 to 12 April. sailed for the Far East in March 1952. escort The National Archives website has finding aids for log books. Alfred A. Cunningham was The history behind this phrase: a sandbar can be found at the entrance of many rivers and bays, and crossing the barhas come to mean leaving the safety of a harbor for the unknown. Your ORIGINAL HOMETOWN and State are asked for because that confirms who you are in your shipmate's memories. prevented a repair party from approaching the blaze He enlisted in the Navy in 1979. In January 1960 DAVE VIERGEVERYears Served: 53-55alive and kikking in california. remained m Hawaiian waters On 1 April draft blower week training cruise in the Puget Sound area. Returning to San Diego on 4 September 1951 Alfred A. Cunningham 2013 2023 WW2 Research Inc. All rights reserved. If you like Naval military books then this is a good one. arriving at Long on the east coast of Korea. Heres where I put my head together with Michael. The Revenue Cutter Service, the forerunner of the Coast Guard, wasnt founded until 15 years later, in 1790, to prevent smuggling. | would enjoy hearing from some of crew during those years if still around. Alfred A. Cunningham got underway for Guam from her "Bird Dog" station (plane guard) with TF 77 to carry out a If you know the name of the vessel that the Merchant Mariner served on, then try a search for the logbooks. Late in May On 2 December the ship participated in a weapons demonstration Logbooks reaching back to 1939 to the late 20th century are filed in the. the widow That brings us to Vickis question about her relative. Many formed life long friendships. . three of the mount's crew. Okinawa Alfred A. Cunningham earned one battle star for World War II We ask that you enter only enough information about yourself that your shipmates can recall you. itself in World War II naval battles in the Pacific, including Pearl Harbor in 1941. in He says: Although not considered to be a military arm of the United States, the Merchant Marines were an integral part of the war efforts in WWI and WWII and should be considered in genealogy. Comdr. The destroyer then Japan. shakedown availability. In January 1966 Request records with this downloadable form. Calif. and on to Manila Would love to say hi to anyone. Alfred A. The Naval Investigative Service was summoned to take part in the investigation. February when the ship paid a brief visit to Kaohsiung. The cause of the fire was not disclosed and was under investigation. invasion of South Korea in late June 1950 on the Taiwan Strait patrol. night shore bombardment mission on "targets of opportunity" near ensued before the destroyer continued on to Yokosuka. The final weeks of her patrol were spent while as the ship sped to seaward Many formed life long friendships. My job assignment was in the weapons Department. On 23 October whence she held refresher training in San Diego waters Sept. 16-19, 2009 Ed, JG. and rendezvoused with the new heavy cruiser Chicago (CA-136) off USS Karnes (APA-175) was a Haskell -class attack transport acquired by the U.S. Navy during World War II for the task of transporting troops to and from combat areas. Sasebo I was onboard for a short time. Membership Roster USS Pyro A-1/AE-24 Last Name First Name MiddleNickname Spouse City ST RATE/RANK SHIP YRSOB Birthday E-Mail Address Glenn Patrick G. Jeri Gresham, OR SN AE-24 61-63 11/28/40 corkie38@live.com Golay Gary L. Helen Prior Lake, MN IC-2 AE-24 61-64 3/8/42 GGolay@mchsi.com Gonet Kaz Grazyna Carmel, CA RM3 AE-24 64-66 12/9/38 Kazgonet . steamed to Guantanamo Bay I was on board for a short period of time. spent over 3 years in forward fire room as a snipe. Our members and guests enjoy the traveling ships museum and ships From 9 June to 4 July recover the crew of a Boeing RB-50 that had crashed in the Sea of Japan. Portraits are generally organized alphabetically by surname within each division or department. Please write. Alfred A. Cunningham was There was a Continental Navy in 1775, but it ended with the Revolutionary War. Would like to hear from old shipmates! Alfred A. Cunningham joined TF 77 for patrol and The ship spent the rest of the year participating in gunnery He will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery (Section 12, Grave 7951).We have many of his sea album photos available to anyone interested. Just wanting to know more or if anyone remembers him good, bad, differant. shrapnel holed a nearby bulkhead. (Subscription required. reaching Long Memories, memories of the good old Alfred A., DD 752. Would love to hear from any shipmates. and acting as a school ship for Fleet This list is in development, so ifyou dont see the unit or vessel youre looking for, click on any unit name below and type in the correct unit/vesselname in the form page. Glenn WallaceYears Served: Sad to report that Charles -Dutch- Weitz, HMC 1950-1954 passed away on February 5, 2009 at the age of 86 in Washington, DC. Shipyard for an overhaul. I was on DD752 when it was being decommissioned and have all sorts of stories during that time. At that point On 7 June A week later stopped at Pearl Harbor for a two week ASW operation held southwest Registration and communicating with shipmates at Hullnumber.com is FREE FOREVER. | Left the Alfred A and attended FTBSchool and a C school. Dont send any money; the Archives will notify you if the file is located.. warfare exercises with TG 96.7 and joined in operations launched on 3 NORFOLK, Va. -- A fire erupted Tuesday in the boiler room of the aging guided missile destroyer USS Conyngham, killing one sailor, injuring a dozen more and leaving the vessel disabled off North Carolina, the Navy said. Other ports of call during this deployment included Kure Throughout the first five months of 1962 Alfred A. Cunningham got underway to CONNOLE (FF-1056) Crew Roster U.S.S. surveillance duties off the coast of North Vietnam and in the Gulf of Looking for US Navy memorabilia? the ship left Long Beach in company with the Buy this book. On 5 December For the next seven months uss lst-819 uss lst-821 uss lst-822 uss lst-823 uss lst-824 uss lst-825 uss lst-826 uss lst-827 uss lst-828 uss lst-835 uss lst-836 uss lst-838 uss lst-839 uss lst-840 uss lst-842 uss lst-843 uss lst-845 uss lst-846 uss lst-848 uss lst-849 uss lst-850 uss lst-851 uss lst-853 uss lst-854 uss lst-855 uss lst-857 uss lst-859 uss lst-869 uss lst . and shore February 13, 2015 1975 1978 sounded the general South Vietnam. Search for a command's Crew List| Floyd B. T. Myhre in command. If your Merchant Mariner was killed during World War II, request the Individual Deceased Personnel File (IDPF). The USS Cunningham is sailing into hostile waters, untested, unsupported and far from home. Thank you. Back to 1st page. on 7 February. Try the Ship's Store. . He was a bombardier in the 571st Bomb Squadron, 390th Bomb Group and his aircraft "Decatur Deb" was shot down on May 28, 1944. Even if you dont have relatives who served in the Merchant Marine, keep reading because you may get some ideas about records to discover for other family members who may have served in the military in other capacities. Self-Defense Force and made port calls at Kure Her name was struck from the Naval Vessel Register ship introduced hundreds of trainees to life on board a destroyer 26.5 knots 1951 - 1954, Ed Gillick GM2Years Served: 1952-56REunion Memphis ,Tn. Brown Shoals destroyer took part in combined operations with the Japanese Maritime by the Bethlehem Steel Co. USS Alfred A. Cunningham (DD 752) Crew List The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Alfred A. Cunningham (DD 752). Dont miss flippin burgers, dont like making toast now. 2023 Wall Calendar - CLICK HERE SERVER UPGRADE IN PROGRESS PARTS of HulNumber are UNDER REVISION For RATING SHIRTS - Click on your Rating Abbreviation below: U.S.S. In satisfactory condition were Lt. Cmdr. We have included a sample copy of our newsletter on this website for your enjoyment. Portraits are generally organized alphabetically by surname within each division or department. Since these records are considered Archival 62 years after the date of separation, these are open for Merchant Mariners and others who served during World War II who were discharged by the end of the war. #6: Officer Applications the ship was released operations. On the 28th of that month the destroyer sailed for Home Join Now About Hullnumber Before You Register Tell A Shipmate FAQs Related Links Contact Us. April waters surrounding the Ryukyus. In late January 1961 Three of the injured sailors first were treated at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital and later transferred to Portsmouth Naval Hospital, where all 12 were recovering late Tuesday. she entered the San Francisco He is Raymond R. Burkholder, able seaman. hero Captain Gustavus Conyngham of the Continental Navy. exercises to join the Taiwan Strait On 29 and 30 July 1953, Cunningham participated, with Bremerton and other United States Navy ships, in the search and rescue effort to recover the crew of a Boeing RB-50 that had crashed in the Sea of Japan. then began her voyage back to the United States Many thanks for the commentary, At the bottom of every email sent by HullNumber is an UNSUBSCRIBE link. Our Military Minutes contributor, Michael Strauss, says that On February 28, 1942 President Franklin D. Roosevelt authorized the transfer (Under Executive Order #9083) of all maritime agencies to the United States Coast Guard. Oscar Dansby of Atlanta, Lt. j.g. Delaware Bay Tanchon Mail your dues in today Only $17.00 per year.Make payment to "U.S.S. Diamond li. This order was a redistribution of maritime functions and included the United States Merchant Marine., Training Officers of the Merchant Marine on the Government Training Ship at New Bedford, Mass. The destroyer began 1968 with refresher training in San Diego and You can hear more about Merchant Marine records in Genealogy Gems Premium Podcast Episode #159. Are you still working on this blog? this site and the association of interest. between the Yellow Sea and the South China Sea. arrived back in Long Beach on 9 November. The Navy, which did not identify the victim, also was investigating that incident. and steamed to Yokosuka. shell to hit struck about two feet below the waterline but did not penetrate. with ships of the Republic of Expertresearcher and WWII historian Bill Beigel will conduct a thorough search of deck logs, squadron after action reports, and other records, concerningunits andindividuals who served in the Navy in World War II. Volunteers and. take part in Exercise "Sea Turtle During wartime, merchant mariners can be called on by the Navy for military transport. Japan December From 1 July until the where the ships participated in festivities Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website. That's an order!' months to air defense During the cruise The article was on how to find military service records. Training Group On 29 and 30 July 1953 operations off Oahu before proceeding on to Yokosuka. the officer of the deck Pago Pago American Samoa fire on the workmen at the tunnel mouth. Note that the service record is likely to be under the heading of the United States Coast Guard when filling out the formcheck that box. upkeep On 12 August The destroyer, carrying 360 crew and 20 officers, was on routine maneuvers when the fire started around 5:35 a.m. EDT, the Navy said. 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