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Years Served: 1963-65…:D :)

Years Served: 1942-1945…Gentlemen: My father, QM3 William F McGowan Jr, passed away in 1974. However, he raised me on the fond stories of his friends, shipmates and adventures aboard USS Radford. I was, and still am, incredibly proud of all of you, and consider his shipmates as my own. His bride, Ann, still lives in Rhode Island. Feel free to contact us! Respectfully, Major William F McGowan III, USMC ret

Years Served: 1950-1951…Hello shipmates!

Years Served: 1964-1968…GuestbookMessage: to George Parsons IC2 I remember you and I on the IC crew with some of the guys, how is everything with you?

Years Served: 1967-1969…USS Radford where I learned a lot about life, it was a time that helped shape my whole outlook and gave me values to live by. Great bunch of men and some not so great.

Years Served: USNR 1959 – 1964 USS Radford 1961 – 1963…You guys should check out the Radford website www.ussradford446.org “I can imagine no more rewarding a career. And any man who may be asked in this century what he did to make his life worthwhile, I think can respond with a good deal of pride and satisfaction: ’I served in the United States Navy.” John F. Kennedy

Years Served: 1945-1946…Wow does this bring back some good memories. Great memories of the USS Radford and also of a great crew

Years Served: 1966/1968…Was on flight deck i was an ADJ 3 and worked on the drone,under 1st class Jack Files.

Years Served: 1952 1953…Hello to all who served aboard the Radford

Years Served: 2 years…I served in the engine room. Seems like just yesterday.

Years Served: 1964-1967…:)

Years Served: 1958-1960…She was a great ship and a super crew. Loved the WesPac tour in 59.

Years Served: …Hello on behalf of my Father, Francis X. O’Doherty, who served 1942-45….Plank owner

Years Served: 1956-1957…Just saying hello to my former crew members. I often think of my time aboard!

Years Served: 1944-1946…Great ship. I really enjoyed my time aboard.

Years Served: 54-56…Happy New Year to all, The guest book is a great idea!!