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Years Served: 1951-1954…Hi, I am Bill’s daughter, Kathy. Bill passed away from mesothelioma on April 22, 2009. He worked in the boiler room, if you, or anyone you know worked in the boiler room, please call me (206) 618-2586 or e-mail me at kathybeckes@gmail.com. I know my Dad was very proud to serve his Country. Thank you, Kathy

I am Leslie Langgle my dad was Lester Wsngen. He died in 2001 also from lung cancer. He served on board doing brother duty as a boiler tech with his brother William Wsngen. I married a man who served in the Navy on board the USS Truxtun CGN 35
My husband and I would like to attend a
reunion . My dad looked forward to attending the reunions. He said I married right when I married a sailor.
Please contact me @ 240-256-4616
Or sweethomealabama83@gmail.com
Sincereky,
Leslie (Wsngen) Langgle

1963-1966 BT3 After Fireroom.
Hot… many watches Afterfireroom. Chief Curry greatest Chief I served with. Great crew of Men. Vietnam ’65 ’66. We used Chevy for bumper one night off San Diego. Miss some of you guys. Nicodemus Easter comes to mind. Lord bless you all, Jer

Service a board 74 – 76
Aft boiler room and oil king shack

YNSN aboard 1973-74

The crew who got awarded the CAR.

The day I was transferred from the USS Saratoga to Wiltsie (on line) by helicopter, VC watching on shore, as I was lowered from helicopter in boatswain’s chair, soon as my feet hit the deck, we were fired upon. That day the entire crew was awarded the Combat Action Ribbon.