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Years Served: 1956-1959…I was assigned as a FTSN to the Barton docked at Norfolk CE piers in early 1956. I have many memories of my duty and saw many interesting things; Mount 53 exploding on the Pierce while in the Med, a ship sinking off the Virginia capes, ships being sunk in the Suez canal, taking 63 degree rolls in bad weather, the Shah of Iran touring her while in Abadan and many others. I will always remember my years aboard her. I now live in Colorado and am retired.

Years Served: 1963-1964…I really had a great time aboard the Barton. Ask anyone who knew me.

Years Served: 1961 – 1963…Would like to hear from some old shipmates.

Years Served: ~1 yr…I reported to the Barton right out of boot camp @ Great Lakes in 1967. I was a 4 yr regular and was a FN MM attached to the forward engine room. It was a great ship for a first duty station and met a lot of great guys who helped me over those early months in the Navy. I served aboard her as one of the core crew, while she was part of Reserve Destroyer Squadron 30 from ~Oct 67 untill she was decommissioned in Sept of 68. I live in Towanda Pa. The names and faces have faided some of my experiences with many, but would like to hear from anyone who may remember me or served during that time period. putnamrl@epix.net

Years Served: June 1963 to September 1964…I was a Fire Control Tec in the Fox Div.

Years Served: 21…I was looking at the pictures of the Barton in 1966. I joined the Navy reserves my Junior Year in High School and served two weeks on the Barton the summer of 1966. I was a little ole E-1 Electricians Mate Striker, well I must have been a little smart ass and as you know the EM locker was at the MM Shop, Well a 3rd class EM didn’t care much for me, so when we were not out working on motors, I was down in that bilge in the MM shop, scrubbing and cleaning, I’ll tell you by the end of those two weeks you could have eaten off the floor of that old bilge. Other than boot-camp that was my first experience with the Navy. Well about two months before I was to go on my two year Navy Duty, I realized I didn’t care much about being on a ship and Found out about the Navy Seabees and Joined the Seabees as Regular Navy, well after 21 years with that ole canoe Club, I have been retired now for 22. Thank you shipmates, you made a lifetime impression on me and you served the Fleet well. Sincerely, CECS Ray Heid USN Ret

Years Served: 1943-1945…I served aboard DD722 until the the end of WWII as a radio man.

Years Served: 1961 – 1964…I was a Fire Control Tech in Fox Division. I made two Med Cruises including the North Atlantic in 1963. I would like to hear from some of my shipmates.

Years Served: 1967…I would go out with you guys for training as an stg3 my ship was the uss san pablo ags 30 at the philadelpha navy yard. I worked with stg1 smalley and his crew back in the winter of 1967 operation spring board. Today i am retired from lockheed martin. I stayed in the field of asw and worked agis.

Years Served: 1962-1964…I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM SOME OF MY OLD SHIPMATES

Years Served: 1962 to 1964…Served in the forword fire room. I would like to hear from you all.

Years Served: 1958-1961…I joined the crew of the BARTON in early 1958 upon completion of schooling at the Great Lakes Training Center.We shipped out very shortly to the Med.& Mid East where things were heating up.As a FTSN I was assigned to the Port MK 63 GFCS.As time went on I worked my way up to FT2-P1.We had a OUTSTANDING Fire Control. gang &Sonar team. Late in 1961 I was transfered to the ENGLISH the day we shipped out on the 1961 Med Cruise.Upon completion of my extended tour of active duty I returned to colorado, married & raised four children. We live on the old family homstead,raising Rodeo bucking stock.The time I served on the BARTON will be with me always.NO better shipmates.I would like to hear from my shipmates.

Years Served: 1952-1953…When is the next reunion.

Years Served: 1964 – 2week Reservist cruise…Dont remember much due to lightning hitting me in 1970 . I do remember it was in spring , and we were in one heck of a storm at sea . Also remember being docked next to a submarine all covered by yellow tarps , maybe a boomer they didn’t want seen ?

Served on the Barton 62 to 64, caught her in Gitmo in 62, did two med cruises and the North Atlantic cruise. Was in Finland when VP Linden Johnson visited. 1st division Deck Ape. Played in the ships band. They called me Ski love to hear from any old shipmates. Had some good times.

Served on board 1962- 1964, R division, made two Med Cruises including the North Atlantic in 1963. Some of the guys called me a nickname ( grommet ) I have no idea where it came from. I would like to hear from some of my shipmates.

sorry – hit the button too soon! He served in the ships office for most of his tour -his name was Douglas B. Bates from Middleville, Michigan

My hubby (now deceased) served on the USS Barton during the Cuban conflict! Watch the movie 13 Days for some of the history of that time!

I was onboard the barton f rom 1956 to 1961,always wondered about a few guys,verlie craft,j.c.bakerthat is just a couple.

Served on board 1944 – 1945. Just turned 90 years old and not sure if any of my old shipmates are still out there.