Welcome to the USS Bearss DD-654 Guestbook Forum

Years Served: 1960-1963…Came aboard and was put on deck crew 1st Div after her return from sea trials around Feb ’60.

Years Served: 1943-1945…My late father served in the fire room 1943-1945.

Years Served: 1957 to 1959…I and my brother Harold were one of eight sets of brothers serving at that time. I was a BT3/2 and he was an EMfn/3rd. Loved the Bearss!

Years Served: 1957-1959…I served in the Fprward and after fire rooms. My brother Harold was an Electricians Mate aboard at the same time.

Years Served: 1954 – 1956…Proudly served on USS Bearss from 1954 to 1956, following boot camp, working up to RM2 before transferring to the first destroyer tender, USS Shenandoah, AD26, where I got my prize, the promotion to RM1. Bearss was a fine ship with a great crew. She weathered well in storms, and took us to great places around the world … an experience like no other. I have a framed photo of Bearss hanging permanently in my den. Would like to hear from folks who served in the radio shack.