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THE DECK LOG

Name:   sheldon stone
Date:   07/28/2010
Comments:   In january 8 1954 I named the ships paper the Jerseyman
     
Name:   xXmikedafXx
Date:   07/26/2010
Comments:   I'm trying to open forum but sometimes there are no images on it :(
     
Name:   tackartilky
Date:   07/18/2010
Comments:   Hello. And Bye.
     
Name:   James (Jim) Bunge
Date:   07/16/2010
Comments:   On Board fromm 86-89. Was part of M-division. Spent the first part of my tour in number 3 engine room before moving to the number one engine room
     
Name:   Bob Williams, BT2 Vietnam
Date:   07/14/2010
Comments:   This is in regards to the Vietnam era, the 1960's. If anyone from the following states have changed their email address in the last year please email the new one to me. Thanks District Volunteer MAINE, NEW HAMPSHIRE, VERMONT, MASS, RHODE ISLAND, CONNITICUT, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, MARYLAND, DELAWARE, WASHINGTON DC, ALABAMA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, NORTH CAROLINA, SOUTH CAROLINA, TENNESSEE, PENNSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA & WEST VIRGINIA
     
Name:   Robert LaPlume II
Date:   07/12/2010
Comments:   Email address change. 1980's GM Division
     
Name:   Bob Dingman,EM2 Vietnam
Date:   07/10/2010
Comments:   This post was on another NJ site his name is Tom Monroe wtmonroe1@msn.com can any Korea Vets help him? "My father was stationed on the USS New Jersey during the Korean War. He passed away many years ago, but my Mother is still alive. I am trying to find information about medals he might have earned while he was in the service."
     
Name:   Robert Encinas
Date:   07/07/2010
Comments:   Hey fellow crew mates. The Jersey was my first assignment, as part of the MARDET. Great memories...Who can ever forget 16" guns going off, while I am on the helo look out. Anyways, proud to say, that I was part of the last crew, and did the last west pac with the Jersey. So, to all you jarheads that served on this beloved ship: Semper Fi Devil Dogs.
     
Name:   Elmer Dean Ward
Date:   07/06/2010
Comments:   Elmer died back in the 80's but because of him I met and married his sister. We just celebrated out 53 wedding anavirsary. He also was my best friend. He served in the Oil Shack for the time he was aboard. Elmer D. Ward FN On board 1/55 to 9/56
     
Name:   Jimmie R. Jones
Date:   07/06/2010
Comments:   I am not sure if I Logged in or not but my email has changed since then. My stats are as follows; Jimmie R. Jones BT 2 B Div. on board from 1/55 to 7/57 served in #4 fireroom 1/55 to 6/55 served in #3 fireroom 6/55 to 7/57
     
Name:   Jimmie R. Jones
Date:   07/06/2010
Comments:   I am not sure if I Logged in or not but my email has changed since then. My stats are as follows; Jimmie R. Jones BT 2 B Div. on board from 1/55 to 7/57 served in #4 fireroom 1/55 to 6/55 served in #3 fireroom 6/55 to 7/57
     
Name:   David Andino
Date:   07/01/2010
Comments:   Seaman on BB 62 from 83-85... Had great time. Great memories of friends, Adrian Alvarado and more.. If they or anyone that knew me gets this, contact me!!
     
Name:   Jim Livesey
Date:   06/28/2010
Comments:   Hello,my name is Jim Livesey and I live in Cyprus,recently whilst walking on the north coast of the island I came across a plastic mug with the name USS NEW JERSEY all over it.It is yellow and a name GMGC TOOLEY in dinatape was stuck on it.What I would like to know is this guy still alive and surely there"s a good story in this,thank you. Jim Livesey
     
Name:   Robb Sawin
Date:   06/26/2010
Comments:   Hey SHIPMATES... Here's hoping the reunion this weekend 6/25 - 6/24 2010 is a COMPLETE SUCESS! And special thanks to Admiral Douglas J. Katz & his beautiful wife Sharon for maikng the trip to come see everyone at this weekends reunion on board BB-62! With the beer festival going on,this is the wekend to say "IT DOESN'T GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS!" Have a great time and we'll see everyone during the Summer of 2011! Special shout out to the guys from 6th Division who made the trip to this Summers reunion!
     
Name:   Ed Campbell
Date:   06/19/2010
Comments:   Hi All, If you've been trying to upgrade your existing Roster Entry or "Add Me To The List" and have been frustrated because it doesn't take, try it now. We worked on it yesterday and it is now working. I apologize for the delay and hope you continue to enjoy the site. Ed
     
Name:   Kenneth D.Hawkins
Date:   06/19/2010
Comments:   Plank Owner, Oct. 1981 - Aug. 1984, Engineering Dept, E- Div. EE02 LPO, Propulsion Electrician, EM2. I spent my entire tour as a main space EM, and I worked for and with some of the finest sailors I I have ever served with. By far my best time and best ship I served on in my 26 year navy career. I retired in 2005 as an EMCS. I learned a lot on that ship, and it helped me throughout the rest of my career. Thank you to all my shipmates!
     
Name:   romeral harris
Date:   06/18/2010
Comments:   was on in 1986 to 92 sk3 harris. i did the westpac. any
     
Name:   Bev Groneck
Date:   06/17/2010
Comments:   I am looking for any info on my uncle, WILBERT ZOELLNER, from Perryville, Missouri, who served on the New Jersey from 11.23.1945 to 1.17.1946. While on the ship, Web had an "episode" in which he fell to the deck and lay semicomatose. He was soon diagnosed psychoneutoric with hallucinations and ultimately discharged from service. He spend the remainder of his life in a military hospital insane ward. We, as a family, have his official military records, but have always been curious as to any reason or unwritten warning to his ailment. He had no prior mental disorders. If anyone has any info on him... be it good or bad... we really want to know. Wilbert has one living brother, my father, and I'm trying to heal a suffering heart before my dad meets Wilbert in heaven. (there is an oral history of the possibility of lack of oxygen in his prior service in Submarine div #103... no proof has ever surfaced) Thanks to anyone for any bit of info.
     
Name:   Jeffrey E. Blair
Date:   06/16/2010
Comments:   Plank-owner october'81 - Sept. '84 Always remember ETC Micheal Gorchinski r.i.p. looking for anyone from S-3 Division from '81-09/84. especially former SH3 MARK SNYDER, FORMER SK1 JOHN KNUTSON. MY ADDRESS IS 2645 E. CACTUS RD. #156 PHOENIX, AZ. 85032
     
Name:   Jeffrey E. Blair
Date:   06/16/2010
Comments:   Plank-owner october'81 - Sept. '84 Always remember ETC Micheal Gorchinski r.i.p.
     
Name:   WORDSMAN, Harold M.
Date:   06/11/2010
Comments:   Was on board, 1949-1951, EM3 E-Div. Plank Owner, Looking for Edward J. WORDLEWSKI, EM3 came aboard same time with me. Anyone knowing him , or about hime please contact me at. 155 CAFSATA COURT, WEST BABYLON, NEW YORK,11704 OR MY PHONE # 1631-422-0556 , I'm 86 years old and would like to talk with hime or someone I knew before I take my last cruise. Thank You! Harold M WORDSMAN
     
Name:   Jeff Underwood
Date:   06/09/2010
Comments:   1984 - 1986 RM2 I made some great friends and have some great memories.
     
Name:   Scott Kauranen
Date:   06/08/2010
Comments:   quartermaster onboard 86-89 , Golden Shellback and good memories
     
Name:   Lewis Frank Wilson
Date:   06/01/2010
Comments:   Attention all shipmates of the USS New Jersey. My dad is a plankowner on the New Jersey. He was 88 years old last month. He is currently living in a Veterans Home. If any of you would like to send him a letter he would really enjoy it. Send it to my email and I will see he gets it. Thanks Gary
     
Name:   Larry K. BtcUsnRet 1967-69
Date:   05/25/2010
Comments:   To ALL HANDS, When making note on DECK LOG, Please put your rate/rating/division and years on board. So we know who, what, when. Thank You.
     
Name:   JD Salling BTCS (RET)
Date:   05/20/2010
Comments:   Just stopped by to say hello. Anyone who served onboard when I was on the Jersey give me a shout.
     
Name:   MM2 Stephen "BIG T" Tarasuk
Date:   05/12/2010
Comments:   Hello to all my fellow shipmates. I have been back once to see the gal in Camden and was sad to see the Teak gone off the Main deck, but was prooud to take my daughter onboard and be able to show her a major part of my life. At the time we went the engineering spaces were not open to the public, 8 years ago, but being a former crewmember me and my family had all access to the ship. It would be a pleasure and an honor to hear from any that I served with. Fair winds and folowing seas to all.
     
Name:   Melissa Santangelo Francisco
Date:   05/12/2010
Comments:   My Grandfather Gaetano Santangelo.(could also gone by Gaetano St. Angelo) was on the Jersey in WWII. Unfotunatley I don't have much info about it, he never talked about it. I was told when he got off the ship he tossed everything he had overboard. I want to try to replace what he lost, bars metals any memories I can find. If anyone has any info on him or can tell me how to go about getting the material replaced, please email me.
     
Name:   Phil Fazzini
Date:   05/06/2010
Comments:   Sirs- Occasionaly I visit Fairfield Ohio which is about 12 miles from where i live-as I was going to the Fairfield Ohio Public Library I met a "Battleship" New Jersey Veteran _wearing NJ cap. I remarked on how my Uncle John Fazzini was on the NJ-however they didn't meet-John worked below decks and he worked topside! {It was only at the last second I went of Fairfield}!
     
Name:   SAMUEL FLENER
Date:   05/05/2010
Comments:   WELL I WAS GOING TO THE GREAT SHIP GOT ALMOST THEIR IWAS LOADING THE CAR TO LEAVE WELL MY HIP WENT OUT ON ME I WOUND UP IN MORGANTOWN WEST VIRGINIA IN THE HOSPITAL THEIR DIDN'T GET TO CANDON NEW JERSEY SPENT MY BIRTHDAY IN THE HOSPITAL..I DOUBTH IF I WILL GET TO THE ONE IN NASHVILLE..NONE OF MY ROGER DIVISION NOT THEIR ANY MORE.. HOPE THEY GET NASHVILLE FIXED BEFORE THE REUNION..
     
Name:   mickey emery
Date:   05/04/2010
Comments:   hello guys sure like to here from some of if possable.
     
Name:   Robert Chapman
Date:   05/04/2010
Comments:   My father Sam W. Chapman was a Plank Owner and Gunner mate TC1. If anyone remembers him please contact me.
     
Name:   Mitch Holliday
Date:   05/03/2010
Comments:   I am looking for information on GMC Steven Jackson. He was a US New Jersey crewmember and was transferred to USS Missouri where he was assigned as my CPO. He recently passed and I am looking for information o that I can update some webites with his info. If anyone could help I would really appreciate it.
     
Name:   Don Brewer
Date:   04/24/2010
Comments:   -----Original Message----- From: Brewman45@aol.com Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2010 17:30:16 EST Subject: USS New Jersey BB-62 I am looking for an old Navy buddy of mine from our time in the Navy, His name is Roy Issacs, he was transferred to the Jersey in 1968 and he was a gunnersmate while onboard. If you have his name on you veterans list I would appreciate finding him. Thank You Don Brewer
     
Name:   MMCS ROGER L. TOLLESON
Date:   04/23/2010
Comments:   M DIV. #4 ENGINEROOM SUPERVISOR 1987-1989
     
Name:   Bob Dingman
Date:   04/23/2010
Comments:   this was on a USS New Jersey facebook page: Joan M. Jones, My Dad "Henry M. Tracy" served on the Jersey from 3-23-46 till 8-12-47. He joined the Navy 7-9-41. He was also on the U.S.S.Wyoming & the U.S.S.Santee during WWII. He passed away Oct. 2009. We were able to have him visit the Jersey in 2001.
     
Name:   FRANK WILSON
Date:   04/20/2010
Comments:   MY DAD IS A PLANK OWNER. BMC1 FROM 1943-1945. HE IS LISTED ON PAGE 14 OF THE WAR LOG NEW JERSEY BOOK AS WHERE'S WILLY? PLEASE CONCTACT ME IF YOU KNEW HIM. THANKS GARY WILSON
     
Name:   Elmer KOHLHAFER, Jr.
Date:   04/15/2010
Comments:   Attention Vietnam Era Vets. Obituary of shipmate. Houston Andrews Sr. Houston Andrews Sr. VIRGINIA BEACH - The Rev. Houston Lee Andrews Sr., 64, went to be with the Lord on April 12, 2010. He was born in Texas to the late Roosevelt Andrews Sr. and Matilda Andrews. The Rev. Andrews served in the U.S. Navy for 21 years. He served during Vietnam and was handpicked to serve aboard the Battleship New Jersey. The Rev. Andrews is survived by his wife, Dee Andrews; two children, Trina Andrews-Olson and Houston Andrews Jr.; two grandchildren, Joshua Scott Olson and Rachel Joy Olson; one brother, L.V. Andrews (Birda); a host of family and friends. A celebration of life service will be held Friday, April 16, at 10 a.m. in Beach Fellowship Church, 1817 General Booth Blvd., Virginia Beach, with burial to follow in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dee Andrews, in care of The Joshua and Rachel Olson Educational Fund, 5792 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23462. Altmeyer Funeral Home, Maestas Chapel, 1801 Baltic Ave., Virginia Beach, VA 23451, is in charge of the arrangements. To view more service arrangements and to offer condolences, please go to the webpage at www.altmeyer. com. From the Virginian Pilot newspaper, April 15,2010 Sent by Korea ERA Veteran, Elmer Kohlhafer, Jr.:GM/3, 1950-1953, FM Div.
     
Name:   George R. Potter
Date:   04/15/2010
Comments:   I served on the Big J during Vietnam.SM2 Please add me to your E-mail list.
     
Name:   George R. Potter
Date:   04/12/2010
Comments:   Crew member 1968-1969 SM2 Proud to have been a sailor aboard the Big J.
     
Name:   Robert Williams
Date:   04/12/2010
Comments:   Hi, I'm the East District volunteer representative. At this time I have 17 states that I'm responsible for. If you live in the following States and have changed your email address in the last year please send it to me so that I can update my list. Thank You AL,CT,DE,FL, GA,ME,MD,MA,NH,NJ,NY,NC,PA,RI,SC,TN,VT,VA,& WV.
     
Name:   Paul Schaefer
Date:   04/02/2010
Comments:   I am posting on behalf of my father Charles J.Schaefer. He served on the New Jersey from May 1945 to July 1946. He was Seaman 1 class, some assignments were under 5th fleet flag.He is 83 years old and living at home. If anyone may have worked or duty with Charlie,please forward communications to pschaefer53@q.com. or to Charlie at 2705 E.4th Street Waterloo, Iowa 50703
     
Name:   Charles Grimes
Date:   03/29/2010
Comments:   Boilerman, 1968-1969, plank owner, shellback and crossed the international date line on this ship
     
Name:   Gary Wilson
Date:   03/21/2010
Comments:   My dad is Frank Wilson. He is 87 years old. He is a plank owner from the 4th division. He is mentioned in the War Log book "Where's Willy?" He would really enjoy getting a card from his old buddies. He is currently living in a Veterans Home. His mailing address is Frank Wilson, 1111 Euclid Ave, Cameron Missouri 64429. Whether you worked with him or were on the ship he would really enjoy some encouragement. Thanks
     
Name:   James Billingsley
Date:   03/19/2010
Comments:   Aboard 1956-7 with cruises to Portsmouth, Oslo, Gibralter, Malta and Athens.
     
Name:   Dan Clairmont
Date:   03/13/2010
Comments:   Served about the Big J from 1981 thru 1985. LPO for the FM division Fire Control for the 16" guns.
     
Name:   DENNIS DOWNEY SHB3
Date:   03/12/2010
Comments:   I had a verey interesting time aboard ship 68-69
     
Name:   Tony Farina
Date:   10/29/2009
Comments:   Since WWI, challenge coins have served to remind groups, teams and units of their common goals, dedication and allegiance. I don't know if we have one but if we don't I would like to suggest that the organization create a challenge coin and make it available for purchase by its members. We were on the most decorated battleship in history and we all share a part of her.
     
Name:   Bob Dingman
Date:   10/26/2009
Comments:   The USS New Jersey Veterans, Inc is now on FACEBOOK, To find, search groups for "USS New Jersey Veterans"
     
Name:   Frank Kelly
Date:   10/23/2009
Comments:   I have scanned about 70 slides from the 1953 Korean deployment and would like to share them. What is the best way to send them to the web site?
     
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