Photos supplied by Fritz Thavenet. Fritz made one cruise with Capt. Porter who was still in command when Fritz left in December 1958.
“Now I know why I left the Navy after 4 years. I believe this was 3rd class pay at that time.”
Sports teams from the 1957 cruise.
USS Arnold J. Isbell (DD-869) 
April 19, 2010 at 7:40 pm |
I was on the baseball team 1957. we did have little problem with Marines after a ball game in Subic Bay. Served 56 to may 58.
April 19, 2010 at 7:48 pm |
Was part of bridge gang SM 3rd. Won E under Capt. Zumwalt. Capt. Porter ran into Yacht while docking under his command. What a difference in Captains. Also went through 2 typhoons and did alot of damage to ship. Did enjoy All ahead Flank under Capt. Zumwalt. Hellcat was the Isbell.
June 25, 2013 at 9:29 am |
My father Patrick Parise played baseball on that ol’ tin can in 1957. He told me lots of stories about back in the day.