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While honoring all military personnel who've served our country...
will remember the 65-66 boats and 4,027 crew members, the majority of the boats and submariners in unmarked graves. (Boats counted as lost depends on criteria) TOLL THE BELL by Bob Harrison (February 4, 1999) Toll the bell, you submariners, for your brethren of the deep Who went to sea so long ago and still their constant vigil keep. Tell the nation who they are and where they lie beneath the sea, Keep the faith with those brave comrades who patrol eternally. While you strive to save Cavalla and the Torsk in Baltimore Ever mindful of the sailors who will plumb the depths no more, Inform the world of all our losses and the sacrifices made By the men who manned the warships and the awful price they paid. Toll the bell for Shark and Grunion, gallant warriors of the sea, Toll the bell for brave Pompano, Grenadier, and Tullibee. Sing your praises for the Thresher, Grayling and the Amberjack, And for all the men who perished, mothers’ sons who won’t come back. Toll your bell for Skate and Runner, Argonaut and Albacore, Tell the story of Robalo; she was lost in forty-four. Oft times we must be reminded to look deep within our souls To proclaim to all the people for whom it is the death bell tolls. ----- Lost either to enemy action or to "storm or perils of the sea." (Hope I haven't missed any!!) Before World War II • Alligator USS F-1 (SS-20) • USS F-4 (SS-23) USS H-1 (SS-28) • USS O-5 (SS-66) USS O-9 (SS-70) • USS S-4 (SS-109) USS S-5 (SS-110) • USS S-51 (SS-162) • USS Squalus (SS-192) During World War II (one of four submariners did not return) Did you know? Submarine Veterans of World War II suggested that each of the 50 states of the United States "adopt" one submarine, except California and New York, which should adopt two. • Albacore (SS-218): Oregon • Amberjack (SS-219): South Carolina • Argonaut (SM-1): California • Barbel (SS-316): Wyoming • Bonefish (SS-223): Washington • Bullhead (SS-332): New Mexico • Capelin (SS-289): New Hampshire • Cisco (SS-290): West Virginia • Corvina (SS-226): Nevada • Darter (SS-227): Tennessee • Dorado (SS-248): Kansas • Escolar (SS-294): Michigan • Flier (SS-250): Vermont • Golet (SS-361): Louisiana • Grampus (SS-207): California • Grayback (SS-208): Indiana • Grayling (SS-209): Colorado • Grenadier (SS-210): New York (west) • Growler (SS-215): Hawaii • Grunion (SS-216): Ohio • Gudgeon (SS-211): New Jersey • Harder (SS-257): Utah • Herring (SS-233): Alabama • Kete (SS-369): Delaware • Lagarto (SS-371): Wisconsin • Perch (SS-176): Arizona • Pickerel (SS-177): Montana • Pompano (SS-181): Kentucky • R-12 (SS-89): Rhode Island • Robalo (SS-273): North Dakota • Runner (SS-275): New York (east) • S-26 (SS-131): Alaska • S-27 (SS-132): Idaho • S-28 (SS-133): North Carolina • S-36 (SS-141): Iowa • S-39 (SS-144): Maryland • S-44 (SS-155): Illinois • Scamp (SS-277): Missouri • Scorpion (SS-278): South Dakota • Sculpin (SS-191): Maine • Sealion (SS-195): Georgia • Seawolf (SS-197): Texas • Shark (SS-174): Oklahoma • Shark (SS-314): Virginia • Snook (SS-279): Arkansas • Swordfish (SS-193): Minnesota • Tang (SS-306): Florida • Trigger (SS-237): Pennsylvania • Triton (SS-201): Connecticut • Trout (SS-202): Massachusetts • Tullibee (SS-284): Mississippi • Wahoo (SS-238): Nebraska After World War II • USS Cochino (SS-345) • USS Scorpion (SSN-589) • USS Stickleback (SS-415) • USS Thresher (SSN-593) This message has been edited. Last edited by: nancybonar, Sister of Submariner, "Tomahawker" |
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On this Memorial Day, a salute to those who have served and are serving, to all those who willingly go in harm's way for their country, and especially to those who have given the ultimate sacrifice.
And here's wishing the USS La Jolla and her crew a safe and successful mission, somewhere in the Western Pacific. |
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Nancy, Many Thanks for taking the time to say what you did below back on the 21st of May.
I should have been more timely with a response, but on the day you posted your below (SS) history, I was flying to Oahu for a week long (21-28 May, Boomer Reunion). While there all of my Submarineer Shipmates attended the Tolling of the Bell ceremony at the Parche/Submarine Memorial Park at Sub Base Pearl Harbor. The two big main sponsors were the Hawaii Chapter, Submarine Veterans of WWII and relief Crew Number one, and the Bowfin Pearl Harbor Base of USSVI. Of course it was a very, very moving event as the names of all the WWII boats were called off and leis hung on all the brass plaques. MSCS(SS) Eugene Cruz, USN (Ret) American Submarine Veterans of WWII solemnly read the names and cause of loss. Boy there were no dry eyes during the ceremony to be sure. Later the Commander Submarine Squadron No. 1 gave a very uplifting and dynamite speech extolling the courage and accomplishments of the likes of F l u c k e y, Morton, O’Kane, Ramage, Dealey and many others. See below link for a few pictures of the event from the ComSubPac website. http://www.csp.navy.mil/news/ph08025.html It saddens me that there seems to be so little knowledge of just what went on in WWII in the currently serving Submarine community, I may be wrong on this regard, but that is the impression I get. Anyway, afterwards we retired to the old Lockwood Hall BOQ Lanai/bar area for a Kick Azz BBQ, put on by the Bowfin USSVI base. Our Blue Crew Skipper got the keys and unlocked the Cdr’s Bar area and the hallway with the brass plaques of “Uncle Charlie’s Roll of Honor”. For me that was a huge plus, for just two weeks before departing for Oahu I had purchased a great book describing the whole story about “The Roll of Honor” and what you had to do to make it onto “Uncle Charlie’s” list. Sorry I have rambled on so, and thanks again Nancy for making the Submarineer Community aware of where we came from and what the Fleetboat Submarineers of WWII suffered in the way of sacrifice. And also for those losses prior to and after WWII, their sacrifice was just as costly in it's ultimate price. May you All have fair Winds and following Seas V/R, IC2SS19Z50C5
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Davis aka R.M.R: Thanks you for sharing about your trip to Pearl Harbor for memorial ceremony for submarines. As Fleet Admiral Nimitz once said in regard to the immediate aftermath of Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor:
"We shall never forget that it was our submarines that held the lines against the enemy while our fleets replaced losses and repaired wounds." And more recently, General Colin Powell: "No one has done more to prevent conflict - no one has made a greater sacrifice for the cause for Peace - than you, America's proud missile submarine family. You stand tall among our heroes of the Cold War.” Now, please explain to me "Uncle Charlie's Roll of Honor." First time I've heard of this. And thank you for acknowledging my post. As a civilian member of submarine community, always appreciate responses. Nancy Sister of Submariner, "Tomahawker" |
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Nancy, Thanks for showing an interest. I feel CDR Mack maybe should be the one to answer your question since he knew “Uncle Charlie”. Maybe he will read this and post a supplemental response?????.... Anyway as I said before, I read about the Roll of Honor before departing for Oahu and my boat's Hawaii reunion. I learned about “Uncle Charlie’s list” when I read about it in the following newly purchased little book I picked up shortly before headed off on my trip: US Silent Service, Dolphins & Combat Insignia 1924 - 1945 By David A. Jones, ISBN 0-912138-88-2 And I will quote directly from Mr. Jones book, page 41, Quote, “ VADM Charles Andrew Lockwood, or “Uncle Charlie” as his men affectionately called him, was an exemplary leader. He was highly revered and respected by all men under his command, officer and enlisted men alike. Captain Slade Cutter said, “he was a wonderful man and he would do anything for us” When a skipper achieved outstanding results as Slade Cutter of the U.S.S. Seahorse (SS-307) did on his first three patrols or Eugene F l u c k e y of the Barb did after his Medal of Honor patrol VADM Lockwood would present them with a set of H&H (Hilborn & Hamburger) 10K gold Dolphins” Unquote…. In the old art deco style Lockwood Hall BOQ, in the hallway from the Commander’s lounge up towards the main lobby are the brass plaques I mentioned in my previous post. They are about maybe three feet long by about 18” wide. Listing all the Skippers names and the boat they commanded when they were placed on “Uncle Charlie’s List”. Several Boats are listed more than once but with different Skippers. Nancy if you or anyone else has the interest level I do in this type of thing, I suggest you obtain a copy of the little gym of a book mentioned above. I purchased my copy from icbm.com but it is also available on Amazon.com. When I showed this book at my reunion, two of my Submarineer Shipmates immediately ordered a copy. They like me, are very much “into it” so to speak. One a side note Nancy; I searched the USSVI.org membership database and see that you are not a member?????..... USSVI is not for everyone who is a Submarineer or Submarineer family member. You can join as an associate member if you like. I see there are five USSVI bases in your state and they would very much welcome you into the fold if you joined. Check it out. It will not be time or effort wasted. “May You All Have Fair Winds and Following Seas” V/R Wm. M. “Buck” Davis Private, Infantry, CSA Co G, 16th Alabama Regiment AKA RMR IC2SS19Z50C5 This message has been edited. Last edited by: IC2SS19Z50C5, |
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Buck: Thanks for "Charlie" info.
Last month I joined both USSVI (of which my late brother was a member) and USS COD base, Cleveland. Portions of sales proceeds for my submarine cookbook -- if I can ever get it completed -- go to USSVI Scholarship Fund and to Navy and submarine entities that sell the book. This includes the 20-plus submarine museums. Certainly will NOT be a financial windfall for me but, rather, my way to honor past, present and future submariners and families. Also, to educate the general public about the importance of the "Silent Service" throught its culinary specialists. Sister of Submariner, "Tomahawker" |
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Nancy,
Wished you could have been with me today…. I motored over to the west side early this AM to Kirkland, WA (Near Seattle) to attend a “Tolling of the Bell Ceremony” at the Kirkland Marina. The main “event” was to recognize those eight or so U.S. Submarine Veterans of WWII who attended. (Most all are now USSVI members, total SubVets exceeded 50+). The high point of the trip was to see and talk with Ervin & Robbie. Both veterans of some REAL HOT action. I feel so blessed to know all these wonderful men. We owe them so much!!!…. It was hard for me to keep a dry eye during the whole ceremony. Nancy and (All Others), If you want to know more about Ervin & Robbie just let me know. There is a good trade paper book that tells about the exploits of some of the now NW enlisted men who served their time “In The Boats” during WWII. All doing their part in taking the war to the Empire Waters of Japan, with the professional vengeance that their Skipper’s decided to impose on the Japanese merchant marine and those IJN units that were woe to be set up as a “Ballistic Solution” by the Fleetboat Sailors of WWII. |
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Another night of no sleep, reading the posts. noticed you stopped by my USSVI bunch down in Pearl. Great bunch of guys. |
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Yes Biscuits, they did a great Job!!!... BTW thanks for ponying up your time to be an IA in A-Stan. Watch your back, be easy on the trigger when required and get home safe.
Yesterday I got up early again and drove down to the Portland area for a WWIISubVets/USSVI Blueback base picnic. You'd have enjoyed it.. On the way Home I stopped by OMSI and toured the Blueback... Neat little diesel. I remember the "B" girls well, they were all homeported in PH during my "time in the boats"... PS, I use to live on up above the H.S. in Aiea during my boomer off crew time. About a dozen guys from different boats in the old Squadron 15 shared a house there… I was one of two non-nukes that shared the place. The other guy was an FTG from the WW as I remember. |
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I was going to go to the Kirkland Tolling of the Boats, but I was out of town last weekend. Nice to hear it went well.
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Erik, Yep you would have enjoyed it. I would have enjoyed meeting you if you were there and I would have known you were coming. Sorry you had to be out of town. I just searched the USSVI membership database using your "real world actual" and see that you are not a member, but do you still attend some of the Seattle USSVI base functions???... If you don't I would suggest you do. I would highly recommend meeting Robbie and Ervin, being WWII Submarineers they have some wonderful stories and experiences. (And all the others WWII SubVets do also). Just a factoid, Ervin was serving in the Battleship California (BB-44) on Dec 7th 1941 and later served in the Torsk (SS-423), when she sank the last two Japanese ships of WWII. And Robbie was aboard the Tirante (SS-420) for both war patrols 1 & 2. WP #1 being George Street’s MOH war patrol. They have lots of wonderful stories that anyone would appreciate hearing. I could tell some of them here but do not want to steal their thunder. |
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Oh, I'm not sorry I was out of town, I was on vacation in the San Jauns. I live about 10 mins from Kirkland marina.
I recently contacted the SSVI for membership. I'm just trying to find time to get to the meetings. There's one tonight, and I wanted to go, but I have to go take care of some family biz. |
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Well I can understand then... I have a sister that lives on one of the smaller islands. I'm sure it was cooler up there than on Lake Washington.
They are a good group. I have a great DVD from one of their members. It is about the early days of the Queenfish (SSN-651). One of the CW Pearl Harbor based Heavy Hitters. I can send you a copy if you want. I sent a copy to one of the others member who is a frequent contributor here. He knows the guy who is the speaker in the DVD. Message me Erik with your real world home 20 and I'll get you a copy. Or I can put you in contact with the guy from Seattle base who gave me a copy. |
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Thanks I'll pop you a note in a few.
Yea, we were up on Lummi Island. VERY nice. It was about 20 degrees cooler than down in the Seattle area. My wife and daughter really enjoyed it. Heck, so did I. Lummi Island is a much more rural and working rural island. Not as much touristy influence there. Still lots of vacation houses and stuff, but lots of farms still. It was nice. I'd love to have a place there... maybe some day. Of course, if I was to buy an Island place, I think my wife would prefer something in Hawaii. |
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Received your message, I'll get a copy burned this weekend....
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thank you thank you.
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