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Years Served: 1960 to 1962…Sept. 24 2008

Years Served: !957-1961…I served on the deck crew and in the ship’s laundry in Supply Company.

Years Served: 1…SERVED ABOARD MADE ONE MED CRUISE WITH DESRON 22 IN 1961

Years Served: Late 1961-Early 1962…I was transfered from the USS Barton DD 722 prior to the 1961 Med cruise.After serving my extended tour of active duity, I returned to Colorado,married a wonderful girl,raised four children and have twin grand sons.We live on the old family ranch homestead where we raise Rodeo bucking stock.

Served aboard the English for 4 Years. 1966 to 1970. I was a Torpedoman 3rd class. Would have been 2nd class if I had shipped over. The English was a Reserve Trainer at that time. She was decommissioned later in 1970. We had only a half compliment crew, the reserves made up the rest. When they were on their 2-week cruise. I not only worked on the torpedos, but I was also in the 5" gun mount, depth charge track, and after staring. IT WAS FUN!!!!

Went aboard coming out of drydock, in 1961, Made two Med cruses: at GTMO for gunfire support of the base, and life guard for USS Independence for blockade, discharged March 13, 1964. Have lots of movies, and memories.

Dad was a SF1 when she deployed to Mayport, many good memories. I was made a honorary destroyers.

Served 0n USS English from 1963 to 1966. Last ship served on was USS John F. Kennedy CV 67. Retired at Little Creek, Va. where I retired in 1992.

I served on board ENGLISH from 1962 to 1964. A great ship and crew. I made a website for the ship at www.solarbright.com/ussenglish check it out and enjoy it.

I only served on the English for approximately 6 months arrived in July 62 and was transferred to the USS Little Rock CLG-4 in December after returning from the Cuban Missle Crisis. SNFP Pipefitter and damage control.

My dad talked of his days in the navy and the ship number – his name was Bob Brinker- formal name Harold Robertson Brinker. Did anyone know my dad? He said he helped supply the ship-went to university of Detroit- could have been an officer. Any information would be helpful to our family – God Bless!

Hi,
My dad passed this past July, and I found an old picture of this ship. I am curious if anyone on here knew my dad. HARRY T. NORCROSS
Please if anyone has stories or pics or anything email me
Sheinz0810@gmail.com

Served on board from January 1951 to end of December 1953. Korea tours both sides – and the Med tours