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Name : Lawrence Stoneberg
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Were you aboard the Francis Marion? : Yes
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What Years? : June 1966 to June 1968
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Rate / Rank : LTJG
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E - mail Address : lawrencestoneberg@msn.com
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Comments : I served under Capt. Frame and Capt. Masica. Had a great tour on board.
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Name : Hartman
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Were you aboard the Francis Marion? : Yes
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What Years? : 1970 1973
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Rate / Rank : BM3
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E - mail Address : signalbridge5867@yahoo.com
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Comments : Looking for some buddies
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Name : Jose M. Usea Salado
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Were you aboard the Francis Marion? : Yes
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What Years? : From 1990 to 2000 when this ship
was to the Spanish Navy
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Rate / Rank : Sargento Primero MQS
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E - mail Address : JOSEUS@ono.com
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web site URL :
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Comments : Grettings to all crews since her
manufacturing. I have a lot of nice remembers of the time I spent
there, was a very good ship.
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Name : Paul Corrente
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Were you aboard the Francis Marion? : Yes
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What Years? : 1976 to 1979
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Rate / Rank : QM2
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E - mail Address : ppaawoodct@worldnet.att.net
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Comments : I was a member of the final U.S. Naval voyage.
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Name : John E. McHugh
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Were you aboard the Francis Marion? : Yes
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What Years? : 1961
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Rate / Rank : MM2
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E - mail Address :
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Comments :
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Name : Phillip Lee Williams
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Were you aboard the Francis Marion? : yes
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What Years? : 1968-1971
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Rate / Rank : QM2
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E - mail Address : philliplwilliams@netzero.net
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Comments :
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Name : Donald P. Schwiesow
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Were you aboard the Francis Marion? : yes
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What Years? : 1975
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Rate / Rank : CSSN/E3
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E - mail Address : SirDon89@optonline.net
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web site URL : www.alpost1029.org
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Comments :
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Name : Art Bowen
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Were you aboard the Francis Marion? : YES
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What Years? : 1977
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Rate / Rank : DK2
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E - mail Address : abowen2@cox.net
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Comments : I was sent over TAD from the Nimitz because FM was making a 4 month cruise but desperately needed a DK2 because of the Mid-Shipmen aboard. Do you remember when the Disb. Offcr forgot the combo to his safe the morning we pulled into Bremerhaven Germany. Th
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Name : Ronald Eckman
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Were you aboard the Francis Marion? : yes
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What Years? : 1961-1963
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Rate / Rank : RM2
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E - mail Address : rone@pscofky.com
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Comments :
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Name : Stephen D. Trotter
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Were you aboard the Francis Marion? : Yes
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What Years? : 1968-1969. Left to go to Radioman A School just before the 69 Med Cruise.
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Rate / Rank : SN
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E - mail Address : strotter13@hotmail.com
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Comments : My brother and I both served aboard the Francis Marion at the same time. Same division, same watch section. Many fond memories. Anybody remember Apollo Eight and Rio??????
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Name : Tom Krwawecz
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Were you aboard the Francis Marion? : yes
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What Years? : 1968 to 1972
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Rate / Rank : mr3
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E - mail Address : tomsr@bluegravity.com
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Comments :
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Name : Hal E.Freisner
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Were you aboard the Francis Marion? : Yes
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What Years? : 1973-1975
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Rate / Rank : SH3
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E - mail Address : halman@sktc.net
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Comments : First Ship of My Twenty Years. And a Fine One at That. Fond Memories Wonder if the Spanish Navy enjoyed her as much as I did?
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Name : jim buckland
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Were you aboard the Francis Marion? : yes
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What Years? : 10/68 to 6/72
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Rate / Rank : HT 1
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E - mail Address : jimlindab10@msn.com
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Comments : i am looking for a guy nickname of bimbo he was from truckee, ca. and was also in R div. 1971 to 1973 would appricate any help
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Name : vic f. hernandez
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Were you aboard the Francis Marion? : yes
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What Years? : 12/76 - 9/79
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Rate / Rank : sn
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E - mail Address : imbubu1@hotmail.com
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Comments : thought i filled one of these out once - life is good and i hope all is good with everyone i knew back aboard ship - some crazy times we had
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Name : Bob Jones
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Were you aboard the Francis Marion? : yes
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What Years? : 67-71
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Rate / Rank : SF5 (HT5)
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E - mail Address : jibs@bellsouth.net
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Comments : Some on board knew me as Jibs thanks to Lin Warren
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Name : Jim Cordray
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Were you aboard the Francis Marion? : Oh Yes !
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What Years? : 68-71 Ret.in the Res.2002-22+ yrs.
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Rate / Rank : SFP- 3
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E - mail Address : jccord@adelphia.net
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Comments : I remember lots of good memories aboard the FOX I remember hitting the beach alot , I dont remember coming back , L O L !!!
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Name : Scott Benson
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Were you aboard the Francis Marion? : yes
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What Years? : May 1969 to Nov 1973
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Rate / Rank : Bm 3
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E - mail Address : RSford34@aol
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web site URL :
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Comments :
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Name : Allen Gregg
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Were you aboard the Francis Marion? : yes
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What Years? : 1967-68
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Rate / Rank : seaman
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E - mail Address : jharrisgregg@hotmail.com
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web site URL :
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Comments : Please send any information reguarding the ship and crew or activities pertaining to the ship.Thanks, Allen Gregg
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Name : Don Waugh
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Were you aboard the Francis Marion? : Yes
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What Years? : 69/70
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Rate / Rank : E3
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E - mail Address : oldman19518@hotmail.com
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Comments : was in marine corps. aboard francis marion. med cruise.
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Name : Brian Campbell
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Were you aboard the Francis Marion? : yes
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What Years? : 1974-1978
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Rate / Rank : RM2
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E - mail Address : gahnzo55@yahoo.com
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Comments : Many good times aboard the Swamp Fox. Got to see some of the world, Silver Jubilee, Amsterdam, Puerto Rico, Mardi Gras, and of cours Gitmo
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Name : Dale A. McLean
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Were you aboard the Francis Marion? : yes
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What Years? : 1970-1973
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Rate / Rank : e-3
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E - mail Address : d_a_mclean@yahoo.com
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Comments : Looks like you guys have done a good job,,thanks
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Name : Pillsbury,David
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Were you aboard the Francis Marion? : Yes
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What Years? : 1961 1963 Plankowner. Was aboard during the Cuban missle crisis.
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Rate / Rank : E4 Engineman
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E - mail Address : david_pillsbury@yahoo.com
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web site URL : Aol
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Comments : Had a really good time aboard this ship. Lots of good liberty ports.
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Name : Bob Maier
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Were you aboard the Francis Marion? : Yes
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What Years? : 9/68 to 2/71
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Rate / Rank : PN2
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E - mail Address : moomaier@comcast.net
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web site URL :
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Comments :
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Name : Don Brinkman
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Were you aboard the Francis Marion? : Yes
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What Years? : 1968--Dec.1969
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Rate / Rank : MR3
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E - mail Address : doneb46@earthlink.net
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web site URL :
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Comments :
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Name : Wayne W Sterling
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Were you aboard the Francis Marion? : Yes
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What Years? : 1972-1973
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Rate / Rank : E3
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E - mail Address : wambat31@hotmail.com
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Comments : Married with two daughters (oldest child deceased)and five grandchildren. Live in Colorado Springs Colorado. Working in Law Enforcement.
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Name : Lincoln V Kershaw
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Were you aboard the Francis Marion? : Yes
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What Years? : 1961 - 1963
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Rate / Rank : EN3
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E - mail Address : LinKKershaw@Cox.net
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web site URL :
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Comments : Transfered to PIB RON 12
Staff driver & Commodore Gig EN 3
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Name : David Pillsbury
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Were you aboard the Francis Marion? : Yes
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What Years? : July 1961 to April 1963
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Rate / Rank : EN-2
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E - mail Address :
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Comments : Plank Owner. Was aboard this ship when we were part of the Cuban blockade.
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Name : John J Johnson
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Were you aboard the Francis Marion? : Yes
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What Years? : 1965
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Rate / Rank : SA
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E - mail Address : muzler@comcast.net
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Comments : It is good to see several sites about the Francis Marion. We went on a Med cruise in 1965 and to Gitmo in the fall/winter of 1965. I would like to reach Bob Defendi and Bob Shipley (also deck apes like myself).
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Name : David A. Stephans
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Were you aboard the Francis Marion? : Yes
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What Years? : 1961 to 1965
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Rate / Rank : EN2
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E - mail Address : dstephan@localnet.com
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Comments :
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Name : Elmer Luedke
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Were you aboard the Francis Marion? : Yes
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What Years? : 1964-1966
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Rate / Rank : BT2
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E - mail Address : yutchjr2@wmconnect.com
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Comments : Had two great years serving aboard the Francis Marion
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Name : Craig Bartholomew
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Were you aboard the Francis Marion? : yes
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What Years? : Not sure of the year. Attached with Marine BLT on Med Cruise early 1970s.
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Rate / Rank : Lance Corporal
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E - mail Address : Craig1142000@Yahoo.com
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web site URL :
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Comments : Lot of great memories while aboard this fine ship.
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Name : Tom Hawkins
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Were you aboard the Francis Marion? : yes
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What Years? : 1966
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Rate / Rank : E2
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E - mail Address : tjhawk1@comcast.net
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web site URL :
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Comments : Started on deck force, was serving in photo lab when I left for A school in Pensacola, FL, January, 1967. Returned to ship and transferred to Newport, RI.
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Name : Jack Viera
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Were you aboard the Francis Marion? : Yes
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What Years? : 1966 - 1969
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Rate / Rank : LTjg
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E - mail Address : jack.viera@comcast.net
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web site URL :
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Comments : Great website, just found out about it and will tell others!
Sorry I missed the reunion in Boston and Norfolk
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Name : George A. Odell
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Were you aboard the Francis Marion? : Yes
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What Years? : 70-74
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Rate / Rank : ETR2
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E - mail Address : g.odell10@verizon.net
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Comments :
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Name : Layne K. Marion
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Were you aboard the Francis Marion? : NO
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What Years? :
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Rate / Rank : FC2
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E - mail Address : marionl@peleliu.navy.mil or amylaynes@cox.net
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Comments : Francis Marion is my tenth uncle I am currently in the navy. I would like to get some more information on him If anyone can help please shot me an email.
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Name : Thomas Sutherland
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Were you aboard the Francis Marion? : Yes
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What Years? : 1976-1979 Decomm crew
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Rate / Rank : BM3
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E - mail Address : tsuth64@hotmail.com
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Comments : Lots of great times aboard Frannie Mae. Looking to hear from shipmates, particularly from the deck gang. I got to speak to Doc Withrow a few months ago. We had some great softball teams for sure.
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Name : Lou Paris
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Were you aboard the Francis Marion? : Yes
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What Years? : 1978 - 79
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Rate / Rank : OS2
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E - mail Address : LoupJr@midsouth.rr.com
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Comments : She was old, but still servicable by the time I boarded. Unfortunate collision ended her service to the U.S. Navy. Spain used her for about another decade after that.
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Name : Craig Warock
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Were you aboard the Francis Marion? : Yes
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What Years? : 1972 - 1974
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Rate / Rank : IC-3
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E - mail Address : craigwarnock@reddotcorp.com
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Comments :
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Name : Charles Lucas
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Were you aboard the Francis Marion? : yes
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What Years? : 1966 - 1968
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Rate / Rank : RM2
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E - mail Address : sk8waco@aol.com
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Comments :
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Name : Wayne Craft
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Were you aboard the Francis Marion? : YES
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What Years? : 1968-1971
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Rate / Rank : ETR-2
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E - mail Address : craftydog@mindspring.com
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Comments : Email me and lets talk!
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Name : Bob Carmody
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Were you aboard the Francis Marion? : yes
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What Years? : 69-71
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Rate / Rank : BM3
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E - mail Address : lorrobmar@aol.com
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Comments : I remember all the great times we had in the Med.All the guys in boat division were great.
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Name : Bill Zuidema
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Were you aboard the Francis Marion? : yes
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What Years? : !967-1969
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Rate / Rank : RD3
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E - mail Address : bzuidema@tucker-usa.com
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Comments : Retired now and would like to hear from any of my old shipmates. I have a growing list of several Radarmen and ETs current addresses and would like to find more.
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Name : Paul OBrien-Kinsey
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Were you aboard the Francis Marion? : Yes
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What Years? : 1965
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Rate / Rank : Lance Corporal
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E - mail Address : pobk@aol.com
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web site URL :
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Comments : Served on the USS Francis Marion as a member of United States Marines 2nd Recon Bn., as part of Marine Expeditionary Force of 2nd Battalion 8th Marines, assigned to the 6th Fleet.
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