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May 26, 2000
jack wichmann <cop@aol.com> from hollywood,florida
trying to help a friend find out some info on the DE-uss harmon from w.w.2

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May 26, 2000
Warren Szczypiorski <warrensz@earthlink.net> from Conshohocken, PA
http://home.earthlink.net/~warrensz/
A Healthy Happy Memorial Day weekend to the Crew of the Underhill!!
Warren and the Crew of the Gillette (DE-681)


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May 25, 2000
JACK WICHMANN <cop2919@aol.com> from hollywood,fl.
looking for information on D.E USS HARMON 678

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May 03, 2000
Kimberly <garrrettk@newmanu.edu> from Kansas
It is a great tribute to those who lost their life for our freedom. I am doing a reasearch paper on burial at sea if anyone knows if any of the surviors have been buried in the spot went down please let me know.

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May 02, 2000
Jimmy Hansen from

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May 01, 2000
paul underhill <unders@fsmail.net> from england
never knew that americans had such good taste naming a ship after my family

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April 27, 2000
Robert Lacey <blacey@cosmoaccess.net> from Murrieta,Ca.
Thank you for this information.My uncle and namesake was killed when the Underhill was hit.

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April 22, 2000
Lcdr Edward B. Underhill USN( Ret.) from
Please use my mail address if you care to send information or material:
1447 Cumbres NE
Albq., N.M. 87112

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April 22, 2000
Jeff Wilkinson <jwilkins@pacifier.com> from Portland, Oregon
My wife's family is named Underhill and I was surfing around about their name.

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April 16, 2000
Neale Westfall <westfallmb> from Portsmouth VA
This is a good collection of observations. We enjoyed visiting the site. I was communications officer on LST 768 and during the engagement, I was at my station on the flying bridge, had radio contact with Underhill and was in a catbird seat to observe the run by Underhill and her destruction and the movements of the convoy and escorts. We were designated as the vessel to receive survivors and get them to Guian, Samar in the Philippines. The rest of the convoy went on to Layte.


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April 13, 2000
W. F. "TOMMY" THOMASON <WFThomason@aol.com> from CHARLOTTE, NC
I WAS IN PBY SQUADRON VPB-71. ONE OF OUR PLANES MADE AN OPEN SEA LANDING TO PICK UP A SURVIVOR OF THE UNDERHILL FOR TRANSFER TO A HOSPITAL. FRANK DOUGHERTY, THE SURVIVOR, IS A MEMBER OF PBYCIA AND I HAVE SEVERAL ITEMS ABOUT THE INCIDENT. IF YOU ARE NOT IN TOUCH WITH HIM AND WOULD LIKE THE INFORMATION THAT I HAVE, PLEASE CONTACT ME. "TOMMY"

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April 06, 2000
James Cater <Caterfour@aol.com> from Charlotte, N.C.
I love to visit your site because I can see the excellent picture of the Underhill. I posted a message about my father's ship a few weeks ago, USS Earl V. Johnson, DE-702 (Buckley class), which also encountered the kaitens of I-53 on August 4, 1945. Seeing the Underhill's picture gives me a good feeling because of course it looks just like my father's ship. I know half of your men made the supreme sacrifice and it could have been my father's ship as well. For this reason, my father and I talk about and think about the Underhill often. Today, my father just returned from Boston, where an 80 year old shipmate just got married, which just goes to show: Old sailors never die!

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April 06, 2000
valerie underhill <valerieukittykat@aol.com> from west kentucky
very interesting....never knew there was a ship called Underhill. I just stuck my name in the search button and came upon this...very informative.

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April 04, 2000
george r underhill jr <rcktdog@yahoo.com> from michigan
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whats up just an underhill stopping by!


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April 01, 2000
Dan Dalrymple <dedal@ruralnet2.com> from Meriden,Ks
My Dad was a WWII navy vet I'm Vietnam navy vet. Im just interested in other navy vets and their stories and stories of thier ships. Thanks.

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March 30, 2000
Nero Gezesky <Saint nick@aol.com> from Bay Area

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March 30, 2000
jeffery underhill <jeffery_underhill@mbcc.com> from argyle, tx
very interesting!!!

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March 27, 2000
ogaboga <hej@?.com> from
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my homepage

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March 16, 2000
Antrim Caskey <antrim16@hotmail.com> from new york city
Thank you so much for this informative web site. My grandfather
did not survive the sinking of the Underhill. Thank you again.

one comment to the web designer, i would suggest using a lighter
font for the body text. it is heavy and hard to read. otherwise,
it is well done.

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March 15, 2000
Laura Hale (Charles Moatz) <lhale@columbus.rr.com> from Dayton, OH (now Columbus, OH)
http://home.earthlink.net/~warrensz
This really nice!!! I am printing info because my dad was on the USS Gillette during the Atlantic years and I connected to the link through the USS Gillette Homepage!

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March 15, 2000
James C. McKay <JMcKay@cov.com> from Chevy Chase, Maryland
Johnny Caskey was one of my closest friends. We graduated from Western High School, Washington, D.C., in 1934. I was commanding officer of the P.C. 1596, and one of the escorts, along with the Underhill, of a slow convoy from Norfolk to Bizerte in July of 1944. I had the pleasure of telling Johnny the good news that his wife Jane had given birth to a son, who is now a practicing lawyer in Towson, Maryland. Johnny was one in a billion!

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March 15, 2000
tom caskey <jcaskey@iopener.net> from towson, maryland
my father , john t. caskey, was killed when the underhill sank. i never knew him but would be interested in hearing from any underhill survivors. or their relatives.

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March 12, 2000
Rowland E. Dumm <redumms@home.com> from Gillette Home Page
http://home.earthlink.net/~warrensz/
Great Home Page!! I served on the USS Gillette 681 until the end of the war as a GM.

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March 11, 2000
Herbert Holland <hholland@computer.org> from Old Saybrook, CT
I found your web site while looking for a picture of the USS Underhill for my grandson, Brendon Holland.
Brendon's preschool has been learning about one letter of the alphabet each week, and next week is 'U' week.
My wife and I felt that a picture of the Underhill would be appropriate, since my wife (Mary Newcomb
Holland) is a granddaughter (and Brendon is therefore a great-great-grandson) of LCDR Robert Newcomb.
In case you are interested, LCDR Newcomb's widow, Georgia Newcomb, is alive and reasonably well at the
age of 103. She lives at a nursing home in nearby Madison, CT, where my wife and I visit her almost every
Sunday after church.

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March 09, 2000
Warren F Szczypiorski <warrensz@earthlink.net> from Conshohocken, PA
http://home.earthlink.net/~warrensz/
Hi Roger and crew of the 682! Much thanks for being the first to display a link to our USS Gillette homepage. Cort56
is regrouping in cyberspace!
Warren & the crew of the Gillette (DE-681)


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March 04, 2000
James Cater <Caterfour@aol> from Charlotte, N. C.
To clarify my previous entry, the explosion was of the kaiten, not I-53.

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March 04, 2000
James Cater <Caterfour@aol.com> from Charlotte, N. C.
My father's ship made contact with I-53 on August 4,1945. His ship, USS Earl V Johnson DE-702(also a Buckley class DE)depth charged I-53. I-53, suffering minor damage launched a kaiten at DE-702, making two passes before exploding some distance away. This contact occurred off Okinawa. My father and his shipmates only learned that this torpedo attack involved a kaiten(manned torpedo) in 1995, when contacts and correspondences were made with surviving crew members of I-53 in Japan. My father remembers seeing the Underhill in port at some point during the war. I would like to thank those gallant sailors of the Underhill, alive and dead, who kept I-53 off that convoy that day, and who make me proud to be an American. I salute you all. God Bless!!

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March 03, 2000
OSCS(SW) Delano Forte <forted@spawar.navy.mil> from San Diego
Great site!

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March 02, 2000
David J. Underhill <DaveJU132@aol.com> from

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February 25, 2000
Rob Underhill <runderhill@pullbrite.com> from Newark, CA.

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February 20, 2000
Melanie Underhill from Kansas
Interesting. Never was aware that there was a USS Underhill.

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February 16, 2000
Sandra L. Lehr <Zadusha@aol.com> from Ambridge, PA now Rockledge, FL
My uncle, Michael Sudik, Jr. (not Sudick), was stationed on the Underhill. On that fateful day, our understanding is that he switched work shifts with a buddy and ended up being in the part of the ship that blew up and he did not survive. If anyone remembers Uncle Mike, I would appreciate hearing from you. One of his sisters, Olga, my Mom, now 81, has never gotten over his death. They were very close! My husband and I have searched for Underhill info during the years, but this is the most informative site yet. Thank you.

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February 16, 2000
MICHAEL T. KRUSE <krusekontrol@webtv.net> from Groton conn.
My father is a survivor of the USS Underhill. He is Donald J. Kruse MM2C. Until you had the first reunion dad never spoke very much about the final day of the Underhill. The opportunity that all the survivors now have to visit with each other has got to bring alot of joy to each and every one of the men. I know my father looks forward to each visit. Now I have to get him a web tv hook up. If any one would like to correspond with my father or I, please do so.I would love to hear from other sons and daughters of the Underhill. This web site is a great opportunity for the families and friends of the Underhill.
IN REGARD
MIKE KRUSE

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February 14, 2000
JAY <hppt:www.expage.com/page/stewert> from ERIE.P.A
http://www.expage.com/page/stewert
COOL WEB PAGE VISIT MINE AND SIGN MY GESTBOOK

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February 11, 2000
Jacqui Underhill from Hampshire, England

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February 10, 2000
Bill Griggs <bill@ormocbattle.com or bgchops@earthlink.net> from whippany nj
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This is a great contribution to naval history.All Americans should always remember the USS Underhill and her galant crew.

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February 04, 2000
jay from Erie.P.A
http://www.expage.com/page/stewert
COOL WEB PAGE

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January 26, 2000
Elisha Kendall <ek13@hotmail.com> from Anderson, Indiana
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I enjoyed my visit to this site very much. It was fastinating and informative. In June I will marry Michael Scott
Zimmerman, grandson of Underhill survior Michael G. Zimmerman, and I enjoyed learning about some of his past.

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January 19, 2000
Jeanie Harris <oldnewyorker@prodigy.net> from West Palm Beach-Buffalo, N Y
I would like to thank all you men who went off to war so I could be safe here at home. My uncle was on this ship. Jack (Jacob). Again thanks for all you guy's did.

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January 14, 2000
jay from ERIE P.A
http://www.expage.com/page/stewert
COOL WEB PAGE

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January 10, 2000
fairn Gai Sanders from Dawson Creek B.C. Canada
If anyone knows James Paul Williams please write to me at 1326 107th Avenue, Dawson Creek, B.C. V1G 2r
G 2R7. My phone number is 250-784-1956. I would appreciate any help I can get.

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January 10, 2000
fairn Gai Sanders from
If anyone knows James Paul Williams please write to me at 1326 107th Avenue, Dawson Creek, B.C. V1G 2r
G 2R7. My phone number is 250-784-1956. I would appreciate any help I can get.

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January 10, 2000
Fairn Gai Sanders from Dawson Creek British Columbia Canada
I would like to know if anyone out there knows a man by the name of James Paul Williams. He was stationed iat Whidbey Islan in 1954. He could be my dad.

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January 02, 2000
JOHN S. MURRAY <jndmurray@aol.com> from Fairhaven, MA
My uncle and namesake is John S. Murray of te USS Underhill. My cousin and sister introduced me to the website and the history of the Underhill. Thank you for providing the cite. I have copied most of it and I intend to save it for my new son, who is also named after my uncle.

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January 02, 2000
Adrian Underhill <Ady@tinyworld.co.uk> from Bristol UK
Very moving. I found you on a search of my name, as it seems did many other Underhills from around the globe. I am proud that the ship that bore the name performed so valiantly.

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December 16, 1999
Brad Heming <hemings@helicon.net> from New Florence
My uncle Cecil Heming was killed on the Underhill, from what my father tells me the day of the sinking was Cecil's birthday. If any of the survivors remember him (I think he was a sonar operator)I would greatly appreciate hearing from them.All we have is one picture of him in his uniform

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December 09, 1999
Russel Hostetler from
Was on ship love the web page

russel

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December 06, 1999
Elaine Dace Weekes <eandew@fidnet.com> from Sullivan, Missouri
I am Chief Stanley Dace's sister. Stan talked with me a great deal about the Underhill. I asked him a few month before he died what he was thinking when the ship was being sunk, he told me "Elaine, yes, I was scared but that is when your training takes over and you don't have time to think or be afraid". He was a true Navy man from the day he enlisted until the day he died. Stan will always stand 12 feet tall in my mind, he knew what hell war was and he also knew how to be a human thinking person. I miss him so very much. He wouldn't miss the Reunion if at all possible expense wise or job wise. He took one of my other sailor brothers with him to the reunion one year. He loved all you guys on that ship.

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December 03, 1999
Carol L. Henders <CarolL_Henderson@excite.com> from New Florence, Pennsylvania
I was doing a "family" history and noted a "great" uncle had been killed on USS Underhill, I did a net search to find
out about it as I am a history "buff". His name was Cecil Heming. I intend to do an extensive search on
his service time and this was my first stop. Thanks!

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November 22, 1999
Warren F. Szczypiorski <warrensz@earthlink.net> from
Ahoy Rodger and Underhill Crewmen!
Have a healthy and happy Thanksgiving Holiday!!!
Warren & the Crewmen of the USS GILLLETTE (DE-681)


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November 14, 1999
David G. Underhill from Wisconsin, Oregon, & Nevada

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November 11, 1999
Tammy Zehner <czehner@surfshop.net> from
Just stopped by to read again about those who gave their lives so that we may enjoy our freedoms on this Veterans Day. This webpage is great and has gave me new insight into what my father and all the sailors on the Underhill went through. Thanks to all of you!

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November 10, 1999
Steven A Cardali <sac8@rcn.com> from State Of Maine
America Is # 1 Thanks To Our Veterans

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November 05, 1999
david trevino <trevinod@barronrisk.com> from Mercedes, Texas
to those who lost their lives protecting us, may they rest in peace and GOD be with their families.
to those who survived, may GOD bless you and your families.

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October 28, 1999
rick underhill <richard_underhill@urscorp.com> from virginia

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October 27, 1999
JIM LIMERICK <jimblou@mymtnhome.com> from
AM A PLANKOWNER. HAPPY TO HAVE FOUND THE SITE.
HAM CALL IS N5VF

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October 16, 1999
JOHN MARC HERINA <hawkeye@beachlink.com> from FAIRFIELD, N.C.
I'M EX-NAVY 63-67. WAS ALWAYS INTERESTED IN TIN CANS AND THE MISSIONS THAT THEY ACCOMPLISHED. WE ARE ALWAYS THANKFUL FOR THE INTESTINAL FORTITUDE OF THE FIGHTING MAN NO MATTER WHAT HIS ASSIGNMENT. WE AS A NATION SHOULD NEVER FORGET THE SACRAFICIES OF ALL FOR IT TOOK ALL FOR VICTORY. I KNOW THAT A SIMPLE "THANK YOU" WOULD NEVER COME CLOSE TO THE YEARS OF TURMOIL AND UNCERTAINTY THAT WAS WITH YOU DURING THE WAR. THE USS UNDERHILL WAS PART OF THE VICTORY AND THE WAY OF LIFE THAT WE HAVE TODAY. AS A SUBMARINER (USS JAMES MONROE SSBN 622 BLUE) I HAVE THE UTMOST RESPECT FOR THE OPERATIONS OF THE SURFACE FLEET. IN GRATITUDE... JOHN M. HERINA

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October 16, 1999
Maggie Riales <mriales@aol.com> from Mullins SC
I was searching for information on the Undrhill for James Cannon, a survivor. He is a dear friend of ours.

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October 04, 1999
David G. Gould <dggould@midmaine.com> from Maine
http://ww-iiheroes.com
Linked from Dad's War. Noted the D.E. My Uncle sailed on the O'Reilly DE-330 Bruce F. was a great help researching DE's. Would love to see the Slater myself. I'll explore the site soon Added to favorites

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October 02, 1999
allan underhill <allanunderhill@clara.co.uk> from Wales UK
Rather surprised to find such a site. It would be interesting to learn more.I have visited a few Us ships when visiting the States.
I felt quite sad to come across the US> United States in Phili this year.

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October 01, 1999
M/M Earl E. Arnold <romans1616bLST647@worldnet.att.net> from Daytona Beach, Florida
We would have enjoyed being at the reunion, and seeing the pictures was "next best." Thanks to those who have made contact. What a link we share! That night made us all family in the sense of sharing great trauma, a slice of history! Each of our "todays," and "tomorrows," are, in part, a tribute to their "yesterday!" With undying gratitude! E.E.A.

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September 27, 1999
Kylie Underhill <KAUnderhill@bigpond.com.au> from Sydney, Australia
I wasn't aware there was a ship called "Underhill". Worth the surf.

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September 22, 1999
kay swift <kfswift@hotmail.com> from kansas
http://internet explorer
i was interested because my grandpa was an underhill and i was curious as to how the ship got its name

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September 19, 1999
Fred R. Long <flong@televar.com> from Grand Coulee, Washington
I think this is a great page and appreciate the improvements. As I have said before, from the deck of an LST, this army guy saw the USS Underhill hit.

There is a quick mention of the ship on "Battle of Okinawa Anniversary Salute" page under "Fred's Adventures". Please give a look.

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September 13, 1999
Cheryl Underhill Wall <cherbob@earthlink.net> from Amarillo Tx.

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September 11, 1999
Justine Maki <keljeron@aol.com> from Portland. OR
Looking up the Underhill for my Great-Uncle John Maki and stumbled upon this page. Very nice and lots of information. I think you should have more pictures of the reunions, like maybe get a group photo every year. Great site!!

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September 09, 1999
Mark Wintle <mewintle@aol.com> from Denville, NJ
http://www.wintle.com/de25
Found via the USS Slater page. A very nice site. Lots of interesting links to read. Mark Wintle, webmaster, USS Wintle, DE25 web page.

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September 08, 1999
Arthur J, Cockayne (USS Weber DE 675) <acockayne@snet.net> from Deep River,CT
Very interesting website, it brings back a lot of memories!

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August 31, 1999
LINWOOD D. UNDERHILL <rudu@earthlink.net> from GOLDSBORO, N.C.
I DID NOT KNOW THERE WAS A SHIP WITH THE NAME OF UNDERHILL

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August 30, 1999
RJ <dreams@nji.com> from Bloomingdale

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August 28, 1999
Mike Sisco <Mike_Sisco@HP.com> from somewhere in NJ
Nice Page. Yes, we are finally on the NET!!!


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July 30, 1999
Harold Matula <Harold205@yahoo.com> from Pittsburg, PA
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Very nice Web site you have here. Please visit the Web sites of the Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club Web Ring.

We hope with the Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club Web Ring to encourage others to read about the sacrifices so many made during this period of recent history. Thank you for visiting and posting on the discussion forum at the Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club Web Ring Web Site. (www.tgyc.cjb.net) . I invite others to join us in the discussion forum on the Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club Web Ring Web site. Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club Web Ring



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July 30, 1999
Terri Houglin <LuvMyTbird@hotmail.com> from Louisville, KY
Hi Rodger and Jay!
As the daughter of a Underhill survivor(John Houglin), I visit the website often. Thanks so much for keeping the site up and running. I often stop by and it makes me feel close to dad, who passed away in 1990. The new areas always provide me with information that I would never had known had it not been for you.
My son has been corresponding with one of the survivors of the Underhill, and he feels a real connection with the man, who can provide him with a glimpse of his Paw-Paws past.
Thanks so much--
Terri Houglin

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July 28, 1999
Jeffrey Jones <rdace@fidnet.com> from Sullivan MO
fidnet.com
Hi I'm the grandson of CBM Dace.

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July 10, 1999
Arline Caliger <Kali8824z@aol.com> from Living in Mt. Airy, MD
Hope to bring a sister of one of the men lost at sea on 7/24/45. I think she would enjoy meeting some of her brothers shipmates that survived that fateful day.

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July 09, 1999
Don Oglesby <bgdok@aol.com> from Onalaska, WI
Rode DE's while student in USN at FSS,Key West 1957/58, retired 82 from USCG.

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July 06, 1999
Pamela Underhill Wiley <wiley coyote013@yahoo.com> from Muskegon,MI

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June 26, 1999
David KirK McBride <gnilias@aol.com> from Roanoke,Va.

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June 22, 1999
Frank T. Gallenstein <ftcrank@aol.com> from Cincinnati, OH
I was a quartermaster aboard the USS Connolly DE 306. We were pulled from convoy duty, enroute to Okinawa from the Philippines, to search for the submarine that sunk the Underhill. Later we encountered a typhoon.

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June 19, 1999
Milt Davis <SDAVIS1220> from Naperville,Ill.
On USS Stormes DD780 1951 to 1953. Looking for USS Loesser for a friend. Found "Loeser DE 680". Same?

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June 17, 1999
NORMAN RYERSON MOMM 1C <SHEDANT@AOL.COM> from ORANGE PARK FLORIDA
I WAS ON PC 1251 AS PART OF THE ESCORT OF THE UNDERHILL. WE CRUISED ALONGSIDE OF HER AND RECEIVED A SUPPLY OF ICE CREAM THE PREVIOUS DAY BEFORE SHE WAS HIT.

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June 16, 1999
Scott A. Underhill <g6875@aol.com> from Bakersfield, California
I find it somewhat strange that my father, PFC Thomas H. Underhill was with the 96th Division on Leyte and Okinawa in late '44 and early '45. He knew of the ship, but was not a part of the convoy. Any idea as to how the young flyer received a ship namesake in such a short period of time? SAU

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June 10, 1999
Henry Simon <Lskeeper24@aol.com> from Long Island
http://www.aol.com
I dont think Selma and I will be able to attend Annapolis this year due to health problems. best of regards the Simon's

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June 06, 1999
Roy Davis <roydavis@uswest.net> from Colorado Springs Colorado
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Plains/5085
My second cousin William J. Ferrell was on the Underhill with his buddy James W. Cannon the part of the ship William was
on sunk and the part that James was on stayed afloat....so I was always told. Does anyone know if Mr. James Cannon is still alive?
Thanks......really nice website....God Bless all of you who are still with us.

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June 01, 1999
Mr. and Mrs. Earl E. Arnold <romans1616blst647@worldnet.att.net> from Daytona, Florida
We have been seeking information regarding the Underhill survivors and families for years--54 of them, in fact--to whom we owe a tremendous debt of gratitude, and appreciation. Our thanks to Rodger Crum for compiling all of this information and linking all of us whose lives have been forever touched by that fateful happening, who are forever linked in all that is, and all that might have been.

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May 31, 1999
WAGGY <DESalty@AOL.com> from Salt Lake City
Just came by to remember my shipmates on this Memorial Day
1999.

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May 28, 1999
Warren F. Szczypiorski <warrensz@earthlink.net> from Conshohocken, PA.
Just stoppng by to wish all a healthy & happy Memorial
Day weekend. Much thanks for publishing the new photo of the
682. It was our pleasure to send it, we know it's in good hands!
Sincerely,
Warren & the crewmen of the USS Gillette (DE-681)

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May 13, 1999
brian capra <c5725@aol.com> from springfield, pa.
I am the grandson of William J. Grady who served on this ship.

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May 09, 1999
Lawrence Zini <dhitman@aol.com> from Chicago, Illinois
I am the nephew of Leonard Howard who died the day of the sinking. His real name was Leonard Frank Zini.

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May 07, 1999
Dorsey Biller, Ohio DESA <ohiadesa@bright.net> from Greenville, Ohio
Not Good, Not fine, but what I've seen so far EXCELLENT

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May 02, 1999
Wallace G. Vinson <antioch5@juno.com> from Dayton, Ohio
Former crewman of USS Gillettte DE 681. Served in the Asiatic Pacific Area so I just had to visit!

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May 01, 1999
Fred R. Long <flong@televar.com> from Grand Coulee, Washington
I was a truck driver in the 96th Quartermaster Co., 96th Infantry Div. and from an LST saw the sinking of the USS Underhill.

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April 25, 1999
Michael Joseph Shostak <shostak@earthlink.net> from Marietta, GA
Looked up info for my dad whose brother, Joseph Shostak died on the Underhill. He last saw Joe when the Underhill was in Cuba - where dad was stationed. We will proudly share this site with our children. Thank You

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April 22, 1999
Steve Underhill <undrthings@aol.com> from kansas city, mo

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April 20, 1999
Deonne Underhill <jtu@gateway.com> from Baxter Springs, KS
http://www.gateway.com
As you can see, this ship shares my family's last name. I am curious as to how this ship was named. Was it perhaps named for a relative of mine? My husband is in the U.S. Navy Reserve and will be fascinated to learn about your site.

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April 18, 1999
David Underhill <Underhill@GTTI.COM> from Michigan

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April 17, 1999
Judith D. Mehrer Gatter <gatr@visi.net> from Chesapeake VA
Hi, My grandparents were Richard & Isabelle Hogus. Their son, Richard E. Hogus was a member of the crew on
the Underhill. I was at the reunion in '97. It had been a long time since I attended one. I brought my husband along and joined
my parents and everyone I hadn't seen in a long time. We both really enjoyed all the events that took place. My husband is active duty
Coast Guard and was impressed with the ceramony at the Chapel and at Arlington Cemetary. Even though we will not be joining
everyone this year, we send our best. One day we hope to return.

Judi



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April 16, 1999
Maureen Murray <moedart@mediaone.net> from Mass.
Neice of John Murray who died onboard the Underhill...I have a new e-mail id for any
who want to contact me! This web site is terrific..

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April 13, 1999
Brent P. O'Neill <Brentpo@aol.com> from Lexington KY

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April 13, 1999
Ron Fulleman <fulleman@gte.net> from
I found your site on the guest book of the Mississinewa AO-59 page built by Mike Mair. I'm working with
him on the reunion of the AO-59. My father, as Mike's served aboard the AO-59. Your site is very good.
Thank you for your efforts to keep the memory of the Underhill alive. I appreciate what you've done.

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April 11, 1999
Stuart Dace <stoowert@hotmail.com> from Sullivan, MO
http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Studio/4907/index.html
Stanley Dace was my great uncle.

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April 10, 1999
Dawn Walsh <kent.vfw@angelfire.com> from Kent, Washington
http://www.angelfire.com/wa/KentVFW
I have been visiting the different veterans related web pages. Come visit us at our post's new webpage shown above.
Also I have two other web pages. Dawn & Ed's Links. And also
The Partridge in a Pear Tree Genealogy Network.

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April 07, 1999
Sandy Adams <
sandya21@bellsouth.net> from North Carolina
312 Pate St., Apex, NC 27502
Read about the web site in Vi's newsletter, though the web site address was not available I searched and found easily.
Paul Adams'Sr daughter-in-law.

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April 02, 1999
John Lorence <DE679@Yahoo.com> from West Chester Ohio
This web page is a fine tribute to the men of the USS UNDERHILL. I hope vistors will come away from this site (as I have) with a lasting record of the ship's history, and the devotion and bravery of her crew. They gave their lives so that others might live. We must remember their stories, and others like it, and pass it on to future generations so that we will never forget the sacrifices they made for the freedom we enjoy today; making this the greatest county on earth. You are truly the greatest generation. I also would like to extend an invitation to any veteran of my father's (Ted D. Lorence of Cleveland, Ohio)ship the USS GREENWOOD DE679 to contact me at the above e-mail address. I am collectimg information on his ship and others that I will put on display at a local museum. I also have many pictures of the ship and crew that I would love to place names with faces. Thank you for your time. John A. Lorence

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March 26, 1999
Cheri Schuette <schuette@fidnet.com> from Crawford Electric Coop, Bourbon MO
Ruth Dace, wife of Stanley Dace has judged our essay contests several times. Each year our Co-op sponsors 8 High School juniors to Washington DC for the Youth Tour. One of the stops on the week long trip is Arlington Cementary. Mrs. Dace was in our office this week telling me about the memorial.

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March 26, 1999
jJames Underhill from london, england
DOING SOME FAMILY RESEARCH AND STUMBLED ACROSS THE SITE. FOUND IT MOST INTERESTING.

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March 14, 1999
James Winters <james601@webtv.net> from Hershey PA
My wife Clarice is a first cousin to Michael Zimmerman. Our information coming from Madaline Zimmerman Hershberger


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March 12, 1999
mark a milanczuk <gremlin@stratos.net> from
very informitive site.

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March 11, 1999
Thomas E. Russell <tompbm@aol.com> from Spokane, WA
A friend who enlisted with me, Dale Schweitzer, was on the Underhill when it was sunk. The Japanese "Kaiten" also sunk a tanker, Mississinewa, as we were landing after a 12-hour patrol of Ulithi.

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March 11, 1999
Madaline R Hershberger <gramzh@aol.com> from Somerset Pa
This is the ship my brother was on and survived..My niece steered me to this. My brother is Michael G Zimmerman also from Somerset Pa.. Enjoyed looking at this ..

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March 10, 1999
Graeme Underhill <graeme@underhill20.freeserve.co.uk> from Portsmouth England
Although I am not in the navy many of my family have been involved in shiping for many years and coming from portsmouth there
is a large naval pressance it was quite a suprise while surfing and lloking for an SSN USS Columbia i stumbled accross this site and felt because of my name sake i had
to become part of the history of the site. i am going to enjoy surfing this site.

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March 08, 1999
April from

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March 07, 1999
Duane Clark <birdboycdc@aol.com> from Durham NC
Father is a survivor of the USS Underhill DE 682

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March 06, 1999
Bill Bayliss USS Daniel T. Griffin DE54/APD38 <billbay@bellsouth.net > from West Palm Beach Florida

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March 01, 1999
Joan Nicholl <jnicholl@crowechizek.com> from United Kingdom
I'm trying to find my husband's father who was in the US Navy at was in Londonderry in the March of 1944. His name was Austin and he worn Gold Rimmed glasses and had ginger hair, this is the only information I have of him. My husband was named after him Austin is his first christian name. Can you help?

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February 28, 1999
Dianna Richards <rricha9119@aol.com> from Rittman, Ohio
Stanley Dace was my uncle.

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February 28, 1999
cindy underhill from

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February 27, 1999
David H. Wright <Ib1mobus@aol.com> from Daleville, VA
After hearing about Captain McVay of the USS Indianapolis. I thought I would surf a bit and do
some reading. I came upon your site. I am aware that since the 1770's approximately 1 and 1/2 million men
and women have given their lives in service of our country. There are hundreds of stories of our fighting men
and women. I never heared of the USS Underhill until 15 minutes ago. I am deeply touched again by the actions
of our friends, brothers, and fathers. My father's best friend, Roger St.Lewis of
Detroit, Mi. was shot and killed by a German, the day after the war ended in Europe. Again I am reminded of
the families and friends who will go through their lives with an empty feeling. I was born in 1953 and as such
did not of course ever meet my dad's friend. It didn't take much to pick up that a part of dad was always hurting.
To all who have close ties to the sailors of the USS Underhill, I am so grateful for the chance of saying, Thank You
for allowing me to tell you of my great appreciation I have for your friends, fathers, and brothers who have given their
lives and served so bravely for the freedoms we enjoy.
David H. Wright, Dalville, VA

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February 27, 1999
Elmer J. Jackson Seaman First Class LST991 <ajhall@jps.net> from Santa Clara, California
I was there when the Underhill was hit. A torpedo went us and it seems the Underhill became the next target.
What a memory for a teenager who just turned 18. I will always remember the sinking and the men in the water.
To think that could have been our ship. I guess we were the lucky ones.
5 battle stars on my ribbon.

Is there a reunion coming up in California. If so please send info to e-mail address.
Jack Jackson, USNR
Jack Jackson

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February 21, 1999
Grant I Underhill <argoweld@nbnet.nb.ca> from Blackville N.B Canada
Just surfing around reading about the Underhills and had heard about the USS Underhill. I found the info very interesting.

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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.

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October 23, 1998
NSPACE2 <NSPACE2Aaol.com> from Florida
this page is pretty kool

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October 18, 1998
James Moran <jdmoran98@yahoo.com> from Carl Junction, Mo

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October 13, 1998
Bernard Samstag <bsamstag@flash.net> from Pittsburgh, PA/Culver City, CA
http://www.geocities.com/Broadway/Stage/1308/
First Ship was the USS Goss (DE-444) in 1950. Transferred to
USS Toledo (CA-133) 1952 until 1953. Lost contact with everyone
except one person (Leon Erickson, RM2). Haven't heard from
him in years. Where does everybody go?

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September 28, 1998
Kenneth Underhill <Kunderhill@sk.sympatico.ca> from Saskatchewan

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September 19, 1998
Bud Wood <lofpapa@hotmail.com> from Mass.( originally)
Served on Underhills sister ship 683 Henry Kenyon. The run Underhill got sunk on was originally scheduled for the Kenyon. We made almost all of the same POC with the 682.
BW

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September 18, 1998
Patrick Hardy <patrick.hardy@equitable.com > from Lawrenceville, GA
I am the Grandson of Stanley W. Dace, Chief Boatswains Mate on the U.S.S Underhill at the time of her sinking.
I am so proud to say that I am related to one of the brave men who servered on the Underhill. I come to this site often
just to see the memories. I am also a Multimedia developer. I have talked to my Grandmother Vi Dace about creating an
Unofficial Underhill website. Not to out do or take the place of this site, but only to compliment it. I have read most ot the
comment and a lot of people have asked for more info. Please let me know what you think. I will be visiting Vi in
November for Thanksgiving. My family and I have gone back every year since my grandfathers passing almost 4 years ago.
I can also be reached at this e-mail address: redcoats@worldnet.att.net or I can be reached at 678-947-9404 (day).
Thank you for your time. This is a GREAT website!

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September 13, 1998
David L. Underhill <david@hotcom.net> from Murfreesboro, Tennessee
I was doing a little research into my name, and was very surprised to find a destroyer with the same name! I thought the web site was excellent and in very good taste. Thank you for making this available!

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August 31, 1998
Ed BOHMANN. <GAES@ PRODIGY.NET> from NEW JERSEY
i SAW YOUR ADDRESS IN April DSEA NEWS I served aboard the USS EARL K. OLSEN DE 765 10 JAN 55 TO 24 OCT 57 Iwas an EM3 .Ijust found out she was scrapped in 73.So long ED BOHMANN

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August 31, 1998
Mitch Underhill from North Carolina
http://www.angelfire.com/nc/Andalite47.html
I never knew about the USS Underhill until now! Thanks!

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