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Inquiries made on this page
are for the convenience of HECTOR Shipmates and their
families, ONLY. Shipmates and their Families may have
Searches listed for help finding Shipmates & Legal
Assistance with Military related health problems or
injuries. Other Inquiries may be made at the descretion
of the USS Hector Association. Searches will remain on
this page for 3 years (36 months) and will be removed at the
end of that time. It is up to the individual to be aware
of their time limit for the posting, and up to the individual
to renew their search, if desired.
Old, previously listed
searches were given 6 months to renew them.
Anyone wishing to relist their search, please contact us.
If you are able to assist any of these
people, or if you would like to submit an inquiry,
please send the information along with your
name, mailing and e-mail address
to our Secretary, Norris Long at HDbassman46@yahoo.com
NEW 12/09/23
Ed Stack 81-83 (MM2) searching for
Jim Brummet (MM3) 80/81. Contact info:
edsel1981@yahoo.com."
Desire to get in touch with anyone who served
during 55-58 with Garne Healey (EM1). Respond to Kera
Haugen at kera@vnils.com; 507-822-2055
NEW 5/14/15
Veteran's Officer is working with a Veteran (Jim Dunlap) who was
on the Hector 72-74. The ship was in Danang Harbor 2 or 3
times during his tour. He has numerous AO issues and asserts
that when docked in Danang that he went and his Division/Section
had a picnic on shore. Jim may have worked in the Machine
Shop or with Machinery Repair & is looking for someone who can
verify he went on liberty in Vietnam
Please contact:
Patrick N. Plourd; Veterans Service Officer, Douglas County,
Oregon
tel: 541-440-4506
email: pnplourd@co.douglas.or.us
NEW 1/13/15
Family of Richard H. Degregorio, 53-56 (SN) desires to make
contact with any shipmate who may have known or worked with
him. Contact: sstone@bplaw/com
NEW 7/14/14
"Amadeo "Amie" Lombardo, Seaman first class, 44-46, desires to
make contact with any fellow crewmates who may have served with
him. Please respond to Association Secretary.
NEW 6/26/14
Family of Richard Barreto, 43-46 (PH2), is searching for any
information former crewmates would be willing to share on service
time during that era, especially if they knew him. Contact
the Association Secretary through the website.
NEW 1/24/14
Daughter of deceased crewmate Percy L. "Bunk" Marshall,
DCCM (58-59) desires to communicate with anyone who served with
her father to learn more about what he did on the ship.
Contact the Secretary through the website at:
hdbassman46@yahoo.com
NEW 12/26/13
Rene Gonzalez, 68-69 (EMFN), is searching for anyone who has
become ill from the effects of exposure to asbestos. Desires
information with his filing of a claim with the VA. Contact
the Association secretary at hdbassman46@yahoo.com (link above)
NEW 6/18/13
Charles Mincey (1949-52), who served in the Gyro Compass Repair
Shop, would like to be contacted by anyone who served with, or
remembers him. He would also like to contact Charles
E. Spohn, who had an article in the July 2013 issue of The Hector
Herald. Contact the Association with information.
NEW 2/13/13
Josh Crance, 63-64 (SK3) is trying to locate Michael Pritchard,
R-5 Division, who served during the early 1960's. Please
contact at: josh1b@hotmail.com.
NEW 1/16/13
The family of Francis Edward McNichols, CWT (48), is searching
for anyone who served with him and could provide any
information. Please respond through the website.
NEW 2/07/12
Jerry Mouton of the USS Ponchatoula (AO-148) is looking for a
Hector Sailor by the (last) name of Guess, perhaps originally from
Lafayette, LA, or any other Hector softball team members from
1970. He played for his Ship against the Hector team in
Sasebo, Japan.
Contact Jerry Mouton
Email: Jerry.Mouton@williamjacob.com
NEW 2/02/12
Carolyn McKinley, widow of Emmett "Mac" McKinley 55-60 (MR1),
desires to make contact with fellow shipmate Al Spears, who served
with her husband. Contact the Association secretary for
information.
NEW 2/01/12
Brenda Beverly is searching for anyone who may remember her
father, Glenn M. Tatum who served on the ship circa 1944, unknown
rate. Contact the Association secretary for additional info.
NEW 11/07/11
David Porter, son of Kenneth Edward Porter ETR2 (circa
68-72) from Long Beach (and originally Albuquerque, New
Mexico), and who died in PA in 2001. would like to make contact
with anyone who may have information about his father. David
and his Mother also lived in Sasebo, Japan for one year when the
Hector was stationed there. Please contact the
Association thru the Website with any information.
NEW 11/05/11
Ryan Hicks, grandson of William K. Sisco, Jr. 44-46 (SN1c),
desires to make contact with anyone who served with his
grandfather. Email the secretary of the Association for
contact information.
NEW 5/08/11
Janice Covey, widow of Clayton G. "Clay"
Covey, 66-69 (MR2), would like to hear from crewmates who could
assist her with any information that would assist with her
filing for VA benefits related to Clay's possible exposure to
cancer causing agents (ie. agent orange, asbestos, etc.).
Clay served in the Upper Machine Shop.
Contact Mrs. Covey at:
janicemcovey@aol.com
NEW 5/05/11
Merle Jones, 75-77 (BTFN), is searching for Richard "Rick"
Knisley, circa 73-76 (MM3?), who worked in the Upper Machine
Shop. Anyone with information may contact the website.
NEW 5/02/11
SK2 William A. (Bill) Smillie is looking for LCDR Melvin (nmn)
Kemp, USNR, who was the Supply Officer from 1969-1970.
Please contact the Association thru the Website with any
information.
NEW 3/09/11
Michael Pittenger, Grandson of George M. Pittenger, MRMC (63-71)
R-2 Division, has several photos taken onboard the Hector, etc.
during the time frame indicated. He is willing to give to
any crewmate who knew his Grandfather and would like them.
Contact: Michael.j.pittenger1@navy.mil
NEW 11/04/10
I need some signed statements that we went on liberty in Vung Tau
when the ship was anchored in Vung Tau. I am looking
for someone on the Hector that was on Liberty when I was. I
am applying for benefits that are related to the agent orange.
Jerry Moore YN3 1969-1971
Email: moore56@windstream.net
NEW 10/28/10
Bill McCarty SKSN (1946-48) would appreciate any information
about Kenneth Lindberg (1946-48) from the state of
Washington and Charles M.R. Graham (1946-48)
originally from Tucson, Arizona, and moved to Oregon
Bill McCarty
W7849 So. Lake Antoine Rd.
Iron Mountain, Michigan 49801
Email: BCMACSR@Charter.net
NEW 5/19/10
Dave Hennien, SSGT/USMC, would like to make contact with Hector
Colon, with whom he served with on Shore Patrol in Sasebo, Japan
in the early 70's. Contact USS Hector Association secretary,
Norris Long, through the website link
NEW 4/07/10
Richard B. Harrison FTG3 is looking for info on James (Jim) Brown
GMG2, who came from the Arlington to Hector in Jan/Feb 1970. Anyone
with information on his whereabouts should contact the secretary
of the Association
NEW 10/01/09
Ray Urch, 73-76 (BT2) is searching for James D. Helland (PN3),
possibly originally from Montana, who served on the Hector
73-76. Anyone with information on his whereabouts should
contact the secretary of the Association.
NEW 9/23/09
Trying to locate Antonio Cadena Galindo who was a welder on the
USS Hector & USS Ajax during VietNam War. May have also
been on a boxing team from either ship.
Tony Cadena Ruiz
5308 Fairfax Rd., Apt. D
Bakersfield, CA 93306
cpnpunisher@aol.com
NEW 9/21/09
Keith Seckel HT3 (Hector - 7/72-12/31/74)(NIOTC 1971-1972) is
looking for Steve Johnson, HT2, who served on Hector from
8/72-74. Was first stationed on Mare Island at NIOTC.
Contact the Association by emailor:
Keith Seckel
422 Bermuda Rd
Davenport, FL 33897
513-460-3476
NEW 8/04/09
Tincansailors.com invites USS Hector crewmates to send them
stories which may have involved working on destroyers and/or
destroyer escorts.
Send to: terrymiller@destroyers.org
NEW 7/29/09
Victor Gross is searching for his old best friend, Ray Meyers
(FN), nickname "Bigbird", who served on the USS Hector from 78-82.
Victor Gross
Email: allphase59@yahoo.com
NEW 6/16/09
Allen Perkins, 62-65 (IC2), of Crossville, TN desires to make
contact with other USS Hector amateur radio operators.
Contact him at the call letters KA1KIX.
NEW 6/2/09
Looking for anyone who knew Donald William Therrin who served on
the USS Hector during the Korean War (1950-51). He was a
diver and may have been a mechanic. Make contact through the
Association Secretary.
NEW 5/8/09
I am looking for fellow storekeepers in my division who worked
for me on the aft storerooms of the Hector. We had a major problem
in one of the storerooms concerning asbestos in that
compartment. E.L. Taylor, Fred Smith, Dan
Schultz, please contact me if you have any health issues.
Larry K.Linton / SK2 / 68-70
207 Faver Ln.
Riddle, Oregon 97469
Email: pyrotechlkl@frontiernet.net
NEW 4/20/09
Searching for Albert Gardner, Jr. who served on the USS Hector in
the early 1980's and who lived in Pleasanton, CA. Contact
the Association secretary through the website.
NEW 3/24/09
The secretary of the USS Hector Association is searching for
Richard A. Davis, HTFN, who served on board 2/28/82. (We
have located his shellback certificate for crossing the
equator) Please contact through the Association website.
NEW 3/07/09
Jim Gear is looking for lost shipmate MM3 Jim J Doyle (66-68),
and who lived in the Sacramento, California area. If you any
info that would help Jim locate Jim Doyle, please contact the
Association.
NEW 2/25/09
Ron Woods (MM1/DV/LDO LT) is looking for Chuck/Charles Hoskins,
late 50's-early 60's (SF2). Charles Hoskins home town was
Marshalltown, IA. If anyone can help Ron, please contact the
Association.
NEW 2/15/09
The daughter of NCCS Hal Y. Santos is looking for information
about her father who served aboard the Hector. She believes
at that time his grade was RM and is not sure when he served on
the ship, as she was a little girl. He passed away in August
of 1986. He was 37 when he died, and only 6 months from
retiring fromt he Navy. She is trying to find anyone that
might have known him, or some pictures of him, as she has none.
Theresa Santos
Email: 1tesad@gmail.com
NEW 1/6/09
Matthew Buyer, the Son of Bejamin Franklin
Buyer III (2/52-12-54) (d. 22 Aug 98) has some photos of his
Father's Shipmates. The fellows in these photos are
unknown to his son, but he would like to share his Fathers's
photos with any shipmates or relatives who may be able to
identify them. If you can help or are interested in the
photos, we will forward your info to Matthew.
Contact the Association.
NEW 11/9/08
The Daughter of Thomas A. Ritchie (Deceased at age 38,
1966) aboard 1945 (?) SM3C (?) is looking for any additional
information concerning her father's tour aboard the Hector - she
was 11 when her father died and she has 4 younger siblings.
Contact the Association.
NEW 10/11/08
Todd Michael Webster served as an engineman recruit (E-1) under
Captn. Venezia from '81-'83 and is looking for Andy Lindholm, and
Arthur Leo Young III.
Todd Michael Webster
Email: melwebst@sbcglobal.net
NEW 8/25/08
Daughter desires to hear from anyone who served with and knew her
father, Thomas E. Moye (CHC), who was associated with the chaplin
(or was the chaplin) under the command of Capt. R.R. Managhan
(61-62). Contact the Association.
NEW 8/11/08
James Askew (SKSN) 51-55, who has stage 4 cancer, would
like to hear from anyone who served with him. Contact the
Association for contact information.
The daughter of Charles E. Griess (1956-58) is looking for anyone
who served aboard during those years to get pictures or any
information regarding Ports of Call, Crew Member names,
etc. She's putting a Navy Album together as a surprise
for her Dad and any help would be appreciated.
Michele Viles
Email: rmviles@comcast.net
NEW 8/24/07
Desire to locate anyone who may have known Robert Lee Bain
(deceased) who served on the USS Hector in the early months of
1949 as a radio operator/electrician. Contact Nettie Gibson
through the Association.
NEW 5/29/07
Harry Thomas Albright (1956-1960) is looking for some old
friends: Elmond J. Haffer or Heffer, MM1 (56-5); James W. Zanneli,
MM1 or MM2 (50-60); Charles Ray Smith, MM3 (50-60); and A.R.
Brady, MM3 1956-1960.
Harry Thomas Albright
2600 Vale Ave.
Kannapolis, NC 28081
Phone: 704-938-2282
Email: mlestrange82@yahoo.com
NEW 4/3/07
Richard H. Hess (55-58) MM2, passed away 2/20/07 from
Mesothelioma. Richard's daughter would like to hear from
anyone who knew him or can tell her what exactly her Dad's job was
aboard ship.
Debra D. Blacklaw
Email: dblacklaw@theborgergroup.com
Cell: (574) 596-2016
NEW 3/30/07
Tom Gigowski is seeking data on the normal steam operating
pressure of the boilers on Hector, total horsepower and also the
horsepower rating of the three hydro-electo electric turbines in
each boiler room. If you have the info, he'd appreciate
hearing from you.
Tom Gigowski EN2 (69-70)
Email: tgigowski@yahoo.com
NEW 3/18/07
We represent James Draper who has mesothelioma (cancer caused
from asbestos), and we would like to contact individuals who
served at the same time as Mr. Draper. . He was a
BT/machinist mate on the Hector from approximately 1951-1953 and
did work in the outside repair shop working on pumps, valves and
other equipment. Any help you can provide would be very
appreciated by Mr. Draper and his family.
Roger E. Gold
Levin, Simes, Kaiser & Gornick, LLP
44 Montgomery Street, 36th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94104
1-800-901-4001; (415) 273-8122 (direct)
(415) 981-1270 (fax)
rgold@levinslaw.com
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