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Years on the USS Henderson 1964-1964. RM3 I went to 3 or 4 ship regions. (Tenn. , Reno and Missouri). Sent all of my old Radiomen buddies a Henderson hat. Also Sent Gary Troxel a hat.
I spent most of my life in Irving, TX

First ship out of bootcamp. Sept. 66 to June 67. Made the Westpac and transferred upon returning to go through SEAR and combat training at Coronado and Camp Pendleton, then off to 13 months in Vietnam. I remember BM2 Colemire. I ran into him later on in my Navy career on the Uss Nashville. He was an NCC. I retired in 1990 as CTO1.

I remember Chet Lizak, Charles Roe, and David Billheimer

Served as RM 3 on Hendy Maru late 1966 to Oct 68 when we returned from West Pack to Long Beach

I remember Gary Troxel, Mike Salenero, John Hastings, Mike Sheehan, Smiley, Rose, and John Cathey…..On the Henderson 1958 to 1961. I’m not living in the states since 2017…….

My father Otto Hansen served on the Henderson in the early nine toon hundreds he served in China during the boxer rebellion I have his ships log is it worth anything not monetarily but to history. Thank you for your time

Served on the Hendy-Maru from 1974-1977. Could not have had better shipmates. I remember Wesley Maugens, Leo Walker,and Rick Burgess.

I am hoping former Henderson Sailors can shed some light on a question from one of your shipmates. Here is a short article that describes what we are trying to find out: http://broadside.navytimes.com/2019/02/23/cartoon-and-navy-history-buffs-we-need-your-help/

Thanks for any help you can provide. All the best, Jeff Bacon

I was onboard from 1977 until 1980 and has several friends and would like to hear from some of them, Find me on Facebook

I served aboard the USS Henderson from 1973-1977 as an ETR. I worked with Tom Sharpenburg and many others. Had a very good friend and golfing buddy Rob McManus. We played lots of basketball. Contact me if you all remember. I had a great time with all aboard the Hendy Miru.

Served aboard Her from 1969-1972. EM2 R gang.
. Great ship and crew. Miss Her and my shipmates.

Years Served: 1975-1979
R-Division
Hull Maintenance Technician 3rd Class
Long Beach, Ca

One of the most memorable ships I have had the pleasure to serve aboard.

Served on her in 1960 & 1961
one Wes Pac & Formosa patrol.

Served on the USS Henderson 6 June 1952 went to San Francisco
for refitting which in part a new mast and mostly upgrade of electronic equipment. Then went on hunter killer operations around Long Beach. Then headed for Korea. Got to Kobi, Japan.
we took on supplies and headed to Korea. We spent spent most
time up at Wonsan Harbor area near the 38 parallel. We were spotting for the BB New Jersey. Came back to Japan.
Got down to the Phiippines and Hong Kong on next cruise.
Flew home from Japan to Midway, Hawaii, Calif an then was was released from (early out) from Treasure Island.
I went to college in Sacramento,Ca then joined the Calif. Hwy Patrol and spent 36 1/2 Yrs. with them. Went also joined the USCGR and worked my way up from PS3 to CWO4 in Port Security. I retired from CHP and USCGR in Dec 1993. I joined Citizens Patrol spent 12 Yrs with them. I got back on the Hendy 1 time before she went to the middle East. Time goes fast when having fun. Thanks for letting review my life, Frank J Doherty PSS4
Retired.