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I was on the Gilmore from Jan 75 to Jan 77. Worked in the forward engine room Lanny White and Darryl Fields were the lpo’s. Stagnari ran after engine room. I made a couple of reunions over the ensuing years. I now live in Idaho not far from the old Nuke Power School in Arco. Not sure how many of us are left. Memories fade after so long. Be well shipmate. Fair winds and following seas. 7 bells to all.

served Marine Barracks Key West Fl. 71-72. friend was stationed on the Gilmore, boarded this ship several times to visit. always an Honor to board.

I was on the Gilmore when xo was killed.
I see it in my dreams, still.
I decommissioned that ship, and was glad to do so, roach infested, phantom shitter, xo killed, what a ship!!!

Was a very sad day when the x o passed from the mooring line that snaped witnessed this to the extreme and havnt ever forgotten it since

M. Katz, I remember you and Boyd and PO2 Patterson.I was the leading PO of the fire room the last 4 months of my Gilmore and Navylife. I got out May’80.

Years Served: May 1977 to Sept 1978…wow, all those years in commission and I’m the only post. I fondly remember the Gilmore and LaMadd. This was my first duty station out of Boot and ASchool and I thourghly loved living on the Gilmore, well it was a bit old, but the people I met and the sailors I served with were great. My time on the Gilmore set me on my career in the Navy, eventually making Chief and retiring in 1997. If anyone from my time on board is still around I’d love to hear from you. Fair Winds and all that!

Straight out of boot camp I met the USS Howard W. Gilmore in Sardinia, I missed the journey from Key West to Sardinia.
I served from 1972 to 1973. After my long airplane ride from San Francisco on TWA the aft cabin was nearly empty, the flight attendandts were quite friendly. I arrived in La Maddalena close to midnight that town was desertes, every thing was closed not a soul on the streets. Two fishermen saw me on the dock and offerd me a ride on their tiny boat, big enogh for 3 people and my sea bag, ohhh to be 18 years old and not have any fear! I reported on board on time! If any one knows of SN James White plese let me know at: luisalma80@yahoo.com

Assigned to C-Div (Command Services) from Apr 74 to Apr 76. Arrived as EN2 left as EN1.
Demanding duty as there were only two rated Enginemen. All the liberty boats, TD, YWN, six boat, and pusher boat. CWO Kinney was the best officer I ever worked for. The C-Div crew was hard working and dedicated. Retired as ENCM. Lived in San Pasquale with my wonderful wife and three small children. Italian people were very hospitable to everyone.

Served on The Howard W Gilmore AS16 from Dec 1977 thru Jan 1979
Transferred as an HT3. Worked in Repair Division Shop 11A. Main deck near the back of the ship.
When Capt Kliendist was tragically killed, I actually brought the stretcher from the deck above when the mooring line snapped. Not a day goes by that I dont think about that. ( RIP Capt Paul)
Still had some very fond memories too.

I am trying to find anyone that served on the USS Howard Gilmore around 1970 to prove that the Gilmore was in blue waters in Vietnam. Please help. My email is cougarnw@msn.com

My name is Eddie Einhellig I served on the Gilmore in 77 to 79. I came aboard in December. I was a dental assistant just out of A school. It was a beautiful place for my first tour of duty. It would be great to hear from others dental tech or medical tecs

Serve on the Gilmore Dec 1968 to Nov1970 in the Deck Division Bm 3 Head of the painting. Especially over the side. Chief Jeffcoat was the head of the deck division He came aboard while were in Gitmo Cuba. I remember we were throwing everyone in the water and he was one of the few that wasn’t, He rolled up his pant legs and waded in too his knees.

I only served on board the Gilmore fora few months in 65 I was the deck dept yeomanthe only people that I remember are BM 1 Molina and lt. Mika’s. I came over from the proteus when she went toGuam,I had a short time to go on active duty we lived on folly beach with some of the guys. I’m retired now from the PA State Police and the Postal Service, my wife of 52 years passed away in May of 21.

Came aboard the Gilmore in December of 1977 right out of Boot Camp. Served until March of 1979. Good times.

Served aboard H.W. Gilmore AS-16 from 1971-1973 in KeyWest Florida. Looking for ole shipmates I served with. Would love to find out if anyone knows Tony Salazar and where he is and how to contact him.

My name is Jamie. My dad is Hubert A Runyon. He was aboard the USS De Moines (Daisy Mae) from 1960-61. He said he was only on for about 11 months. He is still living, and well. Ornery as ever.

Served on the Gilmore AS 16 from April 1964 to May of 1975.. BM coxswain of the 42 ft OMB, small boat crew, underway life boat coxswain. Good Times there are not forgotten.

I am looking for a man named Tim, last initial B, who served on the USS Independence in 1976. Any help would be appreciated.

My Dad served from 61 to 65. His name was Raymond Earl Griffin. Would like to hear from his shipmates.