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Entry: 81633 USS WHITESIDE (AKA-90)	THANK YOU FOR YOUR PROTECTION
JOANNA PAYNE-JONES wrote on January 6, 2012 CITY AND STATE: POMONA CA UNIT: MY FATHER 1944-1945 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: my father John Edward Payne served in world war II from march 1944 until January 1946 most of that time was on the USS white side. I understood that he drove a pt boat on to the beach in okinawa he also was in Japan after the bomb. He talked about the men he had served with. He died quite some time ago in 1978. Keywords:

Entry: 77637 USS WHITESIDE (AKA-90)	GM3 OSCAR VILLARREAL SR.
MICHAEL VILLARREAL wrote on January 27, 2011 CITY AND STATE: SAN ANTONIO TX UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: On 17 Jan 2011, my father Oscar Villarreal Sr., passed away from a sudden illness in San Antonio, TX. He was a GM3. He spoke often of attending the USS Whiteside Reunion's at every opportunity with my mother, and of all the stories of the guys that he knew and served with. His passing has been a tremondeous loss to our family and to all who knew him. Keywords:

Entry: 77144 USS WHITESIDE (AKA-90)	MY FATHER: HORACE FONTENOT
BRITT FONTENOT wrote on December 16, 2010 CITY AND STATE: WESTLAKE LA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Our family is "three generations" navy and I am collecting ships patches for my jacket for our family. Keywords: I am looking for a ship's patch or anyone who served with my father. Horace Fontenot. He was a Seaman about AKA 90 at the close of WWll

Entry: 75362 USS WHITESIDE (AKA-90)	USS WHITESIDE INFO
TEIA NEAL wrote on July 6, 2010 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My Father served on the USS Whiteside during the Korean conflict. His name is Jerome T. Brewer, he may of went by Jerry or JT. He has told us many stories about the ship and his time on it. He also said he was in trouble alot cause of his temper. If anyone has any memories of him while he was on the ship I would love to hear from you. He is still alive and well, living in WY. Keywords: USS Whiteside, Korea

Entry: 69158 USS WHITESIDE (AKA-90)	EDWARD J. KELLEHER | RIP
JULIE KELLEHER wrote on February 17, 2009 CITY AND STATE: MALDEN MA UNIT: N/A SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I want to inform you that my Father, Edward J. Kelleher (Lt. JG), passed away on February 5, 2009. He served on the USS Whiteside during the latter part of WWII. Sincerely, Julie Kelleher Keywords:

Entry: 66431 USS WHITESIDE (AKA-90)	SHIPMATES OF BOB OZMUN
MARIANNE OZMUN wrote on July 10, 2008 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am looking for any shipmates of my father who served aboard the USS Whiteside during the Korean Conflict. Robert Draper Ozmun (Bob) was a Fire Control Technician Second Class. I have documents showing he served aboard the vessel in 1953. My dad died suddenly in 1969 and I have no living relatives who can provide any information about his naval career. I have a number of items from his time at sea including a collection of photographs of his shipmates with some last names written on the back. If you knew my dad, I'd love to hear from you. Keywords: Bob Ozmun, Robert Ozmun, Robert D. Ozmun, Fire Control Technician, USS Whiteside, Whiteside, AKA 90,Korean Conflict, 1953.

Entry: 66136 USS WHITESIDE (AKA-90)	RAYMOND RAY--- BARBER
DALE HARVEY wrote on June 19, 2008 CITY AND STATE: RIODELL CA UNIT: USS ROARK FF-1053 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Raymond Ray would like to make contact with his shipmates. Keywords: My Barber Raymond Ray was on the Whiteside AKA90 in 51-52 era.He has no computer but He'd like to find some of His Shipmates. One of them is Ed Leao,from gilroy area ,where crew members would go on liberty. Anyone remembering Raymond can get in touch with me at daleoffshore@yahoo.com.Ray is still cutting hair in RioDell Ca.

Entry: 60097 USS WHITESIDE (AKA-90)	LOOKING FOR MEMORIES
JENNIFER VERING wrote on February 22, 2007 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am looking for any information/memories of my grandfather, James Webster. He served on the USS Whiteside during WWII. Anything would be appreciated. Keywords: James Webster, USS Whiteside

Entry: 53041 USS WHITESIDE (AKA-90)	REQUESTING INFROMATION
NICK HILTON wrote on September 7, 2005 CITY AND STATE: PHILOMATH OR UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: If anyone has any information about my grandpa (Harlan Zimmerman) it would be great. He served on the USS Whiteside durring WWII. Keywords: Harlan Zimmerman

Entry: 52268 USS WHITESIDE (AKA-90)	LOOKING FOR MEMORIES
ROSALINDA RIOJAS wrote on July 26, 2005 CITY AND STATE: SAN ANTONIO TX UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: It is my understanding that my Grandfather Luis Riojas served on the USS Whitside for the United States Navy during World War II. I dont know of any nicknames he might have gone by but I would love to hear from someone if you recognize the name. Please e-mail any information you can give. Keywords: Luis Riojas - USS Whiteside (AKA 90)

Entry: 45447 USS WHITESIDE (AKA-90)	WHITESIDE ASSOCIATION
RANDY TRUMMER wrote on August 26, 2004 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Everyone: My father was on the Whiteside in WWII, at both Iwo and Okinawa. I told him about your website here, and he wanted me to let you all know that there is indeed a Whiteside Association, and that both the Korean and WWII vets from the ship do have annual reunions. There are also people that maintain good records, plus some other odds/ends like Whiteside caps, etc. Keywords: whiteside association

Entry: 42806 USS WHITESIDE (AKA-90)	USS WHITSIDE AKA90
JAMES SHOCKLEY wrote on May 4, 2004 CITY AND STATE: ST. CHARLES MO UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I was on the Whiteside from 1953 to 1955 I was a CS3. Keywords: USS Whiteside AKA90

Entry: 40216 USS WHITESIDE (AKA-90)	CREW MEMBER 1952-54
DON (DOC) CHANDLER wrote on January 23, 2004 CITY AND STATE: BELLEVUE WA UNIT: DECK 1ST LT YEOMAN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: OH NO! They used that fine vessel as a target ship and sunk it? That ship whose mighty wheel even I had the privilege of wrestling through sometimes surging waters? I have 8MM footage of the bow of USS WHITESIDE rising and plunging into cliffs of water breaking over the focsle. That wonderful ship trembled in the roughest of seas, promising safe passage into quiet waters lit by phosperus meteors peeling off her metal hulls. On those nights of tropical solitude in the middle of the pacific we unwound on hatch covers watching black and white films that made us forget for a moment that we were thousands of miles from home. We chipped paint, stood watch, drilled, signaled, performed the duties assigned to us. We stood in chow lines, wrote letters, read mail when it was delivered and always trusted that metal hull to take us safelly to our next port. We took pride in knowing that the USS WHITESIDE was present in Tokyo Harbor when Japan signed the surrender documents of WWII and there at Inchon at a horrible time. There is a book that could be written on the memories, friendships, sorrows and joys that were sunk with that fine ship when it was sunk by some gladiator of wars to come. She now rests deep in the company of seagoing warriors who went before her. The USS WHITESIDE AKA90 is gone, but not forgotten. Keywords: Known as DOC by friends. We did Sadebo, landed supplies in Pusan and supplied combat vessels. Friends: Many...Dan Sellars, Cal Price, Elmer and Earl Davis, Virgil Pugh, Chief Chuck Fanslow, Irv Kenney, Lt. Lou Curra, Chief Christopher and more.

Entry: 39786 USS WHITESIDE (AKA-90)	WRITING FOR PAST CREW MEMBER
HARRY STEPHENS wrote on January 6, 2004 CITY AND STATE: ANNA IL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: I'AM WRITING FOR HARRY . HE IS IN THE IL. VET HOME IN ANNA IL. HE WOULD LIKE TO FIND A BALL CAP WITH USS WHITESIDES LOGO CAN ANYONE TELE WHERE TO FIND ONE. CONTACK ME AT ABOVE E MAIL ADRESS. THANK YOU JERRY L. WHITT Keywords: USS WHITESIDE AKA 90

Entry: 39711 USS WHITESIDE (AKA-90)	WHITESIDES AKA090
DAN HOLBROOK wrote on January 4, 2004 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My grandfather, John R. Black was an officer aboard the ship during WWI. Apparently, he worked in the supply area. No one in the family has any of his records. Would like to hear from anyone who knew him then. Thanks. Keywords: Personal

Entry: 34316 USS WHITESIDE (AKA-90)	KOREAN BATTLES
DAVID R. EWING wrote on May 22, 2003 CITY AND STATE: TUCSON AZ UNIT: OPERATIONS, QUATERMATER/SIGNALMAN/NAVIGATION SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Great and fond memories, too much time away from home, great friends, great duty. Proud to have served in the Navy and my buddies. I remember so many things . . . some may actually be true! Keywords: Don Diamon, Willy Taylor, Bob Hadley, Ens Sadowsky, Ens Brown, "Silly Willy"

Entry: 34171 USS WHITESIDE (AKA-90)	USS WHITESIDE AKA 90
DAVID R. EWING wrote on May 14, 2003 CITY AND STATE: TUCSON AZ UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Keywords:

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