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Served as comdesdiv62 yeoman

Served aboard the LT from Nov67 – Feb 71. I was. BT in the forward and after fireroom.

Newport-Panama-Hawaii

Years Served: dec 65-oct 69…I served onboard through two med cruises, (’66 and ’67), the israeli 6 day war, two equator crossings, Seyschelle Islands, and even stints in Boston drydock. Was a shame to view the articles concerning her demise at the bottom of the china sea. Would love to hear from any of the old shipmates, especially those that were in R division

Years Served: 1967 THRU 1969…Served aboard the LT as a SM3 joined ship when it came back from Med cruise. Had alot of good times in Newport and aboard ship. :)

Years Served: 1972 to decom…Underway – shift colors. Ready to do it again. Retiring next month (2nd career) going to Oregon. Have been in San Diego for 35 years and its time for a change. SM1 on L T take care all.

Years Served: 1967-1970…Served on the LT in the gun gang from early 67 to late 70

Years Served: 1968-1970…Went to LT out of bootcampt in 1968. Assigned as deck ape then went to ship’s office where I made YN3. Owe a lot to PN1 Larry Stroud who I eventually lost contact with. Best duty station in my 21 year career.

Years Served: 2 Years…Just returned from the Richmond reunion. It was good to see everyone. Looking forward to 2009 reunion.

Years Served: 1951-1953…Being a tin can sailor taught me what the Navy was all about – It taught me self value and teamwork and what life is all about.

Years Served: 1966-1969…Have good memories of the LT, met my wife and our daughter was born in Newport while on the LT. Made two med cruises, remember the USS Liberty incident, Hope to hear from old shipmates.

Years Served: 1/56-10/59…TO HAVE SERVED ABOARD THE LLOYD THOMAS WAS TRULY ONE OF THE GREATEST EXPERIENCES OF MY LIFE. WE WERE, AND STILL ARE A PROUD GROUP OF SPECIAL PEOPLE. THE LAST OF A DYING BREED. NO ONE ELSE WILL EVER KNOW THE WONDERFUL BOND THAT WE ALL SHARE

Years Served: 1947-1954…Plank owner round the world cruise, many cruises to the Med north atlantic nato countrys. good times and many good buddies.Now retired and enjoying life.

Years Served: 10/1959 to 10/1961…Ships barber. Boxed for the LT. summer 1960 on the Wasp, in Gibralta.

Years Served: 66-69 Long nights and days…So glad to find you online!! e-mail me mbailey@classicnet.net

Years Served: 1970-1972…I was part of the forward fire room crew.

Years Served: 67-68…Swapped to get on board LT in 67. I was an STG-2 and served as one of the Master at Arms. LT was a squared away ship!

Years Served: …I came aboard the LT right out of boot camp.I made fn on board her and learned more than I ever thought possible.I have had a seizure and don’t remember many people,but I do remember a man named Thurman, we called him monk.He showed me what it was like to be a machinist mate in main control. :D

Years Served: 1963-1967…After reading the posts they bring back some great memories. The med cruises, Gitmo, ASW School in Key West, the wild trips across the Atlantic when we played submarine and standing watch in Newport with no shack to protect us )dam it was cold. So many great memories and so many years.

Years Served: 1961-1964…Jim Lakes, RD2. Served aboard her from overhaul in Brooklyn Naval Ship Yard in early 1961 until Sept 1964 after the Med cruise when the Vietnam war started. Would love to hear from some old shipmates. Was the postal clerk and also cut hair. Email me at: jlakes7056@aol.com.