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ABOUT THIS PAGE:
Inquiries made on this page are
for the convenience of HECTOR Shipmates and their families, ONLY.
Shipmates and their Families may have Searches listed for help finding
Shipmates & Legal Assistance with Military related health problems
or injuries. Other Inquiries may be made at the descretion of the
USS Hector Association. Searches will remain on this page for 3 years
(36 months) and will be removed at the end of that time. It is up
to the individual to be aware of their time limit for the posting, and
up to the individual to renew their search, if desired.
Old, previously listed searches
were
given 6 months to renew them. Those who did not renew by 30 June
2009, were assumed to be no longer valid searches, and the postings removed.
Anyone wishing to relist their search, please contact us.
The dated Searches on this page
do not require any action, at this time.
If you are able to assist any of these people, or if
you would like to submit an inquiry,
please send the information along with your name,
mailing and e-mail address
to our Secretary, Norris Long at nlong_wvmr@yahoo.com
NEW 5/19/10
Dave Hennien, SSGT/USMC, would like to make contact with Hector Colon,
with whom he served with on Shore Patrol in Sasebo, Japan in the early
70's. Contact USS Hector Association secretary, Norris Long, through
the website link
NEW 4/07/10
Richard B. Harrison FTG3 is looking for info on James (Jim) Brown GMG2,
who came from the Arlington to Hector in Jan/Feb 1970. Anyone with
information on his whereabouts should contact the secretary of the Association
NEW 10/01/09
Ray Urch, 73-76 (BT2) is searching for James D. Helland (PN3), possibly
originally from Montana, who served on the Hector 73-76. Anyone with
information on his whereabouts should contact the secretary of the Association.
NEW 9/23/09
Trying to locate Antonio Cadena Galindo who was a welder on the USS
Hector & USS Ajax during VietNam War. May have also been on a
boxing team from either ship.
Tony Cadena Ruiz
5308 Fairfax Rd., Apt. D
Bakersfield, CA 93306
cpnpunisher@aol.com
NEW 9/21/09
Keith Seckel HT3 (Hector - 7/72-12/31/74)(NIOTC 1971-1972) is looking
for Steve Johnson, HT2, who served on Hector from 8/72-74. Was first
stationed on Mare Island at NIOTC. Contact the Association by emailor:
Keith Seckel
422 Bermuda Rd
Davenport, FL 33897
513-460-3476
NEW 8/04/09
Tincansailors.com invites USS Hector crewmates to send them stories
which may have involved working on destroyers and/or destroyer escorts.
Send to: terrymiller@destroyers.org
NEW 7/29/09
Victor Gross is searching for his old best friend, Ray Meyers (FN),
nickname "Bigbird", who served on the USS Hector from 78-82.
Victor Gross
Email: allphase59@yahoo.com
NEW 6/16/09
Allen Perkins, 62-65 (IC2), of Crossville, TN desires to make contact
with other USS Hector amateur radio operators. Contact him at the
call letters KA1KIX.
NEW 6/13/09
Carrol L Brown 50-51 (MUSN) is looking for anyone
who may have any information (even just his first name) regarding
Chaplain Anderson (LCDR). Carrol served as his Chaplain's Assistant.
If you can help, please contact the Association.
NEW 6/2/09
Looking for anyone who knew Donald William Therrin who served on the
USS Hector during the Korean War (1950-51). He was a diver and may
have been a mechanic. Make contact through the Association Secretary.
NEW 5/8/09
I am looking for fellow storekeepers in my division who worked for me
on the aft storerooms of the Hector. We had a major problem in one of the
storerooms concerning asbestos in that compartment. E.L.
Taylor, Fred Smith, Dan Schultz, please contact me if you have any health
issues.
Larry K.Linton / SK2 / 68-70
207 Faver Ln.
Riddle, Oregon 97469
Email: pyrotechlkl@frontiernet.net
NEW 4/20/09
Searching for Albert Gardner, Jr. who served on the USS Hector in the
early 1980's and who lived in Pleasanton, CA. Contact the Association
secretary through the website.
NEW 3/24/09
The secretary of the USS Hector Association is searching for Richard
A. Davis, HTFN, who served on board 2/28/82. (We have located his
shellback certificate for crossing the equator) Please contact through
the Association website.
NEW 3/07/09
Jim Gear is looking for lost shipmate MM3 Jim J Doyle (66-68), and who
lived in the Sacramento, California area. If you any info that would
help Jim locate Jim Doyle, please contact the Association.
NEW 2/25/09
Ron Woods (MM1/DV/LDO LT) is looking for Chuck/Charles Hoskins, late
50's-early 60's (SF2). Charles Hoskins home town was Marshalltown,
IA. If anyone can help Ron, please contact the Association.
NEW 2/15/09
The daughter of NCCS Hal Y. Santos is looking for information about
her father who served aboard the Hector. She believes at that time
his grade was RM and is not sure when he served on the ship, as she was
a little girl. He passed away in August of 1986. He was 37
when he died, and only 6 months from retiring fromt he Navy. She
is trying to find anyone that might have known him, or some pictures of
him, as she has none.
Theresa Santos
Email: 1tesad@gmail.com
NEW 1/6/09
Matthew Buyer, the Son of Bejamin Franklin Buyer
III (2/52-12-54) (d. 22 Aug 98) has some photos of his Father's Shipmates.
The fellows in these photos are unknown to his son, but he would like to
share his Fathers's photos with any shipmates or relatives who may be able
to identify them. If you can help or are interested in the photos,
we will forward your info to Matthew. Contact the Association.
NEW 11/9/08
The Daughter of Thomas A. Ritchie (Deceased at age 38, 1966) aboard
1945 (?) SM3C (?) is looking for any additional information concerning
her father's tour aboard the Hector - she was 11 when her father died and
she has 4 younger siblings. Contact the Association.
NEW 10/11/08
Todd Michael Webster served as an engineman recruit (E-1) under Captn.
Venezia from '81-'83 and is looking for Andy Lindholm, and Arthur Leo Young
III.
Todd Michael Webster
Email: melwebst@sbcglobal.net
NEW 8/25/08
Daughter desires to hear from anyone who served with and knew her father,
Thomas E. Moye (CHC), who was associated with the chaplin (or was the chaplin)
under the command of Capt. R.R. Managhan (61-62). Contact the Association.
NEW 8/11/08
James Askew (SKSN) 51-55, who has stage 4 cancer, would like to
hear from anyone who served with him. Contact the Association for
contact information.
The daughter of Charles E. Griess (1956-58) is looking for anyone who
served aboard during those years to get pictures or any information regarding
Ports of Call, Crew Member names, etc. She's putting a Navy
Album together as a surprise for her Dad and any help would be appreciated.
Michele Viles
Email: rmviles@comcast.net
NEW 8/24/07
Desire to locate anyone who may have known Robert Lee Bain (deceased)
who served on the USS Hector in the early months of 1949 as a radio operator/electrician.
Contact Nettie Gibson through the Association.
NEW 5/29/07
Harry Thomas Albright (1956-1960) is looking for some old friends: Elmond
J. Haffer or Heffer, MM1 (56-5); James W. Zanneli, MM1 or MM2 (50-60);
Charles Ray Smith, MM3 (50-60); and A.R. Brady, MM3 1956-1960.
Harry Thomas Albright
2600 Vale Ave.
Kannapolis, NC 28081
Phone: 704-938-2282
Email: mlestrange82@yahoo.com
NEW 4/3/07
Richard H. Hess (55-58) MM2, passed away 2/20/07 from Mesothelioma.
Richard's daughter would like to hear from anyone who knew him or can tell
her what exactly her Dad's job was aboard ship.
Debra D. Blacklaw
Email: dblacklaw@theborgergroup.com
Cell: (574) 596-2016
NEW 3/30/07
Tom Gigowski is seeking data on the normal steam operating pressure
of the boilers on Hector, total horsepower and also the horsepower rating
of the three hydro-electo electric turbines in each boiler room.
If you have the info, he'd appreciate hearing from you.
Tom Gigowski EN2 (69-70)
Email: tgigowski@yahoo.com
NEW 3/18/07
We represent James Draper who has mesothelioma (cancer caused from asbestos),
and we would like to contact individuals who served at the same time as
Mr. Draper. . He was a BT/machinist mate on the Hector from approximately
1951-1953 and did work in the outside repair shop working on pumps, valves
and other equipment. Any help you can provide would be very appreciated
by Mr. Draper and his family.
Roger E. Gold
Levin, Simes, Kaiser & Gornick, LLP
44 Montgomery Street, 36th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94104
1-800-901-4001; (415) 273-8122 (direct)
(415) 981-1270 (fax)
rgold@levinslaw.com
NEW 2/16/07
I am looking for Edgar/Eddie Gonzalez who served between 1982-1984 on
the USS Hector, and was from BX, New York, New York. I knew him from
the Hector visiting Olongapo, RP, and we lost touch many years ago. If
you have any information on him please contact me. Thank you.
Ms. Jacqueline Paller Domingo
Email: worldgate_vc@yahoo.com
NEW 10/7/06
If anyone has any photos of my father in law,
Douglas Keith Messick "Skeeter" 47-49, Fireman 2nd Class, I would
like to hear from them. Thanks
Larry Thomasson
Email: lthomasson@verizon.net
NEW 9/24/06
My brother, Robert Anthony Leoni, is looking for a couple of friends:
Jeff Robertson & Chris Davidison who were on the USS Hector in 1979.
Jeff Robertson lived in OR & Chris Davidson lived in CO, with the last
known address for Chris being Sarasota, FL. If you can help:
Email: jerryl@roadlynx.net or hazenmuffin@yahoo.com
Phone: 724-267-3956
Sandra Leoni
2986 Martindale Rd
Scenery Hill, Pa 15360
NEW 9/18/06
Randall "Randy" Guinn 83-87 (ET2) is trying
to locate three former shipmates from the Hector: ET1 David D. Hruby; ET1
Todd W. Parsons; and ET1 Jim LaRue. They all served aboard during
the mid 80's.
Randy Guinn
Email: rjguinn@comcast.net
NEW 8/28/06
The daughter of Thomas R. Ferrell, believes her Father served
aboard in the late 50's or early 60's, and is looking for information on
him.
Catherine (Ferrell) Arellano
Email: mythcat99@yahoo
NEW 8/25/06
The Grandaughter of Albert W. Selner (WWII) is looking for anyone
who may remember her Grandfather or has information about him.
Email: dzether@yahoo.com
Della A. Selner
757 Mickey Inn Lane
Chambersburg, PA 17201-9769.
NEW 8/16/06
The daughter of Commander Alfred J. Sette MD, known as "Doc",
is looking for information about her father, who was aboard Hector in the
last year of WWII. Her father had been assigned to the USS Nestor,
and when that ship was destroyed, he was sent to the Hector.
Mary Louise Sette
35 Bayland Way
Eastham, MA 02642
NEW 6/8/06
The nephew of Robert A. Johnson is looking for information on his uncle,
who was electrocuted while working in the kitchen on the Hector in 1946.
He was scheduled to go home in 2 weeks. Ron is interested in finding
out if anyone remembers him or the incident.
Ron Johnson
Email: RCKMJOHNS@aol.com
Phone: 952-881-5983
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