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Years Served: 1959-1963…SOG 2. presently living in Tucson, AZ. Retired from Eastman Kodak Co. My wife Connie passed away Dec.1 2007.

I was a Sonarman fire control tech and reported aboard in late 69 or early 70 and was aboard till the end. I had to help do some training of the Turks. Was like stacking BB"s. I loved my service on the Purvis and I am still in touch with four or five of my shipmates from then plus others before my service. We have lost a few of our original Sonar gang and I am glad I knew them. All of my shipmates on the Huey P were great guys. From the signal bridge to the snipe hideouts from the Bonuns locker to after stearing. They were all wonderful guys and we meshed like fine machined gears. I would do it all over if given the chance.

Served on board from summer of 1970 through the med cruise. Stayed till the sale to the Turks. Great ship, good people. Carter,are you still hung over from that ouzo in the SF Shop?