1952-53 Cruise Book
Contributed by John Viola (HM3, 1951-54)
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July 1, 2010 at 1:15 am |
I SERVED ON THE ISBELL 1953 TILL MAY 1954. RODE HER MANY MILES DURING THE KOREAN CONFLICT. WAS ON THE TORPEDO GANG AT THAT TIME. A REAL EXPERIENCE FOR AN OLD SAWMILL MAN. I AM FROM OREGON, THE TIMBER STATE. HAVE SAWED LUMBER MOST OF MY LIFE. WENT IN NAVY IN JULY 1950 NOW I TEL EVERYONE I AM JUST 80 ANDA BIT. SURE GLAD TO HAVE THE REFURBISHED ISBELL ON MY COMPUTER. I SAW IT MANY TIMES IN HARBOR OF BREMERTON, WASHINGTON. ANY MATES SEE THIS PLEASE REPLY
November 17, 2010 at 11:40 pm |
Dear Sir,
My father-in-law served aboard the U.S.S. A.J. Isbell (869). His name is George O. Atkinson. The picture I have of the ship is different than the one on the web page. She has two guns forward and one single self standing stack rear. Did you know Lcdr. Atkinson? Thank You, David M. Stundon, U.S.A.F., Ret.
November 25, 2010 at 10:24 am
The difference you see is because of changes to the ship after it was sold to the Greek Navy. We got it back and it was scraped ………I don’t recall your father in law while I was on the ship 1951 to 1954
August 5, 2011 at 12:13 pm |
My father, TM2 John M. Rooney also served aboard the Isbell during the Korean War. He passed away January 1, 1992. While growing up during the seventies I heard several good stories and actually met a few of his shipmates. I believe his service aboard the Isbell was probably some of the most interesting years of his life. Maybe some of you sailors from that period knew him. Thank you for the opportunity to post a reply on the Isbell website. Paul D. Rooney
October 5, 2010 at 10:58 am |
That photo on the cruise book first page was from the time we rescued a marine pilot who went in the water while trying to land on the Yorktown in rough seas. Do you recall that…. I’m the guy sitting on the engine holding a bandage to his head…
November 27, 2010 at 10:14 pm |
Dear Sir, Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions. I will check with my Brother-in-law and find out his title, rank and exact years he was on board and write you what I am able to acquire from the Naval Records. Sincerely, David Mitchell Stundon
March 1, 2011 at 7:28 am |
David….I did know your father in law after all. Memory after time is very slow. Lcdr Atkinson was our Exo.. I remember him as a pretty sharp guy…sorry for the lapse..
March 1, 2011 at 10:12 am |
David, Whats wrong with me….Check the top of this page and click on to the cruise book.. your father in law’s photo is on the second page….