2001-2002-2003
(Earliest comments first)
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Richard W. Peterson
richwp@trib.com
I am one of seven children of Wallaca and
MaryAnn
Peterson. My father served on the
USS Conklin during WWII. He shared many
stories pertaining to the typhoon. In fact my fathers
birthday was on June
6. My father was in the number 2 boiler room.
We plan to go to the reunion, and I feel that this is
going to be an awesome experience.
May God Bless!
Sincerely;
RWP
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Bill McGibbon
honwamfam@cs.com
Eileen; Many THX and congratulations for putting this
marvelous site together. Now that I know of its existence I will try to
locate some of
the photos and stories I've seen over the years and forward them to you
for possible inclusion. My Father passed away in 88,' but my Mother
is alive and well and I will encourage her to collect and forward any
memorabilia she may be able to locate. You may wish to send me your
snail-mail address so I'll know where to send materials. THX again and
best of luck in this endeavor.
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Name:
Brent McGibbon
email:
bemcgibbo@aol.com
Eileen, Wonderful site. I am proud of my grandad
(Edmund McGibbon) and the men that served with him. I appreciate your
efforts in
keeping this small part of family history alive in
our memories. I share the sentiments of my Uncle Bill McGibbon. Thank
you...
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Rod Blue
RBlue148@aol.com
I have been checking the number of Japanese
submarines sunk in WW2. I have a list of 130. I noticed that the Conklin
was involved in two
of them. The dates were 11/19/44 with the I-177 being
the victim. The other date was 1/22/45 and the I-48 was the victim. I
thought you would
find this of interest. I was on the DE-148 USS Brough.
You have an interesting site. Rod
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Tony Buban
tbuban@tca.net
Glad to see your website. I lost an Uncle on the USS
Indianapolis. My wife lost an Uncle in France. We both had several
relatives including
fathers who served in WW II. Thanks to folks like yourselves, those who
served won't be forgotten.
Tony & Sharon Buban
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Jean McGibbon McNeill
FLYBUYNYTE @AOL.com
I'm just getting into this site, realizing how
fantastic it is that this has been done for all the crew and families
involved with these incredible
memories! We too are anxiously awaiting the reunion and the opportunity to
actually board the USS Slater. Thanks Eileen, for your
diligence, and all the enthusiasm you have been inspiring. Jeannie
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William T. Cavanaugh
wtccj3b@aol.com
My father was a asw on the Mcoy Reynolds De440,
sister ship to the Conklin. It was great to read the Conklins
history along with the Reynolds. The Mcoy Reynolds will soon have a web
site to visit. I have seen it and the Conklin is mentioned there
with the Conklin. A very good narritive of the typhoon!!!
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joy sexton
joybsexton@hotmail.com
I love your website. My father William Mason Beasley
was on the Conklin De 439,a machinist. I have photos too and a picture of
the
Conklin. Please email me. I am looking for info on my father. Do you have
a list of the men on the Conklin?
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Mike Rykyto
Vintner42@aol.com
Great website! My father-in-law, Curt Olson, has been
regaling our family with stories about the Conklin and its crew for years.
Thanks to the
pictures I finaly understand what a "hedghog" is. I'll be showing him the
website next time he's over for dinner and I know he'll be excited.
If anyone remembers Curt and would like to pass a
note on to him, please send it to this address and I'll see that he gets
it. Thanks Eileen for
a wonderful website!
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Rick Faina
richard_faina@hotmail.com
Just surfing. Served on the USS Walton (DE-361) for a
short time as a reservist in 1961
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Verna Powell
jim_p40291
My father is George R Cain
from Louisville, Kentucky and he served on the USS Conklin in WWII
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I randomly threw my name into a search
engine, and was able to see this wonderful site. How ironic that today I
find out The Conklin was a ship, when last night I saw the movie Pearl
Harbor.
Kyle J. Conklin
Exeter NH
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Bill Cavanaugh
wtccj3b@aol.com
Hi Eileen, I have not e-mailed you as
of late. The 440 reunion is in Green Bay this year and its coming up.
Can't wait to see all the guys again and show them your book! I'm sure
they will take interest in it. I hope the next reunion is in Philadelphia
so you can attend. Erie is only 15 hours away!!!!
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Name: sherry juilfs
Email: skjuilfs@ncn.net
my uncle was on the uss conklin. From 1945-1948.
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Name: Robert Charles W. Conklin
Email: rchascnk@wt.net
How I wish that I could tell you something I may know
of the USS CONKLIN, but as a mud(snow) Marine at the
38th in November 1950,I only wished that I could have
had the firepower. A superior web site,Semper Fi!
AND I LOVE THE NAVY TOO!
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Name: Ray Schullo
Email: ransch@hotmail.com
Comments:
My dad was on the USS Conklin DE toward the end
of the war. I have a picture of him on the ship.
He was a gunners mate? He is Ray and I am Randy Schullo.
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Name: herman myrick mm2c
Email: delman @ konnekted.net
Comments:
plank owner
Glad to be on board again!
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Name: Eugene "Artie" Glantz
Email: aglan@noln.com
Comments:
My name is Artie Glantz and I come from Hawley, PA
where George E. Conklin grew up and went to school.
He was born in Hamlin, PA on; January 3, 1920.
George was a Marine in the Third Battalion,
First Marines, First Marine Division. He was
severely wounded on October 5, 1942 on
Guadalcanal and died of his wounds on October 7, 1942.
He was posthumously awared the Navy,
highest medal, the Navy Cross.
He is buried next to his parents in the cemetery
in Indian Orchard, PA about seven miles west
of Hawley, on US Route 6.
To the best of my knowledge, George Conklin has
two surviving sisters, one of whom I know, and she
is in a nursing home
in Seelyville, PA.
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Name: larry mosovich
Email: brosko528
Comments:
My father Jonas Mosovich served on this ship in WW2
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Name: Cynthia Alberini
Email: calbert@fast.net
Comments:
My Dad, Jonathan Richard Alberini, was a first
gunner's mate on your ship. I have a photo of him walking
on the deck - may I send?
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Comments:
This is an outstanding presentation.
I served on the USS DONALDSON (DE-44) and well remember
the typhoon of June 5, 1945 and the rescue of Clifford Farr.
I believe all our crew was proud that our ship was at the right
place and the right crew members prepared to perform the brave rescue.
The Conklin performed mightily to help win WWII, and I'm glad
DE44 operated with her on some task groups in SoPac.
Coleman Hanson
Name: John L. Hoh, Jr.
Email: h2o@suite101.com
Comments:
Great site! There was mention of a book on this ship. I review books
for BookIdeas.com. Any chance of getting a review copy?
john
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Name: Edward McCloskey
Email: eddyvila@att.net
Comments:
Just saying nice job for my uncle I never met. My mother
Ada Conklin enjoyed your Coments about her brother and the
thougts of men who served on bubbies namesake.
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Name: john
Email: johnk147@yahoo.com
i love this site
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Name: Robert Conklin
Email: Lambocar@yahoo.com
Comments:
I love seeing my name where it counts..
http://www.Lambocar.com is where my personal ship is parked
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Name: Michael R. Conklin
Email: conklin@coserv.net
Comments:
Looking into family history and we come from the
New York area. I live in Texas and wonder if i am related
to G. E. Conklin
God Bless,
M. Conklin
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Name: betty mc adams
Email: bettymac36613@aol.com
Comments:
So happy to see what you have done
re:ussconklin he was my cousin and
we all called him Bubby. He was one
of seven children and has 2 sister
left. I remember when he came home
after basic getting ready to be
shipped out that was the last time
we saw him but I know we all have
fond memories oh him. thank you.
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Name: Greg S. Rapeng
Email: gregsrapeng25@gotmail.com
Comments:
Well, I was just going
through some of the
pages of the web pertain
ing Ulithi Atoll war photos,
and I just happened to
end up right here. After
viewing some of the
pictures, and read the
comments, I don't want
to leave this site. All this;
brought sad memories
and pain, just with the
thought of loved ones
lost during the war, at
such a despaired time
that's filled with profound
sorrow, and deep con-
dolences. Thanks alot
for creating this marvel-
ous and prosperous
site. With LOVE and
CARE...PEACE OUT.......
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Name: Tom Tarvis
Email: soccergrl34904@aol.com
Comments:
Dear Eileen--My father's name was Gerald Tarvis.
He served as a machinest mate during WWII. He died of
cancer Dec/1992.
Is there a reunion anytime soon? His
grand children are trying to learn more about
the war in the Pacific especially after viewing
the movie Pearl Harbor. I might be able to obtain
some of his old pictures. Do you think there is anybody
who remembers him? Thank you!
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Name: Ben Pierson STG2(SW), USN
Email: bjp@carney.navy.mil
Comments:
I am a proud destroyeman serving onboard the
USS Carney (DDG-64) in support of Operation
Enduring Freedom. We just made it across the line
and I was looking on the net for pictures of
King Neptune when I found your site. It's wonderful,
I hope to someday be able to look back at my time
onboard Carney in such a respectful way!
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Name: Mark Roberts
Email: Frigates@DestroyersOnline.com
Comments:
Hi Mary,
I see a lot of Destroyer Websites, and I'm always
touched by the sites on behalf of family.
For some reason, they have that special "touch."
Very nicely done.
Mark Roberts
Destroyers Online
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Name: Michael Gary Conklin
Email: mikeconk@hou.quik.com
Comments:
This is a very interesting website
Name: Garret Conklin, Jr
Email: garretc@earthlink.net
Comments:
Very nice site, you are to be commended for
your efforts and for keeping the memory alive.
Bravo Zulu.
(Not related, but a sailor - Coast Guard)
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Name: Jeff
Email:
Comments:
Hi,
Like your site design. I am a professional site
designer myself, just finished the updates for a
Legal Services site dealing in Official Government
Apostille docs and things. http://www.apostille.co.uk
Looks like your have put some good work into the outlay,
navigation is very important. Well done.
Jeff@Zenith Designs
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Name: Donald D. Conklin, CDR, USN (Ret.)
Email: dconklin@bbn.com
Comments:
What a great site! Well Done. My famly
is from upstate NY just over the PA border
so I suspect some distant relation to a very
brave marine.
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Name: Roger Vogelsinger
Email: rvogelsinger@prodigy.net
Comments:
Eileen - I came across this site when I was
researching the Guadalcanal action in which
my cousin and good friend George E. Conklin
(Bubby to his family and friends)was mortally wounded.
I can honestly say he would have been proud of the
men and their record in WWII.
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Name: John Kokish
Email: Sub407@aol.com
Comments:
My uncle (Stanley Kokoska) perished when the USS JUNEAU
(CL52)was sunk on Friday, 13 November, 1942.
I have a postcard that was mailed to my father
by Stanley 2 weeks before the sinking. Stanley
was from Republic, Pennsylvania. The JUNEAU was
sunk by a Japanese submarine, the I-26. I enlisted
in the U.S.Navy in 1956 and served
aboard the USS SEA ROBIN, a submarine!
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Name: George La Clear
Email: Glaclear@aol.com
Comments:
I was a BT on the McCoy Reynolds 440.and the Whitehurst 634 home
ported out of pearl in 1950/1955.
remember the Conklin.Nice web site.
Name: paula odom
Email: badjuju813@yahoo.com
Comments:
i am so proud of my uncle peter meros who
lost his life in the typhoon that caused
so much grief. our family will always miss him.
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Name: Renee m white
Email: rjsbrw@aol.com
Comments:
My Grandfather, Frederick Morris was a gunners
mate aboard the Conklin. He passed away on
Friday 1/18/03. Thank you for honoring these
men with your website. It is an unbelievable
story and I know it means so much to my Grandmother,
and the entire family to have the story told.
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Name: Robert Conklin
Email:
Comments:
From one Conklin to another, Full speed ahead.
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Name: Deborah Leahy Caldwell
Email: wd2caldwells@juno.com
Comments:
Dear Eileen,
I thought it was noteworthy to inform you that my uncle,
gunner's mate 2nd class, Frederick W. Morris, died
January 17, 2003 at age 82. My uncle was a very quiet,
humble man, so it came as a surprise to me on
reading his obituary to learn of his heroism aboard
the Conklin, DE 439, when on June 5, 1945 a typhoon
caused the ship to roll more than 72 degrees, throwing
my uncle and 3 other shipmates on the flying bridge
overboard. The obituary stated that their heroic story
could be viewed on this website. I read about what
happened that day on the Logs link, but there was no
mention of what happened to the four men on the flying
bridge. Did I miss something? Can their story be found
elsewhere on your website?
After serving his country, Uncle Fred spent the next
39 years of his life as a rigger at Electric Boat
shipyard in Groton, CT, retiring in 1984. He married
Madeline Alger on May 21, 1949. She survives him.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by 2 sons,
a daughter, 3 sisters, 7 grandchildren and 4
great-grandchildren. A daughter, 2 brothers and a
sister pre-deceased him.
He is buried in the East Lyme Cemetery, East Lyme, CT 06333.
I, like my cousins (his children) and the rest of his
family, am filled with pride for my uncle and his shipmates.
If you wish to contact his wife or children for
any reason, I can provide addresses.
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Name: Hubert Dyess
Email: hwdyess@webtv.net
Comments:
After our many contacts sometimes back, was
happy to see the results.
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