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Sun Feb 21 2010
Josh Moore
joshandlaurenmoore<at>hotmail.com
USS Enterprise
I am researching my grandfather's military service and found his name
on this website (B.R Moore) He mentions being on the ship when it
hit the mine, but is not listed on the crew's roster. Do you have
any further information? Thank you for your help.
Fri Apr 02 2010
Andrea Frederick
ladymystra<at>live.com
LST327
Hello, I would like to add a member to the crew list for the LST327.
My grandfather, Jack Wilbur McCollum, was a crew member and one of the
men who suffered a broken back when the ship was torpedoed. Sadly, he is
no longer with us. He was from Miami Florida.
LST327 Crew List
Tue Jul 28 2009
steve stofelano, jr.
inn<at>mansionhill.com
LST 327
To:Richard Denis...The info you have shared of your Dad's is incredible!!!
I have some info as well that I will attempt to put in a format similar
to what you have done. The MOST STUNNING item was to see my Dad's name
listed on the USCG & US Navy dinner menu...can't seem to determint
the reason, date or location?
Here are the photos that my father, John J. Denis, took at various times
during his service. He currently resides in Florida and gave them
to me last year.
I know he was at Normandy and other landings so I'm not sure what beaches
are photographed. There is one photo of a buzz bomb being shot down
that was flying between ship's. There is photos of the officers and
I believe Jack Dempsey was one of the officers he said.
There is also a photo of a menu with officers and crew for a New Year's
Eve 1945 party plus local new paper articles about my father and the explosion.
I used Winzip program to compress the photos. So if you don't have or
can't get the Winzip software to extract the photos I can send you the
program.
I appreciate your interest in the photos. If you have any questions
or problems opening the photos please e-mail.
Thanks,
Richard Denis
LST327 Images by John J
Denis
Fri Feb 27 2009
Vincent J. Santoni Jr.
pvsent<at>tdstelme.net
My Farther Vincent J. Santoni USN served on board the LST 327 from Nov.11,1943
till it was hit on Aug.27,1944 I do not know much more as my farther
died Jan.3,1963 from lung cancer i found a little book with dates and his
ship and that he was assighned to B" Battery Eveready 455P and A" Battery
EP728 he was also one of the wounded on that day. If there is anybody out
there that might remember him or have any information please e-mail me
at pvsent<at>tdstelme.net
God Bles all that served
Wed Mar 05 2008
Jonathan Behm
behm<at>verizon.net
LST 327
Good Day
My Uncle Warren Nicholson was from Quincy MASSACHUSETTS, not Illinios
Mon Feb 11 2008
steve stofelano,jr.
inn<at>mansionhill.com
LST327
looks like my dad...3rd in from the left front row( Philadelhia Navy
Yard, before we left). is there a more complete crew list of the LST 327?
Mon Feb 11 2008
steve stofelano, jr
inn<at>mansionhill.com
LST327
This was my dad's ship. just starting to research his "time" as a crew
member...more later.
Tue Feb 12 2008
LST327
Just compared information on this site to my Dad's personnel records
and they confirm he was aboard on that fateful day of Aug 27 recieving
a Purple Heart...but for some unknown reason not presented with it until
Feb 3 1983...just about 6 months short of the and sadly 5 months before
he died. Dad never spoke of his military service and I have virtually no
"stories" of his time serving our country...only the "paper trail".
..........
Looked up Ernie Barone, the Albany, NY barber and was informed by a
gentleman than Ernie died over one year ago.
LST 327 Crewlist (work in progress)
Sun Feb 10 2008
Jonathan Behm
behm<at>verizon.net
LST 327
My uncle Warren Nicholson was killed aboard LST 327 8/27/44
Wed Nov 07 2007
Tom Burnell,USAF, Ret. MSgt
pickle210<at>comcast.net
LST 327
I am the nephew of William (Bill) Schwartz who was aboard the LST 327
when it was hit by a torpedo or it hit a mine during WWll. The only thing
I have fro documention is a photo of Uncle Bill, that I found in my mothers
personal papers not long ago.According to the paper Bill was a machinist
aboard the ship. I'm not sure if Bill is still living but I do know that
he retired from Westinghouse located in Columbus,Oh some time in the 1970's.
As a side note, we were also told that at the same time uncle's
ship was damaged, that his brother Paul USN, Schwartz, aboard a US Naval
vessel was also was sank or damaged at the same time.(unconfirmed) by family
members. I would enjoy recieving any information that you might have about
the vessel and Uncle Bill.
Mon Jan 14 2008
Jennifer Bowne
tigeraddict<at>hotmail.com
LST 327
I believe my grandfather was on this ship during WWII. His name
is Benjamin Kowalski. He's suffering from dementia and we're trying
to piece together his war history before he passes away. Any help/information
you can provide would be much appreciated. I have attached a current
photo of him with some of our family members.
Tue Jan 08 2008
alnbarb2<at>verizon.net
Update to those killed aboard LST 327 on 27 August 1944
While doing family research on Henninger family I came across a memorial
marker in Gowen City cemetery in Gowen City, Pennsylvania.
Hubert Henninger is my cousin – web site shows pictures of LST 327’s
crew without names. Looking to see if Harold Henninger is in any of these
pictures. Can you identify if Harold is one the crewmembers?
Thanks
The following is written on his parent’s headstone
In loving memory of our son Harold Hubert Henninger B/M 2/C USS
LST 327
Nov. 2, 1913 – Aug 27, 1944
Enlisted US Navy Dec 31 1942.
Died in the service of his country in the English Channel, as result
of enemy action.
Served in Africa, Sicily, Salerno, Anzio and Normandy. W.W. II
August 7th 2007
name: Robert Scarpa
ship: LST327
Email: RobertMontville<at>aol.com
Comments: In the Picture of Commander J.Dempsey and crew is my Father
Frank J. Scarpa a member of the crew of LST327
name: Ron Outlaw
ship: LST-327
Email: skydvroutlaw<at>aol.com
Comments: did you ever get the list of crew when she was torpedoed?
I believe my father was onboard (a survivor) His name is Jesse J. Outlaw
....
That was his name the middle J is Jacob, he was Coast Guard and torpedoed
either off of greenland or Iceland the family doesn't remember; if it was
not your ship, then perhaps you can advise as to how I might find out which
ship he was on.
23rd July 2007
name: Bea Toll
ship: LST327
Email: Freedom.Sails<at>ATT.NET (bounced)
Comments: I recently acquired a computer and am so happy to get all
the information on LST327. My husband, Leslie Toll, was a proud crew member
and would have been so happy to see all this. He passed away several years
ago. On his behalf and the others of the LST327, thank you for remembering
them all.
Sincerely, Bea Toll
6th July 2007
name: Ted Bachman
ship: LST327
Email: tmb<at>mtaonline.net
Comments: My father, Theodore (Ted) W. Bachman was a Chief Warrant
Machinist on LST327. I corresponded with Carl Pfanich before he passed
and learned that they called my father 'Tiny' Bachman.
20th August 2006
name: J. J. Taylor
ship: LST 327
Email: tayjack77<at>alltel.net
Comments: I was wondering about the James Lofton on the casualty list.
Does anyone know if he was from Altanta, Georgia and had a wife named Kathryn?
I would like to contact the family.
August 2006
name: Jerome B. Prisyon
ship: N/A
Email: admjerry<at>aol.com
Comments: I am planning a trip to Italy next year.
I am an amateur military historian and I want to go to Anzio or more
properly Nettuno.
Calling Anzi Nettuno is fruitless as no one speaks English.
Could you posibly lead me by way of an email address or phone number,
to someone who could show me around one morning on June 18 or 19 next year.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Jerry Prisyon
Valley Stream, NY
There are numerous sites advertising accommodation
in the area - perhaps emailing some of them may prove fruitful.
July 2006
I emailed you last year concerning my second cousin Ernest Gillenwaters.
Just wanted to let you know I had spelled his first name incorrectly. Ernest
not Earnest. You had asked if we had any other details. If still interested,
his first cousin Jim Holston, retired Navy, would be the guy to ask, jrholston<at>chartertn.net
......................
From: "jim holston" <jrholston<at>chartertn.net>
Subject: Re: Little Ernest G.
Mary, as Little Ernest was a Gunner's mate, I believe he would have
been manning one of the AA guns. The story I heard Dad tell many times
is that when the explosion occurred he was topside relaxing on the
deck with a big "chow of tobacco" .....as told by a survivor that came
by the house and talked to Dad after the war was over. Don't know the name
but he said he was very close to Little Ernest.....
Jim
..........................
Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2005 1:17 PM
Subject: Re: Little Ernest G.
David, if I can remember right he was on the ship in all of the big
battles, from North Africa to D-Day and Normandy. I got an e-mail from
a lady whose father in law was on the first wave from Africa but was not
on the ship when the Torpodeo hit. I thought he drove the ship but
maybe I am wrong.
--
Mary V.
95th Bomb Group (H) Association
www.95thbg.org
May 2nd 2005
name: Sally 'Kraynick' Corrigan
ship: LST327
Email: www.sallyfromport<at>juno.com
Comments: To All You Wonderful People that was aboard the LST327..God
Bless You and My Father who is Lawrence Kraynick. My Dad was aboard the
LST327 when she was hit and how I know..is my Father still to this day
has the same re-occurring nightmare about screaming out in his sleep 'DON'T
OPEN THE HATCH'..then ole hell broke loose.. but the other guy did probably
out of fear or otherwise. It would be tremendous for any you out there..to
e-mail my Dad Lawrence T. Kraynick.
e-mail address is
www.lincoln.8<at>juno.com
My Father is just the gentlest soul in God's world. Some called
my Dad 'Spider' because of his long legs and arms and was as tall as a
mountain. over 6ft.6inches tall and he personally loaded that ship due
to, he has a movie with the LST327 with him in it next to where he loaded
what was needed. My Dad was the first Coast Guard to hit Normandy Beach.
Maybe someone out here will see this and e-mail him with a header 'LST327'
so he won't think it's spam and delete it. Thank-you so much and again
'May God Bless You'
His Loving Daughter,Sally
name: H. G. Jones
ship: USS LST 327
Email: hgjones<at>email.unc.edu
Comments: Although I was never a crew member, I was evacuated by
LST 327 from Anzio on January 27, 1944, after both hands were broken while
serving on USS SC-525 during the invasion. I would be glad to hear from
anyone who was aboard that date and who remembers that trip to Naples,
where I was cared for in the 118th Station Hospital. I have always wanted
to thank the medical personnel aboard LST 327 for their attention during
that harrowing experience. Bless you all.
15th August 2005
name: David Vandegriff
ship: LST327
Email: dtvand<at>comcast.net
Comments: Ernest Gillenwaters of Tennessee, killed aboard LST 327.
Did anyone know him. He was my Aunt Bess's son. Thanks.
name: Karla Kessler
location: Madison South Dakota
email: rkessler-AT-hcpd.com
Date: November 30, 2004
Comments
I'm so pleased to have found your website. Prior to its posting in 2002,
I spent many hours trying to find information on the 327. My father-in-law,
Mike Kessler, Navy, served on the 327 as a diesel mechanic. He turned 82
in October of this year. He is generally healthy, but his memory is significantly
effected by numerous "minor" strokes over the past few years. He once told
stories to his children of selling his beer rations for extra money to
send home. I'd be pleased to tell him and members of his family of this
site and of any response of anyone remembering him. Sincerely, Karla Kessler
name: Aimee Nguyen
location: New Jersey
email: aimeeliz711-AT-juno.com
Date: November 09, 2004
Comments
My Grandfather, Carl Haarala was aboard this ship. He was one of the
wounded that was asleep when the mine/torpedo hit. He was in a body cast
for months in England. Thank you so much for this web site so I can show
my children his history. He is still alive living in Florida, he still
deals with pain from the explosion. Aimee
name: Maurice Pierel
location: Paris, France
email: pierel-AT-wanadoo.fr
Date: October 06, 2004
Comments
Dear all,
MoMM 2nd Class William Russell Barnhardt, USNR, was KIA on October
2, 1944. He now lies buried at the Normandy American Cemetery at Omaha
Beach. Barnhardt was from West Pittson, Pennsylvania and is survived by
a first cousin who would like very much to know the circumstances surrounding
his death. The only other information that we have concerning Barnhardt
is that he may have been serving aboard an LST at the time of his death.
If anyone out there should know of a means by which it would be possible
to obtain the hull number for Barnhardt’s ship, I would be most grateful
to hear from you.
My deepest respect and admiration go out to all our veterans.
Sincerely.
name: Pat DeMarco
location: East Windsor, New Jersey
email: patdemarco-AT-hotmail.com
Date: September 30, 2004
Comments
My uncle, Thomas D'Abrosca, was a crew member who was killed aboard
LST327 on August 27, 1944. I was very interested to find the information
contained in your website, since I was unaware of the details surrounding
the incident.
Last week, while vacationing in England I visited the grave of my
uncle at the American Cemetery near Cambridge. It was a very moving experience
and I was quite impressed with the cemetery itself and the manner in which
the staff there treated my wife and me.
Thanks again for the information.
Pat DeMarco
name: fay fielder
location: LST 458
email: ta65-AT-msn.com
Date: September 24, 2004
Comments
Mr. Fielder was on the LST 458 during the pacific campaign. He did not
know Glenn Edwards however he would be interested in any current data that
you have involving people etc, that were on the ship during said period.
If people make enough connections many current unknown points of history
usually can be brought to light.
Thank you for your anticipated acknowledgement.
Terry Erskine
name: John E. O'Donnell
location: Peabody, Massachusetts
email: jodonnell-AT-easternscience.com
Date: September 13, 2004
Comments
DEAR SIR: I STUMBLED INTO YOUR WEBSITE ACCIDENTALLY WHILE ON A SEARCH.
MY UNCLE, JACK CANTWELL WAS ONE OF YOUR SHIPMATES AND I'M SORRY TO INFORM
YOU THAT HE DIED DURING THE SPRING OF 2003. INCIDENTALLY MY DAD WAS IN
THE COAST GUARD FROM 1942-1946.UNFORTUNATELY I KNOW VERY LITTLE OF MY DAD'S
EARLY SERVICE HOWEVER LATER IN THE WAR, HE WAS A MOTOR MACHINIST MATE 1ST
ABOARD THE TROOP TRANSPORT ADM. H.T. MAYO (AP-125). MY OWN FATHER DIED
DURING NOVEMBER 2001. MY UNCLE JACK'S WAR RELATED INJURIES PLAGUED HIM
FOR THE REMAINDER OF HIS LIFE BUT I NEVER HEARD HIM COMPLAIN. NOT ONCE!!
AT THE END OF HIS FUNERAL MASS, THE CATHOLIC PRIEST GAVE MY UNCLE A SHARP
SALUTE (THE PRIEST WAS A MARINE COMBAT VETERAN WHEN HE WAS 19 IN VIET-NAM)
AT THE CEMETERY, THE COAST GUARD SENT AN HONOR GUARD FOR THE GRAVE SIDE
SERVICE WHICH WAS APPRECIATED BY ALL.
name: Teresa Oden
location: Grants Pass, Oregon
email: teresdawn-AT-msn.com
Date: June 08, 2004
Comments
My father Glenn Donald German was a radioman on the LST 1070 in the
korean war. Do you know him?
name: Francis R Fitch
location: Elko, NV
email: p59airocomet2-AT-yahoo.com
Date: April 02, 2004
Comments
My father, Frank Fitch, served on LST 26, Pacific Operations. Originally
an elisted member of the Light House Service, he transferred in to the
Coast Guard when the Service was absorbed into the USCG.
He never spoke much about his WW II experiences, but in my online
explorations I have learned much about those that manner the LST's.
The Light House Service Pennant currently on display at the Academy
was a donation by my dad. (Can you donate government property back to the
government???)
Coasties and family may want to explore www.fredsplace.org. You can
list the passing of an individual on their obit page.
name: Paul Condrin, III
location: Westwood, MA
email: psaacondrin-AT-aol.com
Date: February 19, 2004
Comments
To all, I want to let you know that my father, Paul Condrin, Jr. of
Westwood, MA, passed away on Veteran's Day this past year. He was 85 years
old. My Dad spoke fondly of all his friends from the LST. May he rest in
peace. Thank you all for your service to our great country. Paul Condrin,
III
name: Marion Ray Allen
location: ashland city ,,tenn. 37015
email: aallenrallen104-AT-aol.com
Comments
I was on the USS Electron AKS 27 a converted LST 1070 we supplied the
pacific fleet with electronic supplies and rotated duty between Yokosuko
Japan and Saseo Japan was on duty from July 1953 until November 1954 and
was transferred to the USS Yancey AKA 93 and was discharged in Feb 15 1957
the LST duty was good duty just a rough ride -AT- sea God bless America
and God Bless our service men where ever they may be serving our great
nation yours truly Ray Allen
name: Tony Leone
location: Coast Guard LST 27
email: lion5-AT-adelphia.net
Comments
Our landing ship is featured on several D-Day websites with yours truly,
noted historian and author of many war genre books.
name: Mount Burns
location: Dunedin, Florida
email: mtburns-AT-earthlink.net
Comments
I was one of the crew assigned to LST 327 after it reached the Navy
Yard in Portsmouth, Va. We were on board approximately 3 months before
it was decommissioned in November 1945. At the time we were assigned the
Navy yard built 40 feet of stern and was going to attach it to the vessel.
We then were due to go to the invasion of Japan but of course we dropped
the bomb on Japan and this ended the career of 327.
name: Stanley Alvin Lorig
location:
email: debbiel-AT-axs4u.net
Comments
Dear Sir, My father in law Stanley Lorig would like to know when the
conference is so he can attend it. Please email me with the info. Thanks
Debbie lorig
name: STANLEY A. LORIG SR.
location: TEMPLE TEXAS
email: stan.lorig-AT-tinker.af.mil
Comments
HELLO: MY FATHER WAS ON THE LST 327, FIRST CREW, BEFORE THE TORPEDO
HIT IT. HIS NAME IS STANLEY A. LORIG SR. HE LIVES IN TEMPLE TEXAS,76504,
AT 4129 ANTELOPE DR. HIS HOME PHONE # IS ( 254 ) 778-4354. I COPIED THIS
SITE AND SENT IT TO HIM. HE CALLED ME WITH 1000 QUESTIONS. I TOLD HIM I
WOULD CONTACT ANYONE I COULD FIND. SO HERE I AM, AGAIN. PLEASE WRITE OR
CALL HIM. THANKS, STAN JR. OKC,OKLA.
name: Stanley Alvin Lorig
location: Temple, Texas
email: debbiel-AT-axs4u.net
Comments
My father was a bosmans mate aboard the LST_327. We were looking for
a record of his name in the crew. We were unable to find it. He is currently
a retired bricklayer living in Texas. Please respond to the above email
address. Thank you
name: STANLEY A. LORIG SR.
location: TEMPLE TEXAS
email: LACEYRURU-AT-AOL.COM
Comments
MY FATHER ASKED ME TO LOOK UP HIS LST, AND HERE I AM. I HAVE COPIED
ALL OF THE INFO ON THIS SITE , AND WILL SEND TO HIM. I DID NOT SEE A LIST
BY NAME OF THE CREW, IS THERE A LIST?
name: donna fetterhoff
location:
email: donnjo2001-AT-yahoo.com
Comments
Just doing genealogy research and found your site. My thanks as a free
American to all who served.
name: Gerald O Geier
location: Anniston Al
email: gogeier-AT-bellsouth.net
Comments
Thank you very very much, I had given up on ever seeing an LST again.
It was not a pleasure when I was aboard one of these bucking broncos .
The wife and I paid a visit to this lady January of 03. She stood proudly
at the Chickasaw pier It brought back memories that will never fade. I
made many friends aboard one of these. A person thinks he knows the ups
and downs of sea life but until he survives a storm or squall aboard an
LST, he knows nothing. He will never forget those that shared the experience.
My experience gave me respect for those guys that are permanent crew members
aboard a LST. I did not have the quarters that the crew had I was a Marine
our bunks had 5 above the lower bunk. I think these ex LST personal that
are doing this overhauling job of the 325 LST should be rewarded for their
determined approach to returning this lady to sea. I salute your efforts.
Gerald Geier
name: paul gallagher
location: niagara falls,canada
email: paul_e_dangerously-AT-hotmail.com
Comments
i am not related to anyone that served on this ship. However, I believe,
the world we live in TODAY, was shaped by the men who served on this ship
and others like her. There are no words to express the gratitude I have
for these people who were willing to make the supreme sacrifice, and many
did. My condolences go out to anyone who lost a loved one, during or since,
WWII. GOD BLESS
name: Mary Ilacqua
location: Quincy
email: www.Thirgenby-AT-aol.com
Comments
Daughter of Joseph J. Ilacqua
name: Paul Edwards
location: Washington, Il
email: edwards0013-AT-hotmail.com
Comments
We think my Grandfather, Glenn Edwards served on the LST458 during WW2
How can I found out if this was so?
name: Stan Kalwasinski
location: Munster, Indiana
email: kalracing-AT-compuserve.com
Comments
My father-in-law, John C. Jurewicz from Chicago, served on the LST 327
during WWII. He still currently lives in Chicago and is 80 years old and
proud of his USCG experiences. Does anyone know if a LST 327 baseball cap
is available. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Stan Kalwasinski
name: Shawn R Mccollum
location: ohio
email: macson45-AT-aol.com
Comments
my dad was on your ship . he was in the engine room. he was on deck
at the time the ship was hit. he had a broken back and a bad knee. he has
past on a few years ago. at the age of 78.he has 4 kids and 10 grandkids.
he was a firefighter in the city of Miami fla. he was laid to rest there.
it's good to see the ship and the land he saw. I was in the marine corp.
shawn r mccollum
name: kim mccollum
location:
email: krazzykat2-AT-aol.com
Comments
I enjoyed your website very much. I remember my father in law telling
me what happened to him when he was on the deck of the 327. He was one
of the men with a broken back. Sadly, he is no longer with us. I think
he would have enjoyed this site very very much. I only wish there was a
list of crew members that served on all these ships.
name: Paul Morin
location: San Jose, CA.
email: Pmorin3289-AT-aol.com
Comments
WELL DONE SITE. SPENT TIME ABOARD LIGHT CRUISER, USS TUCSON CL-98
name: FRANK R. FEDUIK
location: MOSCOW, PA.
email: FFEGJ-AT-AOLCOM
Date: January 08, 2002
Comments
SOUNDS FAMILIAR AS I WAS ON TH E LST 338, I BE LIEVE WE May HAVE BEEN
IN THAT CONVOY. WE WERE FLOTILLA 12 GROUP 36> I CANT RECALL MUCH MORE.
name: Selma
location: The Netherlands
email: -
Date: November 29, 2001
Comments
I've just read the comments that other visitors of this site have written,
and I had to write something too. I was just searching for some information
for a paper I'm making about D-Day, and I ended up here. All I wanted to
say is that I'm really glad you gave us a peace of history, because I think
it's very necessary that everybody knows what really happened. Thank you.
name: BOB BENBOW
location:
email: benbowb2BELLSOUTH.NET
Date: November 25, 2001
Comments
I WAS ON LST #1 AND WE WERE IN THE SAME INVASIONS WITH THE 327, ANZIO
BEING THE WORST. I REMBER BEING CONVOYS WITH THE 327. WE WERE ALOS WITHE
THE 327 IN ANZIO FOR A 3 DAY PERIOD JAN,27,28, AND 29 WHEN ALL HELL BROKE
LOOSE.
name: R. Rozanski
location: Michigan
email: erozano1-AT-excite.com
Date: November 12, 2001
Comments
Hello, Trying to find out what LST my dad served on during WWII. He
was Chief Engineer, James (Jim) O. Boyer (deceased for 25 years). In South
Pacific - Philipines - Australia. Does anyone remember him? Thanks. R.L.R.
name: Anthony Leone
location: lion-AT-adelphia.net
email: above
Date: October 26, 2001
Comments
The skipper, Lt.Cmdr. Gilleran was transferred to our LST 27. He was
our captain until LST 27 was decommissioned in Boston in the fall of 1945.We
are also Coast Guard. LST 327 was hit by a torpedo and not mined as reported.
I am a well-know writer and publisher of war genre books and my stories
appear in the LST Association organ Scuttlebutt frequently. ( Also in other
magazines.) Semper Paratus!(10/26/'01)Keep up the good work!
name: Rich Kuykendall
location: Maui, Hawaii
email: rakrmt-AT-maui.net
Date: October 25, 2001
Comments
I liked your website. You might be interested to know that my father,
Claude Richardson (1897-1979)b. Acworth, GA, was on the original crew of
the USS Arizona, and he served in WWI, ferrying troop and merchant ships
to France.
name: Brenda Dagley
location: Tennessee
email: bDalgey-AT-highland.net
Date: October 07, 2001
Comments
Please tell me the status of the LST 325 in Mobile Alabama.
From Sheldon: You can follow
the progress of the USS LST Ship Memorial at:http://www.lstmemorial.org
name: arlene mincey
location: DAWSON, ALABAMA
email: arlene10456-AT-yahoo.com
Date: September 25, 2001
Comments
MY DAD WAS ON TH US COAST GUARD 884
name: Boye Sweet
location: San Jose, Ca.
email: boyesweet-AT-aol.com
Date: August 27, 2001
Comments
I am a Ret.MSCM with 33 years active duty(51-84). My first ship, right
off boot leave, was the LST-802. I served on her for 4 years. I have a
lot of respect and fond memories of the gator navy. If any of my former
shipmates read this please get in touch with me. I am active in the FRA
and NCPOA. A big bravo/zulu on a very interesting website. Your shipmate.
B.Sweet KEEP YOUR TAILGATE UP AND ALWAYS STAY ON THE GREEN SIDE OF THE
GRASS.
name: Fred Chapman
location: Fredericksburg, VA
email: nnn0ppe-AT-navymars.org
Date: August 19, 2001
Comments
Sincere regret that I had not visited this page earlier and communicated
with Carl before his death..
I am involved in the restoration of the radio room on the museum
ship LST-325 (see http://lstmuseum.org)
.. I am searching for any information from any former radiomen that were
on the LST-3XX's that were constructed in 1942 at the Philadelphia Naval
Shipyard. I am in need of more detailed information on radio equipments
installed at that time period, radio room layout, antennas etc. Anyone
with information or reference to radiomen that could assist are requested
to contact me in this effort to restore the LST-325 radio room to near
same condition as built. Fred Chapman (Former LCI-975 - LCT-575)
name: Billy Ray Moore
location: Texarkana, Texas 75501-4962
email: plm1605
Date: August 13, 2001
Comments
To: biker-AT-wizard.com from Billy Ray Moore.....haven't visited the
site very often for the past months...since we lost Carl...please give
us an address to use to assist you in maintaining the site for LST 327...My
business address is B. R. Moore, PO Box 4962, Texarkana, TX 75501-4962....cordially
yours...
name: Jeffrey Sharp - Archivist
location: veterans Service Office Santa Ana California
email: jasharp-AT-csa.co.orange.ca.us
Date: August 08, 2001
Comments
Hello LST 327 Veterans,
I am the museum designer for the Veterans Service Office in Santa
Ana California. We are in the process of establishing a Veterans Museun
at the former Marine Corps Air Station Tustin. The County Government is
receiving on of the two giant blimp hangars 3 million cubic feet indoors!
I am designing an interactive museum that is designed to take the
visitor through our nations history with interactive displays. I have designed
a transition passageway from "Italy and Sicily" to Normandy using a 1/1
scale mock up of an L.S.T. Because this LST was at both actions and because
of the fact I needed to represent the Coast Guard in my World War II display,
I've decided to use the LST 327 as the hull number for my piece.
This piece will be a replication of the first 40 to 50 feet of the ship
from the ramps towards the center of the ship.
Are there any special things I need to know about your ship and are
there any crew members that have a Southern California or more specifically,
an Orange County connection? If so could you put them in contact with me?
Respectfully,
Jeff Sharp - Archivist Veterans Service Office 1300 S. Grand Ave.
Bldg B Santa Ana, California 92705 (714) 567-7487 Office
name: JOSEPH MAIO
location: PERTH WESTERN AUSTRALIA
email: josephmaio-AT-hotmail.com
Date: July 22, 2001
Comments
Dear Guyz My grandpa fought in Italy as well those who were lucky and
those who weren't should always be remembered. From Joseph
name: L.A.JONES
location: LONGVIEW TEXAS
email: chinagrover2-AT-aol.com
Date: July 17, 2001
Comments
B.C.JONES MY FATHER SERVED ON LSTG-327 AND FROM WHAT HE TOLD ME HE WAS
THE FRONT 20MM GUNNER DURING THE LANDING OF PALLEU, IN 1945. HE TOLD ME
SEVERAL STORIES ABOUT THIS SHIP ONE BEING THAT BEFORE THE LANDING HIS CAPTAIN
REQUESTED TO BE RELEAVED OF COMMAND AND HE WAS ON THE RADIO. THE MESSAGE
CAME BACK, THAT THE CAPTAIN COULDN'T BE REPLACED AND THE CAPTAIN WENT TO
HIS ROOM AND PULLED A 45 AND ENDED HIS LIFE. DAD SAYS HE WAS THE FIRST
ONE IN THE ROOM WHEN HE HEARD THE SHOT. MY FATHER IS NOW LIVING IN THE
FOLLOWING ADDRESS B.C.JONES 217 WESLEY DRIVE PALESTINE TEXAS 75801 HE IS
RETIRED FROM THE RAILROAD AFTER 40 YEARS AS A TRAIN DISPATCHER. HE HAS
3 SONS I BEING THE MIDDLE ONE.
name: Claude Kuykendall, USN Retired
location: Concord NC
email: yeoman-AT-vnet.net
Date: June 23, 2001
Comments
I was the Yeoman on the LST 458 during WWII, serving in the Southwest
Pacific Theater. The 458 made 13 D-Days on the Jap held islands around
New Guinea, with the lead LST on D-Day at Leyte, the Philippines.
While all the LSTs were unloading and waiting for the tide, I went
souvenier hunting. A LCI loaded with Army brass pulled up short right in
front of me. Some guys stepped off into about 1 foot of water and began
walking toward me. As they passed, one of them was smoking a corncob pipe.
He gave this whitehat a mean look as he went by. I neglected to salute
him.
Do you want to read about my 13 D-Days and a trip to China, before
decommissioning. I have a lot of stories, am a novice oon the computer.
My stories are in ASACII, but I don't know to send them over the net. Any
ideas? The Yeoman
name: Paul Condrin
location: Westwood, MA
email: hcondrin-AT-aol.com
Date: June 17, 2001
Comments
Dear LST Friends, It was sad to hear of Carl P's passing. He was a good
man for all he did to reunite all of us LST 327 veterans. May he rest in
peace. God bless to his lovely wife, Marie. Regards to all, Paul Condrin
name: Sue
location: Boynton Beach, FL
email: sgs-cary-AT-msn.com
Date: June 12, 2001
Comments
My husband, Stuart, wrote the comments below. In response to this, we
received a telephone call from Justin (Bowlinger?) who said his Uncle was
on the boat and gave us a website. Unfortunately, I could not get it to
come up. Since Justin did not leave a return number, perhaps he will see
this and correct the site address? The info given was: www.ibiblio.org/hyperorg/USN/USN-chron
Thanks...
name: Stuart Sanders
location: Boynton Beach Florida
email: scg-cary-AT-msn.com
Date: June 09, 2001
Comments
I am working on finding out about LSTs during the Normandy invasion.
I note that you say the LST 327 was sunk but the records listed under ships
of the Navy 1940-45 on the web don't show any sinking. Did 327 sink in
battle or after the war?
My wife's dad, Hal Hansen, from Reading PA was on one of the LSTs
sunk on June 9 by German S boats. He survived. I believe he was on either
# 314 or # 376.
Do you have any sources for more information on either ship.
Thanks, Stuart Sanders
561/752-2977
name: adele
location: oklahoma
email: razberry30-AT-hotmail.com
Date: May 31, 2001
Comments
I thought my grandpa was on your ship...his name is Darrel Harris..
(D.H.) but I think this is the wrong ship...if so sorry to bother u...sincerely,
Adele Burnett..
name: Alice Faye Utter
location: 942 Buckland Place, BelAir, MD 21014
email: alice_utter-AT-hotmail.com
Date: May 27, 2001
Comments
My Father Dorsey Frazer Hamrick (Rank:Signal Man First Class; Serial
Number:8274744; Ship:LST-378) went into the VA hospital this week and during
that time he told us about France and being on the LST-378. My Father wanted
to know what had happen to some of the guys he was with. This prompted
me to check out the web-sites on WWII. Your web-site helps me to understand
the bond a group of people creates when asked to do the imposable and some
how do it. Thank you and all your buddies for what you have given us. Thanks
for the web-site for me to read.
Thanks Alice
name: ROY D. CAVES, CAPTAIN, USNR
location: MISSISSIPPI
email: LST715-AT-AOL.COM
Date: May 23, 2001
Comments
ENJOYED YOUR WEB SITE.
name: JAMES HURLEY rm1c
location: PENNSYLVANIA
email: james18938-AT-yahoo.com
Date: May 17, 2001
Comments
VERY PROUD OF YOU JUST CAME ACROSS SITE SORRY TO HEAR OF DEATH LST206
REPORTING PAC 43 TO 46 WISH I COULD JOIN UP TODAY WITH ALL THE LADIES ABOARD
BUT THEN AGAIN I AM 78 YEARS OLD SEMPER PARATUS
name: Boye Sweet
location: San Jose,Ca.
email: boyesweet-AT-aol.com
Comments
Great Web site. I am a ret. MSCM(51-84).I served on the LST-802(51-55)in
Korea.I will always be a Gator Sailor. Your web site brought back many
fond memories. Thanks
name: Harold Dodson
location: Anderson, California
email: HDodson212-AT-aol.com
Comments
Hello, former LST'ers. This is quite a well laid out web site with the
history of your ship, and it's troubles. That was a real bad thing to have
happen right under the crews quarters. Having been aboard the LST 280 during
that time, I know and sense the lose for you and all your mates.
But unfortunately, these are the things that happen when we have
to go to war. The ship I was on had a similar experience, only it was a
torpedo that hit us. And the most unfortunate part of our story was that
all of our cooks and bakers, and our two medics, before the invasion of
Normandy got too near, decided to vacate the crews quarters and move into
the forward troop compartment. And that was where we took the torpedo,
just below them. And since we were also steaming back to England, about
0030 to 0100 all were there except the bakrer b
name: John and Lee Santorelli
location: Brewster, N Y
email: Sant-AT-ct2.nai.net
Comments
Marie and family, We will miss the news letters. If it wasn't for Carl,
the LST 327 Association would never have been formed. We appreciate everything
that he did. We will talk to you soon. Love, Lee and John
name: Marion Schumann Miller
location: New Jersey
email: don46-AT-bellatlantic.net
Comments
I believe my father Charles Bud Schumann served on the Preston If you
remember hum please let me know
name: Neil Coppen
location: Surrey U.K
email: neil271052-AT-aol.com
Comments
I thoroughly enjoyed your site. My father served in LST's in the Royal
Navy 1942-45. He collected 405 from USA and was at Sicily and Anzio. He
was injured and transferred to 367 for Normandy invasion. He sadly passed
away February last year but your site bought alive all the tales he used
to tell me as a boy. Good luck to you all. Regards, Neil.
name: Harvey Alexander
location: Bronston, Ky.
email: halex-AT-hyperaction.net
Comments
I have truly enjoyed your site, I had many laughs from Les`s story`s
I am now 80 yrs. old and my memory isn't too good, but I think I remember
the 383 in the first flotilla that in the first flotilla of LST`s that
went into N Africa I was on the 333, and it was the flag ship of that group.
You are doing a great job on your site, keep it up. Harvey Alexander PS
Go to your links and click on LST 333, that is my site.
name: Don Leal
location: Castro Valley, CA 94546
email: N6EO-AT-juno.com
Comments
Just got myself a computer and what a great discovery. All kinds of
stories and photo's of LST's.
I was an MoMM 3/c (main engine room) US Coast Guard LST's # 19 &
67. 1944 & 1945. Pacific Theater.
Keep the history alive. Thank You, Donald R. Leal
name: Joe Delacort
location: 17813 N. Boswell Blvd, Sun City, Arizona 85373
email: bettydellacorte-AT-qwest.net
Comments
You have done a great job with this website. I hope more of our mates
see it.
I would love to hear from anyone of my shipmates that are still alive.
If you don't have access to E-mail please call me at 623-876-3016,
I would love
to know more about what everyone is doing at this time.
Joe Delacort CMMM LST-327
name: Charles Stacey
location: Wrentham Mass.
email: bcgtrio-AT-aol.com
Comments
I was not on the lst-327, but my brother-in-law Carl Haarala was on
when it blew. He was sleeping down below and was badly injured. He just
about made it he was so bad. He is now in Florida and his e-mail is Kaarlo
I was not on the LST-327. My brother-in-law Carl Haarala was. He
was badly injures when the lst blew. He was sleeping down below and he
just made it out alive. He is at present living in Florida. His e-mail
is Kaarlo-AT-evcom.net
name: Joseph A. Ilacqua
location: 610 East Ave Pawtucket RI 02860
email: jilacqua-AT-bryant.edu
Comments
Dear LST 327 Gang & Frends:
I am the son of "Uncle Joe," Chief Engineer on 327.
That is my father in the very center of the Palermo 1943 photo. He
is the officer without a tie on. My Understanding is that my father was
off ashore in England when the 327 was sunk. He never stopped thinking
about his tour on LST 327 and in his stories of the ship he often indicated
his feeling that he should have been there on duty in its final battle.
My father served in the Coast Guard until about 1954, in marine inspection.
He left the service, regretfully, because of heart trouble. He died of
a heart attack at the South Station train depot in Boston, in April of
1959. He was on his way home to Quincy from teaching math at a shop school.
Before that, he had worked in marine insurance inspection until his doctor
made him give that up because of the intense work resulting from the mid
'50s New England hurricanes. My mother died just after her 93rd birthday
in March of 1997. My sister Mary still lives at our old house in Quincy
Massachusetts. I believe my sister Fran, who died of Lou Gehrig's disease
last year, went to the Boston LST reunion. She brought me an LST tie tack.
My farther kept up contact with many from the 327 and I recall some
coming to visit, I remember Arthur Lambert, who did his recovering (I think)
at the Brighton Marine Hospital in Boston. Arthur stayed with us for awhile
and we saw him quite often, until a wrong-way driver in New Jersey killed
him in an auto accident. That was in 1960 or '61. I went to the wake and
funeral with Mary. Do I recall that one or two of the 327 gang did some
fiction writing? I would like to learn about that and anything else that
folks are willing to pass along.
I came upon the LST327 web-site on a whim. I am working on the launching
of an Ilacqua web-sit and keep thinking about what should be on it. While
following the news of LST 325, I thought a space for my father and the
ship he had such a passion for would be a good idea. That led me to search
"LST327" while wondering how I would connect with other 327 folks. You
can imagine my surprise and delight when your web site popped up. Now when
I do a web page for my father, I will link to this site.
I will keep in touch. Anyone who wants to "talk" can email me directly
although I will check the web site often.
Joe Ilacqua
jilacqua-AT-bryant.edu
name: Billy Ray Moore
location: Texarkana, Texas
email: PLM1605
Comments
would like to put in my compliments on the web sight. I was in the crew's
quarters, over the starboard screw when the torpedo or mine hit...i heard
a small explosion when we were hit, but was too close to the hole and explosion
to hear it....thanks to "red" waldrip and the others that came in there
to get us.....looking forward to mobile reunion...to get a report on the
LST 325, go to lst391.html
name: Tim g
location:
email: boat2much1800196-AT-cs.com
Comments
Really nice site. Do you have any info on the ship that left Greece,
last I heard it was in the Bahamas and ready to leave for home to make
a museum. I'm looking for the web site. Thank you in advance for any help
Tim
name: Jean Beauchemin
location: 15 Hillside Ave Biddeford, Me 04005
email: beauchemin-AT-lamere.net
Comments
Sorry that I can't give you more information. I was on LST 930H and
we were in the Pacific during the war. I very much enjoyed reading your
article, published in the LST SCUTTLEBUTT
name: Jamey Self
location: Grandpa's Home in Florida
email: jds1130-AT-hotmail.com
Comments
This is the first time I've been told the story and was able to see
pictures. Thanks for giving me the information to help my Grandfather (Carl
Haarala) tell me the story. I am very proud of him and all his fellow shipmates.
Thanks again.
name: Edward A Ellenbecker
location: Brownsville Tx &New London Wi
email: grumpe2tx-AT-juno.com
Comments
I was a member of the draft that came aboard at Anzio while the 327
was mother ship and was aboard when the ship got hit.
name: RAY RILEY
location: NAPA CA
email: rileyrayjan-AT-juno.com
Comments
Very interesting, even though I was a dog face in Hawaii from 1956 to
59. LSTs used to take our regiment from Oahu to the Big Island every winter
or month long maneuvers. Quite a job backing a truck off an LST. And that
old flat bottom could really pound when there was any kind of a sea. Good
memories. Thanks, Ray
name: James And Leann Perlowski
location: http://www.users.cloud9.net/~tiger1/harv.htm
email: Valhol-AT-BigFoot.com
Comments
A fantastic site dedicated to the memory of these fine men. Thank you
for the hard work you have done in bringing this to us all. Sincerely,
James and Leann Perlowski Harv's LST 333 Site http://www.users.cloud9.net/~tiger1/harv.htm
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name: Charles A. Stacey
location: Wrentham, Mass.
email: BCGtrio-AT-aol.com
Comments
I'm the brother-in-law of Carl Haarala, who was on board the LST327.He
told me more of the war time that I didn't know about and what finally
happen to him on board the LST327.He was badly injured but survived and
came home to marry my sister and they now live in Port Salerno Florida
retired. It's good to know the things that went on in those time.
name: Sharon Nunes
location: Hopewell Jct NY
email: argyle47sox-AT-aol.com
Comments
Niece of Carl Haarala (Florida) ---thoroughly enjoyed reading about
the LSTs --especially the 327. I have heard bits and pieces of stories
for years, but nothing brought it to life like reading this. Thanks for
keeping this history alive!
name: Frank Marler, YNC, USN(Ret)
location: Oxnard, California
email: res075f0-AT-gte.net
Comments
Great job on your site. Welcome to Goatlocker. Hope to see more posts
from you.
name: ITC Johns - USNR
location: Maryland
email: lejohns-AT-worldnet.att.net
Comments
Thank you Chief ... very interesting and informative website - Well
done!
name: fred baillie AGCM USN retired
location: Milton FL
email: cmc-AT-goatlocker.org
Comments
hope you are regular visitor to our goatlocker site...
name: Commander Ed Bookhardt, USN, Ret
location: Florida
email: steadyed-AT-atlantic.net
Comments
My sincere best wishes to you and those with whom you served, to give
me the opportunity to follow you and serve the greatest institution in
the world, The United States Navy...Ed
name: J. Logue AZC(AW)
location: Plano, TX
email: NavyRecruiter-AT-hotmail.com
Comments
Great Site, Thanks for sharing a part of history.
name: Brian Hartman, ADC(AW), USN
location: Patuxent River, Maryland
email: brianhartman-AT-netzero.net
Comments
Outstanding site shipmate. Linked to it from the Goat Locker. Your webpage
is a tribute to both yours and your shipmates service onboard LST 327.
Well Done!
name: James Dimond EMCS Ret.
location: Millington TN
email: EMCSUSNret-AT-aol.com
Comments
Great Website Chief. USS Macomb DD-458/DMS-23
http://www.geocities.com/bensonclass/macomb.html
name: Danny Hager MMC(SS)
location: Bremerton Wa
email: rboot-AT-rocketmail.com
Comments
Good site Chief! Email the Goatlocker.org CMC and get a link on his
page! Keep up the good work brother. hagar
name: Steve H. Parsons
location: Dallas, Texas
email: steveparsons-AT-msn.com
Comments
Found this site through the GoatLocker, my hat is off to you Chief!
Thank you for your service, commitment and accomplishments during extremely
trying times.
name: Petty Officer Jaime Bigelow
location: Seattle
email: jbigelow-AT-pacnorwest.uscg.mil
Comments
Greetings from the Thirteenth Coast Guard District. I am working on
a Veterans Day project and would like to locate any Coast Guard WWII veterans
in the Seattle area. I you know of any, could you please email or call
at (206)220-7174. Thanks!
name: Colleen Kovach (Redmond)
location: Belleville, Michigan 48111
email: colleen-AT-iccontrolsinc.com
Comments
Hi Carl,
My father just told told me what happened to your ship. I am truely
amazed, it is a mircle you are still alive. Your web site is very interesting,
I am going to invite my dad over to take a look, he hasn't seen it.
Sincerely, Colleen Kovach
name: Carol Haarala -wife of Carl
location: Port Salerno,Fl.
email: Kaarlo -AT- evcom.net
Comments
As the wife of a war wounded veteran, and the mother of his 5 daughters,
we have been very proud of Carl. His memory of the explosion itself has
slipped [mostly] from his memory. But over the years we have learned a
lot about LST-327and it's heroic record. Thanks to so much information
from fellow crew members who have access to the facts. Thank you all. Carol
H.
name: carl haarala
location: port salerno fl
email: kaarlo-AT-evcom.net
Comments
just got off duty as helmsman ---hit the sack and that was it about
2005 but heer i am 55 years older.
name: Dr. Axel Niestlé
location: Dabendorf, Germany
email: cosagbr-AT-t-online.de
Comments
Dear Mr. Pfannkuch,
I very much enjoyed your site. I would like to add for your information
that LST was not hit by a mine but was torpedoed by the German U-boat U
92 (CO Kapitänleutnant Engel). According to its war diary the boat
fired a single acoustic torpedo (known also as Gnat or T-5) at 2001(German
Summer Time, equal to GMT)/27 on the last LST in a convoy of several steamers
and LST. The attack took place in German naval grid square BE 3189 (equals
approximately 50.09n/01.35w). While the boat went deep after the shot a
detonation was heard after 8 minutes 40 seconds. Going back on periscope
depth one vessel was seen lying deep in the water. The CO assumed one LST
with 3000 tons sunk and reported likewise to U-boat Command.
The attack is listed in the book of Jürgen Rohwer, Axis Submarine
successes during 1939-1945, published in a revised edition recently by
the Naval Institute Press Annapolis. However, the target was not identified
by him. The place and the time nevertheless clearly indicate that the target
was LST 327.
U 92 was put out of commission on 12 October 1944 owing to its bad
technical condition after having returned to Drontheim/Norway.
Yours
Axel Niestlé
name: Lloyd King
location: Bakersfield, Ca
email: lloydking1-AT-aol.com
Comments
Served on board the Polk County LST 1084 in the 1960's. Enjoyed your
site very much keep up the good work. Also checking out guest book trying
to find old ship mates that might have sign it. I have linked your site
on my web page.
name: Richard L. Faina
location: Duluth, GA
email: richard_faina-AT-hotmail.com
Comments
Nice site. I am trying to research my dad's unit in WWII. Can't seem
to find much. His unit was the 468th AAA Btn. Landed somewhere at Normandy.
name: estaban eduardo ilacqua
location: buenos aires (argentina)
email: estebanjunin80-AT-hotmail.com
Comments
HI MY NAME IS ILACQUA GRANDCHILDRENS OF VICENZO ILACQUA AND CONCEPCION
FICARRA. ONLY FOR YOUR NAME, ITS GOOD BLESS YOU AN THE FAMILY GOOD BYE
AND THANKS FOR YOUR NAME ,BYE BYE
name: Mount Burns
location: Dunedin, Florida
email: mtburns-AT-earthlink.net
Comments
I was one of the crew assigned to LST 327 after it reached the Navy
Yard in Portsmouth, Va. We were on board approximately 3 months before
it was decomissioned in November 1945. At the time we were assigned the
Navy yard built 40 feet of stern and was going to attache it to the vessel.
We then were due to go to the invasion of Japan but of course we dropped
the bomb on Japan and this ended the career of 327.
name: Stanley Alvin Lorig
location:
email: debbiel-AT-axs4u.net
Comments
Dear Sir, My father in law Stanley Lorig would like to know when the
conference is so he can attend it. Please email me with the info. Thanks
Debbie lorig
