NAVY SEABEE
VETERANS OF AMERICA
ISLAND X-2
TWIN CITY, MINNESOTA
Guestbook - Results
About the Seabees
Flashbacks
Guestbook
Iraq
Links
Membership
Memorial
Monthly Meetings
Officers and Contact Info
Ship's Store
NOTE from Sheldon, webmaster@mnseabees.org If you make contact with old friends, shipmates, or whomever maybe you could drop us an e-mail telling us about it. We do often wonder if this guestbook is effective in reuniting people.
John Ratomski
Thanks John,
We appreciate the photos you've provided for the "Flashbacks" page, and are glad to hear that this page has helped to reunite Seabee friends.
Sheldon
From: nebraskaseabees at gmail.com
Sent:
January 16, 2012
Subject: Bronze Navy Seabee Seal or Flag Holder
The Nebraska Seabees (N.S.V.A. Island, X-1, Kearney,
NE) have created a solid bronze Seabee Seal or Flag Holder (to mark a
Seabees grave) and we are now making them available to other Seabees (and
their families) on our website
www.nebraskaseabees.com Please help us get the word out to other
Seabees.. We are also now on facebook at
nebraskaseabees@gmail.com or
"Nebraska Seabees" - Bill Williams, Ravenna, NE
From Sheldon: I
had a conversation with Tom Tassara wherein he asked the below. Maybe
someone out there can help him out.
You can reach him at tomnhelen at
verizon.net of course replacing the " at " with an @.
From: tomNhelen at verizon.net
Sent: December 4, 2011
Subject: Question
I
He disputes being there, but when you run into a 1st
cousin that you weren't even aware that he was in the service, you don't forget
that experience. I was in the Marine Corps, which was my reason for being
at that location. He said he was with MCB4. Is there anyway that I
can find out if that unit was there at that time?
Thanks.
Sgt. Louis Tom Tassara-USMC
name:
Deacon
email: hoghead43
at gmail.com
Location:
Date:
December 1, 2011
Comment:
I was in MCB 10, 1962-65.
I'm
looking for a
trailer hitch cover with a US NAVY SEABEE or MCB 10 theme.
name:
Fabio Allodoli
email:
fallodoli at hotmail.com
Location:
Date:
September 25, 2011
Comment:
I was a member of MCB4 Charlie Co, who built the Liberty
Bridge. I have a list of almost all the members who built the bridge with the
exception of 5, 6 who have gone as a result from Agent Orange.
Also you might like to see some pictures on my web site.
E-mail is
fallodoli@verizon.net and
fallodoli@hotmail.com
Fabio (Fred) Allodoli
name:
Pamela Boone Slagter
email:
pbslagter at yahoo.com
location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Date:
September 12, 2011
comment:
name:
Clay Conard
email:
cgconard at globalccs.net
location:
Stratford, Ia
Date:
September 05, 2011
comment:
Was in MCB-10 1966-1968. Have not yet read all the
guestbook comments but wanted to offer to Robert Coop
(Feb 21, 2011) the following info: i showed our arrival
to Okinawa as August '67. I was one of the last to leave for RVN and was at Gia
Le from September to October before going to Quang Tri. You were shown as being
in Detail Foxtrot as RD Coop. I believe that would have put your departure to
Quang Tri as sometime between August and October. The cruise book I got the info
from didn't have dates on the detail departures.
name:
Vicki Lynn
email:
blueangel4u2010 at hotmail.com
location: California
Date:
August 31, 2011
comment:
|
name: Barb
Twedt Zinn Date: August 23, 2011 comment: My father, now deceased, EGIL EUGENE TWEDT was a member of the Seabees in late 1940's-early 1950's. My older sister was born at the base hospital at Norfolk, VA in 1952. I am putting together a Family history for my granddaughters and I'd like to include this part of his life. Can anyone tell me more about his duties, where stationed, rank, etc. Thank you in advance. |
 Click for larger view |
name:
Jorge David (Chico) Baez
email:
siempretaino at hotmail.com
location: Middleburg,Florida
Date:
August 18, 2011
comment:
I was an EO with MCB 74 stationed in Gulfport, I was in
Diego Garcia in 1973 when it was just us the environment. One of the the most
beautiful places I have ever seen. Lookong to make contact with anyone back in
the day. I was discharged in 1975.
name:
Diana Bryan Shelton
email:
roshelton1863 at sbcglobal.net
location: Splendora, Texas
Date:
August 04, 2011
comment:
I am trying to locate any information about my father who was a Seabee during WW2. His name was Jewel Raymond Bryan but went by J. R. "Blackie" Bryan. According to his picture, his patch showed that he was a Navy 3rd class petty officer, carpenter's mate. My son spoke to a friend of his who is a Lt. Commander stationed at Pearl and the friend pulled his file. He could not give us any info because the file had been redacted. Can you tell me why? My father is not deceased and we have not been able to get any pension for my mother as of today and I can not find anything on the internet about my dad. Please help! Thank you!!!!
name:
Rodney hill
SW 1
email:
mouse9442 at yahoo.com
location: Grand Junction,Colorado
Date:
July 27, 2011
comment:
I
joined the
Navy in
Oct of
1970 went
to boot camp
and then
joined the Seabes in Jan
of 1971. I
was attached
to NMCB 10 in
Charile Co., went to
Okanowa, then Home
Port in Port Hueneme, then
to Rota, Spain, then
to Deigo Carica. I
relisted, got
married, went to
Spain and then to
New Foundland, I then
relisted in the naval Reserves
and did a total
of 20 years. At
this time I
am working
on getting
any benefits
coming to me and
next year to
start my retirememnt pay
name:
Darrell Williams
email:
twincrusader at embarqmail.com
location: New Bern, NC 28562
Date:
July 18, 2011
comment:
name:
Tracie
email:
tracielowerywilliams at yahoo.com
location: Mississippi
Date:
June 18, 2011
comment:
My great uncle, Verbie Lowery, was in the navy for ten
years.
He entered the service June
1943.
I have been doing a lot of
family research and have become very interested in my uncles service during WWII
and the Korean War.
I do not have
much info on him but his DD214 states that He served at MCB10 Guam.
Hoping that someone can help explain what MCB 10 stands
for and what my uncle may have been doing.
Thank you, Tracie
name:
Earleen Sides
email:
EarleenSides at gmail.com
location: Cropwell, AL 35054
Date:
June 11, 2011
comment:
My Father, William Earl
Thompson was a member of Company A, Platoon 6 of the 24th Batalion of the
Seabees during World War II serving in the South Pacific.
He is a native of East Tennessee, currently living with my sister in
Woodstock,GA. He just celebrated his
92nd birthday - would love to connect with other men who served with him.
He served in excess of three years and was mustered out as a Machinest
Mate First Class - his service number was 640-36-65.
My telephone is 205-525-5006.
name:
Don Burnett
email:
pm59433 at hotmail.com
location: Dutton Montana & San Felipe,
Baja, Mexico
Date:
June 10, 2011
comment:
June 1964 NTC San Diego
Public Works Yokosuka Japan 1965 to 1967 Also Was at
Public Works at KamiSeya in 65-66 DCOR sch Ft Monmouth NJ 67 3rd Squad, 2nd
Platoon, Bravo Company, M.C.B.5
;o)
name:
Gayle Benally
email:
benallygayle at yahoo.com
location:
Utah
Date:
June 07, 2011
comment:
My father-in law was a Seebee in WWII. I would love
to know more to pass it on to his grandchildre/and
great-grandchildren/great-great-grandchildren. His name was Eugene J.
Authement. Please let me know about his Seebees or if you have info on
Pop. Thank you, Gayle Benally
name:
Phillip O'Brien
email:
PHIL89S@HOTMAIL.COM
location: Titusbille, FL
Date:
June 04, 2011
comment:
I was an IPO EO-2 in MCB-7. We deployed to Camp Barnes
Dong Ha in Quang Tri provence; in June 1968. I went thru NCO Combat Traing with
the Marine Corp.3RD Division. When we returned to Quonset Pt; I was assigned to
The 21st NCR; and sent to Camp Fogarty as an Instructor. In November the Bureau
told me I was to old to re enlist. (39) I was given an early out and we went to
Orlando FL.. We had a 67 Falcon, 5 kids. a cat and a dog. Fun trip. We lived in
Orlando 35 years and moved to Titusville FL in Feb. of 05. EMail
phil89@hotmail.com
89 Sunset Dr. Titusville Fl 32780
name:
Paul Bullington
email:
pbullington@wallbulling.com
location: New Orleans
Date:
June 01, 2011
comment:
My dad, Ernest A. Bullington, was a Lt. in the 20th NCB during WWII. I know he spent time on Treasure Island and participated in the invasion or occupation of Woodlark Island near New Guinea. I am interested in any information that I can find about his experience. Thanks.
name:
John Kendall Lott
email:
jkendall1 at att.net
location: Bloomington, IN 47401
Date:
May 29, 2011
comment:
CBMU 503-1945.
Would like any information re my father, E.J. Lott, EM2C, CBMU 503,
serving on Pelilieu, Guam, the Philippines and other S. Pacific areas in 1945.
Any info on the 503 or personnel serving would be most appreciated! GREAT
WEBSITE! THANKS!
name:
EA3 Phil (PeeDee) Miller
email:
bill-ohhhhh-really at yahoo.com
location: Arkansas
Date:
May 29, 2011
comment:
NMCB 74 1973-77
Boot Camp Orlando, Engineering 'A' school Port Hueneme jan 74-june74,
Attached to 74, sent to Guam until Jan 75, Gulfport, then Rota, until march 76,
then Gulfport, then Iwakuni, Japan
until may 77. out in Oct 77.
Love to go back to those places.
I have forgotten a lot.
name:
Peter B Kenny
email:
PETERBKENNY@verizon.net
location: Boston
Date:
May 27, 2011
comment:
I served with mcb3
at subic bay in the philippines in 1956 -57. We were building an airstrip
name:
Steve Parks
email:
me1952@comporium.net
location:
rock hill s.c.
Date:
May 27, 2011
comment:
My dad was in the seabees back in WW2. I have an
old photo of his battilion but only know him in it. I still have my dads
medals' 3 of them. He was never a great man but I was ALWAYS proud of his
service to his country.
name:
Pablo S Mirabal
email:
pmirabal13 at yahoo.com
location: Alamogordo New Mexico 88310
Date:
May 24, 2011
comment:
name: Cindy Hanson Phiefer
email: phiefer3 at charter.net
location: Owatonna, MN
Date:
May 21, 2011
comment:
name:
Fred Engelke
email:
engelkef at cvn65.navy.mil
location:
USS Enterprise
Date:
May 14, 2011
comment:
Thanks for your help and your service
Fred
-----
Fred,
The place I would
start would be at The National Archives and Records Administration as they keep
all military records:
http://www.archives.gov
You can also go to NAVY.MIL for
information.
But then you probably already
know about that site, judging by your e-mail address.
Not much help here. Maybe someone else on this list will have a better answer for you.
Good luck with your
search and thank you for your service.
Sheldon Aubut
Webmaster
Minnesota SeaBees
http://www.mnseabees.org
name:
Bernard Eric Willis
email:
bernard.willis at navy.mil
location: Ft. Lewis, Washington
Date:
May 04, 2011
comment:
Good evening. I am a 13 year active duty Seabee attached to NMCB 18 as one of the Reserve Support Site (RSS) staff. I am a Builder Chief looking around for pictures to include with a fellow Chief's retirement coming up. He's an EO Chief and I saw some great pictures on your site of our Seabee brethren that I hoped to maybe use in his retirement ceremony. You have a great site! Thanks for being there and here.
name: Stacy Walters Brown
email: slbrown at gmail.com
location: Murchison, TX
Date: April 18, 2011
comment:
Hello,
really enjoyed the website. I would like to find someone with information on my
fathers Seabee service. I have limited information. His name was
W.A. "Pal" Walters from Louisiana. He graduated Great Lakes on January 31,
1945. With 38th USNCB, 35th USNCB, and USN CBD 1104. I've tried to find
what the letters stand for but can't. God bless Navy!
name: Elizabeth Lockie
email: chachachik1 at gmail.com
location: Sandpoint
Idaho
Date: April 15, 2011
comment:
This just might be the place I might find some information on my dad, Franklin
D. Wylie. My understanding is he served in Japan and was in the Sea-Bees.
He passed away in the late '60's when I was 6 yrs old. Unfortunately I
have very little information since all the relatives that were connected to him
have passed on.
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Liz Lockie
(Wylie)
chachachik1 at gmail.com
name: Michael Cyncoski
email: brick1417 at verizon.net
location: Jarrettsville, Maryland
Date:
April 05, 2011
comment:
I was
with the 1
AKA Duck. Frog, Tood, Shepard were some of those
in my company.
name:
Richard Prizznick
email:
prizznick1 at comcast.net
location: San Ramon, CA
Date:
April 03, 2011
comment:
name:
Brian Becker
email:
brian.k.becker at navy.mil
location:
San Diego
Date:
April 01, 2011
comment:
name:
Kraig Simmons
email:
ksim56 at yahoo.com
location: Columbia, SC
Date:
March 28, 2011
comment:
I am retired Army, (1SG) and I am looking for information
about my father, Carrol Eugene Simmons, EQCM (Ret). I'm trying to find personnel
who knew him and could tell me more about his military career, especially in
Vietnam...I am also a Vietnam Era Veteran. He never spoke of it, and neither do
I, but I'm very interesed in his time spent there.
name:
Michael Cyncoski
email:
brick1417 at verizon.net
location:
Jarrettsville Maryland
Date:
March 24, 2011
comment:
name:
Charles Hammontree
email:
zactree30721 at windstream.net
location: Dalton, Ga.
Date:
March 21, 2011
comment:
Joined 1966 went
to Davisville RI. Then to Coronado, CA. Transfered to ACB-1 Jan. 1967 until July
1968. EO 3. Seperated then returned home and retired in sept. 2010.
Would like to hear from any one from that time.
name:
RON BOHMAN
email:
ronebohman at comcast.net
location: REDWOOD CITY, CALIF,
Date:
March 19, 2011
comment:
Thank you, Ron
name: Freddie Cole
email:
FRED4C at AOL.COM
location: SUNSET BEACH, NC 28468
Date:
March 13, 2011
comment:
Hi, I was in MCB 74 as a EAD 2nd Class from 1966 TO 1968. Served one tour of duty at Red Beach Danang, Vietnam. I met one of my fellow shipmates in the Twin Cities, MN, back in the early 80's. I've just visitied the Gulfport, MS base about a week ago and boy has it changed. I was one of the first Seabees assigned to the base that had just opened up, and we slept in old WWII type wooden barracks with no screens. I was also one of the original plank owners of the re-commissioning of MCB 74. Would love to hear from any of the guys who served in MCB74 on its first tour of duty in Vietnam. I can be reached by phone at: 910-352-5080
name:
Pamela Brown daughter of Ronald George Osborn
email:
pamela.brown2 at comcast.net
location: Hartland Michigan
Date:
March 12, 2011
comment:
My dad was in the Seabees in WWII.
I would like to know if I can find out where he was and when.
He passed away in 2006 and I remember the stories, but can't remember the
places he talked about. How do I
find out his Naval history? Any help
would be greatly appreciated.
name:
Fred Mueller
email:
fred.mueller at starproperties.com
location: Sheyboygan Wisconsin
Date:
March 11, 2011
comment:
name:
Henrick Thode
email:
altho at msn.com
location: Locust Grove,VA
Date:
March 10, 2011
comment:
Discharged as SW-1st class
Served in NCB 104, ACB-One and MCB-10
name:
David Howard
email:
shawn23505 at yahoo.com
location: Norfolk Va
Date:
March 08, 2011
comment:
name:
Joshua Turner
email:
joshua4771@gmail.com
location:
Ft Snelling
Date:
March 03, 2011
comment:
name: Michael Dumont
email:
mdumont at somersworth.com
location: Somersworth NH
Date: March 01, 2011
comment:
I served with
NMCB-74 from 1979 to 1981. I am currently trying to get in touch with Michael
Kohler, he was the Master at Arms for the battalion during that time, any help
would be appreciated
name:
Matthew Scoggins
email:
jeffery.scoggins at yahoo.com
location: Millington, TN
Date:
February 28, 2011
comment:
I'm writing this for my dad. My dad was CE1 Matthew
"Scoggie" Scoggins. He served in the Navy from 53-71 after a four year
enlistment in the army. He was a Seabee stationed in Newfoundland,
Moroco,Korea,Spain, and of course Vietnam 66-69(2 tours). I know he was in
NCMB 5 in Stationed at Port Hueneme CA. during 67-69. and was also stationed in
Rhode Island,Jacksonville FL.,and Millington TN.where he eventually retired.
My dad is still alive but getting older by the day (80). I would like to
hear from any of his old buddies that might have known him especially during his
Vietnam years. Dad was deployed to Dong Ha when the base blew up in 67 and
was also staioned in Da Nang 68-69 at one time. I would love to hear from
anyone that served with him. Thanks.
name: Frank Germann
email:
frank.germann at gmail.com
location: West St Paul, MN
Date: February 21, 2011
comment:
I was an
Engineering Aid Surveyor and was stationed at Public Works Yokosuka Japan in
1962/1963.
name: Robert Coop
email:
NevadaAppraiser at SBCGlobal.net
location: Carson
City, Nevada
Date: February 21, 2011
comment:
I was deployed from MCB 10 as a part of the "Ghost Battalion" to Dong
Ha / Quang Tri. I do not remember the dates of that deployment. Sometime early
1967 but not the month. Any info is appreciated.
name: Kevin Millage
email:
dirtboy170 at yahoo.com
location: Cannon Falls MN
Date: February 14, 2011
comment:
Hi i'm
looking for some help with determining what paint color and emblem location were
use on Navy Seabee vehicles in 1964, I'm in the process of restoring a 1964 M677
troop carrier. I served in the Navy Seabee 1987-1995 Dersert Storm vet.attacted
to Fleet Hospital 5 Jabal Saudi Arabia.
name: Joanne
email: skjj at comcast.net
location:
Oregon
Date: February 13,
2011
comment:
Looking to contact the family of FRANK
JAMES or JACOB ARNOLD. Frank was a WW11 Seabee out of Ventura or Oxnard
California.
name:
Cary and Kathy Matthews
email:
oregongiftsofcomfortandjoy at hotmail.com
location: La Pine OR
Date:
February 05, 2011
comment:
H
http://oregongiftsofcomfortandjoy.blogspot.com/2011/02/agana-bridge-in-guam-then-and-now.html
I wasn't sure how to put it on here, but please feel
free. At the very bottom of the
post, there is a link to other photos of Troy's when he was in Guam.
Take care,
Kathy and Cary Matthews
name:
ROBERT HACK AKA "CHIEF" &
GUNNIE
email:
rshack8 at hotmail.com
location: HOUSTON,TEXAS
Date:
February 01, 2011
comment:
name:
UT2 STEVE M SMITH SR
email:
moses741@cox.net
location:
Chesapeake, VA 23323
Date:
January 31, 2011
comment:
name:
Jeff Henry
comment:
name:
Steve M Smith Sr
email:
moses741 at cox.net
Was with NMCB 4
FROM 1968 TO 1970l
COMNAVFOURSIAGON 1971 TO1972.
NMCB 1 1974 TO 1976
name:
Vernon Wood
email:
I'm looking for any seabee from CBMU 535 in
WW II in which I was a member. Vernon Wood at vewood at webtv.net thanks
name:
Michael Cyncoski
comment:
name: Eldon McWilliams
email: ekm2 at
verizon.net
location: Sudbury , MA
Date:
January 15, 2011
comment:
DELTA CO. / MCB8 – 64 – 64
/ DANANG ADVANCE PARTY & REAR ECHELON / CHU LAI / BUH2 ELDON MCWILLIAMS - Ekm2
at verizon.net
name: Rodereick De Young
email:
rod2deyoung@yahoo.com
location: Randolph, New Jersey 07869
Date: January 14, 2011
comment:
I know that our Unit-
I believe it was the 7th Construction Ballalian- ended up on Okinawa in the
spring of 1945. How can I get the unit number I ended up with after peace came?
Roderick N. De Young. I think that my dog tags were 609-91-89
|
name: Richard Rosas email: descriptivemind2 at yahoo.com location: Los Angeles, Calif. Date: January 03, 2011 comment: I stumbled upon your site and have some pictures of my dad Oliver John Schenone (deceased) who was a CB around the time Pearl Harbor was attacked. I emailed you the pic. |
 |
name: Ron Battista
email: ron.battista atverizon.net
location: Marlton, N J 08053
Date: December 26, 2010
comment:
I was a ship fitter 1st class and was transferred to MCB 128 in 67.
Was in B co in charge of the steel shop in Danang. Cross rated to
steelworker in 67.Ran the enlisted men's club. Was in Gulfport for
hurricane Camille clean up. Helped install the cruiser Biloxi mast in a
park outside of Biloxi. Was in Quang tri C co. where I made chief steel
worker and served with chief Lyle Carpenter. Hard ship discharge Nov. 69 and
regretted having to take it because ai served with a great bunch of bees.
Joined Army Reserves and in for 20 yrs. retired 1st sgt.e-8 12 yrs reg. Navy for
a total 32 yrs. service. Retired in 96.
name: Richard L Watson I
email: okpossum at yahoo.com
location: Ardmore Oklahoma
Date: December 24, 2010
comment:
3cpo MCB-62 duty stationed in Gulfport Mississippi DPPO 69-72 / Diego Garcia
May 71-Dec 71, Roosevelt Roads Puerto Rico june 70-jan 71. Trying to reach
others from these places and times
name: Bryan Kinter
email: c_rush2008 at hotmail.com
location: Chambersburg, PA
Date: December 12, 2010
comment:
My name is Bryan Kinter and I am contacting you in regards to my grandfather,
Gary Eugene Johns. He was a Navy Seabee with the 1968-1970 Seabees.
He died on Wednesday December 8th, 2010 and with his death leaves only one man
from his platoon left living. He was a great man and he always spoke
highly of the Seabee honor. I just thought that it should be known about
his passing and that he thought highly of all veterans and in his last 6 years
he assisted veterans at the veteran center in west Virginia.
Thank you for your time and for your services to our country.
Sincerely,
Bryan Kinter
name: Hartley Holte
email: hoholte at comcast.net
location: Annapolis, Md
Date: December 09, 2010
comment:
My uncle, Lawrence Ladoucre, (LaDoucer) out of Deer River, MN was a petty
officer Seabee and heavy equipment operator in the Fiji Is during much of WWII.
Would like to know about their role/locations there and obtain copies of any
photos/written material. Would also like to obtain his particular service record
if it exists. Can anyone help? Thanks and take care, Hartley Holte, USNA 1955
name: John R. Pounds
email: white_tiger401 at yahoo.com
location: Olean, New York
Date: December 08, 2010
comment:
304 S. 8th Street
Olean, NY 14760
E-mail: white_tiger401 at yahoo.com
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am researching the 314th Wing 330th Bomb Group 458th Bomb Sq during their stay
on Guam from 1944-45. My father was station there and was with the Crew of the
811. The aircraft's name was Spanish Fork, UT aka "Heavenly Body" K 35
SN:44-69997 AC/Forster B. Huff. Since my father's death in 1995 I have been
trying to track down any and all information and pictures of this group. My
fathers name was M/Sg Robert D. Pounds. He retired from the Air Force in
1964 as a Major.
Thank you,
John R. Pounds son of Major Robert D. Pounds USAF (RET).
314th BW 330th BG 458th BS
name: Tom Shimerdla
email: a1956vette at cox.net
location: Bellevue
Date: November 30, 2010
comment:
MCB 128 "B" Co. Both tours.
name: Stuart R. Bjork
email: stuart.bjork at yahoo.com
location: Janrsville Wi. 53546
Date: November 17, 2010
comment:
Joined the Navy June 1957 Class A builders school Port Huneme Ca. Guam
02/1958 to 01/1959. Kauai Hawaii 06/1959 to 05/1961. Discharged Treasure Island
San Francisco Ca. Attained PO2 BUL2 June 1960. I ran the Carpenter Shop most of
the time I was on Kauai The base was a small Aux. Landing field that was under
Naval station Barbers Point o'aho Hawaii.We did everything from plumbing to
electrical, carpentry maintenance.
name: Ann Finch
email: carrieannfinch at hotmail.com
location: United States
Date: November 15, 2010
comment:
My Daddy was a Seabee during WW 2. He served in the 70th Batt, Co A, Plat 3.
I have just started trying to research his service. My bothers and I have
200-300 letters that Daddy and Mama sent during the war. We also have some
pictures. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks---
name: Keith "Kacy" Johnston
email: circlej9120 at yahoo.com
location: Kewanee Il
Date: November 13, 2010
comment:
Still searching for MCB10 Seabees 1967-1969 Khe Sanh Vietnam. Another name
Bill Galloway Include Danny Baer, Rick Huggett, OC Johnson - anyone know them
please let me know.
name: Jack Faller
email: fallerj at ptd.net
location: Dingmans Ferry, Pa.
Date: November 09, 2010
comment:
I was in MCB3 -58-62,class a builders school in Hueneme, Kubasaki till the
end of the MCAF project in 61 ,BUL3 I worked in the pre-cast yard, the water
tower project, the PX bldg. Came back by ship with he whole battalion Nov.61.
Anyone out there remembers me, give me a holler.
name: Alfred Merrill
email: almerrill75 at gmail.com
location: Ocala, Florida
Date: November 07, 2010
comment:
I joined the Seabees in 1956, CM A school, MCB 5 Adak,Kodiak,1957-59 ACB1
Yokasuka, 59-60 MCB 3 Okinawa, Kamp Kubasaka heavy shop at Futema. NAS Miramar,
San Diego, Operation Deep Freeze winter over McMurdo 64-65, Com. Sta. Nea Macri,
Greece. Cross Rated to ASE Aviation rate until I retired in 71 as ASC.
name: STEVEN A. McCALEB
email: mccaleb4thdist at aol.com
location: LONG BEACH, MS.
Date: November 04, 2010
comment:
I made my first deployment with NMCB-9, 1969 to phu loc, Vietnam.
I would like to find some pictures of that deployment. I was a dynamite blaster,
and a gun captain of an 81mm mortar.
name: Dennis Saxton
email: saxtonld at comcast.net
location: N St. Paul MN
Date: November 03, 2010
comment:
SK3 served with MCB 10 from 73 to decommissioning in 76. got out but went
into Army in 85 and retired in 2001. still in contact with some of the guys
after all these years. still family.
name: John F Tregaskis
email: JTREGGER8 at GMAIL.COM
location: Goose Creek S Carolina PO BOX 2171
Date: October 30, 2010
comment:
Served in Nam from 1967 thru 1969 with MCB 128. Two Tours back to back.
Mostly in charge of transportation. Done a few other things as well just
like everybody else did. Would like to have contact with old buddies or
anything related to that time period.
name: Michael Avery
email: flyboy.650 at hotmail.com
location: Mobile Al.
Date: October 27, 2010
comment:
EO2 MCB-3 CAMP KINSER OKINAWA 68-69
As sea stories go, a gripping bee is a happy bee after all I single- handedly
did the refurb at Kinser in one tour. LoL All those that wish to disagree
LOOK ME UP FOR A CHAT and we'll reminisce about slog- ging through that Georgia
style red clay to get our ration of Australian mutton and red or green sugar
water. "Wouldn't trade it for the world" - MA.
name: Jerry J. Markgraf
email: jjm1 at merr.com
location: Lodi, WI.53555
Date: October 17, 2010
comment:
Was with NMCB-11 @ Camp Adenir in Vietnam 1966. In C Co. with Chief E.
Vanryswyk 1st platoon Commander. BU1 Kaden left me and two others to find our
way back from Monkey Mt. on a Sunday noon so he could go to a village and you
know what?
name: DAVID LAROCK
email: DAVILIA007 at HOTMAIL.COM
location: HIGH POINT NC.
Date: October 14, 2010
comment:
SERVED WITH MCB 10 68-69 WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE.
name: DAVID L. LAROCK
email: davilla007 at hotmail.com
location: High Point, NC.
Date: October 14, 2010
comment:
WOULD LOV TO HEAR FROM ANY ONE WITH MCB 10 68 69
name: Rich Farrell
email: richtr6 at optonline.net
location: Connecticut
Date: October 03, 2010
comment:
CMA2. I was stationed on Midway Island PW 64/65. NMCB5 65/66 Camp Adnair, Da
Nang. Looking for any old friends from Midway and MCB5. Another good group is
"Vietnam Era Seabees",
www.vietnam-era-seabees.org. Check it
out, a lot of reunions.
name: Richard p. Connor
email: jconnor at aol.net
location: Bayville, New Jersey
Date: October 01, 2010
comment:
I was a Seabee from 1964 to 1969 and was a member of Operation Deep Freeze.
I did two tours in the south pole before being hurt. I ended up in
Philadelphia Naval Hospital for over two years. I would like to contact
either John R. Hall of Lombardi, Illinois or Jim Butler of Cleveland, Ohio.
Thanks, Rich
name: Steve Culbertson
email: scappr at yahoo.com
location: Bruceton Mills, WV
Date: September 28, 2010
comment:
Was a proud member of NMCB5 76-78 as an EO3. Diego Garcia detail, Rosey
Roads PR. Wouldn't trade the memories or friendships for the world. Please email
if you remember me.
name: James Hansen
email: hogman542003 at yahoo.com
location: anchorage AK
Date: September 28, 2010
comment:
Boot camp was San Diego.1/14/74. Adak AK public works 8/74 to 8/75.
Kingsville TX and then to MCB-1 Gulfport. Detachment to Diego Garcia then
back to Gulfport, then to Guam and being discharged in 1978.
name: John Greene
email: jag at ocala.com
location: Ocala, FL now. Enlisted in Sanford, ME
Date: September 27, 2010
comment:
Joined MCB 10 in Vietnam in 1966, "A" company. Had two tours with 10 then
transferred to Navel Support in Danang until 1969.
name: Lester N. Simmons
email: ldsims at netzero.com
location: Fine, New York 13639 Phone: 315-848-3643
Date: September 23, 2010
comment:
I served two tours in Vietnam with the MCB 128 1967,1968 & 1969. I last
served in Da Nang and was in Gulf Port, Miss. for hurricane Camille. I am
looking for some of my friends who also served there. It would be great to
hear from them again.
name: George R. Cox
email: gcox449 at optonline.net
location: Sea Girt , N.J.
Date: September 22, 2010
comment:
I am trying to find the WWII service records for my father. The NPRC has
been unable to help me.
Info I have is: George Robert Cox born 1912 Perth Amboy , N.J. enlisted in
Seabees 1943/4 , discharged 1945. Served at Grand Rapids, Mich.
He was a storekeeper.
Where might I find any records?
Thanks. George R. Cox Jr.
name: George G Folsom
email: georgefolsom at wildblue.net
location: Retired - POB 671,Kingston,OK 73439
Date: September 16, 2010
comment:
I was stationed on Saipan M. I. 1956-58,MCB 10 Det B. There, Plus multi
armed forces. restricted/secret during this time. Would like to hear from other
there. Thank you
name: Stuart R. Bjork
email: stuart.bjork at yahoo.com
location: Janesville Wi. 53546
Date: September 15, 2010
comment:
I was in the U.S. Navy from June 1957 to June 1961.After boot camp I went to
class A school at Port Hueneme Ca. From there I went to MCB 10 Guam from 58 to
Jan59 transferred to Barbers Point Hawaii and attached to Alf Bonham on the
island of Kauai for the rest of my time. Came home in 1960 and married.
We just celebrated our fiftieth anniversary. Was hoping to find jerry Mann
who we were station with and my wife and I live with until our home was ready
for us. Also just heard that another buddy station there passed away in May Jack
Sadle who spent 20 years in the seabees. Jack work for me as a builder and
Jerry was a UT2. All three of our wives were pregnant at the same time.
Jerry and I would play cards after work each night but our pregnant wives could
not be beat. Great memories. I was a BUL2 the last 18 month of
service.
name: Larry Triolo
email: bufalo11 at hotmail.com
location: St. Petersburg., Fl
Date: September 12, 2010
comment:
MCB74 Gulfport 68-70 EO /Diver
DaNang-Quang Tri Tour
Underwater Construction Team 1 (Davisville R.I.)
name: Amby Pietrunti
email: treasure594 at gmail.com
location: Atlanta GA Originally Johnston RI
Date: September 08, 2010
comment:
My grandfather, Ambrose Pietrunti, was in the 61st Seabees during
WWII. He started his tour in Auckland New Zealand then moved north behind
the invading force. He ended his tour on the islands of Leyte and Samar in the
Philippines. On the way the 61st stopped in the Admiralty Islands, Solomon
islands, and New Caledonia. I have his battalion yearbook, some certificates he
received for crossing the equator and the 180th Meridian on the ship the M.S.
Brastagi and a lot of black and white photos. I would like to here from
anyone who served with my grandfather or any of their families. I can send
copies of the photos I have if anyone would like.
From Webmaster: Amby sent the below. Click on thumbnail for larger view.
name: Michael T. Rizor
email: spicnspanmike at gmail.com
location: Nashville, Tn.
Date: August 16, 2010
comment:
Would like to hear from Commander R. A. Alexander USNMCB4, 72-75. Thanks
name: Tim Shalk
email: timshalk at comcast.net
location: Pleasanton, CA
Date: August 09, 2010
comment:
Hi there.....
I was a Corpsman attached to MCB10 from March of 1969 until February of 1970. I
did not return to Vietnam with the Battalion because my discharge date was Feb
of 1970.....was anyone out there at Port Hueneme during the rotation in '69? If
so, we probably crossed paths on the base, or in the hills on bivouac....Great
website. Thank you!!!
name: Susan K. Johnston
email: tzarina at san.rr.com
location: San Diego, California
Date: July 30, 2010
comment:
My father, James Grant Kerr, was in the Seabees until his retirement in
1970. He passed away at the end of 2000. In going through old papers and photos
of his that my brother had stored, I found many pictures of him on Midway
Island, Adak and Kodiak, Alaska, etc. and was hoping to get stories from anyone
who might have known him during his service. I know he was stationed at Port
Hueneme in Oxnard, California around 1949, 1950 through 1957 when we came to San
Diego. Any old friends out there?
Am also trying to track down an Al Green, who was stationed at Port Hueneme in the summer of 1948. I believe he was from North Carolina.
name: John O'Brien
email: johnob48 at cox.net
location: Peoria, AZ
Date: July 21, 2010
comment:
A
book I wrote titled "Hardest Job in the U.S. Navy Seabees" is available now
through Author House Publishing Co. The link below has more information.
http://www.authorhouse.com/BookStore/ItemDetail.aspx?bookid=72863
Color 8.5x8.5 $20.00 or call 888-280-7715
The book has 100 photographs along with short stories from my two tours in Vietnam, 1967-1969, MCB-10 and CBMU-301, I was located in the Northern I Corps area.
Life member, Navy Seabee Veterans of America.
Island x-5, West Valley, AZ
name: Jerry Decius
email: jdwhitworth at yahoo.com
location: Northern California
Date: July 17, 2010
comment:
I was in MCB-9 from December 1959 until September of 1963. If you were in 9 at
the same time, I'd like to hear from you. It's been a long time.
Went to my first All Seabee Reunion (2010) down at Hueneme a few weeks ago.
Brought back a lot of old memories. Knocked the cobwebs loose. Once a Seabee,
always a Seabee I guess
name: Marilyn
email: doxy920 at hotmail.com
location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Date: July 14, 2010
comment:
I am looking for any Seabees stationed in Bermuda 1952-1956. If you
were stationed there did you know Jim Felton? He was in construction &
electrical unit. Would love to hear from you.....Blessings to all.
name: Kayla Davis
email: KayD9487 at yahoo.com
location: Plainville CT
Date: July 09, 2010
comment:
I was never in. However my father was in the MCB 4 Charlie Company and is
trying to locate some of the men that he was With. If anybody knows him
please contact me. His name is Tommy Davis and was enrolled around 1978 or
so. Please help Me help my father. Thank you!!!
name: Matt Crouse
email: vetusaster at gmail.com
location: Iowa
Date: June 30, 2010
comment:
Diego Garcia 74-75 Delta Co. Bu
Home Port Port Hueneme, Point Magu and Camp Pendleton Range Coach among other
things Looking for friends served with including Jim Byers, Tim Stewart, Kennedy
and others.
name: Mike Anderson
email: Flooddog97 at aol.com
location: Spring Lake Park, MN
Date: June 29, 2010
comment:
I was with MCB 22.. 1968-69 at Red Beach Da Nang and with MCB 121...1969-70
on detachment at Din Bon about 40 miles south of Da Nang. 22 has a reunion every
other year. Some of my fellow Bees that attend ... John Katerberg, MI...Jerry
Coleman, VT...Sam Stitt, MI...
Mike Welling, MT... Chief Luther Hall, OK...OP Brown, WI...Lee Shultz, NY...Brad Rody, WA...Bob McGuire, IN. All of us would love to hear from anyone else from MCB 22.
name: Steve Piehl
email: stvpiehl at yahoo.com
location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Date: June 27, 2010
comment:
1968-1970 MCB-4 delta co, Looking for fellow Bees that served in Vietnam
spring of 69 deployment to Danang Camp Adner. Detached to Hill 55 summer
of 1969, some scary times but at same time some of the best experiences of my
life. Lost my address book with all my buddies addresses. Any help
would be appreciated.
name: Michael Binney
email: binneycpfd at hotmail.com
location: Walla Walla
Date: June 26, 2010
comment:
I am researching usnmcb-4 72-75 for my father who was highly decorated for
his services. If you have any info or know where I can find some please
send me any leads. Thanks again, Michael Binney
name: Carol Nunes
email: gmamadog at yahoo.com
location: cape cod mass
Date: June 24, 2010
comment:
my brother, Dave Nnunes, was nmcb5 from 1978-1981. he spent time in guam and
diego garcia(1980). i am looking for anyone who served with him during those
years.
name: Larry Swanson
email: ldswan420 at gmail.com
location: St. Cloud, MN
Date: June 20, 2010
comment:
My dad served as a Seabee (CM1) in WWII in North Africa and the Pacific. He
passed away in 2004 but thoroughly convinced me of his love for the "Bees" while
I was growing up. I enlisted in 1967 (Boot camp at GLakes)and reported to
Davisville, MCB-53, as a "Steelworker Striker." We deployed to Camp Adener
(sp?), Danang, in Jan. 1968, just in time for Tet. Second deployment in 1969,
with MCB 58, cut short due to injury. Spent two months at USNH Guam and three
months back at USNH GLakes and finished my enlistment (SW3) at Gulfport in Oct.
1970. Will never forget my Seabee stint. Anyone still out there?? (Mike Garrett,
Walter Shkapich, Will Cherett).
Thank you for this opportunity.
name: Victor Buchanan
email: vbuchan1 at yahoo.com
location: Kansas City MO
Date: June 19, 2010
comment:
served from 81to87. Served in acb1 the bone and nmcb5 with two
westpacks. I was a sw3. If any of my friends see this please
respond. Terry Clary you out there?
name: Robert F. Owen
email: kiam at xtra.co.nz
location: Christchurch New Zealand
Date: June 16, 2010
comment:
I was with NMCB11 and NMCB40 in vietnam . I was with NMCB11 when we had the
big blast in 1966
name: Bill Vacanti
email: wl_vacanti at yahoo.com
location: STP 94-95
Date: June 14, 2010
comment:
I worked the STP plant 94-95 along with Many SeaBees, what great young men
always there to help out and learn what is going on. Looking for 2nd. Class
Blue, we had a little band and played at the VFW. Also there was Vince Corbin
1st Class, and my Bud. Frank Coat. There was also a young lady Elain Grimes 1st.
Class. I will never forget the times we had on ADAK.
name: Russ Harlan
email: callruss at msn.com
location: Bellingham WA State
Date: June 13, 2010
comment:
First duty station was with MCB 10 in Port Hue. Calif. Went to Builders
school then re-joined the battalion in DaNang in 1966. Was sent to shore duty at
Monkey Mtn DaNang in 1967-68.
Best place to be - the Seabees!
name: Kay Rasmussen
email: kayrasmussen at aol.com
location: Utah
Date: June 10, 2010
comment:
I was with MCB 10. I had been career Navy for 18 years when I was assigned
to the Seabees in 64/65. I went to Camp Pendleton for training and then to
Okinawa. From there we went to Chu Lai. I watched Fred Quarnstrom's video
last night. It is wonderful. It brought back some good memories I
have of that time.
name: Richard R. Littlefield, BUL2, USNMCB4
email: rlittlefield at centurytel.net
location: Wentzville, MO 63385
Date: June 09, 2010
comment:
One deployment to Rota, Spain in 1965 and one deployment to Chu Lai, RVN,
1965-66. Have great memories of my days as a Seabee. Have visited the Seabee
Museum in Davisville, R.I. Would like further in-formation about Seabee
reunions.
name: Art Murray (BUH 2)
email: art at artmurray.com
location: No. Calif
Date: June 05, 2010
comment:
I served with Charlie Company of NMCB 10 from 1967 - 1969. Started out in
beautiful Camp Carrol. As many others have previously stated, we were giving the
experience of a lifetime. Where else could a young guy gain experience like
this. Attending "A" and "B" schools were a benefit for me during all my working
life. I would not trade it for anything. Welcome home Seabees!
name: John McPhee
email: mcpheepei at gmail.com
location: Inverness, FL
Date: June 02, 2010
comment:
Was with "10" for the 68-69 tour. Served in Camp Evans, Hue, Phu Bai, LZ
Sallee, up and down RT1 on culvert sections. Like to find Dean Garmoe, Carl
Merril, Nick Guliani and any other survivors of Delta and Charlie Co's. CAN DO
name: Michelle Dancho
email: shelly_ray70 at yahoo.com
location: Pittsburgh, pa
Date: June 02, 2010
comment:
My grandfather was a Seabee in WWII, he was in Guam. My Dad is trying
to find out in what unit he served. My Dad does have some pictures and
all, but nothing giving a clue as to what unit his Dad served in. Any info on
where to look would be helpful or if any happens to know my Grandfather and
could send me a message, his name was John Dancho Jr.
name: Stacy German
email: slgut at yahoo.com
location: Boynton Beach, Florida
Date: June 01, 2010
comment:
My father was in the 107th Seabees in the 1940's stationed on the Island of
Tinian. Is there anyone that knew Jack German from the Bronx New York?
Stacy German
name: William Medford
email: williammedford46 at yahoo.com
location: Hot Springs, Arkansas
Date: June 01, 2010
comment:
I was a Personnelman 3rd class, deployed twice to Vietnam with MCB4, first
time to Camp Hoover at Hill 327 a stone's throw from Danang Airbase. Second tour
began when I accompanied Alpha Co on advanced party in Feb 68, within 72 hours
of Tet had landed at Phu Bai, artillery base hammering Hue City a few miles
away. I worked mostly as battalion courier/mailman/test giver, and itinerant
laborer wherever I stopped overnight. Flew into Khe Sanh twice to our detachment
there during 1st deployment in 67, got fogged, rained, in, the airstrip was
ripped up by mortars, so stayed a couple of weeks, got exposed to rabid dog
along with 2 or 3 hundred other Seabees and Marines who played with the cute
little black dog. Our battalion's C Company built the Liberty Bridge, the single
biggest construction project of the Vietnam war. See our H Company salon on
FaceBook.
name: Jodi King Eastwood
email: jodik1959 at yahoo.com
location: Haleyville, AL
Date: May 29, 2010
comment:
My grandfather, Charles F. King, a stocky red-head from Chickasha, Oklahoma,
was in the Seabees during WW II, as was my great-uncle Ben Beets. . .I know my
grandfather was on Guadalcanal, but he passed away when I was 9, so I know very
little. He brought a war club home, and a photo of a native holding the
severed head of a Japanese spy. Both were lost in a fire. Anyone
remember him?
name: Ben Frataccia UT 1 Ret,
email: seabeeut1 at gmail.com
location: Deming, New Mexico
Date: May 22, 2010
comment:
Server with the BET from 1964-1985
Always a Be and Damm Proud of it..
From Naples , Italy 1965-67- MCB 128 67-68 . MCB 6 69 , MCB 71 70 , Siginolla (
sp ) det Crete 70-72 , CBU 407 Corpus Christi 72-75 , NMCB 5 75-78 , NAS Bermuda
78-79 . NMCB 3 79-82 and CBC Gulfport 82-85
Sometimes were rough but would not trade my experience for anything...
name: Richard M. Kuklok
email: rick.kuklok at yahoo.com
location: Acton, CA. 93510
Date: May 21, 2010
comment:
Hello, I joined the Navy Seabee's in 1968. I lived in Delano, Minn. at the
time of my enlistment. I was a Crane operator in the Bee's serving in MCB 9. I
completed a tour in Okinawa, rebuilding Camp Kinser for the first large Marine
pull-down of troops out of V.N. I was a IPO based on my background with heavy
equipment. I joined the Navy Seabee's to help my Country win in Vietnam.
I never received orders to serve in V.N. however, I believe I contributed to the
over all effort. I was a Proud Navy SeaBee, and still am Proud of serving my
Country as a SeaBee. Regards to all Navy Seabee's! Richard Kuklok
name: Terry Hannah
email: terryhannah12 at yahoo.com
location: MCB62 Dong Ha
Date: May 19, 2010
comment:
e03 in 1969 in Dong Ha. Looking for any Seabees in Dong Ha MCB 62 at
this time
name: Bob King
email: mbking at eot.com
location: Perham, MN
Date: May 13, 2010
comment:
Was attached to MCB10 Sep 1963-Jan 1966. Joined the main body (after
steelworker school) at Sangley Point PI working on dependent housing. I was
painting window louvers and later caulking all of the Builders errors. Stayed on
with the delayed party. Loved that Sam Miguel. Back to Port Hueneme then Guam.
Shipped out to detachment on Midway Island for duration of deployment working on
Brig and gymnasium. Back to Hueneme and training on operation Silverlance at
Camp Pendelton. Went to Okinawa as ready battalion and soon to Chu Lai working 4
on and 8 off laying the runway matting. I never seen so much sand. After walking
in this stuff everyday the saying was "You could kick an elephant in the ass and
knock him down". The day I was to leave for discharge in August 1965 I had my
bags packed and went to pickup my orders for departure. No dice. The official
word had just arrived of a 4 month extension. What a shocker! Anyway I finally
got discharged from Port Hueneme in Jan 1966. Had a great time seeing the world.
name: Ben Bilderback
email: lyman369 at embarqmail.com
location: PO BOX 566,Anthony,Fl.32617
Date: May 03, 2010
comment:
I was with MCB-3 at Kubasaki,Okinawa 1958-1961 mainly doing plumbing and
pipelines.Had some good times and some bad times but for sure will never forget
the experience.My wife visited there last year and Kubasaki is no more.It's wall
to wall housing now.I also went to Diego Garcia with MCB-40 before the runway
was barely started.We went in by ship.If anyone remembers me,feel free to email
me.
Ben
name: Allen Hoffman
email: allenehoffman at gmail.com
location: New Ulm Minnesota
Date: April 25, 2010
comment:
I was in MCB 1 on Diego Garcia in 71-72;' Guam in 72-73 and Rota Spain in
74. If anybody knows anything about John J. Pearson, better know as 'Squeak' I
would appreciate it.
Allen Hoffman
name: Dennis liberty
email: dliberty at swcp.com
location:
Date: April 18, 2010
comment:
I am seeking information on my father ,H.F.Liberty. base 21,WW2.amphib base ,korea
name: William ( Bill ) Trace
email: williamtrace at windstream.net
location: Newark, Ohio
Date: March 30, 2010
comment:
I was with NMCB #3 1959-1961 at Kubasaki, Okinawa and worked at MCAF Futema
at the B.O.Q. and the woodshop. I then went to Midway Island to work in public
works, I worked in the electrical power plant 1961 - 1962 ( about 22 months in
all ). I ended up in NMCB # 128 and went to Marble Mountain in Da Nang, Vietnam
on the first tour, second tour to Vietnam with 128 was to the combat base in
Quang Tri, Vietnam.
I'm trying to find an old 128 buddy of mine from Da Nang by the name of Kyrill Borissow Jr.
name: Gary Mortensen
email: glmortensen at bevcomm.net
location: United States
Date: March 19, 2010
comment:
First commander of Island X2 Minnesota. Keep up the good job.
I now work at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Mpls. I am a chef there. I
went back to school after being laid off and became a chef. Keep in Touch.
Gary
name: Keith (Kacy) Johnston
email: circlej9120 at yahoo.com
location: Kewanee Il
Date: April 05, 2010
comment:
I was in MCB10 between 67-69 serving two tours. Sent to Adak - Want to hear
from Danny Baier, Rick Huggett, O C Johnson and anyone who served in KheSanh
name: EO1 James Cameron USN Ret.
email: Tood1921 at Yahoo.com
location: Debary Fl.
Date: March 27, 2010
comment:
After four years in the US Army, I joined the Seabees in 68. I made Naval
tours to Vietnam, Rota Spain, Guam, GETMO Cuba, Okinawa Japan, Diego Garca.
Been in four CB Battalions NMCBs 121,74,62, and 3. Total military time in
21 years. My home of records is Minnesota, because that is where I joined
up.
name: Fred Quarnstrom
email: quarn at uw.edu
location: Seattle WA
Date: March 15, 2010
comment:
I just uploaded video from Chu Lai Vietnam in 1965. I was stationed with
MCB-10 and made the amphibious assault at Chu Lai. The Seabees had a functional
airfield in 35 days. In addition to being a dentist I was also the photographic
officer. I got a lot of video from choppers while with the photographers. There
is also a bit of video of me removing abscessed teeth from our mascot BoBo the
bear.
It dawned on me that these home movies are approaching history.
Go to
http://vimeo.com/10196438
and enjoy.
Note from Sheldon: Absolutely AWESOME!!! Do not miss this video!!!
name: Denson Ingram
email: da.ingram at verizon.net
location: Texas
Date: February 27, 2010
comment:
I was attached to MCB 71 then assigned to Sun Valley/Camp Fogarty training
facility as a military training instructor from 1966-1968. Had
several instructor friends. Wendel Rand from Rocky Face, Ga. Chester Brown
from S. Carolina, several others. BUL Second Class.
name: Ralph S. Bean
email: porkinbakin at comcast.com
location: Spokane WA
Date: February 26, 2010
comment:
MCB 3 1959 1962 Okinawa Camp Kubasaki Bur 3 was going down list of people
sean ml;ot of name I knew Paul Banta for one got out nin 62 oct. went back in
reserve in 77 retired in 98 at 59 yrs. old. Lot of changes. ret, buc. Will
try to remember to get back to this. Also Seen Larry Murphy in Iowa a few
years back. Am now in CB Vets Island 6 AQT Spokane, WA if interested call
509 326 2038 I love my sea bees.
name: Cecil Farmer
email: ccfarmer at surry.net
location: North Carolina
Date: February 18, 2010
comment:
Served with NMCB One from 1984-1989 as CE. Would like to contact anyone who
served with me.
name: Don (bud) Rolls
email: dnrolls at yahoo.com
location: Austin, Texas
Date: February 15, 2010
comment:
I was with mcb62 from 1969 to 1973.In Gulfport for Camille, then to Vietnam
first on hill 55 and then down in the delta. Next it was Gitmo and then
Diego Garcia in 72 and 73.I did get to see the Bob Hope show on Christmas day
1972.It seems weird that so much time has passed since those days.
name: Robert Rogstad
email: robrogstad at aol.com
location: Farmington, Minnesota
Date: February 07, 2010
comment:
My Grandfather, Frederick J Foster, was a WWII SeaBee who was stationed in
the Pacific. I believe he was on Guadalcanal at one point operating a
water de-salinization plant. I would welcome any other information I can
find on his service.
Note from Webmaster: The below could be construed as a bit of "spam" but in reading it there seems to be some good information for veterans so I've posted it here. We have absolutely no affiliation with the below organizations, only posting it in the hope that it might help others.
http://www.pleuralmesothelioma.com
Hello,
My name is Rachel Gilner and I’m the Veteran Liaison for PleuralMesothelioma.com.
While I was browsing through a number of Veterans sites I came across your
website and was very impressed by the information you have listed.
Countless veterans are currently suffering from life-threatening illnesses that are a result of exposure to asbestos, a material that was commonly used in hundreds of military applications, products, and ships primarily because of its resistance to fire. Unfortunately, asbestos-related diseases are not always recognized by the VA, which is why we’ve dedicated a portion of our website with information that can assist those affected by asbestos-related diseases in order to help them file for VA benefits.
My grandfather was a staff sergeant in the American Embassies year all over the world, so I am extremely passionate about spreading awareness to our country’s leaders. Because so many veterans visit your site, I thought that you may be interested in helping to educate our nation’s veterans about the dangers of asbestos exposure by linking to our website from your resources page at http://www.mnseabees.org/links.htm. I'm available by e-mail at rgilner@pleuralmesothelioma.com. With your help, we can save some lives. Thanks again.
Best Regards,
Rachel Gilner
Veteran Liaison
PleuralMesothelioma.com
name: Donna R. Wallace
email: dwallace559 at roadrunner.com
location: Statesville, NC
Date: January 25, 2010
comment:
My dad Hubert G. Reavis was a Seabee on Guam in 1945. I know he
unloaded ships. He is still living and is 86 will be 87 in March. I have
some pictures of him I could send and will look up his regiment. I am sure he
would love to be able to hear from anyone he knew. His daughter Donna R. Wallace
I know about the attacks, I tried to go on a site about Guam and received a
virus on my computer. I know he would love to see any pictures of which he has
some that was made on Guam. Thank you
name: Chris Dethman
email: cedethman at hotmail.com
location: Powell Butte, Oregon
Date: January 18, 2010
comment:
Served in Phu Bai 1966-1968. Just checking if anyone is still out there.
Please write.
name: Chris Dethman
email: cedethman at hotmail.com
location: Powell Butte, Oregon
Date: January 18, 2010
comment:
Served in Phu Bai 1966-1968. Just checking if anyone is still out there.
Please write.
name: Frank M. Sapien
email: f.sapien at hotmail.com
location: Carlsbad, NM
Date: January 17, 2010
comment:
Served in MCB 10 D Co. 1972-1975, NAS Barber's Pt., HI 1976-1979
name: Bill Campbell
email: pls.camp at isp.com
location: Sylacauga Al.
Date: January 09, 2010
comment:
My father was in the Seabees WW2. He was with the 123rd. Any
info about the 123rd during WW2 would be appreciated. His name was Robert
E. Campbell (Zeke). ~~ billc
name: Ray Miller
email: rmiller at pacificcaddesign.com
location: San Diego, Ca. 92123
Date: January 07, 2010
comment:
MCB-10 from 62 thru late 65. Served mainly in Guam, Viet Nam and Coronado.
My learning experience and training from the Seabees gave me the confidence to
open a Mechanical Contractor firm at 28 years of age. Now founder and president
of Pacific Cad Design producing 3D Construction Mech-Duct-Pipe-Plbg-Elect Shop
Dwgs on large complex Industrial and Hospital projects. Any Seabee (young or
old) passing though San Diego please stop by and say "Hello". (619)228-2285
name: Frederick M.Jenness
email: freddiemackjenness at comcast.net
location: Golden Valley, MN.
Date: December 31, 2009
comment:
Engineering Aid, MCB-3, 1968-1970, Seabee Team 0312. Looking for other
Seabees 1968-1970.
name: Michael J Zimmer Sr
email: zimmgin at verizon.net
location: North Haledon NJ 07508
Date: December 26, 2009
comment:
I was in a detachment in Cape Hatteras NC in 1954 for six months then went
to Daviesville RI then to Argentia Newfoundland for six months. Transferred to
MCB-4
name: Jim Cobb
email: jtractorcobb at gmail.com
location: Coventry, Vt
Date: December 26, 2009
comment:
I was in the Seabees first in 1972 at Siple station at the south pole and
than again the next year at the actual south pole station . I also served my
final year help building the commissary building on the navel station in
Bermuda. I was a builder
name: Frederick M.Jenness
email: freddiemackjenness at comcast.net
location: Golden Valley, MN.
Date: December 31, 2009
comment:
Engineering Aid, MCB-3, 1968-1970, Seabee Team 0312. Looking for other
Seabees 1968-1970.
name: Fred Ridder
email: fridder at comcast.net
location: Hillsborough, NJ
Date: December 25, 2009
comment:
My late father, Otto Ridder, was a construction electrician (and unit
postmaster) in the 101st Seabees during WWII, serving at Hollandia, New Guinea.
(He was transferred stateside before the unit was moved to Subic Bay,
Philippines.) After the war he stayed in the Reserves, and advanced to Master
Chief Utilitiesman in the early '60s. After retiring from the US Post Office he
taught for several years at Port Hueneme until the Navy required him to retire
at age 62.
name: Michael J. Bisbano
email: mbiz at juno.com
location: Hampton, NH
Date: December 21, 2009
comment:
I was drafted in 1972 and instead of going in the Army, I joined the Navy,
went to Boot in Great Lakes, ending up in the Seabees. Attended Steelworker "A"
School at Port Hueneme, CA., then was assigned to MCB-1 out of Davisville, RI.
Went to Guam in 1973, when we built Camp Covington. Looking for Jerry
Duletzke (Bay City Mich.?), Jerry Czaban (Philly, PA.?) and Steve (Pineapple)
Rezentes (Charleston, RI.?)
name: Arthur "Mike" Byam
email: boomer829 at yahoo.com
location: Oxon hill, MD. 20745
Date: December 19, 2009
comment:
Was in sea bees in the 103rd with detachment 1504 and 1509 on Kwajalein,
Saipan, Tinian and Guam with home port at heuneme during 1948 to 1951.
Would love to hear from anyone of that era. Was in boot camp at great
lakes company 49 in 1947
name: Jim Piccotti
email: mcb7jimmyp at hotmail.com
location: olyphant Pa
Date: December 14, 2009
comment:
I was an EO-3 in MCB-7. I was in Da Nang from 1967 to 1968 and Dong Ha.
Anyone out there like to e-mail me just to shoot the bull like to hear from you.
name: EAD3 Tommy P. Wilson
email: Tommy.P.Wilson at gmail.com
location: Bulls Gap, TN
Date: December 13, 2009
comment:
MCB 128, H Co. DaNang '67-68, Gulfport, MS
name: Paul Whidden
email: paulwhidden at yahoo.com
location: Lake Placid , Fl
Date: December 12, 2009
comment:
Been looking for Dennis J Randolph. I lost contact after mcb128 was
decommissioned.
name: Joe Gonzalez
email: joevg1943 at comcast.net
location: Seattle, Washington
Date: December 10, 2009
comment:
I was in MCB-3 1962 -1964 and I just wanted to see if anyone out there are
still around. I was a electrician and I retired from IBEW LOCAL 46 in
2005.
name: Jonathan Thomas
email: jhtbrewer at comcast.net
location: Boston, Ma
Date: December 10, 2009
comment:
My father, Gary, was MCB-62 in '69 and '70. He had a buddy named James D.
(Doug) Bailey. Doug was the best man in his wedding, and they haven't seen each
other in over 35 years. If anyone has any direction I could take to seek out
Doug, I would greatly appreciate it.
Thank you, -- Jonathan Thomas
name: Scott E. King
email: spolecat at comcast.net
location: Kent, WA
Date: December 09, 2009
comment:
I served with ACB-1 from 1975-1977. Did a westpac from march 1975 thru Nov
1975. We were a detachment on the USS Tuscaloosa LST-1187. Just tryin to figure
out how to get in contact with some of the folks that I served with.
name: Frank Jackson
email: jackson930 at sbcglobal.net
location: Connecticut
Date: December 09, 2009
comment:
MCB 7 1955-1958
name: Chuck Larson
email: chucklar7 at yahoo.com
location: Braham, MN
Date: December 05, 2009
comment:
I just now found this site and thought I would say hello. I served with MCB
5 on Guam and Okinawa 63 to 65, WOW, so long ago already. I've been in contact
with only one person since then, he's in CA. Hope I can become a regular visitor
to your site. Chuck
name: Rick Hull
email: Richardhull5 at aol.com
location: Fairfield, Ca 94522
Date: November 27, 2009
comment:
I joined MCB 10, Dec. 1962, went to Sangley Point, Philippines. (Built
Houses). Returned to Port Hueneme, then was sent to Guam, Worked at Pier
5.
What I'm looking for is a book that was produced around 1963 in Sangley Point about MCB 10 and the work we did. The book is like a year book, lost my book some time ago. Thanks
name: Robert Lenhart
email: jagers at windstream.net
location: Claridge PA
Date: November 24, 2009
comment:
I was a sea bee from 1974 -1978. My last tour of duty was in MNCB 74
name: Tim Karas
email: timothy.karas at va.gov
location: Yucaipa,ca
Date: November 20, 2009
comment:
I was a active reserve in San Bernardino, Ca as a SeaBee Utcn for 2 1/2
years and was active navy in Pear Harbor for 4 1/2.
name: Tami Jones Barnard
email: t-barnard at hotmail.com
location: Louisiana
Date: November 17, 2009
comment:
My Grandfather, Jack Jones, served in the 61st Seabee Battalion. I am
wanting any information, and pictures someone may have.
name: Thomas McGlashen
email: tom_mcglashen at yahoo.com
location: Bellevue WA
Date: November 13, 2009
comment:
My father Thomas Brigham McGlashen, Commander CEC commanded the 103 CB
battalion in Guam about 1947-1949. I was about 3 or 4 years old. I
remember a hurricane. I got to drive a jeep for a while.
tom
name: Edward Dowling
email: edd at snorkelbob.com
location: US: United States of America, Hawaii
Date: November 13, 2009
comment:
MCB 10 1971 to 1974. Looking for old friends, Don Curb, Rick Baez and
others I knew.
name: Jerry D. Collins
email: jearbear60 at msn.com
location: Umatilla, Oregon
Date: November 11, 2009
comment:
MCB-10,1992-1994, Stationed in Okinawa; Adak, Alaska and Guam. I was a
Yeoman under Chief Anderson in Okinawa. Was on advanced parties to Adak
and Guam and back to Port Hue. I set up the office areas, served under
Commander Cockran, Lt. Com. Smith and wish I had stayed in the service, but at
the time could not wait to get out. My e-Mail is jearbear60@msn.com, I
would love to hear from anyone who remembers me.
name: Andy Putnam
email: Putnamgardens at hotmail.com
location: St. Paul, formerly of S. Minneapolis
Date: October 31, 2009
comment:
U.S. Navy Sea Bee's 1974 - 1980. Great Lakes, Company 242, Port Huneme
Builder class, Diego Garcia X one year public works. Wow what an island~! MCB3
detachment Midway. Guam Typhoon Pamela, Philippines. Port Huneme, range coach.
All though my job was climbing the tower and watching for whales and boats in
the impact area. Island X 2 MN. Join us for Breakfast. My motorcycle club
recently visited our garden. The web master took photos of our evening and the
garden. Take a peek with this hot link:
http://westbankmc.com/photoalbums/2009/ ... index.html Happy Veteran's day early! Nov. is tomorrow. I'm answering the door to trick or treater tonight. Who needs a door bell when you have dogs. We're at the St. Paul limit of three. Nine, near 4 and 8 months. Mother, jugs and speed. NOT their names but their birth order. Abby, Scutter and Jillie. Husky rescue mix, AKC Golden retriever and Border collie X rescue. Have therapy dog, will visit. Drop us an e-mail with See Bees in the subject. Won't that be fun to reminisce. I keep in touch with Marcus Christianson now in Grand Rapids and Daryl Renick of Illinois. Thanks for signing the guest book. Later, Andy
name: Clarence Stahlman Jr.
email: cstahlman at peoplepc.com
location: Hyndman, Pennsylvania
Date: October 28, 2009
comment:
My father Clarence Stahlman served with the 103rd Seabees Battalion from
1950 to 1952. He then served in MCB One in 1955. I was interested in sharing
information with anyone who may have served with him. Thank you.
name: Grant Ortlieb
email: granto100 at optonline.net
location: Goshen CT
Date: October 28, 2009
comment:
Camp Kinser 63 64 Guam naval base 64 65 was very good experience.
name: Z. O. "Chip" Hamilton, USN Ret
email: zohamilton at aol.com
location: Chandler, AZ
Date: October 23, 2009
comment:
Served with MCB 10 from 67-68. With the Ghost Battalion at Quang Tri that built
the airfield in 30 days. I'm trying to find history on the unit during the
Vietnam war.
name: Roger Green
email: Lenapelady at directv.net
location: Claremore, Oklahoma
Date: October 22, 2009
comment:
1964-1967 Port Hue Neme, California MCB#5./D Company/3rd Platoon Looking for
Dean Ross, Bob Rumus, Vic McIntosh or anyone in same group serving in Viet Nam
1965-1966 in DaNang
name: Jim Raven
email: jimraven1 at att.net
location: Midland, Texas
Date: October 10, 2009
comment:
Stationed in Gulfport, MS, June 1969 to November 1972. Waited for MCB 128 to
return from Nam, then decommissioned. Joined NMCB 74 on their return from Nam.
Did the Camille bit, then training and deployment to Nam in late 70. Bein Hoa
air base was home base, detachment to Dong Tam(?) in delta to support Seals &
UDT. Then a amphibious landing at Mui Din(?) to build a road up a mountain to an
old French lighthouse for a radar base. Made one more deployment to Rosy Roads
in Puerto Rico, then discharge in Nov. 1972.
name: David Swanson
email: david at swansonclan.us
location: Topeka, KS
Date: October 10, 2009
comment:
Navy Nov. '58 to Nov. 62. CES2 at discharge. Tours.. CE A school at Port H.,
year on Midway, Camp Kubasaki (MCB 3, year at Saipan, Dial Office Central Office
Repair at Army base in N.J. Ran across the name "Lonnie Fairchild" in this guest
book. New him maybe while I was in MCB 3??
name: w. fay gillis
email: faygillis at yahoo.com
location: Plymouth, MA 02360
Date: October 08, 2009
comment:
My uncle, Kenneth A. Butterfield was on Guam and was lost in the tsunami
that occurred when the war was declared over. August, 1945. I was a little girl
and was so effected by the loss that it inspired me to a lifelong interest in
the war and all its connections. I taught English for many years but always
leaned toward literature of that era.
Is there anyone out there who knew "Uncle Ken." His wife and daughter have died and I am interested to find out more about his last efforts before that tragic end for him and the men who worked with him.
Sincerely ~~ Fay Gillis
name: Richard Schlede
email: captndickie at aol.com
location: Coconut Grove, Fl
Date: September 20, 2009
comment:
MCB 3 - 1960-62....Port Hueneme, Camp Kubasaki, Okinawa (electrician MCAF
Futema, base security Kubasaki)... Guam (Builder base housing NAS Guam) Will
talk to anyone who remembers me.......... About the good old days..
name: Phil Pool
email: redfogg2 at aol.com
location: North TexasI was with MCB 62
Date: September 10, 2009
comment:
I was with MCB 62 from early 1969 through a second tour in 1970. Extended in
country with MCB 74 for a third tour and got out in April of 1971.Many great
memories and some not so great. I was an EO and continued in the same line of
work until retirement just three weeks ago. I would like to hear from anyone who
remembers me!
name: Patricia Barthuly
email: riki99davis at att.net
location: Gurnee, Illinois
Date: September 07, 2009
comment:
I am looking for a former SeaBee who was stationed at Great Lakes in 81-82,
Deniel P. Jimenez. He was a recruiter in Fort Lauderdale, but I have lost track
of him. If anyone has info, I would welcome it.
name: Laurance R. Flemming SR
email: mostlyolder at yahoo.com
location: Gibsonton FL
Date: September 02, 2009
comment:
I was a Seabee 1968-69 Davisvile RI
name: ken Robertson
email: kenbob58 at aol.com
location: Oldsmar, Florida
Date: August 27, 2009
comment:
I'm lookin' for bu2 Jon Michael Marshall , he was in NMCB 74. I was in NMCB
133 same time between 78/79 to 81/82. I have reunited with my daughter
after 21 years and she would like to know her God Father. Any help would
be gratefully appreciated. thanks cm3 'robby'
name: Michael Gentz
email: mpgentz at aol.com
location: Longwood, Florida
Date: August 21, 2009
comment:
NSA Danang 1966-1968....MCB 11 Quang Tri 1967-1968 Looking for Cruise Book from
Quang Tri 1968. Please help. I have the book on C/D but want one in
hardback.
name: Susan I. Smith
email: epabaxter at yahoo.com
location: Killeen, TX
Date: August 18, 2009
comment:
My grandpa's name was George P. Smith and he was a Navy SeaBee. I would love
to learn more about him if anyone has any information. He was in NY and
traveled the world...retired and stayed in California for 25 years. A great Man!
name: Eileen Locke
email: el0554 at yahoo.com
location: Massachusetts
Date: August 15, 2009
comment:
My father James Allen (Bud) was a Seabee with the 25th Spec. NCB in New
Guinea-1944 and 1945. I also have a long poem written by a W.A. Mack,
Seaman First Class regarding what it meant to be a Seabee in the 25th Special
Battalion. It starts with: Gather round a little closer, While I relate to
you, About the 25th Special Battalion, So help me God, it's true. We don't
claim to be hero's, or even hope to be..........I would gladly copy this for
anyone interested. It was among my father's paper's he had tucked away. I
also have many photo's.
From Webmaster: I've posted the poem here.
name: Tammie O'Connor
email: tamesplace at aol.com
location: Texas
Date: August 10, 2009
comment:
My dad was in the Seabees during ww2. His name was Minor Dean West and
he was from Mineral Wells , Texas. I would like to know anything you could
tell me about his service in the military.
name: Lewis Hunt
email: casahunt at cox.net
location: Phoenix, Arizona
Date: August 06, 2009
comment:
Looking for any one from MCB-128 that was in Camp Faulkner DaNang. I was
there in 67-68. I worked on the observation tower we put up for the Marines.
Wondering if any remembers the Marine camp and where it was? Please reply to my
email. SEABEES CAN DO
name: Donald Limle
email: donaldlimle at ymail.com
location: Winston-Salem, NC
Date: August 06, 2009
comment:
MCB #11 Delta Company BUH2 1965-67 Looking for reunion information.
name: Ann-Marie Hinz
email: amhinz at gmail.com
location: Dover, NH
Date: August 03, 2009
comment:
I'm writing this to find information about the 61st Seabees from World War
II. My father, Thomas F. Mulrooney, was a member of that battalion and
served in the Pacific. He passed away last year at the age of 94, and I
was trying to find information about his time in the Pacific. Any info
would be great.
name: Bob Fitzgerald
email: rdf1947 at cox.net
location: Connecticut
Date: August 01, 2009
comment:
Is there anyway to get a list of the people who served with MCB 128 out of
Gulfport...I joined the unit in Danang, then went a full tour the following year
up at the DMV....
name: James A. Raynor
email: karajilly at gmail.com
location: Center Moriches, NY (Long Island)
Date: July 29, 2009
comment:
Hello,
I am entering this for my grandpa. He's not computer savvy, but loves
anything related to the Seabees. He was a Seabee from NY in the mid
1950's-1960 stationed mostly in Okinawa, Japan. He was an electrician.
Would you please send contact information/reunion information to me? He
can also be contacted at Shirley Assembly of God, NY. He is a minister
there. Thank you!
name: albert n mendez
email: redneckmesskin at hotmail.com
location: Tularosa, NM 88352
Date: July 28, 2009
comment:
1958-1966 2 yrs on Midway duty on Guam, Okinawa, Vietnam, homeport was Port
Hueneme, Calif. (MCB-3)
name: Robert Sammy Levine
email: margonqueen at aol.com
location: East Meadow LI NY 11554
Date: July 25, 2009
comment:
I ROBERT S LEVINE WAS IN THE SEABEES 1957-1959 IN BERMUDA. I WOULD LOVE TO
MEET OTHER SEABEE PEOPLE THAT WHERE IN THE SAME TIME AS MYSELF. I WAS A
ELECTRICIAN I WOULD LOVE TO GO TO REUNIONS. PLEASE SEND ME THE INFORMATION THANK
YOU MR. ROBERT LEVINE 516 5384599
name: Charles Cristi
email: skipc at epix.net
location: Pa
Date: July 18, 2009
comment:
Spent 10 years in bees. From MCB6 and MCB71, to ASA, CBU 408 and 403, from
66 to 76
name: Abby Conyers
email: as_bridges at yahoo.com
location: Carrollton, Tx.
Date: July 18, 2009
comment:
I found a metal NMCH 15. I would like to give it to the person it belongs
to. I have the OIF number, And another number below that. You may call my
cell phone 972 . 966 . 9026 With compassion for others WE BUILD-WE
FIGHT for peace with freedom ****
name: GM2 Hardin (SCW)
email: hardinhouse2 at yahoo.com
location: Colorado Springs CO.
Date: July 16, 2009
comment:
NMCB-15 Echo Co Team 1. Iraq 2007-2008. "just a river rat among bees..."
name: Michael Pate
email: rustyfanmikepate at yahoo.com
location: Bagdad Arizona
Date: July 06, 2009
comment:
Active duty time 1-77 to 1-82. Adak,77-78, Nmcb5 78-82. Deployed to Diego
Garcia, Hawaii @ CBPAC for the Guam deployment and Rota for my last 6 months.
Lots of good times. Didn't realize how good till I hit the real world and had to
find a real job!! Life's been good, married for 25 years and 2 kids all grown
and productive members of society. Bill Christoperson from Adak and Don
Klosinski from 5 are a couple guys I remember. Spent 5 yr active reserve in
Hawaii & Fresno Ca. If anyone remembers would like to hear from ya. I can
picture a lot of faces but the names are a little fuzzy 30 yr. later without
breaking out the cruise books!!
name: John Hursey
email: signnshirt at hotmail.com
location: Indiana
Date: July 02, 2009
comment:
1976-1980 MCB-3 Gold Team Subic bay
name: Wendy Hughes
email: wjh2 at nyu.edu
location: New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Date: July 01, 2009
comment:
Hi all,
My father, Robert J. Hughes, was a US Navy Seabee from 1943-1945, 70th
Battalion, 1005 and 1006 det. I can't find any info on him; he died in 1981, but
was very active in Seabee reunions prior. The last group picture I have
from a reunion is the 34th USNCB (not sure of the year). Would be happy to
share. If anyone has any info on any WWII Seabeas that may have known my
Dad, I would appreciate a message.
thanks,
Wendy Hughes
name: Sara Valentine
email: hmsvalentine at hotmail.com
location: Newark, Delaware
Date: July 01, 2009
comment:
Hello,
I am the daughter of a Seabee. My father was in the Pacific during WWII.
Unfortunately, he died of a heart attack at age 68 in 1994. I recently
found his blue wool Navy uniform with the CB patches on it and the tag which has
his name and Co #222. He was from Springfield Massachusetts. Is
there anyway to find members of his company so I can learn more about what my
dad did while in the Pacific? We have an album of his photos. He was
an amateur photographer and also ran a barber shop at the base. His name was Joe
Valentine. Any help would be appreciated. I really like your site.
Thanks,
Sara Valentine
name: Don Howlett MCB-10 "C" Co. BU3
email: dhgolf at roadrunner.com
location: Maine, South Thomaston
Date: June 16, 2009
comment:
MCB-10 11/69-12/71 Charlie Co. BU3
Vietnam 1970, Detail Juliet, Quang Tri
The 901' Bridge.
Please contact me if you were there. I have about 47 names and I'm trying to do
a History and Demise of the Bridge.
2nd tour was in Japan 1971, Barracks and handball courts.
name: lars Bracker
email: larsbracker at eventbuero-kiel.de
location: Germany Kiel
Date: May 25, 2009
comment:
I am just looking for a Seabee named Sheppard. I meet him in the year 1984
in Getmo . I was on the German destroyer Moelders. I want to contact
Sheppard . Maybe some body can help me?
name: Carroll Grammer
email: cgram5 at cs.com
location: Clarksville, TN
Date: May 26, 2009
comment:
MCB-10 VIETNAM 1968-69 DETAIL PAPA
name: Ronald St.Pierre
email: ronaldstpierre at comcast.net
location: Ashburnham, Massachusetts
Date: June 14, 2009
comment:
Served as CE-3 from 1974-1979. Was attached to PWD Jacksonville NAS, then to
GITMO Public Works Line Crew. In 1976 I was attached to the 20th NCR in Gulfport
until NMCB-1 returned to homeport. I stayed with NMCB-1 until my separation in
1979. We were deployed in Guam 1977-1978 and in Rota, Spain 1978-1979.
I recently upgraded my computer and was amazed what I could find online. I don't believe that I've made any contact with former Seabees. I looked for some familiar names in the guest book, but none seem to connect. Any NMCB-1 veterans 1976-1979 remember building the Lycem in Guam or the Navy Lodge in Rota. I'd like to check out how you're doing after 30 years!
name: John J. Skelton
email: jon_sue2 at verizon.net
location: Pittsburgh, Pa.
Date: June 13, 2009
comment:
Hello! I am searching for Ray C. Hansen who served with the 133rd mcb at
Marble Mountain, DaNang in 1967. Co A. He and I were great friends and I would
very much like to find him again. We get together at the annual VietNam Era
Seabee Reunion in Hampton, Va. Having Ray there would add so much for all of us
who shared that experience. Thanks, John
name: Margaret Perkins
email: sifaka2003 at aol.com
location: Indiana
Date: May 07, 2009
comment:
My grandfather, Robert "Bob" L. Jones, was a Seabee in the South Pacific at
the end of WWII. He was born May 1925, and I am pretty sure he joined as soon as
he could which would have been 1943. If anyone recognizes this name and
knows anything about my grandfather's time in the military or has any pictures,
please contact me. Thanks so much.
name: Robert Adams
email: kv4v at yahoo.com
location: Largo, Florida
Date: May 04, 2009
comment:
I am searching for any information about my father Robert E. Adams Sr SF2
who was a member of the 61st Battalion Seabees in 1942. I know he was on
Guadalcanal and worked on Henderson field. Thank you. Robert E. Adams Jr.
name: Philip Sularz
email: sularz at surfree.com
location: Jamestown, Rhode Island
Date: April 28, 2009
comment:
Originally from northeast Minneapolis, I served with NMCB-1 as an EA3 at
Davisville, Port Hueneme (A School), and Diego Garcia (1971-1972) from 1971 to
1974. I was a staff illustrator at COMCBLANT at Davisville, working with Nick
Serra. At Diego Garcia, I created the Cruisebook and functioned as the PAO
journalist for press releases and articles. My dad was a Seabee in the
South Pacific during WW2. I am trying to contact Bob Davis who was also in
NMCB-1 on Diego Garcia. I believe he and his wife, Jo, moved to Arizona after he
left the Navy. I enjoyed my time with the Seabees. Thanks -
Phil
name: John J. Tenerowicz Jr.
email: jtenerowicz at tampabay.rr com
location: Bradenton, Fl.
Date: April 16, 2009
comment:
M.C.B.#11,1962-1966. VietNam 1/66--6/66. CEP-2
name: Tony Rogers
email: ahrogers58 at yahoo.com
location: Iowa
Date: April 13, 2009
comment:
Two tours Nam 1966-1968 mcb58 looking for info on how to get cruise books for
mcb58 ty
name: Paul E. Banta
email: pebanta at orvcomm.com
location: Southeastern Indiana
Date: April 08, 2009
comment:
I served in MCB 3 after NAVSCON SW Class A School, I arrived at Hueneme in
Oct. 58 and from there to Okinawa working on the M.C.A.F. FUTEMA and left there
in 1961 for the states and to Guam for dependent housing project for the
remainder of my tour & was released on July 27 1962, I enjoyed my time with the
Seabees but I married well and I was in and I couldn't leave her here & me
there. I have had a great life in the construction industry, mostly
self-employed building mostly houses and service buildings, and a lot of repair
work. A very good living, but now at 70 mostly crippled up and am power chair
bound with a lot of medical problems. ~~ Paul E. Banta S.W.F.2 M.C.B. #3
name: Jackie 42nd IPSD Mom
email: 42ndmom at comcast.net
location: Minneapolis, MN
Date: March 16, 2009
comment:
I am trying to locate a SeaBee who was stationed at Camp Eagle in 1970 who was
responsible for me Adopting the 42nd IPSD Scout Dogs boys/ All I know about him
was his Aunt Judy Dale was the inbetween party helping us to adopt the platoon.
The young man was down and visited the platoon and got to see the German
Shepherd Dogs that were there. He was well informed about the dogs as his Aunt
had donated one of her dogs to another platoon. This all took place in the fall
of 1970. Can you be of any help and this is a great site.
name: Richard Riordan
email: riordan_1999 at hotmail.com
location: San Deigo California
Date: February 20, 2009
comment:
nmcb-10 1968 1969 and 1970 2 deployments to viet-nam.nmcb-10 again in
1974.deployed to Diego Garcia. then I went to nmcb-3 gold team in 1981.then NCB=40
Puerto Rico. Did 22 yrs. retired cm-1 Jan 1986
name: Catherine Baskin
email: ckbaskin at aol.com
location: Primm Springs, Tennessee 38476
Date: February 02, 2009
comment:
I'm the widow of Curtis L. Baskin he was a navy Seabee in NMCB 4.He spent 27
months in Vietnam from 1966/1969.He was diagnosed with cancer in 1990 at the
V.A. in Nashville TN and passed in June 18,1992 in the Williamson County
Hospital. He loved and fought and died for his Country just like a hell of good
men. He was convinced and was told he had agent orange. We had to fight for ever
thing he got from government which wasn't nothing for the Hell Ya'll went
through. Give me a call at 931-729-2251 if you would like I have a lot of
pictures i would like to share with you wonderful& brave MEN. SEABEES& SEALS.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL, Catherine Baskin Hope to hear from ya'll soon
name: Russell Goggleye
email: goggleye49 at yahoo.com
location: walker,mn.
Date: January 30, 2009
comment:
was in Nam in 69, older brother was in Nam 68, younger brother in 70, I was in
MCB 58, all 6 of us in our family served, 2 in the army, 3 in the regular navy,
I was in the bees
name: Randy Weiman
email: Stcair1 at aol.com
location: St Cloud MN
Date: January 23, 2009
comment:
Served from June of 1975 to June 1979. I was an Eo and attached to MCB
5 .
name: Bill Roberts
email: bill at castellawelectric.com
location: GA
Date: December 18, 2008
comment:
Merry Christmas. NSGA PW ADAK AK. 90-93, NAVY RECRUITER MACON GA 93-96, NMCB 74
96-99. Construction Electrician 2nd class.
name: Fred L. Mainor
email: fredmainorVA.com
location: 1007 N. 60th Waco, Texas 76710
Date: December 13, 2008
comment:
former Seabee, 1967-69 ACB-1 participated in interservice boxing matches
with marines on base, had several photos of my bouts taken by special services
photographer, lost all in a fire in Seattle, was wondering if old archives
photos are in their old archives in Coronado at base. Would appreciate the old
pictures, and willing to pay for mailing etc. Would you contact me at my home
address in Waco. Thanks Fred L. Mainor Sr.
name: Andrew Richardson
email: emailaccountforjunk at gmail.com
location: Chattanooga, TN
Date: December 09, 2008
comment:
NMCB 74 from 94 - 96. Had a great time but got out early due to medical reasons
and I've regretted it every moment of my life since. Maybe I can hear from
someone I knew during those times and catch-up with my old friends.
emailaccountforjunk at gmail.com
name: Bruce Holzschuh
email: bruce.holzschuh at metrostate.edu
location: Wyoming MN
Date: November 14, 2008
comment:
RNMCB 25 Det 0425 (St. Paul) 1979-1993 BU2, Battalion Operations P&E Team, NAS
Glenview Il. Annual Training: Subic Bay Philippines, Fort Sherman Panama, MCAS
Kanoehe Bay Hawaii, Camp Pendleton, 29 Palms, Miramar, San Diego CA Ft Benning
GA, Quantico VA, and of course a few trips to the CBC Gulfport MS.
name: Ronald Dickson
email: ronald_dickson at hotmail.com
location: Clovis, NM
Date: November 11, 2008
comment:
CM2 67-69 Vietnam MCB3
name: John E. Stein Jr.
email: jstein at iserv.net
location: Ada, MI 49301
Date: October 12, 2008
comment:
My father was in the 145 NCB, Chief Motor Machinist's Mate.
I would sure like to know all the islands the 145th landed on. His Ancient Order
of the Deep show him crossing the equator on 14 April 1944 Solomon Islands. I
know he ship out of Camp Parks, CA. Any help would be appreciated.
name: Fred Quarnstrom, DDS
email: fredq at comcast.net
location: Seattle WA
Date: September 23, 2008
comment:
I was with MCB10 1965-66. I was the dentist. I was stationed a Pt Hueneme
CA, Okinawa, and Chu Lai Vietnam. Prior to going to MCB-10 I was with the Fleet
Marine Force at Camp Pendleton, CA
name: Harry D. Miller
email: harry 44 at ptd.net
location: Palmerton PA
Date: September 18, 2008
comment:
This is for my my dear dear brother who passed away feb15 2007 he loved the
Seabees I am his twin brother trying to find any one who knew him and can e mail
me about anything . I can get to commemorate him I loved him so and the
Seabees meant soooo much to him thank you
name: Richard Riordan
email: riordan_1999 at hotmail.com
location: San Diego California
Date: September 16, 2008
comment:
I went to cm a school Davisville RI from Jan 1968 until April 1968. after
graduation I went to CBC Port Hueneme to NMCB-10 .did 2 deployments to Nam.
Stayed in the navy for 22 yrs. retired 1986 after 22 yrs of service.
name: Danny B.. Ray
email: raypremier at aol.com
location: Zebulon, North Carolina
Date: September 13, 2008
comment:
MCB4 1966 / 67 worked on bridge project, Liberty Bridge over the Song Thu Bon
river
name: Roland Pavey ( The HAIRNT BALL)
email: 4mercb at elpasotel.net
location: Truckton Colorado
Date: September 12, 2008
comment:
I was in NMCB 5 from 3 79 to 8 83 One of the things I am the most proud of is
being on Diego Garcia in 79 and working on the pier team during the corner pour.
500 yards of concrete in one pour!! I would like to find some of the 5s bees and
share a laugh or two again. Any help would be awesome
Thanks -- Roland HAIRNT BALL Pavey
name: Kenneth Cowans
email: kennethcowns at gmail.com
location: Dublin Ga
Date: August 24, 2008
comment:
I was in NMCB 74 from 1996-1999. It was some of the most fun and memorable times
of my life before getting married and having kids. I got the chance to go to
Africa, Japan, Puerto Rico, Egypt, and other places and it was great. I just
like to say thanks to all the veterans and the ones that sit back and in the
states that support us greatly. thanks to great websites also like this one
name: Bev Danielson Sellie
email: bdsellie at aol.com
location: St. Paul, Minnesota
Date: September 02, 2008
comment:
My father, Rodney L. Danielson is one of the remaining Seabees from the 63rd
Battalion of WWII. We are having their 61st reunion here in Minneapolis the
weekend of September 12-14 - Something they look forward to every year. Not many
of them left....
Thanks for everything you do!
name: Tim Shalk
email: tshalk at datalink.com
location: Pleasanton, CA
Date: August 21, 2008
comment:
HM2 Corpsman assigned to MCB10 1969-1970........looking for old friends who
served with me.
name: Vic Saphore
email: vicsaphore at yhaoo.com
location: Okinawa
Date: August 17, 2008
comment:
1958 to 1960 I was at Camp Kubasaki. I was surveyor (now EA Rate) "Mob 3"
projects at MCAS Futenma and White Beach. "Mob 5" was working on warehouse area
"H Area Sukiran".
I still live on Okinawa. If you are in the area give me a ring on my cell
phone 090-6865-4152
name: Eileen Sullivan
email: esulli at hotail.com
location: Park Ridge, Illinois
Date: July 31, 2008
comment:
I am searching for information on my dad's service as a Navy Seabee during
1945. He entered the navy at Great Lakes Navy Training Center. He was sent to
Tsingtao, China and Sing Tao, China. His name was Jerry (Spitso) Sullivan
and was an electricians mate.
name: Jim Black
email: blacky47 at charter.net
location: Knoxville TN
Date: July 31, 2008
comment:
I was in MCB 128, Quang Tri,1968 & 69. I was a EO3. I worked on
the airfield, rt.1, sight clearings in the bush, and a bridge (I can't remember
where that was. I just remember Korean marines displaying VC kills to the
bridge abutments.)
name: Tom Grenier
email: tgrenier4 @ cox.net
location: CT
Date: July 17, 2008
comment:
http://www.zianet.com/tedmorris/dg/seabees1974.html
1972 - 1976 Puerto Rico, Diego Garcia, Adak Alaska.
I must of pissed someone off to get these deployments.
MCB-10 EO
The link above will take you to some pictures I posted on the Diego Garcia site.
name: William Roberts
email: bill at castellawelectric.com
location: Thomaston, GA.
Date: July 15, 2008
comment:
I was in Adak AK in Dept 40 maint. from 90-93. recruiting Macon GA from
93-97. I was in NMCB 74 from 97-99. I now reside in Thomaston GA. I
was a CE2, and also C school cable splicing in 96>
name: Debbie Romanchok
email: debroman at roadrunner.com
location: Ohio
Date: July 11, 2008
comment:
My Grandfather Julius Juhasz jr. chief metal smith 123rd battalion, served
at Midway and Philippines 1943-1946 He will be 90 yrs. old next month and would
love to hear from anyone who he served with or their families! He does not have
email so please email me and I'll make sure he get's it!
name: Bob Bauman
email: rgbauman at comcast.net
location: Inver Grove Heights, MN
Date: June 18, 2008
comment:
EO 2 with NMCB 58 1967-68. 2 tours Vietnam, Danang, Hoi An, Dong Ha, Quang
Tri, Hue/Phu Bai. Spent TET Offensive (1968) in and around Hue.
Military Training Instructor, Camp Fogerty, (Davisville) RI 1969
For those of you looking for more info and memories check out these web sites:
www.seabeehf.org Port Hueneme Museum
www.allseabees.com Reunions
www.seabee.navy.mil History, etc.
www.seabeemuseum.com Davisville Links to
other Seabee web sites.
The Port Hueneme site has a catalog you can order with Seabee Momentos, CD Cruise Books for various Battalions for purchase, etc.
name: Jerry Crocker
email: NormsPLUMB at aol.com
location: Oxnard, CA
Date: June 11, 2008
comment:
UT3-UT2 B. Company
Served with MCB 10 from August 68 to Sept.70. I was at Camp Evans/Hains
name: Dan Walker
email: dwalker014 at nc.rr.com
location: Louisburg, NC
Date: June 06, 2008
comment:
I'm trying to located information for my brother who served with MCB10 at Camp
Eagle, RVN in 1969 - 1970. I'm looking for some reports that would show enemy
assaults on Camp Eagle either by incoming mortars, or artillery. I would
appreciate any info on this. His name is Edward Russell Walker. Thank you Dan
name: Paul Bazinet
email: bazpg at aol.com
location: EASTHAMPTON , MA
Date: May 28, 2008
comment:
MCB 128 1969 QUANG TRI
ACB 2 1969 - 1970
MCB 4 1970 - 1971 OKINAWA
NAVAL COMMUNICATION STATION HONOLULU 1972 - 1972 A SCHOOL PORT HUENEME NOV 69 TO
MARCH 69
name: Dan Brolliar
email: dbrol at aol.com
location: San Dimas, CA
Date: May 21, 2008
comment:
I was a UT2 with MCB ten at Camp Evans, Vietnam '68-'69. My father Roy
Brolliar was Seabee on Guam at the end of WW11 with the 103(now MCB10).
name: Darrell Lee Clements
email: chereleelee at aol.com
location: Fouke, AR 71837
Date: April 26, 2008
comment:
Served with MCB-10, Da Nang, Okinawa, Quang Tri, Khe Sanh,(Jan '68), Tour of
duty-1965-1968, BUR-3, Delta Co.
Nickname: "TEX", Trying to locate cruise books and information about
Presidential Unit Citation (Khe Sanh). Please email or write to: D. Clements, P
O Box 524, Fouke, AR 71837
name: Buck Barnes
email: muldoongoons at yahoo.com
location: Jackson Calif
Date: April 09, 2008
comment:
Boatswains Mate ACB 1 1965
name: Daniel Wood (Woodie)
email: seabee123 at aol.com
location: Willsboro NY 12996
Date: April 08, 2008
comment:
would like to hear from anyone in MCB # 6 my tour of duty was from 1955/59 I was
in Spain gitmo rosi roads P.R Davisville R.I class a school in Cal.
was in first group to take us marine corp battle training while in Bee's
name: Paul E. Banta S.W.F.2 U.S.N.M.C.B. # 3
email: pebanta at orvcomm.com
location: Rising Sun, Indiana
Date: March 13, 2008
comment:
AFTER BOOT CAMP AT GRT. LAKES THEN ON TO PORT HUENEME FOR S.W. CLASS A SCHOOL,
AFTER COMPLETION THEN DIRECTLY TO M.C.B. # 3 AT KUBASAKI WITH WORK IN THE STEEL
YARD AT M.C.A.F. FUTEMA, AFTER A WHILE I TRANSFERRED INTO THE SHEET METAL SHOP,
THIS WAS A LIFE LONG WORK FOR ME. MY TIME IN THE SEE BEES WAS JULY 1958 THRU
JULY 1964, AND I ENJOYED IT, MY FAMILY DID NOT HAVE A MILITARY HISTORY, HOWEVER
AFTER MY MY TIME I HAVE A BROTHER THAT RETIRED FROM THE FLEET AS A COMMISSARYMAN,
AND A SON THAT WAS A CORPSMAN WITH THE FLEET. I RECEIVED A STEELWORKER CLASS 'A'
SCHOOLS, ALSO A STEELWORKER CLASS "B" SCHOOL WITH A HOST OF CLASS "C" SCHOOLS I
REALLY APPRECIATE FINDING YOUR WEB SITE, ANYONE OUT THERE IN MY TIME FRAME
PLEASE LET ME KNOW MY ADDRESS, PAUL E. BANTA
BOX 144
EAST ENTERPRISE IN.
47019
name: Anthony A. Christina (Tony)
email: fladad1217 at aol.com
location: Naples, Fl.
Date: February 29, 2008
comment:
MCB 3 1958 TO JAN. 1962 approx. first 6 months in Port Hueneme for builders
school(3mos) and base security(3mos.)then on to Okinawa. Spent next three yrs at
Camp Kubasaki working on MCAF Futema. Discharged Jan. 1962 (BU2)
name: Keith Foster
email: yooper108 at hotmail.com
location: U. P. Michigan, Skandia 18 miles south of Marquette
Date: February 26, 2008
comment:
Started in Davisville R.I. and Little Creek Va. then on to East side of the
Danang air base at Area work Center#4 Aug69' 'til Mar71' got out as an EO3.
name: Albert B Foster
email: aseebee1 at yahoo.com
location: Farmingville NY 11738
Date: February 22, 2008
comment:
Steel worker - Vietnam ACB1 Antarctic
name: Tom Mcmahon
email: trmcmann128th at netscape.com
location: Upper Sandusky Ohio
Date: February 20, 2008
comment:
served mcb128 Viet Nam 1969/70 then shore duty Naples Italy to mcb 4
California knew a lot of great guys in Seabees only the best.. was in Rota Spain
with mcb4 and would like to hear from some of the guys in rodeo club
name: George Stalnaker
email: NO1SAFETY at AOL.COM
location: Katy, Texas
Date: January 30, 2008
comment:
MCB10 1966 to 1969. Glad to here from anyone from 10.
name: Dave Ellison
email: dafishfap at frontiernet.net
location: isle Minnesota
Date: January 27, 2008
comment:
mcb1 1968 1970 Vietnam July 1969
name: Warren Taylor
email: wptaylor at taylorcorp.com
location: North Mankato MN
Date: January 17, 2008
comment:
I had 3 tour in Vietnam with NMCB-10,D Com. from 1966-1969 as a BUL. I was with
X-Detail at Quang Tri that build the airsript and Hel pads.
name: Jeff Jorgenson
email: jeff at jorgenson-homes.com
location: Zimmerman, Minnesota
Date: January 10, 2008
comment:
Some of the best years of my life. Nmcb-3
Bu2 Jorgenson
name: Dean Born
email: dborn at cityofslidell.org
location: Slidell, Louisiana
Date: January 02, 2008
comment:
I am originally from MN. Served in MCB 128 in 68,69,& 70. Tour in Viet Nam in
1969 outside Quang Tri. Served with a bunch of good MN. men.
Anyone serve in MCB 128 during that time?
Dean
name: John Gaster, BUCS Retired
email: jgaster232 at hotmail.com
location: Boyds, Maryland
Date: November 21, 2007
comment:
Enlisted May 21, 1951. Builders School @ Port Hueneme, Fall 1951. MCB-5
Philippines 1952. MCB-10 Guam and Kwajalein 1953 & 54. Port Hueneme (Master at
Arms Force) 1954, 55 and 56. MCB-10 Guam, Saipan, Kodiak 1956 to 1959. Navy
Recruiter at Ogden, Utah 1960 to 1962. MCB-3 Okinawa Thailand 1962 to 1964.
Naval Support Group Saigon 1964, 65. MCB-8 Chu Lai 1966, 68. Navy Recruiter at
Fresno, California 1969, 72. Retired as BUCS, 2/21/1972.
Lifetime Navy SEABEE. I owe the U.S. Navy everything, I enlisted USN with one shirt and a pair of underwear in 1951. The Navy trained and educated me and made it possible to continue my education after I retired. I would appreciate and would communicate with interested SEABEES and SEABEE Families.
John Gaster, BUCS, retired Navy and a Retired Civil Engineer after my 21 and 1/2 year SEABEE Tour.
name: John Brown
email: JohnDB.brown at gmail.com
location: Virginia
Date: October 10, 2007
comment:
NMCB-62 Aug 79-jun 80
HM1
Deployments - Rota
name: Jeanne Connolly Brooks
email: santapaws2007 at yahoo.com
location: Atlanta Georgia
Date: October 08, 2007
comment:
My dad was with the 107th on Tinian Island 1943-45, does anyone remember a
Eugene Connolly who was a golden glove winner before he entered the service???
Have been watching the PBS special on the war and don't have any real
information about the time he served there, any thing learned will be
appreciated by the family.
name: Bob Bauman
email: rgbauman at comcast.net
location: Inver Grove Heights, MN
Date: July 28, 2007
comment:
US Navy March 1966 - October 1969
NMCB 58 October 1966 - September 1968
ACB 2 September 1968 - December 1968
Camp Fogerty (Davisville, RI) 1969
Vietnam Jan. 1967 - June 1967 December 1967 - August 1968
name: Marty Farkas
email: mf14850 at aol.com
location: upstate NY
Date: June 21, 2007
comment:
MCB6, Greece, Spain, Antarctica and stoos in between. like to hear from fellow
bees.
name: Ortega, Lawrence M.
email: AKAZILLA at AOL.COM
location: Norman, OK
Date: June 18, 2007
comment:
NMCB-62 October 1979 - May(?)1983.
Spain, Det. Diego Garcia, Main Body Diego Garcia, Guam.
I would not trade my time in NMCB-62 for the world.
SW3 Ortega, aka TACO
name: Henry Beeson
email: henry-kathy1 at juno.com
location: The Dalles, Oregon
Date: June 06, 2007
comment:
MCB 3 1964-67 CM Okinawa, Guam, RVN DaNang, RVN ChuLai Looking for Michael
Randy Blackwell, Picayune Miss. from our Port Hueneme days
name: Ronnie Roncka
email: Oldgrout2 at optonline.net
location: New York
Date: June 02, 2007
comment:
Served with MCB 10 from August 68 to Jan.70. Love to hear from anyone who
was at Camp Evans/Hains
name: Jane Melugin Brooks
email: jmmbrooks at yahoo.com
location: Fredericksburg, Iowa
Date: May 30, 2007
comment:
I am looking for anyone from the Sixth Battalion of Seabees. I am
researching my late father's naval history and would appreciate any help. His
name was Woodrow ("Pete") Melugin. -- Thank you.
name: Jerry Bunton
email: jerrybunton at sbcglobal.net
location: FT.Worth,Tx.76148
Date: May 17, 2007
comment:
Seabee 1956 to1964 Midway Island-Guam-Coronado Amphib Base MCB10 Adak
name: Rick Block
email: shevaom at msn.com
location: Colorado City. Colorado 81019
Date: May 06, 2007
comment:
Joined (N)MCB10 in 2/64 on their way to be "Backup Battalion" - Guam 1964. Did
recon work 1965 for "Ready Battalion" @ Okinawa...when we 'mounted out' for Viet
Nam - Chu Lai May 1965. Was under 21... what a way to 'Join the Navy' . Was
scared then but have great memories. Would like to connect with anyone about the
'Chu Lai' experience.
Thank you for your work,
Rick Block - EOH3 - Alpha Company.
name: William O. Vineyard
email: cbvineyard at bellsouth.net
location: Collins, Ms.
Date: March 22, 2007
comment:
I was attached to MCB-6 and made a deployment to Rota, Spain also the
marathon plains just outside of Athens, Greece; I was with MCB 1 in
camp Lejune, NC going through ITR prior to the Battalions Deployment to Nam.
Spent my last year in GITMO!!
name: Bill Annett
email: seabeebill at cox.net
location: Santee CA 92071
Date: March 19, 2007
comment:
Good to see a number of mcb10 people signing the guest book there are some familiar names. I was in 10 "64 thru "67. I will be in port hueneme for Seabee reunion & Seabee days. Any chance enough 10 people can get together for a reunion?
name: Don Soreng
email: dssoreng at netzero.com
location: Bothell, WA
Date: March 15, 2007
comment:
I joined the Navy in February of 1964, received orders to Port Hueneme Naval Schools Construction after boot camp in San Diego. After graduating from Construction Electrician "A" School at Hueneme I received orders to MCB TEN. I was with TEN until early 1967, serving in Chu Lai and Da Nang Vietnam. My last year I was assigned "shore duty" as a brig-chaser at the brig in Port Hueneme.
name: GEORGE FAY BU 3
email: CAROLKRAN at YAHOO.COM
location: ALAMO CALIF
Date: March 13, 2007
comment:
MCB # 8 1951-1955 GITMO, PORT LYAUTEY, ARGENTINA, GITMO #2 Please contact.
name: EO2 Brian C Brovold
email: tuffguii2000 at yahoo.com
location: Eden prairie, MN
Date: February 19, 2007
comment:
Thanks, and keep up the good work
name: Sherrel D. Stephenson
email: atilando1972 at aol.com
location: Gorham, N.H.
Date: February 16, 2007
comment:
My Dad, Earl F. Stephenson served in the 133rd Seabees at Iwo Jima. I have his copy of the "Rainmaker's Log". If anyone wishes, I would be happy to look in the "Log" for information for them. There are many, many photos of the 133rd from the start at Camp Perry, to Camp Endicott, to Gulfport, to Port Hueneme, to Hawaii and on to Iwo Jima and Guam. I also have Dad's personal scrapbook with pages and pages of photos, although personal names aren't included.
I do have a question: What is happening about the Presidential Citation that wasn't awarded. I understand there are those who are trying to get this Citation awarded as I write. Thank You
name: Jerry Hyatt
email: stargazer.1 at earthlink.net
location: Hull Swamp, New Port, N.C.
Date: February 11, 2007
comment:
My Father Was In The SeaBees WW2 Port Hueneme CAL. He Was A brick Mason, from a Small Place in South Carolina, Bingham. His Name was Lonnie Hyatt (no middle name) He was the father of 5 boys Oldest Son Lonnie L Hyatt 27 years to the U S Coast Guard. Me, Jerry 3Years 9 Months USN. White Sands, New Mexico. Wonderful place, the "Land of Enchantment". His Other 3 Sons did OK also. Neal, Fred, and Cecil. Daddy died in 1953, my dear old mother had a hard time raising 5 boys, but by the grace of God she made it . I have Several Photos of my father at that camp in Cal. -- Jerry Hyatt
Lonnie Hyatt is the 2nd from left
name: Russell Dandurand
email: mseabee1 at yahoo.com
location: Granite Falls, MN
Date: January 29, 2007
comment
I am a Vietnam vet. Served with MCB One from 1968 to 1972. It is nice to have some place to check to find out what is going on with the Bees. Keep up the good work.
name: Tony Rogers
email: ahrogers58 at yahoo.com
location: Spirit Lake Iowa
Date: January 14, 2007
comment
served with mcb58 1965thru1969 great learning time great guys. two tours Vietnam I was lucky good health Tony Rogers
name: Michael d. Jones BU2
email: kasmikjo at aol.com
location: Birmingham England UK
Date: December 13, 2006
comment
I served with NMCB 133 from April 1975 Until Aug 1979 Would like to here from anybody that was with that battalion around that time
name: Don Bergthold
email: california3d at hotmail.com
location: Ventura, CA
Date: November 09, 2006
comment
Hi
Here is a link to a Seabee sticker on ebay. Cut and paste below into the internet browser.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=013&sspagename=STRK:MESE:IT&viewitem=&item=230049420950&rd=1&rd=1
Thought you might like to see it.
Thanks
Don Bergthold
name: Frank M. Sapien
email: fsapien at mail.com
location: Carlsbad, NM
Date: February 14, 2007
comment:
I saw an MCB 10 Patch on this website. Are they still available for sale? If so please contact me at the e-mail address posted, Thank you very much, MCB10 10/72-8/75
From Webmaster: Sorry Frank. That was one that someone was selling on e-Bay. We never had them for sale, but I'd guess that if someone has one they probably have more. If you go to that link it lists more of them for sale, but one could just do a search at http://www.ebay.com on "seabees sticker" you will probably find several of them for sale. Or if you really want to have fun go to http://www.google.com and search on "seabee stickers" and you will find tons of them for sale.
name: Gerald Bowen
email: crown59 at aol.com
location: Fresno Ca.
Date: October 29, 2006
comment
Served 3 tours with Mcb 10 65/69.. CMH A Co.3rd and 2nd class...Had a great time will never forget it....Also with the ghost Batallion at Quang Tri. Great site...
name: Bob Carlson
email: crlsnsix at charter.net
location: Saint Joesph Mn
Date: August 02, 2006
comment
I was stationed Adak Alaska, and Nmcb3 Gold team from 1975 to 1979. Went back in the Navy in 1982 and retired as a AGC. My brother-in-law gave me this web site it looks great.
name: Marcus Christianson
email: fishwalleyes7 at yahoo.com
location: Marble, Minnesota
Date: August 02, 2006
comment
A good friend just introduced me to this site. We were in the SeaBees together 1974-1978 then cross-rated to AMS where I applied for Aircrew and flew for 16 years... I retired in 1998.
name: Bob Heurung
email: goldbobmn at aol.com
location: Waite Park Minnesota
Date: July 06, 2006
comment
NSA Danang 68/69 - CE 2 www.wardogs.com - Would like to become active with NSVA again.
name: GERALD RAWLINS
email: WERAW47 at YAHOO.COM
location: ATSUGI JAPAN
Date: June 25, 2006
comment
STEEL WORKERS RULE SW1(SCW) RAWLINS
name: JEROME SCHOWALTER
email: SIRJIVE53 at YAHOO.COM
location: MN.
Date: June 03, 2006
comment
FORMER MEMBER OF NMCB 62 DELTA, GULFPORT MS
name: Jerry J Markgraf
email: jjm1 at merr.com
location: Lodi, WI 53555
Date: May 31, 2006
comment
Served with NMCB Eleven in DaNang VeitNam 1966 with C CO.
name: Tom Schuster CE3
email: rooster at chorus.net
location: Madison Wis
Date: May 22, 2006
comment
I was with mcb 74 from 68 to 70
name: Chris Pratt
email: jlpratt26 at aol.com
location: Vermont
Date: May 16, 2006
comment
I was trying to locate anyone who may of served with my dad Gerald Pratt in 1966. He was in MCB 10
name: Melvin Phillips
email: Catpeoplealso at net zero.com
location: 10308 Yolanda De Fortuna Yuma Az 85367
Date: May 03, 2006
comment
I have a lot of memories From my service days and will probably not soon forget. I was in the first deployment to Vietnam with MCB (8) I miss some of the bees I knew. I hope all the best to all the bees past and present. Phillips (Bul3)
name: Harvey H Warren
email: cwarren at tampabay.rr.com
location: Lakeland, FL
Date: April 08, 2006
comment
I am in ISLAND X-2 IN Lakeland, FL
name: Bill Annett
email: seabeebill at cox.net
location: Santee Ca
Date: March 18, 2006
comment
I will host a reunion for mcb 10 during the west coast reunion & Seabee days in port hueneme ca June 22-25. I was in mcb 10 64-67 Okinawa, chu lai, danang and Seabee team 1010 in Thailand
name: edwin dechant
email: cbed1968 at yahoo.com
location: caldwell,idaho..
Date: March 16, 2006
comment
I enlisted in the navy 1947-ret in 1968as a cmc- served in Korea in 1951till 195,. served w/mcb-9 Vietnam 1965 to 1966.. served w/the fleet in 1948 on a jeep carrier,. then fleet air wing-6.. enough said ok
name: Alonzo J. Fernandez
email: altafernandez at comcast.net
location: St. Paul, MN
Date: March 15, 2006
comment
I was pleased to venture upon such a note worthy web site honoring the Seabees. This division of the Navy and its purpose is relatively unknown to most folks. I'm honored to have served two tours during 1968-70 with NMCB-5 out of Port Hueneme, California as a equipment operator. NMCB-5 was based in Da Nang during our first tour. The second tour was in Ben Hoa further south near Saigon. The whole experience was one that I will never forget. One only has to serve in any branch of the military to understand what a great country we live in and serve. Even more memorable are the men and women who we served with that gave their lives. God Bless this great nation. Alonzo J. Fernandez 1238 Charles Avenue St. Paul, MN 55104 651-544-2631
name: Steven J. Montell
email: stevenmontell at yahoo.com
location: Columbus, Ohio
Date: March 14, 2006
comment
Thanx for providing us the pins and decals. I gave them to Seabees of ACB-2 Det 605 Cleveland, Ohio as "Can Do" awards when I retired from Seabees after almost 29 years. Thanx again. EOCS
name: ME Goebel
email: Phri1 at aol.com
location: Westbury, NY USA
Date: February 18, 2006
comment
My grandfather, Harry Mott was a Seabee in the Pacific during WWII. He was in the 25th Special CB unit on New Guinea from 1944 - 1945. He lied about his age to go into the service. He said that he was younger than he was. He had 5 kids and a wife and wanted to help the war effort. My Dad is trying to identify a ribbon that was on his Dad's uniform. It is blue stripe, small whit stripe, larger redstripe, either a yellow or white stripe, larger red stripe, white stripe and a blue stripe. The center white line may have yellowed with age. What is this for? I can't find it in any reference sites to ribbons and insignia. Dad really is hoping to learn what it is for. My Dad served in the Coast Guard, Navy and finally retired from the Army - so knowing what this was for, would mean a great deal to him. His Dad died in 1964 after a long career as a newspaperman. Thank you, Mary Ellen Goebel 2017 Valentines Rd Westbury, NY 11590
name: Kent Bosworth
email: bosworth at 3di.com
location: Phoenix, Arizona
Date: January 20, 2006
comment
I was in the Seabees from 1971 to 1975, spending most of my time in MCB-10.
name: Gene Miller
email: gamiller at rtelnet.net
location: Rothsay, Minnesota
Date: January 17, 2006
comment
I want to know more about events in 2006. A friend in Fergus Falls and I would like to come down to a breakfast. We would like more information and an invitation to the next breakfast.
name: Gene Miller
email: gamiller at rtelnet.net
location: Rothsay, Minnesota
Date: January 17, 2006
comment
Just found you guys. I am interested in knowing more about your group. I served in Nam in 65 to 68.
name: Allen H. Anderson
email: alseyanderson at aol.com
location: Maple Grove, Mn
Date: January 12, 2006
comment
name: Allen H. Anderson
email: alseyanderson. at aol.com
location: Maple Grove, Mn
Date: January 02, 2006
comment
Hi Don I am giving you my new E-Mail alseyanderson. at aol.com See you at next breakfast.
name: Russ Kucera
email: Rusden1.Verizon.net
location: California
Date: November 26, 2005
comment
Was in USNCB5 (Port Hueneme)'71-'75. Nam Phong was my 1st deployment. Was a SW! Remember I put down a lot ao air matting and put up a lot of "wonder arches".
name: Curtis Haney (CURT)
email: lingking
at sbcglobal.net
location: San Francisco, CA
Date: November 21, 2005
comment
Navy Retired DCC. I was a UT from 1973 to 1978 on Midway Island and North Island, San Diego. Your site looks great, looking to join your organization and possibly locate old Seabee buddies. Can Do!
name: Roger O'Clair
email: rrotrax2
at aol.com
location: 73 Windy Street, Augusta, Maine 04330
Date: November 21, 2005
comment
Served in MCB-11 Quang Tri Vietnam, 1968-69. Very interested in MCB-11 Information.
name: Chris Abbey
email: sugarhill_us
at yahoo.com
location: Suwanee, GA
Date: November 14, 2005
comment
My father, PO 1st Class, Richard D. Abbey, CD3 103rd Seabees, served from 1948 to 1951. He was stationed on Guam for much of that time. I recall he told me he worked as a fire fighter for at least some of his time on the island. God Bless and CAN DO to all you Seabees. Chris Abbey
name: Ken Partney
email: kenpartney
at sbcglobal.net
location: So. California
Date: October 05, 2005
comment
I was one year CBC Davisville & three year MCB-4 , 60' thru 64', two tours in Gitmo,Bay Cuba and one tour to New Foundland.
name: LONNIE D. FAIRCHILD
email: PUGET56NT
at COX.NET
location: COUNCIL BLUFFS ,IOWA
Date: August 20, 2005
comment
I WAS IN MCB#3 FROM 1958 UNTIL 1962 WAS OUT OF PORT HUENEME CA. TOUR OF DUTY ON CAMP KUBASAKI OKINAWA, MCAF FUTENMA, OKINAWA, THEN TO GUAM NAVAL STATION AND WORKED AT THE NAVAL COMMUNICATIONS STATION NAVAL HOUSING. I WAS A UTP2 WHEN I MUSTERED OUT FROM PORT HUENEME CA, OOH RAH THREE
name: Andrew S. Putnam (Andy)
email: Putnamgardens
at hotmail.com
location: St. Paul's beautiful upper west side
Date: August 13, 2005
comment
I'm bummed I didn't get signed up for the convention. I was enlisted 74-80. MCB3, Diego Garcia, Guam, Midway island and the Philippines. Home port was Port Hueneme . I see you guys meet at the Machine shed in Woodbury. I'm writing it in my calendar and plan to attend. If you liked our Como conservatory, you'll LOVE our garden. We're the first Putnam in the St. Paul book...call for directions. Later, Andy BU3
name: Fred L. Mainor
email: fredmainor
at VA.com
location: VA Temple Texas
Date: July 13, 2005
comment
Was attached to ACB-1 Coronado calif. 1967-68 middleweight boxer for navy, fought at the amphib base with Marines, interservice smokers. would like to know if anyone from that division communicates.
name: Clay Conard
email: cgconard
at globalccs.net
location: Stratford, ia
Date: May 16, 2005
comment
Was with MCB-10 1966-1968 at Danang, Port Hueneme, Okinawa and Quang Tri. MARS operator. Nice web site. Looking forward to the MCB-10 lunch.
name: MARVIN CARLSON 730-35-92
email: POLARJO
at AOL.COM
location: SHOREVIEW, MN.
Date: May 09, 2005
comment
I WAS IN THE 37TH SPEC. WW2,OUR DIVISION WAS STATIONED IN HAWAII;ON RED HILL.
name: Ray Heid
email: rheid
at sbcglobal.net
location: Modesto, California
Date: February 08, 2005
comment
Retired CECS. 1967 - 1989
name: Sherron Hampton
email: sherronh at bellsouth.net
location: North Carolina
Date: December 16, 2004
comment
Fantastic site!! Easy to use, informative, and looks great!
name: Dennis Graves
email: dennygrave
at aol.com
location: Sun City AZ
Date: December 16, 2004
comment
What I have seen the Web Site looks Great
name: John Schmidt
email: jjslake
at aol.com
location: Lindstrom MN
Date: December 13, 2004
comment
Hi ya all, Every time I view your website, it gets better. Lot of work involved. thanks Don and Sheldon. Even though I'm not a Navy Veteran, there is a bond between us veterans. I was a Tank Gunner/Commander in Germany and later on in Surveillance as a Staff Sergeant. Thanks for supporting our troops, veterans and the sharing of memories. John Schmidt, POW-MIA Hot Air Balloon Team
name: billy ogle
email: sarge 9975
at aol.com
location: pacolet s.c.
Date: December 12, 2004
comment
mcb 10 a co. cm2 68 to 70 if you know e mail me
name: Donald F Kunz
email: mnseabee1
at msn.com
location: Cottage Grove, MN
Date: December 11, 2004
comment
Thanks for stopping by our new web site. Many thanks go out to my friend Sheldon his services in building our web site. NMCB-10, Seabee Team 1024, Diego Garica Seabee NMCB-10 A-Co Field Crew, we had the big runway expansion project and POL site projects going. For a young Seabee this was a place to learn a trade!
name: John Schmidt
email: jjslake
at aol.com
location: Lindstrom Mn 55045
Date: December 11, 2004
comment
Just cruising through. Great Website. Thanks for supporting our troops and thanks for the public service you are providing. Happy Holidays JOHN *(~_~)*
name: Sheldon Aubut
email:
webmaster@mnseabees.org
location: Houlton, Wisconsin USA
Date: December 07, 2004
comment
Just testing the new guestbook. When we moved to our own domain we also set up our own guestbook rather than use an advertising funded public guestbook. This should work much better. Please let us know what you think of the Web site, general Seabee related comments, or information about your service. You may also enter information about service friends you are trying to contact and hopefully they, another friend, or a relative will see your request. "Once a Seabee, Always a Seabee"!!!!!