USS Richard S. Edwards DD-950 Forum

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Don Bailey

DD950 SinkEx Video

Does anyone have a link to or an electronic copy of the sinking of the Reddy Eddie off of Kaui? I'd like to get a copy of it if at all possible. I hope everyone reading this is doing well these days. Our ranks are shrinking. God bless us all! Thanks in advance for an...

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Last Post: Oct 1, 2022 3:56pm
by Don Bailey

John Batman Batson

Exerpt from "Pounding the Do Son Peninsula" 1972

Google Pounding the Do Son Peninsula for full story. Here is the good part right here. On the morning of the May 9th, 1972 Captain Rogness Johnson, the commander of Destroyer Squadron 31 (DESRON 31) who was embarked in the Buchanan (DDG-14), and Commander James Th...

Views: 2311 Replies: 10

Last Post: May 16, 2018 5:45pm
by Dan Carpenter

james kress

San Marcos, TX

Anyone living in or near San Marcos, TX. I have located another possible shipmate living there. His name is Kenneth L. Wright. If someone could obtain a phone number for this person I will call and see if it is the right one. Thank you.

Views: 185 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 16, 2018 5:15pm
by Dan Carpenter EM...

James J. Kress

Norfolk Reunion

Just wanted to remind everyone the deadline for registering for the reunion is April 1, 2018. The reunion dates are June 17, 2018 to June 24, 2018 in Norfolk, VA.

Views: 69 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 26, 2018 6:57am
by James J. Kress

Dale Alyea

The Glades Incident

Near the end of Hotel street in Honolulu was the Glades. This establishment was "off limits" because it featured men in "drag." One evening four guys from First Division return to the ships with various cuts, bruises and black eyes. My recollection of the actors invo...

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Last Post: Mar 28, 2017 4:17pm
by Dale Alyea

John Batman Batson

USS Constellation and USS Richard S Edwards underway

I may be the last person to see this but there is a short video on youtube with the Eddie in it. It's filmed from a helo and shows our ship shooting her guns. Pretty cool. I'll attempt a link here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0pfAHz8Yc8. It's hosted at criticalp...

Views: 279 Replies: 1

Last Post: Dec 17, 2016 2:26pm
by Mike Lucas

Steve Taylor

Offical RSE Zippo Lighter

Hay Shipmates, Any one have an extra offical RSE flip top Zippo Lighter they would be willing to sell? Please contact me if you do! lstephentaylor@yahoo.com Thanks, Steve FTG2 1960--1962

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Last Post: Dec 15, 2016 11:50am
by Jeremy Romain

larry w gibeck

looking for someone to share what they remember about ship being fired upon

looking for someone who was on board 1966 through July 1968. need info

Views: 501 Replies: 8

Last Post: Nov 23, 2016 6:56pm
by allen meece

Timothy Stacey

Info on Kurt Jaeger BM2.....74 to 79...?

Look in for any official information regarding BM2 Kurt Jaeger. I heard he was killed in a crane accident on the east coast (Norfolk?) around 83. Does anyone have any official info on this ie, news articles, photos etc.?

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Last Post: Oct 11, 2016 11:50am
by Timothy Stacey

John Ritter

Lt Jim Jenson gunnery office 1964 -###

Has anybody heard of Lt Jim Jenson he was my gunnery officer when I was aboard the Eddy

Views: 261 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 6, 2016 2:39pm
by allen meece

Steve Mitchell

Vietnam Navy Novel

Hi, my name is Steve Mitchell and I served aboard the U.S.S. Joseph Strauss DDG-16 from 1972-75. I recently completed a novel about a WESTPAC during the Vietnam War entitled “Steve McQueen Would Be Proud.” The book will certainly bring back memories i...

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Last Post: Aug 6, 2016 2:32pm
by allen meece

Susan Deal

Database with reports of all naval gunfire in Vietnam, here is the Edwards

I found this fascinating, it's the national archives database of Gunfire Support During the Vietnam War and here is the Edwards. (I started with the page that was during my dad's time) It has every report of every incident of gunfire; duration, rounds, target,...

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Last Post: Aug 6, 2016 2:05pm
by allen meece

James F Klug

USS Edson DD 946

I am wondering if any one has been to USS Edson DD 946 Museum? It is at THE SAGINAW VALLEY NAVAL SHIP MUSEUM, at Bay City MI. They also have there own Web Site.

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Last Post: Feb 8, 2016 10:10pm
by James F Klug

steve marceau

Does this bring back memories of Eddie hitting pier?

I was just reading the story of the USS Port Royal being stuck on that reef outside of Pearl. it brought back memories of us hitting that pier in Pearl and all the guys with scrambled eggs that came for a visit that day! LOL I don't think that welcome aboard bel...

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Last Post: Nov 8, 2015 8:05pm
by Michael Lillie

James F Klug

AGENT ORANGE

I was just wondering if any one has earned anything for being exposed to Agent Orange?

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Last Post: Oct 31, 2015 1:52pm
by Harry Hartley

Jim Kress

Found long lost Shipmate

After a very long off and on search, I finally located Fred Allen. He is alive and well in Texas. Will be talking to him more tonight. A big thank you to Facebook and his daughter.

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Last Post: Jul 7, 2015 11:56am
by Jim Kress

Lisa Wallin

Shipmate Lance Wallin

My dad was on the DD950 from 1964-1966, he was a radioman. I wanted to let everyone know that he has lost his battle with emphasyma/copd. He passed away this morning at 12:05am 6-16-15. The last reunion he went to was the one in Boston, I know that he loved it.

Views: 141 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 16, 2015 10:11am
by JJ HOGUE

John Ritter FTG2

resspect

After all these years I started to wearing a Vietnam hat, and the people are now respecting the service that we did and remember that we were not respected when we got home. I encourage ever one to start wearing a vet hat and see what it brings to you. We deserve...

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Last Post: Feb 4, 2015 11:12am
by Joe Oleson

Calvin A De Knikker

Fastrak - Toll Citation

Who has Nebraska license plate "DD 950?" Is it Jim Kress?

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Last Post: Sep 10, 2014 10:10am
by Lance Wallin

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Last Post: Jul 16, 2014 2:17am
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Last Post: Jul 16, 2014 2:15am
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Last Post: Jul 16, 2014 2:14am
by isamacar

S L Swinney

INFO Request

Requesting anyone who has infomation on the Edwards being on the brown water list in the early seventies, 71/72, so far I have only seen it for 3 days in 1969. Would appreciate any help on this matter! SL Swinney Former OS on the Edwards

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Last Post: Jun 2, 2014 7:13pm
by S L Swinney

Karen Katsanes

Reunion in San Francisco

My husband Ray was on the USS Richard Edwards from 73-77. He now lives in San Francisco and works on Alcatraz. Anyone interested in meeting Ray and learning more about Alcatraz? Let me know. Karen

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Last Post: May 15, 2014 6:56pm
by Jack Turley

Joe Oleson (Fred) BT2

Max Whitehead not on memorial list any longer

I hate to view the list and realize just how many friends and shipmates we have lost. The list grows longer each time I look at it. Max was a very good friend and I still think of him often after all these years. Please put his name back on the list. Thanks

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Last Post: May 14, 2014 3:07pm
by Joe Oleson (Fred...

James F Klug

1967-1968 cruise

The month and date we left San Diego for the West Pac tour? Also the month and date returned. Thank-you, James F Klug

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Last Post: Apr 23, 2014 4:56am
by Roger Wilson

Donald "Lew" Holley, BM3

Just found you!

April 30, 2006 - My Name is D. Lew Holley and I was stationed on board the USS Richard S. Edwards for the 1966 WestPac cruise to Vietnam. Danny Huff (ship's band) was my running mate and so was Tom Hayes! I have a movie of Tom Hayes "taking a sun tan" on the O-1 de...

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Last Post: Mar 6, 2014 5:45pm
by Ray Wilson

Dale T Prescott

Agent Orange List

According to the October issue of the DAV Magazine, the Edwards has been added to the list for presumption of Agent Orange exposure for operations on the Mekong Delta between February 28, 1969 and March 1, 1969. The full list of ships can be viewed at www.publicheal...

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Last Post: Nov 2, 2013 1:26am
by Dannie M Hayward...

Vicki Malcolm for Rodney Malcolm

Need some help

I am a wife of a gunnermate Rodney E. Malcolm. I am looking for some navy buddies of his. He dont have a email right now. So if anyone that wants to talk with him that served at the same time. They can email me at my email listed above. I will start him up one. H...

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Last Post: Sep 20, 2013 11:36pm
by Rodney Malcolm G...

Dick Wass

Reddie Eddie on Facebook

If you haven't, Visit "USS Richard S Edwards DD-950" on Facebook. A lot of chatter and memories. A good visit.

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Last Post: Sep 9, 2013 5:59pm
by Dick Wass

Dick Wass

If The Eddie Could Talk

If the eddy could talk tell a short story of herself this is what shed say. I began life Dec.1956 as a beam of steel,my back bone the keel.Plates of steel made the rest of me.Thay gave name a strong name(Adm. Richard S. Edwards retried) an a number (DD950). They p...

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Last Post: Sep 9, 2013 11:38am
by Dick Wass

steve Marceau

search for members by state?

Is there a way to search for crew members by state? I was thinking about having a mini reunion/cup of coffe with guys that live nearby. Steve Phoenix here

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Last Post: Aug 2, 2013 10:27pm
by John Ritter

rodney harrison

Passing of a Shipmate

Sad to report that Dan Parshall Passed away on June 29th 2013

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Last Post: Jul 24, 2013 6:01pm
by rodney harrison

D.L. (Duke) Ellington

Skipper - CDR. John Walker

I served on the USS Philip DDE 498, under Cdr. Walker(then Ens. Walker). Would like to contact him....anyone have his email address? Thanks in advance, Duke

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Last Post: Jul 23, 2013 9:35pm
by Bud Orcutt/Lt

George Theetge

1959 Plank Owner list

I am looking for a list of the RSE plank owners. I thought I saw it on this web site before but can't seem to find now. Thanks George Theetge (58-60)

Views: 514 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jul 7, 2013 4:09pm
by Robert(BOB) McGo...

ART SOLIS

REUNION IN SAN FRANCISCO?

WHERE IS THE AGENDA FOR THE REUNION IN SAN FRANCISCO?

Views: 223 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 6, 2013 6:31pm
by JJ HOGUE

JJ HOGUE

USS RICHARD S. EDWARDS DD950 CHALLENGE COIN

THE COIN IS NOW AVAILABLE IN THE SHIPS STORE. THE PICTURE DOES NOT DO JUSTICE TO THE COIN AS THE COIN IS SHINY AND IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO PHOTOGRAPH. THE COST OF EACH COIN IS $10.00 AND THAT INCLUDES SHIPPING. EACH COIN HAS BEEN COATED TO PREVENT TARNISHING AND COM...

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Last Post: May 6, 2013 2:01pm
by JJ HOGUE

James F Klug

looking

I am wondering if any one might know where Dennis Bishop BTFN could be?

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Last Post: Apr 19, 2013 4:27pm
by James F Klug

Roger Griffin

Trying to locate Dennis Schick, seaman electrician, 1965-1967

Anyone know the where-about of Dennis Schick, when I was transferred, he still lived in Los Angeles on 99th Street. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Last Post: Jan 8, 2013 10:25am
by larry w gibeck

Doug Teeter

mini reunion

A group of 1960-1963 RSE sailors are having a mini reunion in Las Vegas Jan 21-Jan 25 at the California Hotel in down town Las Vegas. No big deal, just a bunch of guys sitting around telling sea stories. Any one from the era is invited to attend. It's $33 per night...

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Last Post: Jan 8, 2013 10:09am
by Joe Oleson

James F Klug

Death of shipmate

I have some bad news: James Vanderwyst E3 (1966 threw 1970) Passed away today.

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Last Post: Jan 1, 2013 7:50pm
by James F Klug

Donald Osteen

Bill Escott

I would like to get in contact with Bill Escott we were together on the 1966 cruise as Radarman. My picture is on pg 12 of the cruise book the group photos were taken after the typhoon and I departed the ship in Subic after typhoon. We pulled a many of watches togeth...

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Last Post: Dec 4, 2012 12:57am
by Bill Escott

Stanley R. Fratus

New e-mail address-Richard Sheard Please take note

Shipmate Richard please get me connected-My computer has experienced a recent crash. Please reset my log-in and password. New address is "standpat98@comcast.net" Thank you, Stan

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Last Post: Nov 30, 2012 12:31pm
by Stanley R. Fratu...

James F Klug

E-Mail Address Change

My E-Mail Address has been changed. It is now

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Last Post: Oct 19, 2012 10:05pm
by James F Klug

steve marceau

Snipes Lament

Now each of us from time to time has gazed upon the sea and watched the mighty warships pulling out to keep this country free. And most of us have read a book or heard a lusty tale, about these men who sail these ships through lightning, wind and hail. But there'...

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Last Post: Sep 22, 2012 4:51pm
by steve marceau

James F Klug

Reunion

I am wondering how the Renuion went,or didn't you have it? Where is it going to be in 2014? I have not seen anything anything about it, or any other news in fact.

Views: 300 Replies: 1

Last Post: Sep 10, 2012 5:28pm
by JOSEPH HOGUE

jack gould

any body remember

My father in law, Thomas M Lunsford may have sailed on this ship. I found an old zippo lighter with the USS Richard S Edwards insignia on it, in his personnal affect. He was a sailor in the early 1960's before entering the Airforce. His nick name was "Shorty" and...

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Last Post: Jul 24, 2012 7:49pm
by jack gould

Tom Rhodes (RM2 Rhodes)

RE: Exerpt from"Pounding the Do Son Penninsula" 1972

I was Captain Deal's phone talker and anyone who served with him over there knew he loved the action. As I recall the Edwards was the last ship to turn around and proceed back to the gulf. At one point I thought the Captain was going to beach the Edwards. The firs...

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Last Post: Jun 6, 2012 2:35pm
by Tom Rhodes (RM2 ...

JOE

Guest sign in

As you all might have noticed, our website site does not included the "guest sign in" anymore. The site that carried this for us has been retired. Our webmaster will attempt to locate another.

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Last Post: Apr 13, 2012 1:48pm
by JOE

tom petersen

ship's plaque

If any one is interested, there is a ship plaque up for sale on EBAY. It bids out Feb 26 at about 5:30 PM. The plaque on it says "with appreciation to E.L. Clayton, 15 Jan 1971".

Views: 433 Replies: 2

Last Post: Mar 15, 2012 8:26pm
by James F Klug