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February 18, 1999
Ruth "Vi" Dace <Sullivan, Missouri> from Sullivan
http://rdace@fidnet.com
Looking forward to many visits with you. Pages look great Jay and Rodger.

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February 09, 1999
Frank & Dot Crum from

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February 05, 1999
FIRAT ALTINYELKEN <firataltinyelken@hotmail.com> from IZMIR - TURKEY
I AM REALLY INTERESTED IN WWII
IF YOU E-MAIL ME PHOTOS OR INFORMATIONS ABOUT IT IT WOULD
BE GREAT
THANKS!

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February 03, 1999
Dave Underhill <davekay@romsoft.net> from Straffordville,On.,Canada
http://www.canoe.com
Just stumbled on the site while looking for family related info.I have quite an interest in WWII history, so it was a treat to find there was a ship with the family name.It was also intresting to find out why it had the name.

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January 28, 1999
Gregory S. Underhill <GSUnder@aol.com> from WI now OK

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January 28, 1999
S Hunter South <ssouth@usoe.k12.ut.us> from utah
My uncle is Eugene Wagstaff - a survivor - He has lived a long fulfilling life and has many generations of boys that will survive him. I'm sure glad he has been around to enjoy his family and friends. We just celebrated his birthday.

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January 22, 1999
Sharron S. Cook Whitaker <sharron@bcaquarium.com> from michigan
http://www.bcaquarium.com
Great site

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January 22, 1999
Tim Underhill <onsenman99@hotmail.com> from Portland, OR.
Mr. Crum,

Earlier this year, I saw an announcement for the USS Underhill reunion, and an address and phone number to reply. I called and told Paula who I was, and that I was interested in information about the ship. Because I was going to be in NW Florida in Sep. of 98, I told her I would call her then. We have since had the opportunity to meet, and she has told me much about the very special crew members and their families, who have kept the history of this unique ship going. And she also told me about your web site, which my wife Anne found last week. I do happen to be in the US Navy. I'm a Cryptologic Technican 2d Class, or " CT". In WWII they were referred to as " radiomen" or " special radiomen", but they did the same very important job of intercepting and decoding electronic signals. My wife Anne was also a "CT" student here in Pensacola before we were married, and my dad was a QM 3d Class in WWII. He served on an escort carrier ( CVE 110), the Salerno Bay, performing escort duty accross the Atlantic. His ship later went throught the Canal, and was in San Diego, waiting to be part of the final envasion of Japan, when the war ended. I've told other family members of your site, and will continue to check on it from time to time. I don't have a computer of my own right now, but you can still reach me at my e- mail address until FEB 01 99. I'll soon be leaving here for my next duty station aboard the USS Fife, ( DD 991 ), in Everett, WA., where Anne and I will be for the next three years. If you'd like sir, I give my forewarding address which you can utilize, after 10 FEB 99. Thank you for the effort you have put into this site and helping to perpetuate the history, and lives of the brave crew of the Underhill.

Sincerely,

CTR2 Tim Underhill, USN


909 West Mall Dr. # 1106
Everett, WA. 98208

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January 21, 1999
BILL WAGNER <caseyw@prodigy.net> from NEW JERSEY
Plank owner on USS Goss, DE 444, GM 2/c, LUZON, IWO, OKINAWA, BOMBARDMENT OF JAPAN
ANCHORED IN TOKYO BAY ON SURRENDER DAY

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January 19, 1999
James H. Timberlake III <jht@vt.edu> from Alexandria, VA
My father, James H. Timberlake, Jr., was an officer aboard LST-991 when the UNDERHILL sank. They were transporting troops from the 96th to Leyte. LST-991 was almost sunk when one of the Kaiten sub's passed right below it. It seems the sub changed it's course for the larger UNDERHILL. The sub pilot accomplished his goal and sank the UNDERHILL. My father's ship rescued many of the survivors. In the log of survivors there is another Timberlake, Joe H. Timberlake (not sure of any relation). Many brave men lost their lives that day.

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January 16, 1999
Jerry A. Wagner <wagner@bellsouth.net> from Kingston, Tenn.
My uncle John Edwin Wagner was killed on the Underhill. My father his brother, Franklin J. Wagner was
aboard one of the LST's. Neither knew which ship they were on. My father watched as his brother's
ship went down. He still has problems dealing with this today.

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January 15, 1999
Fay Eaton <featon@Televar.com> from Electric City, WA
Very interesting. Good job and well prepared.

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January 15, 1999
Anne Underhill <amctu@hotmail.com> from Lyman, Wyo
I am also part of the ever-growing Underhill family. It is nice to see that someone cares enough to post this information!

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January 12, 1999
Jim Crumb <crumb@ida.net> from Ammon,Idaho
Rodger came to see your web page.

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January 09, 1999
Nancy Seaver <NancyS512@aol.com> from New Jersey
I am the Niece of William Kreider, who was aboard the LST768
when the Underhill sunk in 7/45. He asked me to check out this web site for him and I printed all the copies for him.
He enjoyed reading all of the information. If anyone is interested in contacting him, you may do so by Emailing me
(NancyS512@aol.com) and I will forward your mail to him.

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January 06, 1999
Micahel Scott Zimmerman <scottn3xcc@inct.net> from Boswell, Pa / Indianapolis, In
http://www.inct.net/~scottn3xcc
I am a grandson of one of the survivors left aboard the USS Underhill, Michael G. Zimmerman. I have heard him talk about the ship and the sinking of it. I am very thankful that he survived the incident, otherwise, I wouldn't be on this earth today. I think you have a very nice site. the pictures are especially nice, being I am not old enough to remember any of those types of ships. One thing i didn't like however, was the time it took to load the graphic and the news articles. the grapic should have been it's own page and the articles should have been typed in instead of actual scanned articles. These are just my opinions however. I will tell my childern and my grandchildren about the stories of the USS Underhill. Thank you for the webpage.

Sincerely,
M. Scott Zimmerman

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January 06, 1999
Jim George <james/george@worldnet.att.net> from Chicago, Illinois
I served about sister ships (USS Parle DE708 and USS Daniel Joy DE585). While not the most glamorous ships afloat, they were workhouses and I loved them both.

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January 05, 1999
Theresa Torres <TMT1125@aol.com> from Houston, TX
This is to correct the e-mail address for the message below.
Would appreciate any info on survivors of the USS Indianapolis
and if anyone knew William "Sonny" Kronenberger. Thanks.

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December 29, 1998
Theresa Torres <TMT1125> from Houston, TX
I was looking for information on the USS Indianapolis when I saw your page. It is very nice. I lost a great uncle on the Indianapolis named William Kronenberger. I was born 7 years after he died, but I think of him and appreciate the sacrifices he and other Navy men made during WWII for our freedom. You are not forgotten.

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December 25, 1998
Edwin L. Hollins <L Hollins@aol.com> from Holmes Beach, FL
Served on DE 316 USS Harveson USCG.

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December 24, 1998
Tammy Zimmerman/Zehner <czehner@surfshop.net> from Somerset, Pennsylvania
Your site is fantastic! My father was a survivor of the USS Underhill. I was looking to find information that he may enjoy reading about his ship when I found this site. My father's name is Michael G. Zimmerman and is listed on your register as a survivor. If anyone would like to contact my father, you may send mail to him at: 630 Barnett Road, Boswell, PA 15531-3004. He recently had triple bypass surgery (12/18/98) and would enjoy hearing from any of his fellow shipmates, families or friends as he recouperates.

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December 24, 1998
John Underhill <linnie@psci.net> from Indiana

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December 22, 1998
Cliff Watts <byard@csi.com> from
Looks shipshape to this old tincan sailor.

HCWatts, CDR USNR-R (ret)

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December 20, 1998
Jeff CH Underhill <warriorpoet@maroon.cudenver.edu> from Sterling, CO
http://jeff.underhill.net
Very nice site. I had heard that there was a ship of my namesake, and just went looking for it on the web. To the families of those who died fighting for their country, I am proud to call myself a fellow-American of such heros. God Bless and Comfort.
Jeff

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December 17, 1998
ron scott <rbscott@vvm.com> from Temple,Tx
Thanks for all the info. My brother Harold M. Scott [Scottie] was serving on the Underhill. If anyone could give me some history on him, I would appreciate it.
Thanks, Ron

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December 14, 1998
Tony DiGiulian <tldig@snip.net> from SE Pa
http://www.warships1.com
Just looking for Association/Reunion Information to add to my webpages. I have data on your 1998 reunion, is there a new one in planning? If so, send me a note or visit the website and leave a message at the "Tony D Ship Reunions" page. I see that we don't have your webpage listed in our links section, I'll get Guy to add you in.

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December 14, 1998
Georgia Wellman Newcomb <gwn@earthlink.net> from New Haven, CT
This site is such a gift to my family esp. my sisters and myself who never had a chance to know our grandfather, Robert Newcomb. This Saturday, Dec. 19, 1998, my grandmother Georgia M.S. Newcomb will turn 102. She is as amazing as ever even with her now failing eyesight.
I have bookmarked the Underhill webpage and look forward to checking in from time to time. Thanks again.
Georgia Newcomb

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December 10, 1998
Don M. Jackson <jacksond@nassau.navy.mil> from

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December 09, 1998
Tracy Gage <tegage@clarityconnect.com> from USS Gillette, DE681, Binghamton, NY
Excellent representation. Good pictures, and quality layouts. Expect to check back. Much here.

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December 08, 1998
David H. Lippman <dhlippman@juno.com> from Newark, New Jersey
http://www/~hfwright/dl_index.htm
Very interesting page indeed. I'll be using this material for my little WW2 project, which is listed above.It's a day-by-day history of WW2.

Comments and criticism are welcome at dhlippman@juno.com

Best,

Dave Lippman

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December 08, 1998
Ken Skipper <KSki2443@AOL> from PCE 872

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November 26, 1998
Terri Houglin (daughter of John Houg(h)lin) <pip334455@aol.com> from Louisville, KY
Roger and Jay...
I was visiting the site as I often do, and discovered the survivors list. Thanks for posting it! It means alot to me and my children to have my father, John D. Houglin (misspelled Houghlin) on the list. This is a vital part of our nations and family history. God bless you both for this opportunity to say "Hey, we are PROUD to be an American!"

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November 24, 1998
J Underhill Schild <dms@intergate.bc.ca> from
I just want to find out about my last name,and I did a little too.

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November 24, 1998
larry case from

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November 22, 1998
EDWARD UNDERHILL <buzlityr@msn.com> from LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
HI, I WAS JUST WONDERING IF I WAS RELATED TO THE NAMESAKE OF THE SHIP...

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November 18, 1998
Marjorie Newcomb Asciolla <mapa990@aol.com> from Providence RI
My Grandmother, Georgia Smith Newcomb, the widow of Commander Robert Newcomb of the USS Underhill, will celebrate her 102nd birthday on December 19, 1998.

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November 18, 1998
Jim Condon Sr <k1flh@worldnet.att.net> from Wallingford, Ct
Fine Web Page and lots of info..be back a lot..Smooth Sailing..Jim..

Radio Op. Meridith DD and DE441

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November 11, 1998
Eugene Wagstaff <DESalty@aol.com > from Salt Lake City Ut
I just came by to remember my shipmates on this Veterans Day. This is a great tribute to them. Thanks to you Rodger and Jay.
Waggy

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October 28, 1998
Edward Todd Farrand <Edward_T._Farrand@ccmail.bms.com> from Bloomingdale, New Jersey
Roge,

Nice web site... tell Jay he did a fine job! Talk to you soon. Todd

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October 27, 1998
Doreen Tampke Williams <doreen.williams@rhmlawyers.com> from Dallas, Texas
My Dad Howard Tampke was the Gunnery Officer under Nathanial Benchley and witnessed the sinking of the Underhill because his ship was part of the Convoy. He is mentioned in N. Benchley's story Sorry No Ice Cream. My Dad is a healthy 79 and I will certainly print as much of this information for as possible.