Welcome to the USS Henderson DD-785 Guestbook Forum

Reported to Hendy April 1974 as RMSN. Made RM3 3 weeks after reporting so I avoided mess decks duty under MAA GMC Harris. Ltjg Robert Hopkins was communications officer. Other RM’s were Chief Robert Johnson, RM1 Robert Johnson (John Boy), RM2 Dale Milam, RM2 Sam Oglesby (Dog), RM3 Dave Hyde (Clyde), RM3 Jim Gallen, RM3 Craig Meyer (Catfish), RM3 Troy O’Neal (Mongo). I remember several other crew members, and stay in touch with PN2 Ben Ennis. I left as RM2 in January, 1976. I treasure those days on the Hendy Maru.

i RVED ABOARD THE USS HENDERSON DD785 FROM 1953 THROUGH 1956 DURING THE KOREAN WAR. DECK FORCE FIRST, SUPPLY DIVION, ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN RADAR 3. bATTLE STATION WAS 5″ × 58 GUN MOUNTS, PROJECTILEMAN, POWDERMAN.

I was on the Henderson for two years full time (not reserve).  I don’t remember anything except a visit to Acapulco.  I’d be grateful if anyone who does remember something from 1973 to decomissioning would comment about it at
https://HappyHobo.net/2024/08/30/uss-henderson-dd-785/
(or here)

Love to hear from old shipmates :)

Great ship,great crew and made great friends.

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My last ship, Retired 12/16/70 27 Years.

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Supply Officer. Great ship. Great crew.

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Greetings to all.

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