Our Guestbook
| Date | First | Last | Hometown | Note | |
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| 10/16/2020 | Jerry | Hamil | Margaretville | waterguy23@gmail.com |
I was an MR on the Mazama 1966 westpac tour first time signing in |
| 10/27/2020 | Scot | Thomas | GOODLETTSVILLE | FSCOTTHOMAS@BELLSOUTH.NET |
My Father-in-law, Owen K. Doughrity told us that he served on this ship during WWII. He rarely talked of the war, but his granddaughter (my daughter) actually got this information from him when he was in the hospital a few months before his passing at the age of 92 1n 2019. He has been gone …continue reading! |
| 04/17/2020 | charles | wood | Deltona Fla. | papacharlie34@yahoo.com |
I was a member of the ship during the Vietnam war and had sign in a few years ago but was never added to the crews list. was a 3rd class gunnersmate. |
| 06/25/2020 | Dan | Ewing | Perrysburg | danewing@gmail.com |
On the 1966 Westpac tour. |
| 06/26/2020 | William “Bill “ | Gohde | Weehawken/Hoboken | gohde4u@aol.com |
Happy 4th of July 2020, stay safe, wear your mask…as always ?? |
| 06/21/2019 | bill | gohde | Hoboken/Weehawken | gohde4u@aol.com |
Good evening, havens signed the book in a while, hope alls well with everyone..Just a quick reminder, that at this years reunion in Rhode Island, we will be having out own Mazama night on Oct. 17, thursday..so anyway HAGD…GOHDE BM3 |
| 10/21/2018 | Michael | McClelland | Mineralwells WV. | Michaelmcclelland2@msn.com |
Very glad to have made the hook up with all of you.. |
| 08/20/2018 | Beverly | King | Eastvale CA | dd694@verizon.net |
We will be happy to welcome you at the AE/AOE Sailors Assoc. reunion. This year it is in New Orleans. 2019 in Newport R. I Member or not all AE or AOE Sailors are welcome. |
| 04/21/2018 | Dennis | Milan | South Dennis, Ma. | dmilanmazama@hotmail.com |
Frank. I remember going into Da Nang in 69, June-July maybe, but not sure of the date. I know the Marines needed them and Mazama was the closest at the time. Also, remember going into Cam Ranh Bay and being met by a PBR, to take one of our guys home for his Dad’s funeral, …continue reading! |
| 04/24/2018 | Arsenio | Nabas | Angeles City, Philippines | am_nabas@yahoo.com |
From boot camp San Diego, I came aboard the USS Mazama in Jan 1964, departed in Sept 1989 (SA to SD2) for duty on board USS Independence CVA-62. Have all the cruise books except the 1969 Vietnam cruise . Will attend the re-union in October 2018. See you guys! |
| 05/05/2018 | Dennis | Milan | South Dennis,Ma. | dmilanmazama@hotmail.com |
Hey Tod (Ed), Haven’t heard from you since 69.[some of my pics are in the 69 Cruise Book] Hope you are well and hope you never forget our time on the Mazama. Hard to believe that the Navy depended on all of us to get to VietNam and back in one piece! Best Regards, Dennis …continue reading! |
| 05/06/2018 | Steve | Turner | Greenwood. IN | steveandjanturner@gmail.com |
I was on the recommetiion crew of the USS Mazama AE9 in 1961 and served on her to 1964. I served on the USS Shasta AE6 in 1960 /1961. I was on the Cuban Blockaid in1962. |
| 05/07/2018 | David | Rumpeltin | Ho-Ho-Kus NJ 07423 (Now Ramsey NJ) | n2utg@aol.com |
Made the ’69 Westpac, came aboard November ’68 as a PC3, left with an early out January ’70 as a PC2. Got married, returned to my civilian job as a letter carrier (what else) in Ramsey NJ, had 3 kids (now grown), an architect, a music teacher and a private commercial pilot, and former Marine. …continue reading! |
| 05/08/2018 | NABAS | ARSENIO | Manila, Philippines | am_nabas@yahoo.com |
will attend 2018 reunion in New Orleans. |
| 05/26/2018 | Dennis R. | Milan | South Dennis, Ma. | dmilanmazama@hotmail.com |
RD-2, 1968-70 Hope everyone’s OK!! Special shout-out to Dave Rumpletin and Chief Wahking! Great ship with a great crew. |
| 05/12/2018 | Dennis | Milan | South Dennis, Mass. | dmilanmazama@hotmail.com |
Boarded the Mazama in Davisville around October 1968, just in time for the 69 Westpac cruise. Had a great time with a great crew and saw things I never would have expected to see in my life! I worked in CIC as an RD-2 with some good guys. Especially fond of Chief Wahking and Dave …continue reading! |
| 03/07/2018 | Jose | Orengo | Staten Island, NY | orengolin@outlook.com |
YN3 Ships Office 1967’ 68 |
| 02/12/2018 | Ed | Doyle | Depew NY | edandcandee@hotmail.com |
Fond memories of Westpac cruise 1969 and the decommissioning of the Mazama in Philadelphia in 1970 |
| 08/29/2017 | Frank | Pitsenbarger | TROY | zjagwah@yahoo.com |
Anyone remember off loading emergency papa flares and munitions in Da Nang and Cameron Bay 1969-1970? |
| 09/07/2017 | EUGENE | FROST | Millport | frostyray@gmail.com |
Millport ny 14864 |
| 10/26/2017 | Edward (Tod) | Ode | Buffalo NY | todode@aol.com |
Nearly 49 years and I’m just now looking back at my time on the Mazama. So many memories, good and not so good but I’m a better person for it I believe. Missing my shipmates now and our Captain and some of the Junior officers as well. I was assigned the Captains driver during West …continue reading! |
| 11/10/2017 | Wiliam "Bill" | Gohde | Weehawken/Hoboken | gohde4u@aol.com |
Happy Veterans Day, November 11, 2017 |
| 11/11/2017 | Robert | Thompson | Reno Nevada | nutronman@sbcglobal.net |
I served on the USS Mazama from April to September of 66. I was then stationed on the USS Klondike in San Diego till March of 67. I volunteered for Vietnam and did two tours there until I got out of the navy October of 68. That was a lot for a 17 year old …continue reading! |
| 08/24/2017 | Linda | Huska/McClintock | Cleveland, Ohio | llhus@oh.rr.com |
My dad, Ted McClintock, “Mac”, was aboard the day of the attack on the Mazama in WWII. My dad passed in 1984 at age 57. We knew little of his service time and would very much appreciate any information offered regarding the day of the hit. Thanks so much, Linda |
| 08/15/2017 | Alice | Lambert | West Warwick Rhode Island | Allylamb8@verizon.net |
Looking for an old friend who was a cook on the Mazama , does anyone have information, around the late 70’s. His nickname was Toby, Paul Tobias, from New Your City. |
| 04/06/2017 | wes | schirman | phx, az. | lo-n-wes@cox.net |
I was on the Mazama from 1944 to 1946. Hi to all. Wes |
| 04/07/2017 | Arnold (zeke) | Graham | Mooresville NC | arnold.graham@att.net |
Served on AE9 1952 till 1954 as RMSN 6th division. L. D. Channler was the Executive Officer. Fair winds. |
| 04/23/2017 | don | Taylor | Inverness,fl | dtaylor175@tampabay.rr.com |
Inverness, Florida. Just wanting to say hello to all my old shipmates! |
| 05/19/2017 | Albert | Packard | Springfield, MA | pinkpack@ymail.com |
Live in Springfield |
| 05/23/2017 | Robert | Crandall | Rochester NU | racaesa@gmail.com |
I have a ladies Jacket with USD Mazama embroidered on it size large please contact if you would like it |
| 03/31/2017 | John | R. | N.Y. | john17PIM@aol.com |
My father and his Seabee unit received a commendation for unloading ammunition from the Mazama after it was struck Jan. 12, 1945 at Ulithi atoll. It reads; “COMMENDED FOR AMMUNITION HANDLING” THE BATTALION POINTS PROUDLY TO ITS TOUGHEST STEVEDORE JOB: DISCHARGING AMMUNITION FROM A TORPEDOED AMMUNITION SHIP. WITHIN A FEW HOURS THE MEN WERE ABOARD …continue reading! |
| 12/25/2016 | WILLIAM "BILL" | GOHDE | WEEHAWKEN/HOBOKEN | GOHDE4U@AOL.COM |
I would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas, stay safe, God Bless, enjoy this special Holiday… Bill Gohde 1965/1968 |
| 11/10/2016 | WILLIAM "BILL" | GOHDE | WEEHAWKEN/HOBOKEN | GOHDE4U@AOL.COM |
JUST A IST OF MANY REMINDERS, SAN DEIGO, CALIFORNIA, HOLIDAY INN BAYSIDE, SEPT 17 |
| 10/13/2016 | jimmy | moore | Selma North Carolina | jimmy.moore1944@gmail.com |
I was a ships serviceman aboard the Mazama from 1965 till 1967. Extended my tour to go to Viet Nam and discharged upon arriving back the states. |
| 09/16/2016 | Deb | Frost | Wasilla | snowgoose@mtaonline.net |
I wanted to add a “Thank you” note to everyone who attended the reunion – and especially to the many of you who knew and loved my Dad, Jerry King. Although my trip to Maine was a sad and rushed one, I am glad I was able to personally meet and speak with many of …continue reading! |
| 08/28/2016 | David | Lemke | Yakima, WA | dlemke2@gmail.com |
Made the last trip on the ship when it was in Vietnam. |
| 12/04/2016 | Dr. Tom | Driber | Trenton, NJ | tdriber@bellsouth.net |
My dad served on the Mazama WW II. He was injured in the Keiten torpedo strike but, survived. My brother and I are seeking any info from that period. |
| 11/12/2016 | Arsenio | Nabas | Angeles City, Philippines | am_nabas@yahoo.com |
Aboard from Feb 1964 to Sept 1969. Served as captain’s steward. Retired as CEC in 1989. Nice to read notes from old shipmates. |
| 09/07/2016 | Patrick B. | Piper | Cleveland, OH | javelinsailor@gmail.com |
Live in Friendswood, TX spent 4 Years in College, six years in USAF and 23 Years at Continental Airlines as an A&P mechanic. I am also a pilot and own a Cessna 150 which I spent twelve years rebuilding. This all I know right now. I married my wife Diane thirty-one years ago. This is …continue reading! |
| 07/29/2016 | Scot | Thomas | Goodlettsville TN | fscotthomas@msn.com |
Father-in-law served on AE9 |
| 07/24/2016 | Robert | Crandall | Horseheads | racaesa@gmail.com |
Hello everyone I am trying to recover all the AE 9 crew addresses I once had of the AE9 crew to continue to send cards to them. My computor crashed and all that is lost. |
| 06/21/2016 | Bob | Farias | NH.. | farias.robert@ymail.com |
I remember you John. Not sure you remember me, Bob Farias EN2 – A Division. Nice to hear from brothers. Hope all is well. We have lost so many ship mates… |
| 06/19/2016 | John | Weaver | Cleveland, Ohio | johnjweaversra@sbcglobal.net |
I served on the Mazama from Fall of 1967 – 1970. EN-2 worked in engine rooms. I picked up the ship in Malta during 1967 Med Cruise and finished with the 1969 WesPac Cruise…..anybody from M & A Divisions read this Guest book? Would like to get in touch. |
| 05/25/2016 | William | Smither | Frankfort, KY | wd513smit@verizon.net |
Joined the Mazama in 1962, following Radar ‘A’ School in Great Lakes. Served in Cuban Blockade, 1962, as RDSN, later as RD3. Also, remember well 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy which seemed to bond the crew even closer. Transferred to USS Springfield (CLG-7), in December 1963, and later promoted to RD2. Also, remember …continue reading! |
| 05/22/2016 | Beverly | King | Eastvale, CA | dd694@verizon.net | |
| 05/20/2016 | Bruce | DeVlieger | Newark Valley, NY | bd13811@hotmail.com |
I was on the Mazama from 1965 to 1967 in the Gunny Division (I think it was called) as FTG3rd class. What stories I recall! Laundry guy’s arm in the ice machine to a 2,000 lb bomb rolling up someone’s arm on deck. Tons of good memories too. |
| 05/18/2016 | jean | mcnamara | greenport ny | schmoogirl2000@yahoo.com |
Looking forward to your classes |
| 05/11/2016 | William "BILL" | Gohde | Hoboken/Weehawken | gohde4u@ol.com |
How’s yous guys……., hope all is well…Just a reminder about the upcoming AE/AOE Sailors Association annual Reunion this year in Portland, Maine at the Fire Side Inn and Suites, reservations are going fast, this will be a Reunion to remember with many familiar faces from 67, 68, 69 deployments, including the Kings of Silicy… |
| 03/21/2016 | David | Anderson | Cape Coral, | anderson3756@aol.com |
I guess I failed all the rules. |
| 01/17/2016 | Bill | Masterson | PHILA | bmasterson20@GMAIL.COM |
Christ, they are all gone. Who’s left from 1964 to 1968. |
| 01/20/2016 | Richard | Williams | Palatka, Florida | richardhwilliamssr@gmail.com |
RM2 (67-68) WesPac Presently working as “Veterans Service Officer” for Putnam County, Florida. I last talked to Ray Coolbaugh (postal clerk) about a year ago. |
| 12/23/2015 | WILLIAM "BILL" | GOHDE | HOBOKEN/WEEHAWKEN | gohde4u@aol.com |
Kathy and I want to wish all Mazama sailors and all those who served on hardest working ships in the USN, a MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR, ENJOY. |
| 12/16/2015 | Charles | Wood | Deltona ,Florida | papacharlie34@yahoo.com | |
| 02/02/2016 | Dennis | Bechler | West Bend , Wisconsin | drbechler@hotmail.com |
I attended a few oiler reunions but now defunked. Will be looking into this upcoming Mazy reunion. I was on ship in Nam in 69. I have my old WesPac 69 cruise book set to go. Thanks……..Dennis and Marlene Bechler. |
| 02/26/2016 | Theodore | Mereau | Ogdensburg NY | marci1210@gmail.com |
My dad passed away in 1995, he was a cook on the ship 1944-46. He as a Golden Gloves in the Navy. He didn’t talk much about the WWII as many in that era didn’t. I met ARMY Col. Robert Chan today , he is 102! |
| 03/12/2016 | Jim | Manning | Notasulga, Alabama | jtmanningsr@gmail.com | |
| 12/07/2015 | EDWARD | REILLY | MORGANTON, NC | EJ_REILLY_1700@YAHOO.COM |
USS MAZAMA 9/65 – 8/67 |
| 12/07/2015 | EDWARD | REILLY | MORGANTON, NC | EJ_REILLY_1700@YAHOO.COM |
USS MAZAMA 9/65 – 8/67 |
| 11/26/2015 | WILLIAM B | GOHDE | Weehawken/Hooken | gohde4u@aol.com |
Good Morning Mateys. I want to wish you all a mighty Mazama Thanksgiving. I personally had three of them while aboard. Have a great day…… your shipmate, Bill Gohde, BM3. |
| 11/20/2015 | George | Reed | St James Missouri | johnlaw484@hotmail.com |
I served aboard the USS Rainier AE 5 1967-1970. R Division Damage Control |
| 11/22/2015 | Leroy | Duncan | Louisville ky | ladcad4147@gmail.com |
Arrived on Mazama in 1954 in Naples out of boot camp, worked on aft deck force. Put her into moth ball in Orange, Texas as a RM3 in 1957. She was mothballed there until early 60’s when recommissioned for cold war service (Cuban blockade). To me she will always be the best ship in the Navy. |
| 11/08/2015 | Dr. Thomas J. | Driber | Trenton, NJ | tdriber@bellsouth.net |
My Dad served on the Mazama WWII and was one of eight injured and killed in the enemy attack. My Brother and I still have Dad’s “calendar girl trench art” on the 40 caliber shells from the ship and that apparently helped him pass the time. Dad (Thomas B. Driber, aka Tomo) was knocked from …continue reading! |
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My father Walter Brooker passed away on March 30, 2005. He was proud of his Navy service, and a big admirer of AE 9 and its crew. Optimistic by nature, he frequently told others that every day after 12 January 1944 was a bonus. |
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| 08/23/2015 | Bob | Carlton | Andalusia, Al | riverhouse04@comcast.net |
Spent time flying EA-1F’s off numerous CVAs (11, 19, 31, 34, 42, 43, 64, 65) in the Tonkin Gulf 1966-1967. Remember taking ammo from USS Mazama. |
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My dad didn’t say too much about his war years, but he did tell a story of being blown overboard off the stern when the Mazama either was struck by a Kaiten torpedo or hit a mine. He and fellow shipmate Bob Hockman both went in the water and swam from the vessel, thinking it …continue reading! |
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| 07/22/2015 | Charles | Abbott | Ector Texas 75439 | abbott_chas69@yahoo.com |
Mayport, Florida 1963-1965 |
| 06/21/2015 | Dennis | Koenig | Quinct, IL | damdennis35@yahoo.com |
I came aboard October 1967 with George Talbot while the Mazy was anchored out in Izmir, Turkey. Departed in February 1969 when I got into Hospital Corps School. Looking forward to seeing all my mates in September. Calm seas my friends. |
| 06/13/2015 | Bob | Galler | Windsor,Ct | rsgaller@gmail.com |
Aboard 1961 – 1963 as SN. I worked on the signal bridge with Ron Parker. |
| 06/04/2015 | Dennis | Koenig | Quincy, IL | damdennis35@yahoo.com |
Hello all! |
| 06/02/2015 | Gerald | Busic | Holtsville, NY | pbrist@Verizon.net |
Newest Find… John Wahking RD1 67-68 Med Cruise Said he would visit the Mazama Guestbook… |
| 06/01/2015 | Gerald | Busic | Holtsville, NY | pbrist@Verizon.net |
Found: Danny Smith – BM3 1967 – 68 Med Cruise Does not have a computer |
| 06/01/2015 | Gerald | Busic | Holtsville, NY | pbrist@Verizon.net |
Found: Abner Long PCSN 1967-68 Med Cruise Atlanta, Ga. |
| 06/01/2015 | Gerald | Busck | Holtsville, NY | pbrist@Verizon.net |
Found: Paul Harmon – BM3 1967-68 Med Cruise Living in Lizell, Georgia |
| 06/01/2015 | Abner "the PC" | Long | Atlanta, Georgia | rlongalong@gmail.com |
Hello to all of you out there in veteran Navy land…..hope all is well in your life and family. Yes, I still remember the good old days of the 1967-1968 Mediterranean cruise. I occasionally pick up the old cruisebook and re-live those days. Hope all of you have a great future ahead of you, and thanks …continue reading! |
| 05/31/2015 | Gerald | Busic | Holtsville, NY | pbrist786@Verizon.net |
Today’s newest find… Dennis Anderson SHB3 67-68 Med Cruise Lived in Henry SD, now living in Watertown South Dakota |
| 05/31/2015 | Gerald | Busic | Holtsville, NY | pbrist786@Verizon.net |
Today’s new find… Gary Falconer ETRSN 67-68 Med Cruise Lived in Beltsville MD, now lives in Springfield VA. |
| 05/30/2015 | Gary | Falconer | Springfield Virginia | ghfalconer@gmail.com |
Retired last year after 35 years in the Department of Defense. Served one year on the Mazama as an ETRSN before transferring to the USS Wrangell AE-12 for Vietnam. |
| 05/30/2015 | Gerald | Busic | Holtsville, NY | pbrist786@Verizon.net |
My find of the day… Daniel Crane SN… Lived in Akron, Ohio, now living in Barberton, Ohio… Has MS… He would like to hear from some shipmates. He is a member of the AE Sailors Assoc (AESA) but has never visited our Official Page here or Mazama’s Facebook page. |
| 05/30/2015 | Gerald | Busic | Holtsville, NY | pbrist786@Verizon.net |
Newest find… Carl Bonner SA…. lived in Needham, Alabama, now lives in Quitman, Mississippi…. Tells a story of hoisting three drums up and over the side and cut rope…. soaking himself with contents… He has had cancer several times and nearly blind…. Would love to hear from those who knew him. |
| 05/30/2015 | Gerald | Busic | Holtsville, NY | pbrist786@Verizon.net |
Found somebody else… Kenneth Konkel SFM3 living in Houston, Minn… runs a tractor repair operation with his son and grandson.. |
| 05/30/2015 | Gerald | Busic | Holtsville, NY | pbrist786@Verizon.net |
Found and talked to a former snipe from the ship today… Lawrence Werth from Grand Island NY… Now living in Florida… He said he would log on to the web site… He was on ship for four years… Med cruise, West Pac and more… |
| 05/30/2015 | Gerald | Busic | Holtsville, NY | pbrist786@Verizon.net |
A new find… former shipmate Elwood Neff SN… made GM3 while on ship 67 – 68. Has some medical problems… Would love to hear from ya’ll. Living in Ripley WV… |
| 05/23/2015 | William | Gohde | Weehawken/Hoboken | gohde4u@aol.com |
Almighty Father, strong to save, whose arm hath bound the restless waves, who bid’st the mighty ocean deep it’s own appointed limits keep: O’ hear us when we cry to thee for those in peril on the Sea, less not we forget.……..William Bill Gohde, USS MAZAMA AE9, President – Ammunition Ships Sailors Association. |
| 05/23/2015 | Ronald A | Coons | Athens, NY | ymiron@aol.com |
I had the honor of serving my country aboard on the USS Mazama AE-9 from 67-69. I was in first division and was a winch operator and coxswain for the liberty launch during the Mediterranean Cruise and later became a BM-3 . I enjoyed all my fellow shipmates from all divisions and was proud to …continue reading! |
| 05/23/2015 | EDWARD | Reilly | Morganton, NC | DocRides@yahoo.com |
Made EN2 the day I separated and entered for two years reserve duty. My time on the Mazi was the best…to this day I still wish I had re-enlisted!!! Live and Learn!! Ed |
| 05/19/2015 | Bill | Gohde | WeeHawken, NJ | gohde4U@AOL.com |
One of Mazama’s oldest ship mates has passed on and will be reporting for duty at his final port of call. Ralph Hann served in WWII on USS MAZAMA, and was in one of the largest Naval battles when the Mazama was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine in the Pacific. Ralph received injuries that would …continue reading! |
| 04/24/2015 | Phil | Exman | St. Paul, MN | philipexman@yahoo.com |
I was aboard the “Mighty Mazy” from 1962-65, I guess you could say I grew up on that ship, because I enlisted so young. Great days, great memories. |
| 04/25/2015 | EDWARD | Reilly | Morganton, NC | DocRides@yahoo.com |
Served on MAZAMA from Sep 1965 thru Aug 1967 and separated just before the 1967 Med Cruise. |
| 03/25/2015 | Frank | Pitsenbarger | TROY | zjagwah@yahoo.com |
1969 Vietnam WesPac. |
| 03/16/2015 | Ken | Cochrane | Yonkers NY | Drkencochrane@gmail.com |
Staying in touch. |
| 03/02/2015 | Joseph | Sapp | Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania | jvs222@outlook.com |
Served on board during my first hitch. I boarded while she was in Brewers dry dock, Statin Island, NY in 1966. |
| 02/26/2015 | Joe | Stoneham | Charlotte NC | joe_stoneham@hotmail.com |
ET2 Served on Westpac Cruise 69-70 |
| 02/09/2015 | Charles | Marquis | Cape Coral, FL | cdrchuckm@juno.com |
Served in Mazama ’68-’70. DK2. Best regards to all shipmates! |
| 01/07/2015 | Michael | Gaydos | Westwood,Ma.,02090 | mgaydosiii@gmail.com |
Does anyone know about the Mazama’s history during 1961-63. I have found a silver bowl presented to my father and mother (Mike & Jo) from the Officers! I remember a story about a ship having a torpedo stuck into it’s side in the past. MG |
| 12/20/2014 | Brady | Ross | San Antonio, TX | bradypross@gmail.com |
My grandmother recently gave me some old military documents of my late grandfather, Marvin Ross. As I am active duty Air Force I was curious of the time my grandfather spent in the Navy. From those documents I discovered that he served on the USS Mazama in WWII and from there discovered this website. I …continue reading! |
| 12/14/2014 | Stuart | Wilson | Bradford uk | stuwil9856@hotmail.co.uk |
Hi, I met up with some of you guys in Singapore 1966and had a few beers down Bugis street when you were on R&R from Vietnam. We kept visiting Borneo /Sarawak/Malaya. I would love to swap stories. I am now almost 71 years old but good times never fade. I was in the Royal Corps …continue reading! |
| 12/07/2014 | Michael | Lockard | Geneva, Ohio | lockardsloft@yahoo.com |
My Father’s served on this ship and was aboard when what he explained was a suicide sub hit the ship. He explained they weren’t sure just what it was at first sight of it. May God Bless our Troops. |
| 12/04/2014 | Rodger | Shaulis | Aurora, Ohio | rodger@infores95.com |
From USS Wrangell AE-12, just stopping by to visit your site. Looks good. |
| 12/04/2014 | Robert | Crandall | Rochester NY | aesa@frontier.com |
Served in 1st Div from 1967-69. Made the Med Cruise 1968, Vietnam 1969, several shakedown cruises. I sure do miss the guys I served with and will always have fond memories of the Mazama |
| 11/26/2014 | William B | Gohde | Hoboken/Weehawken | gohde4u@aol.com |
Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving, Kathy & Yours Truly; Bill Gohde AE/AOE SAILORS ASSOCIATION |
| 11/11/2014 | William | Gohde | Weehawken/Hoboken | gohde4u@aol.com |
Happy Veterans Day to all our Mazama shipmates, and to all who have served our country. William B Gohde AE/AOE SAILORS ASSOCIATION |
| 11/12/2014 | James | Riding In | Tempe, AZ | james.riding_in@yahoo.com |
I went to the Mazama in January of 1969 in Davisville and stayed on her until she was decommissioned in Philadelphia in early 1970. Soupy, I remember that night watches in the radio shack along with the port and starboard watches. Wow, that was a long time ago. Whatever happened to Chief Goodwyn? He was …continue reading! |
| 11/03/2014 | Dan | Hendrickson | Vero Beach, FL | daniel_3500@yahoo.com |
Just wanted to see if anyone remembers my father, Donald Vern Hendrickson? He served 1952-54 in Deck Division. Thanks…Dan |
| 10/31/2014 | William | Griswold | Cadiz, Ohio | bill43907@comcast.net | |
| 10/15/2014 | Bob | LeMoullec | New York | newsman13@aol.com |
I don’t think my life would be the same without serving with you guys. I was driven to the Mazama in December ’65 by none other than Bill Gohde from the Cadmus, which was in Newport at the time. I remember all the events Bill Masterson wrote about…I remember the Ed Reilly humor…the great friendships, …continue reading! |
| 10/05/2014 | Robert | Crabtree | Beaumont, Texas | crabtree@wldblue.net |
Served on the Massy from 62-65 in 1st Division, made many friends and had a real adventure. Hope to make the reunion. |
| 10/04/2014 | James | Fletcher (Fletch) | Winter Garden, Florida | Pfletch24@aol.com |
I served on the Mazama from 1964-1967. I enjoyed serving my country with all the guys that were on the ship. I was in the engine room along with Bill Reseck and Larry Werth. |
| 09/07/2014 | Albert | Brinkmann | St. Louis, Mo. | albrinkmann@yahoo.com |
My father, Albert G. Brinkmann MM was on the Mazama 1944 till the surrender outside Tokoyo harbor. I remember him telling me about the torpedo that hit the ship, opening a hole big enough to drive a tractor trailer through. He also told me of a Jap plane that hit the ship and dove into …continue reading! |
| 08/23/2014 | Gerald J. | Salzman | Beaver Dam, WI. | jerryjsalzman@hotmail.com |
Served on MAZAMA — October 1961 to December 1964, EM 3 / 2 |
| 08/02/2014 | Raymond | Brunelle | Pelham, NH | www.hunter@namknightsnh.com |
Hey Brothers. I was on the WesPac Cruise in 1969. EN-3 Ray Brunelle. I’ve been retired almost two years now and just getting into this social computer stuff. My time on the Mazama was the most notable of my four years. It would be nice to do liberty in Subic one more time and be …continue reading! |
| 07/29/2014 | Bob | Farias | NH | farias.robert@ymail.com |
Ed, very nice tribute to Jim. He will be missed. He was a great shipmate and a good man. I still have a picture of you and me drinking in Subic Bay. Please give his family my very best. Not sure you remember me….Goose EN2 A Div, tried to email you but it wouldn’t go …continue reading! |
| 07/18/2014 | Ed | Reilly | USA | EdReilly@Comcast.net |
July 13 at 8:56pm. I was asked to put together a few words about Our ‘Ol Friend and Brother BT3 Jim “Moonshiner” Reed….Just a bunch of kids thrown together on the USS MAZAMA AE-9 an Old WWII Ammunition Ship that had seen better days before some of us were born…LOL, I can still remember Jimmy …continue reading! |
| 06/26/2014 | Albert | Borchardt | Kansas, OK | vicmar@sstelco.com |
I was on Mazama March 1952 to June 1954. I boarded Seaman 1st Class in San Diego prior to Mazama recommissioning as . I left as BN2. I was in the 2nd Div and Master-At-Arms for a while. Lots of good men and lots of fun. Often think about those days in my old age …continue reading! |
| 06/19/2014 | Chuck | Tabor | Baltimore, Md | robatc@verizon.net |
I served onboard Mazama from Mar 1965 – Jul 1968 I was lucky enough to have been on the Westpac and Med cruises during that period. A great bunch of guys!!! robatc@verizon.net |
| 06/08/2014 | Jack | Fay | Scarborough, ME | jfay0001@maine.rr.com |
Joined up with Mazama in Naples, Italy in 1968 to replace LCDR Hines as Navigator. Stayed on board though 1969 when President Nixon decided to reduce the force by 15,000. Last moment on the Mazama was as a helicopter lifted me off to start my journey home. Great crew in all departments. |
| 05/25/2014 | Robert (Lurch) | Lyons | Fairfax okla | lyonsrobert76@yahoo.com |
A lot of my shipmates in 1st Division seem to have passed on. Please contact me if you served 1966 to 1968. Lurch |
| 04/12/2014 | Bobby | Herrin | Nederland, TX. | bobbysministorage@sbcglobal.net |
I was in First Division as a Seaman from March 1964 to December 1965. I was a leading Seaman and made the Mediterranean Cruise in 1964, left the MAZAMA in Davisville December 20 1965. I still live in Nederland, Texas. See all of you in San Antonio for the reunion later this year. |
| 04/05/2014 | Jerry | Miller | Dallas | nlm320@gmail.com |
J.R. Miller was on ship 1952-1955. Still resides in Dallas, TX today. Hi Doc, I live off Bryan Street in Dallas, we’re practically neighbors! Here are a few of the photos I have, there are more, but they are at the lake house. I could get them to you in the future. Do you have …continue reading! |
| 04/04/2014 | Connie | Glass | Independence, MO | cj295@att.net |
My Dad, Jesse Glass was on the Mazama when it was torpedoed by a Japanese Kamikaze Submarine. He is now deceased |
| 03/20/2014 | Anthony | Christiano | Palos heights ill | ac-perfectpasta@sbcglobal.net |
Rene. I was not a shipmate but if this is the same Ray Kroll, I was his quarterback in high school. Many stories, great memories of your Dad. I left for college and lost contact. You may contact me anytime. |
| 03/02/2014 | LeRoy | McIntosh | Charleston, SC | lankmail@comcast.net |
Was on the Mazama the day it was torpedoed January 1945. |
| 02/28/2014 | robert | farias | Rochester NH | farias.robert@ymail.com |
Best of luck to all who served with me. Bob EN2 1966-68 |
| 02/08/2014 | (Donald) Pamela | Clay | Kincaid, Il 62540 | pamclay777@yahoo.com |
I only wish that I had thought to look your site up while my husband, Donald was still living. He died in July 2011 from pancreatic cancer. He served on the Mazama from 1966-1968. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for serving our country. God bless! |
| 01/24/2014 | Rene | Kroll | Chicago, Illinois | renek614@yahoo.com |
My father, Raymond Kroll, was on this ship from I believe 1966-67. I am doing some research for personal reasons and I love reading about this ship and everything everyone has to say about it. My father was a great man and died from a military related death from when he served in Vietnam. I …continue reading! |
| 01/14/2014 | A.A. | Supernault | Port Henry, NY | vsupernaul@live.com |
Please ad me to crew list. Came on board at Davisville in Fall of 1968 and left at Philly in March of 1970. RM3, known as Soup. Me and Riding who came from deck crew, always had mid-night watch. Other RM’s were Paul Bombardier, Larry Kilsworth, Ken Cockrane. Joseph Faden, Chief Goodwin, George Orline, and …continue reading! |
| 01/02/2014 | Bob | LeMoullec | NY Metro area | newsman13@aol.com |
I’m proud to have served with you guys!!! |
| 12/31/2013 | William Bill | Gohde | Hoboken/Weehawken | gohde4u@aol.com |
To all of our shipmates “Happy New Year 2014” |
| 12/27/2013 | Gerald (Jerry) | Busic | Holtsville NY | pbrlst786@verizon.net |
Reported aboard at Staten Island shipyard on Feb 9, 1967. Made Med Cruise. Worked in engineroom and while in the Med was the Captain’s Gig engineman. Left ship on April 30, 1968, then went to Brown Water Navy in the Mekong Delta. |
| 12/23/2013 | Chuck | Crudele | Chicago,ILL | cvcrudele@yahoo.com |
Mazama shipmate from 1963 – 1966. Rate was SM3. |
| 12/19/2013 | Phil | Powell | Cheraw, SC | ppowell@cheraw.com |
Email from Bill Gohde forwarded to Doc, August 16, 2010. Note, we have the photos and they will be posted on the web site in the future): Phil: When the USS Mazama was decommissioned in 1970, the US Naval Bureau donated the brass ship’s bell to Old St David’s Colonial Church in Cheraw, South Carolina – …continue reading! |
| 12/19/2013 | Clayton | Lankford | Hanahan, SC | claylank@att.net |
E-mail received October 10, 2010, sent to Doc: Clayton: My father-in-law, Leroy E. (Mac) McIntosh, 85 (86 this November), was on board the USS Mazama when it was attacked. I am emailing for him because he does use the computer, although his wife, Nell, 83, does use email www.nellmcintosh@comcast.net. Mac is still alive and doing well. …continue reading! |
| 12/19/2013 | Dot | Russell | Unknown | cybele736@hotmail.com |
E-mail sent to Doc July 6, 2010. Numerous photos and the document recounting early history of the Maza, hand typed and written notes will be posted on this site in the future: Dot: My brother found this document from papers our dad, Walter J. Gladwin (Quartermaster of the first crew of the Mazama) left to us when …continue reading! |
| 12/19/2013 | Billy | Masterson | California maybe | bmast@cableone.net |
Old 2010 e-mail to Doc: Bill Masterson: Doc great to hear from you. You sewed up my finger from the whale boat ops. I was on watch when the BRIT jet crashed 100 yards from us in Subic Bay. I was taking reading on the bridge with my bad hand. I called the falling jet and …continue reading! |
| 12/19/2013 | Dale | Spitler | Gig Harbor, WA | dalespitler@comcast.net |
E-mail to Doc April 9, 2011: Greetings from an old timer. Not sure how many of us are still around. I’m from the days of having to row to the Med. We have been shaving with the old girl for years. Served on her in the 52’s and the 53’s. Homeport now is Gig Harbor, Wa. Sweated down …continue reading! |
| 12/19/2013 | Ralph | Hann | West Salisbury, CT | consultone1@comcast.net |
E-mail originally sent to Doc on July 30, 2010: I am so glad it worked out for you. This is something I forgot about (Doc: 1944 ship’s muster list will be added later). I have no idea how it survived from the day I left my barracks to go on board the Mazama to today. …continue reading! |
| 12/19/2013 | Ralph | Hann | West Simsbury, CT | consultone1@comcast.net |
Old post July 2010: Doc forwarded below email to Ralph Hann who served on Maza in 1944, Ralph’s response dated July 7, 2010: Thank you for this interesting documentation by Quartermaster Walt Gladwin. I served in the wheelhouse as a Helmsman many many hours and was friendly with the Quartermasters but at this point in …continue reading! |
| 12/18/2013 | Dennis R | Bechler | West Bend WI | drbechler@hotmail.com |
Served WesPac cruise in 69 and was aboard to Decommission . Got to choose next station, look out Morroco! Good learning and growing up time. Made good friends. |
| 12/18/2013 | David | Rumpeltin | Ramsey NJ | n2utg@aol.com |
I was PC on the 1969 Westpac cruise. I came aboard Election day 1968 and left the Mazy 31 January 1970. I had one hell of a good time with a great crew! Thank you all for the memories. |
| 12/17/2013 | Norman | Goodhue | Weymouth MA | bumpa816@comcast.net | |
| 12/15/2013 | Paul | Palladeno | Daphne, Alabama | 1ragman1@att.net |
Re-commissioning Plank Owner 1961. Served during the Cuban Blockade 1962 as BM3 in the 2nd Division. Left the Ship April 13, 1963. We formed the “Cuban Blockade Survivors Association” some years ago, and enjoy annual reunions with our C.B.S.A. shipmates. We wish Fair Winds and a Following Sea to all of our Mazama shipmates. Doc …continue reading! |
| 12/15/2013 | Patrick "Pat" | Piper | Cleveland, Ohio | ppiper2@att.net |
I made the famous WestPac round the world cruise in 1966. I boarded USS MAZAMA in Davisville, RI in the winter of ’66 about a month prior departure for Tonkin Gulf. The best crew I had ever been with. Made lots of great friends, shined shoes, and loved the excitement of the voyage. As a …continue reading! |
| 12/14/2013 | Al | Bingham | Avon, CT | alfred_bingham@msn.com |
Thank you for the great job on resurrecting the old web site, Doc. I served aboard the Mazama from 2/67 to 4/69 in the Supply Department as Disbursing Officer and later Supply Officer. I came aboard in Davisville, RI and experienced the Brewer Dry Dock Upgrades in Staten Island; the Gitmo Shakedown Training; the Convoy …continue reading! |
| 12/14/2013 | William "Bill" | Gohde BM3 | Hoboken/Weehawken | Gohde4U@aol.com |
I came aboard in 1965, I met her in Earle, New Jersey..2nd Division, 1st Division, Captains gig, WestPac 1966, Panama Canal, Suez Canal, Around-the-World, Shellback, Mazamite, and the Walrus…Thank you to Doc for a SUPER JOB, BRAVO ZULU. (NOTE: Billy is our Official Sergeant at Arms…thanks Billy, Doc) |
| 12/13/2013 | DONALD | CARLSON | Rockland,Maine 04841 | doncarl@midcoast.com |
I was the ET on the MAZ from 1965 to December 1967. I came aboard in Mayport, Fla. I left the ship in Naples, Italy for my discharge after 4 years. I was part of the deployment from Davisville,R.I. to go to the rearming off the coast of Vietnam. We stopped in Panama City after Panama …continue reading! |
| 12/13/2013 | Ralph | Hann | 860-658-6898 | consultone1@comcast.net |
Hi Doc: Glad to see that you have the Mazama website back up. What a great job. Hi to all our former shipmates. Can anyone tell me how many shipmates are still alive and well who were on board the morning we were Torpedoed in the Ulithi Atoll on January 12, 1945??? I would like …continue reading! |
| 12/14/2013 | Bruce | Jarvis | Delray Beach, FL | brjarvis@bellsouth.net |
Nice work on this site. Much appreciated….Met the ship in Subic Bay in Sept of 65 (I think) ….. Good times in hindsite… |
| 12/13/2013 | Eugene | Frost | 607-535-4655 | frostyray@gmail.com |
I was a SN crew member 1961 to 1963 Cuban Blocade. |
| 12/13/2013 | Joe | Ham | Southfield | JHAM01@PRODIGY.NET |
USS MAZAMA….one of the greatest experiences of my life! Rough sailing at times but honored to have served my country aboard the MAZAMA (AE9). Great crew. Came aboard May 1965 at Davisville, Rhode Island….Went ashore May, 1967 |
| 12/13/2013 | Darrell | Harper | Tell City indiana | ldkmharper@psci.net |
WesPac Cruise 1969. Returned to States and went to Philadelpha for decomissioning. |
| 12/12/2013 | Michael | Clukey | Bonita Springs, FL. | mclukey@centurylink.net |
Served on board from the re-commisioning in 1961 to January 1965. It was a great crew from the captain on down, some fun times in the Med in 1964. Still keep in touch with many of the crew from that era. I was in the 2nd division with boat’s Bednarz. You can e-mail me if you …continue reading! |
| 12/12/2013 | Ralph | Hann | West Simsbury, CT | consultone1@comcast.net |
I served aboard the Mazama 1944-45. Have vivid mermories of the day we were torpedoed, January 12, 1945. See the story on the HISTORY page. That day I lost my best friend Ed Marsh the only sailor to ever lose his life while serving on the Mazama during WWII. I would like to hear from …continue reading! |
| 12/12/2013 | James | Reed | Indianapolis Indiana | moonsher419@aol.com |
Was on board from December 1962 to December 1966 – made 3rd class BT. It was the best duty I ever had. She was a Grand Ole Lady and I was proud to have served on her. |
| 12/12/2013 | John | Donaldson | La Jolla, CA | jdonaldson@san.rr.com |
Best wishes for a Merry Christmas to all my shipmates who sailed with me on the Cuban blockade! |
| 12/12/2013 | Bob | Galler | Windsor, Ct | rsgaller@gmail.com |
Served in the signal gang from 1961-1963. |
| 12/12/2013 | Clarence (Clay) | Freeman | Pasadena, MD 21122 | cfree11@verizon.net |
Served aboard from 1961 to 1963 as SFP-2. Was ship’s master-at-arms. |
| 12/12/2013 | Edward | Mox | Delphos, Ohio | edwardmox@sbcglobal.net |
I served on board the USS Mazama AE-9 October 1961 until March 1963, and during the Cuban Blockade. |
| 12/12/2013 | Robert | Hall | Inman, S. C. | hallbob@bellsouth.net |
Came aboard the Mazama at Cuba Naval Base in April 1956. Aboard the Mediterranean Cruise in 1956. Left the Mazama in Orange, Tx. June 1957. I will always remember the experience. |
| 12/12/2013 | David | Anderson | Cape Coral, Fl. 33904 | anderson3756@aol.com |
Glad to see site back up. Nice job Doc. |
| 12/12/2013 | Rick (Frederick) | Becker | Cedar Falls, Iowa | rickbtoo@yahoo.com |
I served aboard Mazama in M Div from Oct 1965 to Aug 1967. I was part of the Great 1966 WestPac Cruise: Panama Canal, Suez Canal , Shellback, Round the World. A lifetime of memories and friends. I stayed in Navy Reserves until 1975. Now a retired Tool and Die Maker. |
| 12/12/2013 | Robert | Crandall | Rochester NY | aesa@frontier.com |
I served from 1967-1969 and the USS Mazama AE – 9 in the 1st Deck Division. I came aboard the ship in Davisville RI on August 09 1967 after a tour of PBR in Vietnam. I am sending you the 1969 WesPac Cruise book to get back on the site. |
| 12/12/2013 | Rick (Frederick) | Becker | Cedar Falls, Iowa | rickbtoo@yahoo.com |
I served aboard Mazama in M Div. from Oct 1965 to Aug 1967. I was part of the great crew for the 1966 Westpac Cruise, Round the World, Panama Canal, Suez Canal and a lifetime of memories and great friends ! I remained active Naval Reserve until 1975 . Now a retired Tool and Die Maker. |
| 12/12/2013 | Darrell AKA "Hambone" | Nelson | Red Wing, MN | vike40@gmail.com |
Was on the Mazama from 1966 to 1967 made the west Pac cruise around the world through both canal and became a shellback. Many good memories of the ole girl.. |
| 12/19/2013 | Guy | Crosby | Jefferson County, LA | cros26@bellsouth.net |
E-mail originally sent to Doc August 26, 2010: Guy: Doing well, I lost everything when Katrina hit. I did not leave New Orleans but I had insurance. Still have my life. I am retired from the Navy as First Class Storekeeper and retired from the Jefferson Parish sheriff office as a Lt. I’m on SS and …continue reading! |