* Henry Maans (42-45) resides at 7306 Stratton Way, Baltimore, MD 21244 PH: 410-284-3737 with his wife Sophie. They have been married for 49 years. Henry was a MM1 on the AKS-4. He says that is probably one of the oldest shipmates aboard the POLLUX and he was on the Shake Down Cruise in 1942. He doesn't give his date of birth.

James F. "Jim" Huntress (57-59) resided at 1304 St. Andrews Dr., Rockledge, FL 32955 PH: 407-632-8225, with his wife Fran. They have three daughters and four grandchildren. One of their daughters is a Supply Corps Commander. Jim was a LT/LCDR, SC on the AKS-4 and retired in 1967 as a CDR. He says he never had a bad tour of duty in the navy. After his naval career, he worked at Kennedy Space Center as a Supply Supervisor with TWA and Boeing Aerospace Co. Jim has since joined the crew of the Supreme Commander.

* Owen C. "OJ" Johnson (50-52) resides at Box 6, Hill City, SD 57745, PH: 605-574-4261, with his wife Bev. They have five children and seven grandchildren. OJ was a SKSN-SK2 on the AKS-4 and got out of the navy as a SK1 after serving six years. After the navy, he attended college for two years and spent seventeen years in banking and eighteen years in insurance. He would like to locate Ray Ware and Willard White who served in the POLLUX from 1950 to 1953. They may be living in Alabama and Utah respectively. Owen decided to part ways with the POLLUX Reunion Association.

* Gregory W. Slaughter (67-68) resides at P. O. Box 493, Lakewood, CA 90714, PH: 310-458-8427 (Bus. Phone), with his wife Brenda. Gregory was a RMSN on the AKS-4 and helped decommission her. He got out of the navy as a RM2. He served as Mayor and City Councilman for the city of South Gate, CA. from 1989 to 1992. He is now a Police Lieutenant in Los Angeles.

* Frank L. Brusaitis (Does not remember when he reported aboard but he departed the AKS-4 in 1952) resides at 130 Hehhemann Rd., Marthasville, MO 63357. Frank was a SK3 on the AKS-4 and got out of the navy in 1952. He didn't say what he did after he got out of the navy. He has four sons and one daughter. He indicated that he would like to attend the reunion but says he is on a "low set income".

* Sam P. Sandell (57-60) resides at 350 Redwood Ave., Carlsbad, CA 92008-4055 with his wife Jeanne. They have two children and four grandchildren. Sam was a DCC on the AKS-4 and retired in 1972 as a HTCS. After retiring from the navy Sam worked as a School Bus Driver. He says he would like to thank the officer who sent him a 1960 Cruise Book. He says it was either ENS William F. Ferguson or ENS R. C. Wilcox. Sam attended several reunions but he recently joined the staff of the Supreme Commander.

* Macik, Raymond W. (43-46)  resides at 1209 Tobola St. , Rosenberg, Texas 77471 with his wife Virginia.  The Maciks have one son and one daughter.  They also have four grandchildren.  Their son has one daughter who is 11 years old and and a son who is 13 years old.  Their daughter has two boys, 11 and 7 years old.  All are doing okay.  After serving his time in the navy, Ray went home and drove a cab in his hometown for one and a half years.  He then got on with the Houston Light and Power Company where he worked for 37 years.  Ray retired   in 1986.  Ray apologized for not sending his biography form in sooner. He said he had laid the form aside and must have forgotten it.  He was dealing with Mr. Bill Glover and doesn't know if  everything was received or not.  He and Virginia plan to attend the reunion in Pensacola.

* Norman Walter "Salmonella Slick" Sliviki (60-62) resides at 1710 5th Ave N.E. Apt-1, East Grand Forks, MI 56721, PH: 218-773-8432, with his wife Norma Lee. They have three daughters and one son. Norman was a CS1 on the AKS-4 and retired in 1967 after serving twenty years. After his naval career, he worked as a Merchant Seaman aboard Ore Ships on Great Lakes and Research Vessels out of Florida.

* George A. Luhrs (60-61) resides at 809 Oaklawn Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91911-1012, PH: 619-426-8589, with his wife Mina. They have one daughter, two sons and three grandchildren. George was a QM1/QMC on the AKS-4 and retired in 1977 as a QMCM (E9). His naval career highlight was serving as Master Chief Petty Officer of the U.S. Seventh Fleet. After the navy he worked as a Manpower Analyst for a U.S. Navy Defense Contractor. George has attended several reunions.

* Margarito L. Matibag (59-61) resides at 5270 Vista Montana, Yorba Linda, CA 92686 PH: 714-779-8805, with his wife Josie. They have two daughters and one son. Mar was a SK2 on the AKS-4 and retired in 1974 as a SKC. After his naval career he worked at the Veteran's Hospital in Long Beach. He recently retired from the Marine Corps Air Station at El Toro, CA. Mar has attended two reunions.

* Charles R. "Charlie" Gay (59-62) resides at 491 Big Bear Blvd., Norman Park, GA 31771 PH: 912-769-3565 with his wife Masako. They have one daughter, two grandsons and one granddaughter. One son is a Deputy Sheriff in Destin, FL. Charlie was a SH2 on the AKS-4 and retired in 1972 after serving twenty years. After his naval career, he joined the Moultrie, GA Police Force in 1975 and is presently a Shift Sgt. He plans to retire from the Police Dept. in May 1995. He says he would like to locate Thomas Webb SK1/SKC (58-61). So would a lot of other shipmates including yours truly. Charles says he will definitely attend the reunion and would like to have a country music band for those shipmates who like to dance. Charles attended the first reunion in Pensacola.

* Paul Nichols (59-61) resides at 406 Royale Park Drive, San Jose, CA 95136 PH: 408-629-4830 with his wife Josephine. They have one daughter, one son and three grandchildren. Paul was a LCDR(SC) on the AKS-4 and retired in 1964 after twenty-two years in the navy. After his naval career, Paul worked as Division Supervisor Finance Department, City of Santa Clara, CA from 1964 until 1984. Sine 1984 he has spent time volunteering, travelling and lots of golf. Paul would like to locate J.R. Cullen, LTJG (NAVIGATOR) who was from Bronx, NY. Paul said he may attend the reunion. (Received letter from Paul dated 7/28/95 saying he could not attend the reunion because of health problems. He requested someone to please send him some memorabilia. He also wants to be placed on the list for a POLLUX Memory book).

* Leroy M. Scott (42-43) resides at 253 Merritt Square Mall-805 Merrit Islnd, FL 32952-3414 PH: 407-452-2651 with his wife Florence. They have one daughter, five grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Leroy was a Pay Clerk-ENS(SC) on the AKS-4 and retired in 1962 after twenty years as a CDR(SC). After he retired from the navy, he worked for the American Embassy in Pakistan and Laos and for Gulf Interstate Engineering Co. in Houston, TX. He says he would like to see the entire Supply Department from the POLLUX War Years reunited. Leroy attended the first reunion in Pensacola.

* Robert L. "Bob" Dorman (42-45) resides at 429 June Street, Endicott, NY 13760-4053 PH: 607-785-2000 with his wife Marguerite (Peggy). They have one daughter, one son and three grandchildren. Bob was a SM1 on the AKS-4 and served in the navy from 1942 through 1945. After the navy, he was employed with IBM Endicott, NY from 1946 until 1982 when he retired at the age of 62. He says he will not attend a reunion.

* Dale W. Wright (58-60) resides at Box 119 Phillips NE 68865 PH: 402-886-2951 with his wife Hideki. They have one daughter and two grandchildren. Dale was a GM2 on the AKS-4 and retired in 1969 after 21 years. After the navy he worked in construction most of the time until he had to retire in Oct. 1994 due to heart trouble. Dale has joined the staff of the Supreme Commander.

* Edward R. Callaghan. "Ted" (58-60) resides at 313 Elsinor Dr., Vacaville, CA 95687, PH: 707-448-9249 with his wife Noreen. They have no children. Ted was a SK1 on the AKS-4 and retired in 1965 as a SKC. He writes that he is not in good health due to a lot of heart problems and will not be able to attend the reunion. However, he requests to be kept up to date on all his former shipmates. Ted also said that his neighbor, Glen Eddings, 409 Elsinore Dr also served on the POLLUX. Ted attended the San Diego reunion.

* William E. "Bill" Boswell (55-60) resides at 5647 Brandemere, San Antonio, TX 78218, PH: 210-650-3561 with his wife June. They have one daughter (born in Japan), one son and three grandchildren (2 girls and 1 boy). Bill was a SK2/SK1 on the AKS-4 and he retired in 1972 as a SKCM. Following his naval career, Bill attended St. Mary's University and received a BBA in Finance in 1975. He was then employed by EXXON as Mgr. of Car Care Centers. He received his MPA from Southwest Texas State University in 1981. He retired completely April 30, 1994. Bill attended the San Diego and the San Antonio reunion.

* Sam E. Barker (46-48) resides at 13829 Trinidad Dr., Victorville, CA 92392, PH: 619-955-1580 with his wife Priscilla. They have one daughter, one son and five grandchildren (2 girls and 3 boys). Sam was a BM2 on the AKS-4 and was discharged in 1948. After his naval service, he returned to the Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army, studying engineering, construction & dams, airfield paving concrete, channelling of rivers & contributories. He would like to locate Frank Vartulli, YNC (46-49), Bill Holland (49) from Joliet, MO., and Ed Rodriquez (49) from Texas. Sam says he is unable to attend a reunion.

Edward W. Miland Jr. (57-60) resides at 1890 No. Cottonwood Rd., Yakima, WA 98908, PH: 509-966-6062 with his wife Fumiko ('Miko). They have one son. Ed has two sons, one daughter, four grandchildren and one great grandchild by a previous marriage. Ed was a GM1 on the AKS-4 and retired in 1961 (Broken Service) as a GMGC. After his naval career, he worked 14 years as a Marine Cargo Specialist at U.S. Naval Weapons Station, Concord, CA. He then worked for 11 years with the Yakima County Sheriff's Dept. One of his sons has been in the navy for five years and is serving on the USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63). Ed writes that he well remembers his favorite Skipper, CAPT. Wade Cantrel Wells. He sent me some names of former shipmates and I sent letters to them. Ed has attended most of the reunions.

* Jim Carabajal (59-62) resides at 6681 Doris Court, Commerce City, CO 80022, PH: 303-288-0154 (HM) or 303-286-3302 (Bus). He and his wife, Susan Carol have two sons, one daughter and one grandchild. Jim was a EM1/EM1 on the AKS-4 and was discharged in 1966 after serving ten years. After his naval service, he received his Associate Degree from Columbia College and then was employed with the Metro Waste Water Reclamation District of Denver, CO for 27 years as the Electrical Maintenance Supervisor. He would like to locate MMC Curtis Foltz Boyd (I located Curtis Boyd who retired from the navy as a CWO-4 and he said he would like to attend the reunion if possible). Jim attended the San Diego reunion.

* Arthur P. " Paddy" Malone (41-42) resides at 3 Victoria Circle, Norwood, MA 02062 PH: 617-769-0079. Paddy was a S1/C / SF1/C on the AKS-2. He does not say what he did after his naval service but he did say that he did not have any good highlights in the navy. He says he will not attend the reunion.

* Dewayne V. Eddy (50-56) resides at 1800 Georgia St., Vallejo, CA 94590 PH: 707-552-1717 with his wife Barbara J. They have one daughter, two stepsons, one step daughter and eleven grandchildren. Dewayne was a SH1 on the AKS-4 and retired as a CWO-4 in 1966 after serving 31 years. After his naval career, he attended four years machinist apprenticeship at Mare Island, received a AA degree from Solano Community College, a BS degree from Southern ILL College, attended Post Graduate School at UC Berkeley and received a MA degree from Chapman College. He worked 22 years for the U.S. Navy, 5 years as a High School Teacher in Special Ed. He is Past President of Branch 8 FRA., a member of SIV Allumnia, U.S. Navy Memorial Post 550, the American Legion and AARP. Dewayne says he would like to locate CWO-4 RET. C.W. Parker who served on the AKS-4 from 1950 through 1957. Dewayne has attended most of the reunions.

* Raymond R. Anderson (60-?). Raymond was a MM3 on the AKS-4. I received a letter from a Ms. Jo Anne Ringstrom at Central California Advocates P.O. Box 3732, Merced, CA 95344 PH: 209-384-1776 advising me that, Mr. Raymond Anderson has not been feeling well recently and I have been helping him with his affairs. I'm sorry to say that at this time Mr. Anderson will not be able to attend your reunion". She went on to say that if anyone associated with the reunion would like more information, to please not hesitate to call her at the phone number provided.

* Curtis F. "Curt" Boyd (61-64) resides at 4333 South Landing Drive, Marietta, GA 30061 PH: 404-928-0917 with his wife Marti. They have one daughter, one son and two grandchildren. He says his wife teaches college and does Mary Kay. Curt was a MM1 on the AKS-4 and retired in 1978 as a CWO-4. After his naval career, he works as a Loss Control Engineer for Industrial Insurance. Curt says he may attend the reunion, it just depends on schedule conflicts. He says he travels extensively in his work.

* Andrew D. Jochym who resides on Cardinal Rd in Savannah, GA 31406 sent me a letter dated Dec. 14, 1994 telling me that he saw my ad in the Navy Times about the reunion and he was anxious about it. He said he was a part of the crew that commissioned the AKS-4 at Todds Shipyard in Red Hook, Brooklyn, NY in 1942. He also gave me another name of a former shipmate who was interested in the reunion: Anthony "SnatchBlock" Fedyszyn 46 Point Drive N., Dunkirk, NY 14048.

* Robert H. "Bob" Tobias resides at 748 Augusta Dr., Moraga, CA 94556-1040 PH: 510-376-4821 with his wife Jackie. They have one son, one daughter and two grandchildren. Both of their children graduated from the University of California and one of their sons-in-law is a CDR in the U.S. Naval Reserve. Bob was a CDR on the AKS-4 and served as the Supply Officer. He retired in 1964 as a CAPT. One of the highlights of his naval career was being the Supply Officer of the POLLUX. After he retired from the navy, Bob worked in banking. He mentioned Chief Laverty, does anyone know his whereabouts? Bob says he would attend the reunion if at all possible. I received word from Jim Huntress in June 1995 informing me that Capt. Bob Tobias had died suddenly of a heart attack.

* Harold D. Wratten (UNK-UNK) resides at 05605 E. Harbor Dr., Fruitland Park, FL 34731 PH: 904-787-1158 with his wife Rachel. They have 4 children and 2 grandchildren. Harold was a SK3 on the AKS-4 and retired from the navy in 1969. After his naval service, he worked with the United Parcel Service (UPS) from 1969 to 1986 when he completely retired. He says he would like to locate John Abernathy (55-?). John was a SK1 on the AKS-4 later on served as a commissioned officer. Harold has attended several of the reunions.

* Cyril F. "Pete" Gray (44-46) resides at 5760 Wingate Drive, New Orleans, LA PH: 504-282-8796 with his wife Betty. They have 3 children and 8 grandchildren. Pete was a SK3 on the AKS-4 and was discharged as a SKG2 in 1946. He served in the Naval Reserve until 1952. After his naval service, Pete worked for 41 years as a Printer/Compositor/Commercial Printing. He was a Scoutmaster for 9 years and has been a member of the VFW for 49 years. He is the Post Commander for the VFW. He says he would like to locate Leroy Faust (Leroy died Jan. 1, 1995). Pete attended the first reunion in Pensacola.

* Austin W. "Cork" Marshall (56-60) resides at 2316 Carriage Lane, Lindenhurst, IL 60046 PH: 708-356-5635 with his wife June. They have 4 children and 9 grandchildren. Austin was a GM2/GM1 on the AKS-4 and retired in 1966. After his naval career he worked with Abbott Lab, North Chicago; Barkett Electronics and Great Lakes Fire Dept. Cork has attended four out of five of the reunions.

* Charles M. "Speedy" Adams (53-53) resides at 2453 Trio Lane, Georgetown, IN 47122 PH: 812-923-5254 with his wife Dolly. They have 3 daughters, one son, three granddaughters and three grandsons. Charles was a SA on the AKS-4 and only served for about 1 1/2 months (11/04/53 - 12/26/53). He was discharged from the navy in 1957 as a FT2. His naval career highlight was getting discharged. After his naval service, he went to college for two years and worked in various jobs. He worked 28 years at the Naval Ordnance Station, Louisville, KY. He says he was not aboard long enough to remember anyone except one big guy who he planned to kill some dark night while the ship was at sea. He says he may attend the reunion. (I sure hope the guy he is referring to doesn't attend).

* Charles N. Flitton (67-69) resides at 1633 Washington, Port Townsend, WA 98368 PH: 206-385-4283 with his wife Marilyn. Charles was a CAPT. on the AKS-4 and he was the Commanding Officer. He retired from the navy in 1973 after serving 33 years. His naval career highlight was having command of the USS POLLUX (AKS-4). He says he may attend the reunion. Captain Flitton has attended most of the reunions and was one of the first shipmates to sign up for the Branson reunion.

* George E. Evelsizer (44-45) resides at 11955 King James Pl., King City, OR 97224 PH: 503-684-0427. I received a letter from George dated 1/7/95 saying that his wife had spotted the reunion notice in the Portland Oregonian and they wanted more information. I sent them a letter on 1/13/95 but have not received a reply. George has attended all of the reunions.

* James R. "Jim" Edenfield (42-?). Jim was a AS (Able Seaman ?) and a survivor of the sinking of the AKS-2. I received a nice letter from his wife Lillian telling me that Jim had passed away Oct. 30, 1987. She said he retired from the navy in April 1964 and his last duty station was in Key West. She also said that it would have meant a lot to Jim to attend a reunion. Lillian resides at 540 W. Buford, P.O. Box 653, Siletz, OR 97380 PH: 503-444-2037 if you would to call her or write her.

* Robert A. "Bob" Stanker (59-61) resides at P.O. Box 53, Louder, WY 82520-0053 PH: 307-332-4453 (HM), 307-332-2126 (WK), with his wife Cora. They have four children (Twin boys and two girls) and seven grandchildren. Bob was a MM1 on the AKS-4 and retired in 1973 as a MMCM. After his naval career he worked as the Manager of the Louder Chamber of Commerce, Wyoming State Training School, U.S. Steel and the U.S. Postal Service.

* Herbert K. Clague (42-43) resides at RD3 Box 3302 Susquehanna, PA 18847 PH: 717-461-3430 with his wife Elizabeth. They have four daughters, one son, fifteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Herbert was a RD3 on the POLLUX and he was discharged in 1946. He was also in the U.S. Army from 1949 to 1952 and then in the navy again from Jan. to Aug. 1960. After his service time he worked with Window Washer Electronic Tech. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He says he cannot afford to attend a reunion.

* John "Beanie" Bihun (45). John was a BM1 on the AKS-4. I received a note from his son John saying that his dad had died Feb. 27, 1991. He said he thought the reunion was a great idea and he just wished that it could have occurred a few years earlier.

* Howard Wilson Leuty (44-46) resides at 3108 W.28th St., Lawrence, KS 66047-3220 PH: 913-749-2973 with his wife Madeline. They have one daughter and no grandchildren. Howard was a Seaman First Class and a SK3 on the AKS-4 and he was 32 years old when he reported aboard. He served in the navy from 1944 through 1946 and after his naval service he served in law enforcement. He says he would like to locate Russ Kearn or Kearns and Tony Masena. He sends a strong "maybe" that he will attend the reunion. He further writes that he would very much love to attend but there could be a problem because by next Sept. he will be within a month of being 83 years young. He says his health is fair for a man his age but he is paying for 46 years of smoking (he quit in 1976). Four years ago he was taking radiation and one year ago he had double bypass surgery. He says he has been in contact with Rollie Lattanner and he remembered Rollie making a statement back then that, "When this war is over, we will get together sometime and laugh about it". I am sure happy to have played a part in at least getting these old shipmates to corresponding again even if they are not able to attend a formal reunion. Sure hope you can make it Leuty. Leuty has since joined the staff of the Supreme Commander.

* Raoul a. "Duke" Duquette (45). Duke was a MMC on the AKS-4. I received a note from Duke's wife Marjorie telling me that he had passed away on Feb. 10, 1994. She said she misses him great deal and she was sure he would have enjoyed the reunion. If anyone would like to correspond with Marjorie, she resides at 4 Stagecoach Rd., Harwich, MA 02645 PH: 508-432-9372.

* Vyta Danila (41-45) resides at 17 Collins Rd., Collinsville, CT 06022 PH: 203-693-4310 with his wife Viola. Vyta was a BMC on the POLLUX. I received a note from Vyta's wife telling me that Vyta does not travel and cannot attend the reunion. She says she has some pictures of his old shipmates and could have some copies made. I wrote her back and asked her to please make copies if she didn't mind.

* Sigmund P. "Ski" Domaleski (45). Ski was a QM2 on the AKS-4. I received a very nice letter from Ski's wife Mathilda telling me that he had passed away April 10, 1986. She said if he were alive she was sure that he would attend the reunion. After she had received my letter she went through some of his things and some certificates. She learned that he had enlisted in the navy on Feb. 5, 1945 and his date of separation was Nov. 11, 1945. After separation he went back to work for Prudential Ins. Co. of America where he was a Section Supervisor until he retired May 14, 1974. She said she met Ski after the war in Jan. 1946. She furnished me several names and addresses of former shipmates of Ski. One of them, R. D. Comstock, who resides in Atlanta, GA called me at work around the first of Feb. 1995. He said he would like to attend the reunion. Viola also says she has lots of snapshots-some of the "initiation on crossing the equator". If you would like to correspond with Viola, she resides at 209 17th Ave., Belmar, NJ 07719 PH: 908-681-3733.

* Frank T. "Bucko" Buck (Pre-Commissioning-After Ship Sunk) resides at RD2 Box 323, Cooperstown, NY 13326-9659 PH: 607-547-5750 with his wife Flora. They had a son who died in Vietnam while serving in the navy and one other son. They have three grandchildren. Frank was a SK3 on the AKS-2 and he retired from the navy after 26.5 years as a SKCS. After his naval career he worked under contract to NASA. Frank attended the Norfolk reunion and has already signed up to attend the Branson reunion.

* Robert L. "Bob" Mohney (67-68) resides at 7721 E. Harvard, Scottsdale, AZ 85257 PH 602-941-5082 (HM), 602-248-7488 (WK) with his wife Barbara. They have three sons. Bob was a LTJG on the POLLUX and was separated from the navy in 1969 as a LT. After his naval service he went into banking in MO from 1969 until 1978 and is presently a banker in Scottsdale. He says he was pleased to receive a letter regarding USS POLLUX and he was grateful that Don Bledsoe had not lost his address. Bob attened the San Diego and the Las Vegas reunion.

* Dan H. Lathrop (50-53) resides at 10970 Lathrop Lane NW, Silverdale, WA 98383 PH: 360-692-6638 with his wife Betty. They have six children and seventeen grandchildren. Dan was a SK3 on the AKS-4 and retired with 30 years service in 1970 as a SKCM. After his naval career he was a real estate broker and developer for 24 years. They have travelled in the Holy Lands, Europe and Caribbean. They have a timeshare condo on Maui, HI called Maui Sunset, and they usually are there from Jan. 8th through the 22nd of each year. Dan says he gives yodeling concerts in the evenings. He would like to locate Oliver Archie Chipman, Jr and wife Alice. Oliver served on the POLLUX from 1950 to 1953 and was a SK3. He may be living in Galveston or Houston, TX. Dan has attended several reunions and has already signed up to attend the Branson reunion.

* Donald L. "Don" Bledsoe (66-68) resides at 1512 Salvadore Ave., Napa, CA 94558 PH: 707-255-3024. His wife Becky passed away in Jan. 1984. He has three children and three grandchildren. Don was a WO-1/CWO-2 on the AKS-4 and retired in 1975 as a SKCM/CWO-3. His naval career highlight was being selected for the Warrant Officer Program and serving on the USS POLLUX. After his naval career he started over in Civil Service as a WG-6 and retired as a GS-12. He now works as a Government Contractor Logistician. Don furnished me a big listing of the USS POLLUX AKS-4 officers that put her out of commission plus some other officers who severed aboard. I have sent out letters to all of them. Don promised to attend a reunion but has not attended one yet.

* Daniel "Danny" A. Eckhardt (43-45) resides at 112 Cromwell St., Morris Park, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 PH: 908-859-0850 with his wife Eleanor. They have two children, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Dan was a GM3 on the AKS-4 and served in the navy from 1943 until 1945. After his naval service he worked and retired from Ingersol Co. after 42 years. He was the NJ State Bowling Champion in all events & doubles. He was City Champion in all nine times and in 1973 was put into the Hall of Fame. He says he would like to locate all of his shipmates from the POLLUX. He writes that he left the POLLUX on Nov. 10, 1945 in Manila Bay because she wasn't going back to the States. He says he stayed in Cavite for one week until the Transport USS Queens arrived to take him back for discharge. He says he will attend a reunion if at all possible. So far he hasn’t been able to attend one.

* John Joseph "Coal Yard" Puchala (45). I received a beautiful card and a letter from John's daughter, Barbara informing me that John is now in the Roncollie Nursing Home in Bridgeport, CT. She says he was a proud sailor on the POLLUX and as a little girl, she loved to look at his navy pictures. She said he was a gentle, but tough Old Salt. When he was separated from the navy in Long Island, NY on Nov. 3, 1945 he had a new Chrysler, a huge boat that slept six and a Indian Motorcycle. He worked for forty years with his brother Paul at an Industrial Laundry in Bridgeport. He also had a brother Andrew who retired from the navy. Barbara was his only child. She writes that her father became very depressed in 1972 and went in the VA Hospital and then was sent to several other hospitals before going to the nursing home. She says her mother passed away in July 1993. I'm sure that Barbara would like to hear from John's old shipmates. Her address is 121 Pansy Road, Fairfield, CT 06430, PH: 203-367-4931.

* Comstock, Robert Donald Jr. (Don) (44-45) resides at 3400 Ridgewood Rd., N.W., Atlanta, GA 30327 404-355-6668 (HM) or 404-873-1100 (BUS) with his wife Mary. They have one daughter who is a computer engineer. Their son Chet is deceased. Wife Mary is a former Capital Airlines Air Hostess. Don was a LT on the POLLUX. He was the navigator and also served as the Executive Officer. After leaving the navy Don worked in the financial accounting division of New Orleans Public Service Company and then was Branch Manager for Capitol Records in New Orleans and Charlotte. In 1951 he moved to Atlanta as the Regional Vice President for Capitol Records. In 1957 he started Comstock Distributing Company which was the exclusive Southeastern Wholesale franchise for distribution of all the home entertainment products of Columbia Broadcasting System, which included Columbia Records, phonographs, radios, tape recorders, etc. He held that franchise for 18 years until CBS took over distribution nationally. Don has attended most of the reunions.

* Hunter, Charles E. Jr. (Chuck) (47-50) resides at 48 Twin Shores Blvd., Longboat Key, FL 34228 PH: 813-383-4521 with his wife Helen. They have ten children and twenty-two grandchildren. Chuck was a FA on the POLLUX and retired in 1967 as a BTC. He served in the USS Monticello, USS Europa, USS Rogers, USS Boyd, USS Cromwell, USS Tweedy, USS Constellation, USS Buck, USS Halsey and at U.S. Naval Destroyer School, Newport, RI. His naval highlight was serving on the USS POLLUX with his brother Bob. After retiring from the navy Chuck in boiler plates, Hospital Nursing Home and Hotel & Motel maintenance. Chuck has attended four out of five of the reunions.

* Hunter, Robert E. (Bob) (48-50) resides at 11902 Grason Lane, Bowie, MD 20715 PH: 301-464-1952 with his wife Sharon. They have one daughter, Wendy. Bob was a SK3 on the POLLUX. He served on active duty for four years from 1948 to 1952 and served in the reserves from 1952 until 1967. He was a SKC in the reserves. He also served on the USS Jason and the USS Castor. His naval highlight was serving on the POLLUX with his brother Chuck. He writes that at that time they were the only brothers serving together in the navy. After he left the navy Chuck worked for the Federal Government and retired in 1984 after 34 years of service. Robert has attended four out of five of the reunions.

* Kaltenborn, James C. (Kal) (8/68 - 11/68) resides at 4327 Mt. Hukee Ave., San Diego, CA 92117 with his wife Shirley. The have three children and four grandchildren. Kal was a CDR on the POLLUX. He retired from the navy in 1979. His other duty stations included submarines and ASR's. He was the Executive Officer of the USS MARS (AFS-1) after leaving the POLLUX. His naval career highlights were being a Deep Sea Diver and serving four years in the National Military Command Center in Washington, D.C. Kal says he may attend a reunion. So far he has not attended a reunion.

* Keith, William B. Jr. (Bill) (54-57) resides at 1281 Blakes Ferry Rd., Linevill, AL 36266 with his wife Martha Ann (same name as my wife). They have two children and two grand children. Bill was a SA-SK2 on the POLLUX and retired in 1980 as a LCDR. He says he reported aboard the POLLUX in Manila Bay, PI two days after Thanksgiving and transferred off two days before Thanksgiving in 1957. After retiring from the navy Bill worked for Defense Contractors and was most recently the Project Manager for all Warehousing Services at NAS Norfolk. He recently retired as the Project Manager on a NAVSUP contract doing the implementation of the HAZARDOUS INVENTORY CONTROL SYSTEM at NAS Norfolk, VA. Bill attended the Pensacola and the Norfolk reunion.

* Weisz, Gary T. (64-65) has recently moved to 85 Windward Way #2, Kalispell, MT 59901 PH: 406-752-0896. He previously lived in Aurora, CO. Gary is divorced and has one daughter, Gina and one son, Bruce. He was a RMSN on the POLLUX and was medically retired from the navy in 1971 as a RM1 after being wounded in Vietnam. He also served on the USS Hollister, Mobile Riverine Force-River Assault Squadron, USS Maddox and at Naval Weapons Station, China Lake, CA. Gary had originally said he would definitely attend the reunion but I received a letter from him dated March 10, 1995 saying that he had been offered a much better job in Montana, which he took. In taking the job he had to give up his vacation time and will not be able to attend the reunion.

* Williams, Nelson (64-69) resides at 360 North Drive, Fairburn, GA 30213 with his wife Delores. They have one daughter, Deborah. Nelson was a LT on the POLLUX and he left the navy in 1970 as a LCDR. He also served at NSO Mechanicsburg, PA and at NAS Pensacola. After leaving the navy Nelson was the Human Resource Manager for Hershey Foods Corp; Consultant for Miller Brewing Co. and Mars, Inc. He presently serves on the Atlanta Regional Commission. He gave me some names of several shipmates and I have sent letters to all of the ones that I could come up with good addresses.

* Laverty, Raymond E. (Ray) (56-60) resides at 1729 Via Lucas, San Lorenzo, CA 94580-2139 PH 510-276-0892 with his wife Vermae. They have three children, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Ray was a SKC/SKCS on the POLLUX and he retired in 1968 as a SKCM. His other duty stations consisted of NROTC, Berkeley; NAD OAHU (3 Bases) and NTS Keyport, WA. His naval career highlights were serving as Staff Inspector General, Supply Corps Pacific for three years in a LCDR billet. Ray says he cannot attend the reunion because of health problems.

* Nyman, Keith O. "K.O." (55-57) resides at 15604 S.E. 15th Street, Vancouver, WA 98684 PH: 360-896-4234 with his wife Joyce. They have one daughter (Lisa), two sons (Mark and Paul) and two grandchildren. Keith was a PN3 on the POLLUX and he retired in 1975 as a LDO LT. His other duty stations included USS Estes, USS Midway, PAMI PACFLT; MCAS Kaneohe, HI.; RECRUITTRACEN, San Diego; Naval PGS, Monterey and COMNAVAIRPAC. One of his naval career highlights was being the only LDO to ever receive a BA, BS, and MS at Naval Postgraduate School. After retiring from the navy Keith went into business for himself and owned a Personnel Agency from 1977 through 1989. He was also the Treasurer, N.W. District Lutheran Church Missouri Synod from 1993 through 1995. He says he is now completely retired. Keith says he would like to locate YNC Elmer Leiper who served in the POLLUX from Feb. 1956 through Sept. 1957. Elmer was a YN1 on the POLLUX. Keith has written a couple of books for servicemen reentering the civilian work place, one is entitled Re-Entry and the other one is entitled Selecting Business Partners for Success. He sent me a copy of the books and I plan to read them as soon as I have time even though they will not really benefit me at this late stage of my life. I intend to give the books to my son who is a career army man. Thanks for the books Keith. Keith has attended three of the reunions.

* William (Bill) Morris (43-46) resides at 52 North Fourth St., Allegany, NY 14706 PH: 716-373-0462 with his wife Jane. Bill was a SK1 on the AKS-4. He also served a short tour on the USS Vulcan before being discharged at Lido Beach, NJ. He entered the navy in Jan. 1943 and returned to civilian life in April 1946. Bill did not say what he did after leaving the navy. He has two daughters and four grandchildren (all boys). Bill attended two of the reunions.

* William R. Faeth III (56-59) resides at 2609 Ave. D., Ft. Madison, IA 52627 PH: 319-372-4507 (HM) or 319-372-2792 (Business) with his wife Sherry. Bill was a SKSN/SK3 on the AKS-4. He also served aboard the USS Tolavara (AO-64) and was discharged in May 1960 as a SK2. His naval career highlights were education and foreign travel. After leaving the navy Bill worked in the family business of Retail Sporting Goods. He is also involved in farming and a cattle feed lot. He has two sons, two daughters and four grandchildren. Bill has attended all of the reunions.

* Robert S. (Bob) Owen (Bob did say when he was aboard the POLLUX) resides at 6681 Merlin drive, Mobile, AL 36619 with his wife Nadine. Bob was a SK3 on the POLLUX. He retired from the navy in 1979. He also served on the USS Sirus, USS Yosemite, USS Zellars and was stationed at Operation Deep Freeze (W/O 69), IUWG Long Beach, NAVCOMSTA Harold Holt, Australia, NAS Memphis and GTMO. The highlight of his naval career was serving as a Household Goods Inspector and Customs Inspector. After retiring from the navy Bob worked for Mobile Paint Company in Mobile, AL. He and his wife have one son and one daughter. He would like to locate Don Westargarrd who was a SK2 on the POLLUX in 60/62 and who may live in the Seattle area. Bob attended the Pensacola reunion.

* John T. Shepherd (66-67) resides at 5527 South 3rd St., Arlington, VA 22204-1115 PH: 703-671-1789 with his wife Milly. They have one son, one daughter and two grandchildren. John was a Captain on the AKS-4 and he was the Commanding Officer. He married his wife Milly in 1945 when she was a LTJG at NAS Corpus Christi. John served in the navy from 1939 until 1972. During his 33 years he served in numerous Aviation Billets. He also served as the Commanding Officer of the USS IWO JIMA (LPH-2) and he served in the Naval Advisory Group, RVN. He says being CO of the POLLUX was the best duty of all. After retiring from the navy he served on the Presidential Commission on Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster and as a Trial Lawyer (Admiralty) U.S. Department of Justice. He says he would like to locate Bill York, Ed Kelley, Paul Rohrer, Carl Cope, Wiley Coffee, Jack Teed, Doc(HMCS) and all the rest of the "greatest crew that was ever assembled". Captain Shepherd attended the Pensacola reunion.

* Delford C. "Del" Connell (43-46) resides at 937 Hill Ave., Pine Bush, New York 12566-6405 PH: 914-744-2498 with his wife Beverly. Del was a SK2 on the AKS-4. He also served in the USS NORTH CAROLINA (BB-55) and the USS FALL RIVER (CA-131). He left the navy in March 1946. His naval career highlights were going through the Panama Canal three times on three different ships, serving on the USS POLLUX and being aboard a Southern Pacific Troop Train from San Diego to Toledo, Ohio for discharge from the navy. After leaving the navy Del married his next door neighbor, worked in Adam and Stetson Hat factory, had his own vegetable truck business, owned Larry and Del's Garage in Pine Bush for ten years and worked for twenty one years at Orange County, NY as a mechanic and Manager. He retired in 1990 when he reached 65 years young. Del and his wife have three sons, one daughter, four grandchildren and one great grandchild. He attended the Pensacola and Norfolk reunions.

* Howard S. Trimble (50-53) resides at 1544 Law Street, San Diego, CA 92109-2122 PH: 619-272-1744 with his wife Evelyn. Howard was a LCDR on the AKS-4 and retired as a CDR. He was a Mustang Officer (LDO). He served 30 years in the navy from 1930 through 1960. He served aboard the Gunboat Asheville (China), ten years on Submarines, USS KEPPLER (DD-765), USS MAJOR (DE-7960, USS AJAX (AR-3), USS BRIDGE (AF1) and shore duty at Louisville, KS and Orange, TX. After retiring from the navy he loafed for six months the worked in electronics companies for 14 years. He has been a HAM radio enthusiast for 40 years. Howard says he has also started showing his wife some of the places that he saw while in the navy. They have visited 22 countries since 1974. Howard and his wife have one son who retired from the U.S. Army, two granddaughters and one great grandson. He says he would like to sail with all his shipmates once again. Howard says he will attend a reunion. He also says that since his initials were "H.S.", sometimes he was associated verbally with "digested hay."

* Bernard J. "BJ" Reynolds (63-66) resides at 1403 Dove Haven Dr., Pflugerville, TX 78660, PH: 512-251-2510 with his wife Gloria. B.J. was a LT on the AKS-4 and retired as a LCDR in 1981. He was a LDO. He served thirty-six years in the navy from Aug. 1945 though June 1981. He also served in USS OAKLAND (CLAA-95), USS GRAFFIAS (AF-29), IX300 PRINZ EUGEN (GERMAN CRUISER), USS ZELLARS (DD-777), PHIBRON 12 STAFF IN USS GUAM (LPS- ), USS GUADALCANAL (LPH- ) AND USS GREAT SITKIN (AE-17). After retiring from the navy he worked for the Pflugerville Water & Waste Water Dept. from 1982 thorough 1986 and as a self-employed plumber from 1986 through 1995. He and his wife have four daughters, one son and ten grandchildren. He would like to locate all the shipmates he served with on the POLLUX from 1963 through 1966. B.J. says he will be attending the USS ZELLARS reunion in Seattle from 28 Sept. through 1 October 1995 and will not be able to attend the POLLUX reunion but he will definitely make plans to attend the next reunion. He would like to locate Ike and Betty Ayers and Lloyd and Jackie Trraen.

Peterson, Chuck (63-65) resides at 3802 Lost Cavern Cove, Austin, TX 78739-2448 Ph: 512-386-2885 (Days) or 512-280-7354 (PM). Chuck was the 1st LT on the AKS-4. I received a phone call from Chuck May 8, 1995 requesting information on the POLLUX renuion. Chuck attended the San Diego reunion.

* Greenberg, Edwin G. (61-63) resides at 24 Roamar Dr., Annapolis, MD 21403 PH: 410-263-6646. Edwin was the Assistant Supply Officer on the AKS-4. He retired as a Captain. I received a phone call from him May 17, 1995 requesting more information on the POLLUX reunion. Captain Greenberg attended the Norfolk reunion.

* McCandlish, Kenneth B. "Little Mac" (65-67) resides at 5454 Royal Oaks Ln., Theodore, AL 36582 PH: 334-666-4672 with his wife Donna. Ken was a Boatswains Mate on the AKS-4. He also served in the USS Guadalupe. After leaving the navy in 1968 he returned to Alabama and says he worked raising a family as a Automotive Technician. He and his wife have two daughters, two sons and six grandchildren. He would like to locate Richard Bertrand who served in the POLLUX from 65 to 67 and was a Boatswain Mate. Richard may be living in Texas. He says he would also like to find out about Captain White and Captain Shepherd, two of the Skippers he served under. Ken attended the Pensacola reunion.

* Wallace, William H. (Bill) (61-63) resides at 813 Laura Belle, Kerrville, TX 78028 PH: 896-0352 with his wife Natalie. Bill was a CW02/CW03 on the AKS-4 and retired after serving 30 years, as a CW04. His naval career highlights consisted of being at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, operating in Tonkin Gulf on the POLLUX and serving in USS TICONDEROGA (CVA-14). After retiring from tha navy he worked for the Texas Prison System for one year and finished college on the G.I. Bill. He said all he does now is play golf. He lives just off the 12th hole. Bill and Natalie have four children and ten grandchildren. He says he may attend a reunion, but he hasn’t attended one yet.

* Lunt, Vernon (54-55) resides at Box 794, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679 PH: 207-244-3211. Vernon was the Navigator of the AKS-4 and retired as a CAPT. He left the POLLUX and entered Submarine School and served in submarines until he retired. Vernon sent me a note dated July 19, 1995 informing me of the above information and requesting more reunion information. He said he saw the ad in "Shift Colors". Rec'd Bio from Vernon 8/12/95 telling me that one of his naval career highlights was having command of the USS BECUNA (SS-319). After retiring from the navy he owned and operated a small boat marine company at Southeast Harbor, Maine. Captain Lunt attended the Pensacola reunion.

* Cavanaugh, Alfred G. (Al) (52-53) resides at P.O. Box 3759, Truckee, CA 96160 PH: 916-587-5667. Al was a LT in the AKS-4. He served in the navy from 1950 through 1972 and retired as a CDR. He also served in USS PRICHETT (DD-561); USS ALUDRA (AFS-64); NAS GTMO and NAS Atlantic City. He said he has no career naval highlights. After retiring from the navy he has served as Church Administrator, Commercial Real Estate Broker, Hot Air Baloonist and Home Furnishings Retailer. He has two daughters, age 33 and 35. Al says he may attend a reunion but he has not attended one yet.

* Awalt, Donnie D. (Hoot) (57-59) resides at 1020 S. Hamilton St. Lockport, IL 60441, PH: 815-838-9314 with his wife Barbara. Donnie was a MM3 in the AKS-4. He served in the Navy from 1956 through 1960. He also served aboard the USS CACAPON AO-52 and the USS MANATEE AO-58. His naval career highlights were seeing a part of the world he could never have seen on his own; meeting some very great shipmates and the day he was discharged from the navy. After leaving the navy Donnie worked for General Motors as a Power House Repairman for 31.5 years. After he retired from GM he started working at Argonne National Laboratory as a repairman in the steam plant. He and Barbara have three daughters, two sons and two grandsons. Donnie gave me a list of shipmates he says he would like to locate. Donnie attended the Pensacola and the San Antonio reunions

* Hintze, Michael H. (Mike) (64-65) resides at 2216 Scott Street, Davenport, IA PH: 319-326-1814. Mike was a SHB3 on the AKS-4. He served in the Navy from 1963 until 1965. The POLLUX was his only duty station. His naval career highlights were unrepping with over 100 ships on Yankee Station off Vietnam in Aug. 1964 and going into Danang, RVN. After he left the navy, Mike received a BA degree from St. Ambrose College in 1973 and a Supplemental Elementary degree from Marycrest College in 1975. He is now a Letter Carrier. Mike has two sons. He says he cannot attend the reunion in 1995 because he didn't learn about the reunion until Rick Metzler just recently notified him and he can't get off from work. Mike told me that there was a Bob or Bill McDougal who was on the POLLUX about the same time he was aboard and now also lived in Davenport, IA. He said he thinks McDougal works for the Davenport Fire Department but he is not sure which one since there are seven of them. He told me I could call 319-326-7947 and someone there could tell me how to contact him.

* Mojonnier, Albert B. (Al) (57-59) resides at 29 Old Camby Rd., Asheville, NC 28805 with his wife Ann. (Al and Ann are in the process of moving from Arlington Heights, IL to Asheville, NC and they still do not have a phone). Al was a LTJG on the AKS-4 and served as the Communications Officer. He served in the navy from 1957 until 1960. His other navy duties consisted of NAS Seattle, WA; OCS at Newport, RI and COMSCHOOL in Newport. After leaving the navy Al was trained for High School teaching, but he could not find a job immediately so he went into a family business. After 13 or 14 years the business got wearing so he tried unsucessfully again to get into High School teaching. He was then retrained for data processing and worked in that field for the rest of his formal career, working last for UNOCAL 76. He says he has always been sorry he did not stick to teaching to he taught at a Junior College at nights for several years and has been a substitute teacher in the local High School district for the past two years. He says he is not retiring all the way. He says he cannot attend the reunion this year but he would like to locate LTJG(SC) George Hieronymous who may be living in Mobile, AL.

* Wilkie, Vincent (NMN) (63-65) resides at 4187 Thistle Cir., Virginia Beach, VA., 23462 PH: 804-474-4081 with his wife Catherine. Vincent was a MS1 on the AKS-4. He first entered the navy in 1963 and then left the navy in 1972. He came back in the navy in 1980 and retired in 1990. Vincent also served in the USS REPOSE (AH-16); USS FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT (CVA-42); USS INTREPID (CVS-11); USS HOLLAND (AS-32); USS HUNLEY (AS-31); USS LASALLE (AGF-3) and the USS IWO JIMA (LPH-2). He also had shore duty at Concord, CA. After retiring from the navy Vincent received a two year AS degree and then attended real estate school. He and Catherine have two daughters and one son. He says he sure would like to have the 64-65 Cruise book that he paid for but never received. He says he will try hard to attend the reunion. He says he would like to locate CS2 Arnold Lee Jones who served in the POLLUX from 1962 to 1965. Jones was from New Bern, NC and he married a Filipino girl. Vincent said Arnold Lee Jones taught him everything he knows about cooking and was the one person who he thanks for his promotions. Vince attended the Pensacola reunion.

* Waldheim, Charles H. (Cookie) (59-60) resides at 2392 Blossom Circle, Palm Harbor, FL 34683 PH: 813-787-2950 with his wife Mary. Vincent was a SN and CS3 on the AKS-4. He entered the navy in 1952 and retired in 1981 as a MSCM (E-9). Charles also served in the USS ZELIMA (AF-49) and the USS WISCONSIN (BB-64). He also served NTC Bainbridge, MD.; NAVRECSTA Brooklyn, NY; NAVRECSTA TI, CA; FASRON 118, Air Wing, Okinawa; NTC San Diego; NAS Jacksonville; NCBC Gulfport; NAS GTMO; COMCRUDESLANT Support Group Supply Rep. Charleston; NAS Memphis Schools Command and NAVFAC Argentia. After retiring from the navy Charles worked as a Deputy Sheriff in Baldwin County, AL from 1981 to 1988. He is now retired in Palm Harbor, FL. He and Mary have two daughters, two sons and eight grandchildren. Charles attended the Pensacola reunion.

* York, William B. Jr. (Bill) (66-68) resides at 531 Stoneybrook Rd., Statesville, NC 28677 PH: 704-873-5127 (HM) or 704-873-1040 (WK) with his wife Laura (Bunny). Bill was a CDR and the Supply Officer in the AKS-4. He entered the navy in 1952 and retired in 1973. He also served in USS ROCHESTER (CVA-4) ant the USS DEHAVEN (DD727). His other duty stations consisted of NSD Scotia, NY, NRAO Washington D.C.; NAS Port Lyautey, Morroco; Navy Post Graduate School, Monterey, CA; BUSANDA/NAVSUPSYSCOMMAND; NSC Charleston; COMSERVLANT and COMSERVPAC. He says his navy career highlight was working with outstanding officers and enlisted men and civilians. After retiring from the navy Bill managed two Furniture Stores in Statesville, NC and Charlotte, NC. He then started his own business in 1979 as a business counselor and accountant. He is currently in the process of selling his business - York's Business Services, so he can retire. He and Bunny have two daughters, two sons, two granddaughtes and three grandsons. Bill attended the Pensacola and the Norfolk reunions.

* Brown, Edgar DeWitt (41-42) resides at 1845 NW 197th, Seattle, WA 98177-2229 PH 206-546-2071. I received a letter from Edgar dated 7/29/95 stating that he was one of the AKS-2 survivors. He was an Ensign and he was the Assistant Communications Officer. Ed has attended at least four of the five reunions.

* Harms, Dave (43-45) resides at 605 South Mill St., Albany, WI 53502 PH 608-862-1816. Dave was a MM3 on the AKS-4. I received a call from Dave on 8/6/95 requesting more information about the reunion. He said he read about it in the VFW Magazine. I sent him a Reunion Package on 8/7/95.

* Kowatch, Richard L. (Rich) (57-59) resides at 7289 Sheffield Ln., Dublin, CA 94568 PH: 510-828-7253 with his wife Virginia. Rich was a RM2 on the AKS-4. He left the navy in 1960 then stayed in the Naval Reserves until 1962. His other navy stations included the USS PARICUTION (AE-?). His naval career highlights included travelling to the Far East and raising hell with shipmates. He and Virginia have one son and one daughter. He would like to locate Rupert Jones from Crescent City, CA and Buford Welsh from Southern California. Rich says he will not be able to attend a reunion.

* Go, Lincoln (66-69) resides at 3402 Keanu St., Honolulu, Hawaii 96816. Lincoln was a part of the Decommissioning Crew who turned the POLLUX over to the Japanese Government in February 1969. Lincoln retired as a EM1. He says he will not be able to attend the reunion but he would like to get in touch with some of his old shipmates. He had some very good things to say about the POLLUX.

* Atkins, Bobby Ray (56-59). I received a letter from Bobby Ray's widow, Willodean Atkins, advising me that Bobby had died Nov. 9, 1980 from Asbestos Lung Cancer. She requests information from his former shipmates. Bobby was a BT3 in the AKS-4 and retired in 1978 as a BTCM after serving 23 faithful years. He was only 41 years old when he died. Please give Mrs. Atkins a call or send her a letter. I sent her a letter and a POLLUX Roster of Shipmates who served from 1950 through 1960.

* Wilson, James A. "Bill" (57-59) resides at 271 Mary Street, Millport, AL 35576 PH: 205-662-4528 (HM) or 205-596-1163 (WK) with his wife Judy. Bill was a MMFA/MM3 on the AKS-4 and retired as a MM1. He entered the navy in 1956 and retired in 1966. His other navy duties included serving in the USS MANATEE (AO-58); USS DAVIS (DD-937); USS RENSHAW (DD-499) and the USS PRESTON (DD-795). He also served at NAAS Saufley Field, Pensacola. After retiring from the navy he worked at Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp., Hamilton, MS from 1966 to 1973. From Dec. 1973 to present he has worked at Weyerhaeuser Co. at Millport, AL. He and his wife have three children and two grandchildren. Bill attended the Pensacola and the San Antonio reunions.

* Gay, Charles F. (57-58) resides at 435 E. Butterfly Cir, Terrytown, LA 70056. Charles was a YN3 on the AKS-4 and retired as a YN1.

* Carbuhn, George D. (58-60) resides at Rt. 2, Box 66, Genesee, ID 83832 PH: 208-285-1477. George was a RMC on the AKS-4 and retired in 1968 as a RMCM. Other ships he served in were USS PINOLA (AATA-206), USS TAUSSIG (DD-746), USS KLONDIKE (AR-22), USS TICONDEROGA (CVA-14) and the USS MATTIPONI (AO-41). He also served at NTC San Diego and Mare Island Naval Shipyard. After retiring from the navy George returned to the family farm and 25 years later went broke. He is not married and does not have any children.

* Ennis, Owen L. (1943) resides at 120 Ridgeview La., Madison Heights, VA 24572. Owen was a Yeoman on the AKS-4 and retired as a YNC. He writes that he got his "Shellback" card on Sept. 2, 1943 while on the POLLUX. He was only on the POLLUX for a couple of months. After he left the POLLUX he said he never say her again until 1969 when he was visiting Yokosuka, Japan while aboard the USS DOUGLAS FOX (DD-779). He said the POLLUX was tied up along the pier and the Japanese were getting ready to scrap her. It said it made him sick to see the old lady in that condition.

* Olanin, Raymond A. (Snorkle) (50-52) resides at 1233 Elm St., Reading, PA 19604 PH: 610-373-0815 with his wife Mildred. Snorkle was a BMG-3 while aboard the AKS-4 and served in the navy from 1944 until 1952. Other duty stations included USS BURIAS (AG-69), Sanso, NY and Newport, RI. After leaving the navy he worked for 40 years as a Baker. He and Mildred have two daughters, one son, six grandsons and one great granddaughter. Snorkle says there are just too many shipmates he would like to locate to mention. Ray attended the Norfolk reunion. He said he would like to locate Bill Lock. Ray attended the Norfolk reunion.

* Schwerin, Eugene P. (Bud) (44-46) resides at 374 Ottawa Court, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 PH: 407-793-2630 with his wife Betty. Bud was a S1c, SK3 and SK2 aboard the AKS-4. He served in the navy from 1943 until 1946. He also served at the U.S. Naval Hospital #9 in Brisbane, Australia from March 1944 until May 1944 when he boarded the POLLUX. His naval career highligts was crossing the equator on the USS COPAHEE, an aircraft carrier then weathering a typhoon two days out of Brisbane; making preparations for the Coral Sea battle and working 48 hours around the clock supplying ships; and a close call when he had to make a hard left rudder going through the Philippine Straits. After leaving the navy he went back to California and helped build P-51's for North American Aviation. He later went back to Pittsburgh and joined Remington Rand as a typewriter salesman. Still later he moved to Miami and rejoined Remington then transferred to Ft. Lauderdale as a Sales Manager. He finally moved to West Palm Beach where he managed for a while until he and his partner bought the business. He and Betty have one daughter, two sons and three grandchildren. He would like to locate a shipmate who worked in Hold #3 of the POLLUX by the name of KING. King was a SK3. Bud has attended several reunions.

* Haley, Jim (67-68) resides in Vidor, TX PH: 409-769-1662. I received a call 8/19/95 on my answering machine telling me he would call back later. He said he was presently in Florida. Jim has attended several reunions.

* Gordon Marquissee "Gordo" (63-66) resides at 12 North Richfield Street, Mohawk, NY 13407 PH: 315-866-0942 with his wife Barbara. Gordo was a YN3 on the AKS-4. He served in the navy from 1963 to 1966. He was also stationed at NAS Moffett Field. He writes that he received a Commendation for Photography and Newspaper work concerning a prize winning photo taken during a typhoon at sea near Hong Kong. After leaving the navy he pursued a career with the U.S. Postal Service in Ilion, NY. He is a member of the Mohawk School Board, the VFW, American Legion and the Marine Corps League. He and Barbara have three daughters, one son and one grandchild. He would like to locate PN1 Bob Bigger, PCSN David Roff and PN3 Arnold Nunes.

* Jerry R. "SKI" Franceschi (50-54) resides at 26 Ash Ave. Corte Madera, CA 94925 PH: 415-924-0666 (HM) 415-456-2400 (WK) with his wife Gen. Jerry was a QM3 on the AKS-4 and got out of the navy in 1954. After leaving the navy he was in the restaurant business in San Francisco for 47 years. He is now a Yacht Broker and Yacht Skipper. He and Gen have one son who served in the U.S. Coast Guard. He says he really wants to attend the reunion but didn't learn about it until a couple of weeks ago. He says the short notice was kinda tuff on his schedule. He has sent the reunion information to about six other POLLUX shipmates who live in the Bay area.

* Wamsley, Henry E. "Hank" (45-48) resides at 1502 20th St., Parkersburg, WV 26101 PH 304-485-3693 (HM) or 304-485-2051 (WK). Hank was a SKG3 on the AKS-4 and he left the navy in 1945. He also served in the USS AJAX and with COMSERVRON3. His navy highlights was being in China two times and being present for the Atomic Bomb Blast at Bikini. After leaving the navy Hank was a Real Estate Broker. He has one daughter and one grandson.

* Vartuli, Francis "Frank" (46-48) resides at P.O. Box 585, Somerset, MA 02726 PH: 508-673-8133. Frank was a Yeoman. He says he served aboard the AKS-4 from about March 1946 until June 1948 and he was a mailman during the Bikini Atomic Bomb Test.

Ross J. "Joe" Arbise (55-57) resides at 906 E. 12th, Streator, IL PH: 815-672-1931 with his wife Judith. They have two daughters, one son and five grandchildren. Joe was a BT3 aboard the AKS-4. He left the navy in 1959 and gained employment with Owens IL Glass Co. and he retired from there in 1994 as a Maintenance Electrician. He would like to locate John Leland EM2 (56-57) from Salt Lake City, UT. Joe has attended all of the reunions.

James S. "Jim" Brinkman (54-57) resides at 974CC Mission Lake Rd., Kettle Falls, WA 99141 PH: 509-738-6713 with his wife Carole. Jim was a SKSN on the AKS-4. He retired from the navy in 1974 and then worked at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, WA for 18 years. He has four sons, one daughter, seven grandchildren and one great grandson. He says he would like to locate Bill McKey, Keath and Bob Wheeler.

Robert D. "Bob" Edwards (60-63) resides at 18 Linda Ct., Navato, CA 94947 PH: 415-897-1382 (HM) or 415-491-1099 (WK), with his wife Sylvia. Bob was a SK2 on the AKS-4. He left the navy in 1963 and returned to school and received a BS degree in Accounting. He is a CPA with offices in San Rafael. He and Sylvia have twins (Boy & Girl). He says there was another Canadian named Bob aboard who used to beat him at Cribbage that he would like to locate. He said he would attend the reunion in San Diego.

David T. Hafner (58-60) resides at 3300 Clearwood Ct., Falls Church, VA 22042 PH: 703-532-0109 with his wife Lorraine. David was a CDR aboard the AKS-4 and was the Executive Officer. He retired in 1967 after serving 25 years in the navy as a CAPT. During his naval career, he served as the Commanding Officer of the USS KIDD (DD-661) and the USS TEKESTA. His naval career highlight was serving as Naval Attache Vietnam from 1962 through 1964. After retiring from the navy he served as a System Engineer (TRN) Design/Test Manhatten (Ice Breaker) Tanker. He and Lorraine have three children and four grandchildren. He says he would like to locate CAPT Bill Wallace who was the C.O. of the AKS-4 from 11/59 thru 03/61. CAPT hafner has gone on to to join the staff of the Supreme Commander.

James R. "Jim" Hoefelmann (62-64) resides at 932 Highway D., Foristell, MO 63348-2114, PH: 314-828-5615, with his wife Kathleen. Jim was a CS3 on the AKS-4 and left the navy in 1965. After leaving the navy he worked in the Food Industry. They have no children.

Donald D. "Don" Holtman (50-55) resides at 2434 San Marino, Sidney, NE 69162 PH: 308-254-3363. Don was a MM1 on the AKS-4 and retired as a MMC in 1972. After retiring from the navy, he went into logging in Oregon and then Power Plant Maintenance. Don's wife died four years ago.

Verner J. "Boats" Kannianen (56-58) resides at 1016 Washington Ave. S., Bemidji, MN 56601 PH: 218-751-6532. Verner was a BM3 aboard the AKS-4 and retired as a BMC after serving twenty years. Since retiring from the navy, he has been employed with a beer wholesaler (Budweiser) for 24 years and will retire in Jan. 1996.

John F. King (63-65) resides at 378 Pond St., Weymouth, MA 02190, PH: 617-331-7724 (HM) or 617-847-3879 (WK). Don was a MA3 (Machine Accountant) on the AKS-4 and he left the navy in 1966. After leaving the navy he worked as an IBM Salesman for six years in DC and he is currently a Self-Employed Software Consultant. He has three sons and one granddaughter. He would like to locate Milton Jones who was a YN3 with him on the POLLUX. Jones may be living in California. I received a very nice letter from John saying he thought a reunion of the POLLUX was a great idea. He says he will definitely attend a reunion but he hasn’t made it to one yet.

Higinio B. "Lucci" Lucero (55-57) resides at 701 Pine St., Truth or Consequences, NM 87901 PH: 505-894-2273 with his wife Erlinda. Lucci was a Ship Serviceman on the AKS-4. He left the navy in 1958 and went to work for the city of Truth or Consequences where he worked for 33 years in the Water Department. He and Erlinda have one daughter, two sons and one grandson.

Silas Macking (55-57) resides at 5336 Estes Parkway, Longway, TX 75603-9450, PH: 903-643-0098. Silas was a FP2 aboard the AKS-4. He left the navy in 1957 and became an Apprentice Plumber and retired as a Journey Plumber. He then became a Plumbing Contractor and retired as the Plumbing Inspector for the city of Oakland, CA. He has three children and two grandchildren. He would like to locate Robert and Don Hogue who were Third and Second Class Petty Officers assigned to the Engineering Dept in 1955 and 1956. They may be living in Indiana. Silas said he wouldl attend a reunion but he hasn’t attended one yet.

Robert W. "Bob" Nylander (52-53) resides at P.O. Box 1212, Twain Harte, CA 95383-1212, PH 209-586-6620 with his wife Carol. Bob was a GM3 on the AKS-4. He left the navy in 1953 and worked for newspapers for 39 years, retiring in Dec. 1992. He and Carol have one daughter and two grandsons. He did not indicate whether or not he would attend a reunion.

Joel C. Monell (62-64) resides at 93 Standley St., Beverly, MA 01915, PH 508-927-2293 (HM) and 617-495-8044 (WK), with his wife Diana. They have no children. Joel was an Ensign/LTJG while aboard the AKS-4. He left the navy in 1966 and has spent his entire career in education. He is now the Dean for Administration at Harvard University. He says he may attend a reunion.

William J. "Bill" O'Connor (62-64) resides at Marsoni Point, Manchester, MA 01944, PH 508-526-4033 (HM) or 617-338-0990 (WK) with his wife Gay. They have two children, Jerry 17, and Eric 14. Bill was an Ensign on the AKS-4 and left the navy as a LT in 1965. He is now associated with Fowler, Goedecke, Ellis & O'Connor, Inc. of Boston, MA.. Bill attended the San Diego reunion.

John A. Roza (56-57) resides at 4 E. Britania St. #1, Taunton, MA 02780. I received a Christmas Card from John saying he would write a more detailed letter at a later date.

Paul R. "Pablo" Schuman (56-57) resides at 1890 W. Lincolnway, Columbia City, IN 46725, PH: 219-244-7051. Paul was a SN on the AKS-4 and left the navy in 1958 to return to farming in Indiana. He says he is divorced and has two daughters. He would like to locate William Gordy (55-57), Sterling Shull from Arriba, CO and Kelly Lusk from Hazelhurst, MI. Paul says he may attend a reunion.

James A. "Jim" Seiler (55-56) resides at R.R. 2, Box 1220, Palisade, MN 56469-9726 PH: 218-845-2870, with his wife Vera. They have two sons, two daughters and nine grandchildren. Jim was a SN aboard the AKS-4 and left the navy in 1957. After leaving the navy he worked in Minneapolis until 1977, then moved to the Chicago area until 1987. He retired in 1987 and moved to Palisade, MN. He and Vera travel a lot, spending their winters in Arizona. Jim has attended one reunion.

Richard F. "Dick" Tange (63-65) resides at 2873 Genesee ST., Piffard, NY 14533 PH: 716-243-2342 (HM) or 716-243-1300, with his wife Barbara. They have no children. Dick was a PO3 aboard the AKS-4 and left the navy in 1966. He worked ten years for Eastman Kodak. He is now self-employed and owns a bar and restaurant and owns student rental properties. He says he will attend a reunion.

Henley B. Wilkes (62) resides at 678 Lynn Ave., Jefferson, GA 30549, PH 706-367-8276 (HM) or 706-367-8264 (WK), with his wife Mary Ann. They have one daughter and one son. Henley was a SK3 aboard the AKS-4 and retired as a AK2 from the US Navy Reserves in Oct. 1995. He has worked with the U.S. Postal Service for 32 years. He would like to locate John Schultz. He says he will attend a reunion.

James D. Wittkop (62-64) resides at 1411 41st St., DesMoines, IA 50311, PH: 515-279-9567 (HM) or 515-283-4910 (WK), with his wife Edna Mae. They have one daughter, a Siberian Husky and two cats. James was a SKSN aboard the AKS-4 and retired as a SK1 in 1992. After retiring from the navy he went to work for the city of DesMoines in the Engineering Dept.

PELL, THOMAS LEROY (52-56) - Tom resides at Rt. 1, Box 39, Timpson, TX 75975 PH: (409) 254-2879 with his wife Margiree. Tom was a CWO-4 Assistant Engineer Officer aboard the AKS-4. He retired from the navy after serving from 1935 to 1958. Some of his career highlights in the navy were serving on the USS GILLESPIE (DD-609) during WWII and being promoted to Warrant Officer in 1944. After retiring from the navy in 1958, he worked for International Paper Co. and retired again in June 1982. He has seven children, sixteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He sends a "maybe" on attending a reunion and says he would certainly appreciate hearing from any of his old shipmates whom he served with on the POLLUX.

KENNEDY, PHIL G. (KOREAN WAR) - I received a letter from Phil back in Jan. 1997 asking me about the reunion. I sent him a package but haven’t heard back from him. In his letter he said he served aboard the AKS-4 during the Korean War. He said Louis Swindler had called him about the reunion. Phil resides at 1324 Sunway, Oklahoma City, OK 73127 PH (405) 350-0026.

WARREN, ROBERT M. (62-64) - Bob resides at 2008 Wildwood Trail, Pocomoke City, MD 21851 PH (410) 957-0072 HM or (757) 824-1200 WK, with his wife Bjarnveig. Bob was a ENS/LTJG(SC) aboard the POLLUX. He spent ten years in the navy and got out in 1971 as a LT(SC). His naval career highlights consisted of conducting Pre-Acceptance and Acceptance Trials on the USS AMERICA to just missing INSURV on the USS THRESHER. He said he really enjoyed all the travel during his naval career. After the navy, he has worked in various Contracting Officer and Supply Officer positions. He is presently a Civil Service GM-13. He and Bjarnveig have two sons. He says he will attend the reunion.

ISSILDINE, WILLIAM E. (WE) (54-55) - "WE" RESIDES AT 1453 Crawford Cove Road, Springville, AL 35146 PH: (205) 594-5491 with his wife Francine. "WE’ was a TE2 aboard the AKS-4. He left the navy in Aug. 1955. His other navy duty stations were NAS Barbers Point, HI and COMSTA Pearl Harbor, HI. After leaving the navy he attended Auburn University and received a degree in DVM in 1961. He retired in 1987 as the Supervisor Medical Officer in USDA. He and Francine have four children and five grandchildren. He says he will attend the reunion in Norfolk. "WE" sent me some shipmate’s names but he said he would especially like to locate Lonnie Pixley, a SN who served aboard the POLLUX in the Operations Dept. from 1954-1955. Lonnie was from Texas.

TARR, FRANK (43-45) - resides at 95 Menlo Park Dr. Belleville, MI 48111-2918 PH: 313-697-9888 with his wife Wanda. They have been happily married for nearly 55 years. Frank was a MM3/MM1 aboard the AKS-4. After he left the navy in 1945 he worked for Kaiser Motors from 46- 53 until the company folded. He then went to work for Ford Motor Co in 1954 and eventually retired in 1984 after 30 years and at the young age of 62. Frank and Wanda have two sons and four grandchildren. He says they may attend the reunion in Norfolk.

Virgil R. Childers (65-68) - Virgil resides at 3001 Kern Canyon Rd., Bodfish, CA 93205 PH: (619) 379-4418, with his wife Ruth. Virgil retired from the navy in 1968 after 30 years service as a CWO-4. After retirement, he worked in construction. He indicated that he would not attend a reunion.

William M. Holm (66-68) - William resides at 309 Prince St. Negauncee, MI 49866 PH: (906) 475-5099. He left the navy in 1968 as a SK3 and went to work at the Cleveland Cliffs Iron Company and is getting close to retirement. He has three children. He indicated that he will not attend a reunion.

Lewis H. Swindler (50-51) - Lewis resides at 1817 S.W. 17 Oklahoma City, OK 73018 PH: (405) 634-1202 with his wife Edna. Lewis was a GM2 and after leaving the navy he worked for the Oklahoma City Police Dept. until he retired in 1972. He then went back to work for the District Attorney’s office and retired again in 1988. He and Edna have three sons, one daughter, three grandsons and three grand daughters. He says he would like to locate Philip Graves from Blytheville, AR. He indicated that he will not attend a reunion.

William F.D. Merrifield (54-56) - William was a LTJG aboard the AKS-4. After leaving the navy in 1956 he became a stockbroker and presently heads up Transglobal Investments in Redwood City, CA. He and his wife reside at 481 Leahy St., Redwood City, CA 94061 PH: (415) 368-8250. They have three children and two grand daughters. He indicated that he would not attend the reunion in Norfolk but probably would attend one closer to his home.

ROBERT E. DAMMEYER, (43-45) - 541 Wilson Rd., Annapolis, MD 21401-1061. On May 11, 1997 ACK ACK Kulow sent me this shipmate’s address. I sent him a biography form on 5/23/97. I’m hoping to hear from him really soon.

JACK CHAMBERLAIN, (53-55), P.O. Box 45, Glendale, Utah 84729 PH: (801) 648-2561. Jack was a BM3 aboard the AKS-4. He returned to civilian life in Sept. 1955 and went back to College and then went into Construction as a Contractor. He is a widower and has one daughter and one granddaughter. He says his naval career highlight was "getting out." He would like to locate Gerry (G.R.) Barber who was a SN assigned to the Deck Department from 54-55. Gerry was from Salt Lake City, Utah. Jack says he will not be able to attend the reunion. His name was furnished to me by Bill Missildine.

LAURENCE A. "LARRY" WEAVER, JR. (41-42) - 2508 Langtree Court, Sun City Center, FL 33573-6545 PH: (813) 633-1557 - Larry was a SK2 on the AKS-2. He was one of the lucky survivors of the sinking of the POLLUX. He later served on the USS MT. VERNON (AP-22). He left the navy in 1945 as a SKC. He served in the navy (not continuous) from 1931 to 1945. After leaving the navy he went into Advertising Sales for the New York American; J.M. Mathes Inc., Advertising Agency in New York then to Weaver Inc. in Atlanta, GA. His first wife, Elizabeth is deceased. His second wife  Lee who he married in Aug. 17, 1968 is also deceased. She died in November 1998.  He said Lee was a little Alabama girl and she served in the U.S. Coast Guard as a SPAR during WWII.  He said she even had some sea duty on Coast Guard Cutters operating our of New York. Larry sent me a headline clipping from the Atlanta Journal dated April 1, 1942 with a picture of him and Elizabeth. His story of the sinking of the AKS-2 was also included in the article. Thus far Chuck has not been able to attend a reunion but we are hoping he will be able to join with us in Branson, MO in October 2000.

ROBERT LOWRY (52-55), 1730 Timberdale Dr., Martinsville, IN 46151 PH: (765) 342-6366. Dudley received a phone call recently from Robert saying his son had read about the reunion in some magazine at a naval activity where he works. Dud sent him a reunion application package and I sent him a Biography Form with a couple of the past newsletters. We hope to hear from Robert again really soon. He told Dud that he might be able to come up with several more names and addresses. Lets hope so. We need to locate more of our shipmates.

JAMES L. (JIM) BAIER (60-62) - Jim and his wife Marilyn reside at 5251 Andover, Cir., Las Vegas, NV 89122 Phone No. (702) 451-6257. I Received a Biography form from Jim 8/14/97 saying he will not attend the reunion. Jim was a GMG3 aboard the AKS-4. He served in the navy from 1959 through 1962. He also served on the USS KATAMI. After leaving the navy in 1963 he worked in construction for four years then worked for Sears for 15 years. The Bairs have two children.

CLAUDE B. HOWARD (59-60) - Claude and his wife Anna Marie reside at 361 Norristown Road, Warminster, PA 18974 PH: (215) 675-0391. Claude was an SK2 on the AKS-4. He served in the navy from 1945 through 1965 and retired as an SKC. He also served on the USS BAIROKO (CVE-115); USS AJAX (AR-6); USS PINE ISLAND (AV-4); NAS PAX RIVER; NAVCOMSTA GUAM; NAVSTA PHILADELPHIA; USS MISSISSINAWTA (AO-144); USS FDR (CVA-42); USNRTC CINCINNATI and at the NAVY COMMISSARY STORE MIDWAY. After retiring from the navy, Claude was employed as a Purchasing agent for the American Electronic Labs in Montgomery, PA. He retired from there after working 23 years. He and Anna have one son and two grandsons. Claude attended the Norfolk reunion.

STERLING CHARLES SHULL (57-59). Charles resides at Box 813, Hugo, CO 80821 PH (719) 743-2571. He was a Second Class Petty Officer on the AKS-4. After he left the navy he played the piano professionally then went into the furniture business. For the last 30 plus years he has dealt in the antique business. He has no children. He would like to locate William Gordy who was from Lubbock, TX . Sterling says he would really like to attend a reunion but can’t make the Norfolk reunion this year.

VINCENT M."VINCE" ROBEL JR - Vince and his wife Ruth reside at 4986 Letts Rd., Midland, MI 48642. Vince was a BT3 aboard the AKS-4. He retired as a BT1/IC1 from the U.S. Naval Reserves in 1980 after serving 30 years. He also served aboard the USS HALSEY POWELL (DD-685); USS VESOLE (DD-878); USS MULLANY (DD-528); USS BEATTY (DD-756); and the USS STEINNAKER (DD-863). He says that being in the Navy Reserves kept him in the best of two worlds. He enjoys working with computers and Ham radio. The Robels have two boys, four girls and eleven grandchildren. Vince would like to locate Peter John Triana who was a BTFN on the POLLUX. His family lived in Decoto, CA. I was able to locate Peter J. Triana’s widow. Peter died several years ago. His widow Ruth resides at 130 W. Virginia St., Tucson, AZ 85706 PH: 520-741-2362.  Vince was the PRA Membership Chairman but he is now serving on the staff of the Supreme Commander.

LARRY D. BOLEY (59-61) - Larry and his wife Diane reside at Box 84, Revere, MO 63465 PH (816) 948-2631. Larry was a SN on the AKS-4 and retired as a MM1(SS) in 1979. He also served on the USS TIRANTE (SS-420); SS-421; USS MARLIN (SST-2); USS QUILL BACK (SS-424) and the USS ETHAN ALLEN (SSBN-608). He has five daughters and five grandchildren. He would like to locate Earl Gullet from Baton Rouge, LA. Larry says he would like to attend the reunion but probably will not be able to make it this year.

ELDRIDGE MATTHEWS (52-56) - Eldridge and his wife Annie Laura reside at Rt. 4, Box 886, Dunn, NC 28334-9134 PH (910) 897-3417. Eldridge was a QMSA/QM1 on the AKS-4 and retired in 1971 as a QMCS. He also served at the following ships and stattions: USS THUBAN (AKA-19); USS ARCHERFISH (SS-311); USS JAMES MADISON (SSBN-627); USS POLLACK (SSN-603); NROTC Staff at Penn State; Sub School, New London; COMSUBRONFOUR and at my present duty station of NAS Whiting Field, Milton, FL. After he retired from the navy, he went into bookkeeping and accounting. He completely retired in 1993 as an Internal Accountant for government services contractors. He and Annie have four adult children and four grandchildren ages 8 through 16. The Matthews attended the Norfolk reunion.

WILEY E. COFFEY (65-68) - Wiley resides at 4336 Lynnville Crescent, Virginia Beach, VA 23452 PH: (757) 340-1522. Wiley was a LT aboard the AKS-4 and retired as a LCDR. He also served aboard the USS OAHU (ARG-5); USS PC582; USS THUBAN (AKA-19); USS CROSS (DE448); USS ALTAIR (AKS-32); USS MAZAMA (AE-90); USS INTREPID (CVA-11); USS VALLEY FORGE ((CVS-45) and the USS FORT MANDAN (LSD-21). Wiley retired from the navy in 1973 after serving 30 years. He then entered the U.S. Merchant Marine in 1973 and retired again in 1993. Wiley attended the Norfolk reunion.

FRANK L. SMITH (???) - All that I have on Frank is that he is a HMC RET. He sent in his POLLUX Membership dues and his Newsletter dues.

TILGEMAN (TIM) O’NEIL (WWII) - Tim sent in his Newsletter dues and Membership dues. He is an old shipmate of Sarge. He and Peg attended the Norfolk reunion.

ERWIN E. (TEX) GRIMES (45-46) - Tex was an Ensign/LTJG aboard the AKS-4 and he was the 1st Division Officer. He and his wife Dorothy reside at 824 Southway Dr., Kerrville, TX 78028 PH: 830-896-5998. He was called back to active duty during the Korean conflict and served from 1950 through 1953. After he left the navy he worked as a Geologist (and still does). He has four children. He and Dorothy attended the 1998 and 1999 reunions.

CHARLES E. "CHUCK" MORSE (45-46) - Chuck was an Ensign /LTJG aboard the AKS-4. He was the R Division Officer. He and his wife Charlotte reside at 13886 Cannon City Blvd., Northfield, MN 55057 PH: (507) 663-1649. After he left the navy in 1946 he earned a B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering at University of Minnesota and pursued a career in Industrial refrigeration, Heating and Air Conditioning. He and Charlotte have two daughters, two sons and four grandchildren. He says he and Charlotte will soon be celebrating their 49th Wedding Anniversary. He says he may attend the 1998 reunion.

WALTER S. JOHNSON (1945) - Walter was a LTJG on the AKS-4. He served as the Assistant Navigation Officer. He resides at 208 Lake Blvd. S., Buffalo, MN 55313 PH: (612) 682-1561. I talked to Walter on the phone and sent him a Biography form to complete but I have not received anymore information on him.

JOSEEF PRINCIOTTA (60-63) Joe was a ET3 aboard the AKS4. He resides in Anchorage, AK. After serving four years in the navy, Joe lived in Japan and the Far East for 5 years. He was assigned to Japan in 1969 and 70 to be the General Manager of the American Park at the 1970 Expo in Osaka where he supervised the construction of 7 pavilions and exhibits. He also designed and supervised the building of 11 restaurants and gift shops. He has long been a student of the Chinese and Japanese Healing Arts and Medicine and frequently conducts classes in Eastern Philosophy and Physiognomy. He used his time in Japan to further these interests. He has learned how to recognize and understand the universal, nonverbal signals of Human Shape, Form and Movement. He is a Medical Illustrator, Sculptor, Designer, and an Inventor. He is a recognized expert in the field of Non-Verbal Communications. He has his own Web Page: HTTP://WWW.AONLINE.COM/~JOSEFP/.   Joe did all the art work for the 1960 POLLUX Cruise Book that I bring with me to all the reunions.

JAMES A. (JIM) DANCE (60-63) - Jim resides at 20800 Truth DR., Petersburg, VA 23803-1830 PH: (804) 520-2775. Jim was a GM1 aboard the AKS4.

LARRY MAITLEN (1960'S) - Larry and his wife Donna reside at 26438 South Jard, Sun Lake, AZ 85248 PH: (602) 802-0607. Larry was a SK2 aboard the AKS4.

BOB KARNS (1961) - Bob resides at 13961 Shangrili Dr., Redding, CA PH: (916) 275-9625. Dudley received a note from Bob dated 7/17/97 informing him that he would not be able to attend the 1997 reunion but wanted to be kept informed about future reunions.

ABSHIER, J.T. (51-55) - J.T. resides at 127 Emerald Loop, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 PH: 830-990-8467. He was a MM2 on the AKS-4.

ADCOCK, WILLIE T. (MID 50'S) - Willie resides at 321 Ridge Rd., Roxboro, NC 27573-4645 PH: 910-599-1514. Don Erter called me 2/18/98 and told me he had been in contact with Willie. I sent him a biography form on 2/19/98. Willie was a ENS/LTJG on the AKS-4.

BAGWELL, CHARLES W. (58-60) - Charlie resides at 1333 Olive Ave., Spc 6, Vista, CA 92083 PH: 760-630-0423. Charles was as SK1 aboard the AKS-4. He retired in 1971 as a SKC. He also served aboard USS ARIKARA (ATF-90); USS HOOPER ISLAND (ARG-17); USS APL30, USS WHITESIDE (AKS-90);USS HENRY B. WILSON (DDG-7); USS HOEL (DDG-13) and at the U.S. Navy Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA and at the Service School Command at NTC San Diego. He says he served with Bill Boswell on the POLLUX and the HENRY B. WILSON. After retiring from the navy, Charlie worked as an Air Conditioner Tech., Air Conditiner Contractor and as a HVAC Instructor. The Bagwells have three sons and two grandchildren. Charlie was a good buddy of mine on the POLLUX and later on we were neighbors in National City, CA when I was served aboard the PERKINS and the PARSONS.  Charlie attended the San Antonio reunion.

BATES, ALLEN W. (AL) (62-64) - Al and his wife Valerie resides at 9583 Bronte Drive, Burke, VA 22015 PH: 703-425-5470. He was an ENS/LTJG aboard the AKS-4. He retired in 1983 as a LCDR. He also served aboard the USS HOLLISTER (DD-788) and the USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19). His other duty stations include NSA Danang (RVN); MSTSMED; MSCO Long Beach; HQ COMSC; MSCOGUAM; MSCEUR; COMNAVSURFPAC; OIC APL-27 Danang RVN and as Commanding Officer of MSCO Guam. He also helped evacuate Saigon while serving aboard USS BLUE RIDGE. After retiring from the navy, Al worked as a Transportaion Systems Analyst employed by the U.S. Army Military Traffic Management Command in Falls Church, VA. The Bates have one daughter and one son. He says he "may" attend the reunion.

BAZAR, PAUL H. (43-46) - Paul resides at 83 Broadmoor RD., Cranston, RI 02910 PH: 401-781-6226. Paul was a SK1 aboard the AKS-4. Rollie Lattanner had really been trying hard to find Paul and finally made contact. Rollie said that Paul was not in very good health. He said he had suffered from a major stroke about a year ago and he was now wheel chair bound. I was just looking at the autograph log that Rollie sent to me back in 1994 and found where Bazar had written the following in the remarks section, "I’ll still be getting hair cuts when you’re completely bald - Good Luck - Bozo."

BICE, JAMES N. (54-55) - James resides at 11916 SW Newman Terrace, Arcadia, FL 34266 PH: 941-743-6218. James was a QM aboard the AKS-4. Vince Roebel sent me James’ address and I sent him a biography form. I haven’t heard from him yet. He told Vince that he would like to come to a reunion.

BOWLES, JERRY (51-55) - Jerry resides at 1145 46th Ave., Rt. 6, Vienna, WV 26105 PH: 304-295-6138. Vince Roebel sent me Jerry’s address and I sent him a biography form. I haven’t heard from him yet.

CAMICCIA, JOHN A. (JACK) (51-55) - John resides at 20 Margarita Terrace, Novata, CA 94947-4727 PH: 415-892-2061. Vince Robel talked to John in Feb. 1998. I sent him a biography form immediately after Vince furnished his address to me.

DOLLASE, DALLAS A. (DAL) (53-54) - Dal and his wife Connie resides at 135 Forest Drive, Camp Hill, PA 17011 PH: 717-761-3699 (HM) or 717-720-7346 (WK). Dal was a SK3/SK2 aboard the AKS-4. He left the navy in April 1954 and went to college and worked as City Planner in Minneapolis/St. Paul from 1958-1965. He then worked as City Planner for the Commonwealth of PA from 1965 until the present. While in the navy, he also served at Hawaii; Bayonne, NJ; and at Great Lakes, ILL. Dal and Connie have one daughter, one son and one grandson. Dal says he "may" attend the reunion.

CARTER, FERRILL (JIM) (55-57) - Jim resides at 4841 Kinard Memphis, TN 38128 PH: 901-353-1159 with his brother. Jim was a storekeeper seaman aboard the AKS-4.

CASS, JAMES H. (51-55) - James resides at 133 Ghormley Ave., Oakland, CA 94603. He was a DC1 aboard the AKS-4. I sent him a biography form on 1/20/98 but he hasn’t returned it yet.

CASADAY, STEVEN B. (51-55) - Steven resides at 5855 Gregg Ct., LeMesa, CA 91942 PH: 619-469-6557. Vince Robel sent his address to me 2/7/98 and I immediately sent him a biography form. I haven’t heard from him yet.

DIEHL, LEROY G. (52-55) - Leroy resides at 9904 E. E. 85 St., Raytown, MO 64183 PH: 816-358-1125. His wife is deceased. Leroy was a SK2 aboard the AKS-4. He left the navy in 1955 and worked for ten years with Armour & Co., five years with Beirbiglia Liquor Store, 30 years with Safeway Stores and five years with Food Barn. He has one daughter, one son and one granddaughter. He says he may attend the reunion.

GENDREAU, GILBERT W. (50-53) - Gilbert and his wife Hellen reside at 115 Donna Road, Palm Beach, FL 32907 PH: 407-952-5713. Gilbert was a ET2 aboard the AKS-4. He served in the navy from 1946 through 1962 and retired as a ETNC. He also served on the USS MIDWAY (CV-41), USS LEYTE (CV32), USS CORAL SEA (CV-43), LSM-448, USS CATAPULT (YV2), USS ALUDRA (AF-55) and with HDU2 Presidio San Francisco. CA. After retiring from the navy Gilbert worked as a Electech at Hunter’s Point Naval Shipyard in San Francisco and as an Electrical Engineer at Naval Underwater System Center, Newport, RI. The Gendreaus have one daughter. Gilbert says he and Hellen plan to attend the San Antonio reunion.

GILBERT, LLOYD M. (GIL) (51-54) - Lloyd and his wife reside at 6305 31st St., Lubbock, TX 79407 PH: 806-792-5537. Lloyd was a BMSN aboard the AKS-4. He stayed in the navy and retired as a BMC in 1974. He also served aboard the USS SHEA (DM-30), USS MANATEE (AO-58), USS HECTOR (AR-7), USS ST LOUIS (LKA-118), COMINPAC HDQTRS,and at COMFLEETOPERTIONS, YOKOSUKA. He says he would definitely like to attend the reunion but he is presently on oxygen 24 hours per day due to excessive cigarette smoking.

GRAHAM, BOYD F. - (51-55?) - Boyd and his wife Nance reside at 1434 Genessee St. #3, Utica, NY 13502 PH: 315-724-3595. Boyd was a FN on the AKS-4. His wife Nance was a RM in the navy.

HANSEN, LYLE - Lyle resides at 303 W. Cedar St., Bartley, NE 69020. I received a phone call from Lyle on 1/31/98 requesting information about the POLLUX reunion. I mailed him a biography form but have not heard anything more from him.

HARMS, FERN (43-45) - Fern resides at 706 12th Ave., Apt. 4, Monroe, WI 53566 PH: 608-328-2242. He was a MM3.

HARGIS, RAYMOND (51-55) - Ray resides at 2716 Roanoke LN, Tyler, TX 75701 PH: 903-566-0529. Ray was a DK2 aboard the AKS-4.

HENDRICKSON, FRED E. (53-54) - Fred resides at 3909 Gooseneck, Springfield, IL 62707 PH: 217-523-5513. He was a MM2 aboard the AKS-4. After leaving the navy, he became a school teacher.

HENSS,WALTER K. (50-53) - Walter and his wife Mary Lou reside at 401 Oaklane Dr., West Des Moines, IA 50265 PH: 525-267-1664. Walter was a SKSN/SK1 aboard the AKS-4. He left the navy in 1953 and went on to manage two for-profit businesses, two nonprofit corporations, was a business adviser for 100 small businesses in Micronesia (Peace Corps), and also managed a condominium building in Honolulu. Walter & Mary have three children and six grandchildren. They plan to attend the San Antonio reunion.

IAMS, ED (58-60) - Ed resides at P.O. Box 743, Apache, OK 73006 PH: 405-588-3543. He was a EN3 aboard the AKS-4. His address was furnished to me by Bud Nunn. Ed has recently joined the staff of the Supreme Commander.

JORDAN, AUBREY L. (51-55) - Aubrey resides at 2615 Pine Cone Dr., Kingswood, TX 77339-1085 PH: 281-358-1435. He was a EMP2 on the AKS-4.

KEOGH, DONALD L. (51-55) - Donald resides at 618 W. 13th St., Sioux Falls, SD 57104 PH: 605-332-8888. Doanld was a SKSN/SK3 aboard the AKS-4.

KOACH, WALTER - Dudley rec’d a call from Walter 3/4/98 wanting info on the reunion. He resides at 722 4th St., Ellwood City, PA 16117 PH: 412-752-8491.

KOTTAS, EUGENE F. (1953) - Eugene resides at 9209 13th Ave., SW, Seattle, WA 98106 PH: 206-768-9515. He was a QMSN on the AKS-4 for sixty days.

LAWRENCE, DENNIS W. (53-56) - Dennis and his wife Helene reside at 10920 SE 72nd, Milwaukie, OR 97222 PH: 503-654-4078. Dennis was a BM3 on the AKS-4. After leaving the navy in 1956 he went to work as a Line Driver with Consolidated Freightways. The Lawrences have one daughter, one son and six grandchildren. Dennis would like to locate Jerry Barber from Salt Lake City, UT and Bob Nelson from Baldwin Park, CA. Dennis and Helene say there is a 95% chance that they will be joining us in San Antonio.

LEMBURG, DALE R. (53-54) - Dale resides at 13526 305th Ave., Selby, SD 57472 PH: 605-649-7083. He was a MM2 on the AKS-4.

MALINOWSKI, EDWARD S. "MOUSE" (49-54) - Edward and his wife Donna reside at 302 E. Pleasant Ave., Sandwich, IL 60548-1135 PH: 815-786-7063. Ed was a BT2 aboard the AKS-4. After leaving the navy in 1954 he worked as a packaging designer for Federal Paper Board for 14 years and as a designer for Georgia Pacific Corporation for 10 years. He eventually retired in 1962 after working 20 more years with Wrigley Chewing Gum as a Package Engineer. The Malinowski’s have four daughters (one set of twins), one son and ten grandchildren. He wanted to locate Joe Ben Morris and I was able to help him out. Ed says he may attend the reunion.

MILLS, GERALD G. (51-55) - Gerald was a RM3 on the AKS-4. He resides at 4020 Hearthside Dr., Wilmington, SC 28412 PH: 910-791-0879.

MCCORD, ALEXANDER O. (MID 50'S) - Alex resides at 70 High St., Newton, NJ 07860-1719 PH: 973-383-4767. Don Erter called me 2/18/98 and told me he had been in contact with Alex. I sent him a biography form on 2/19/98. Alex was a ENS/LTJG on the AKS-4 with me.

ORGAN, DENNIS (64-66) - Dennis and his wife Carol reside at 4068 Clark Ave., Willoughly, OH 44094 PH: 440-942-3121. Dennis was a E-4 on the AKS-4. He left the navy in 1967 and went into real estate. He is now a real estate broker. He and Carol have one daughter and one son. He read about the reunion in one of the magazines that we advertised in. Dennis and Carol plan to attend the reunion in Sept.

MORRIS, JOE BEN (52-55) - Joe resides at 4209 Oak Hill Dr., Terry, MS 39170 PH: 601- 373-6504. Joe was a BT2 aboard the AKS-4. I sent him a Bio Form but it has not been returned yet. How about some of Joe’s shipmates giving him a call and encourage him to meet with us in San Antonio in September.

MORTIMER, RAY (56-58) - Ray resides at 114 Olive Ave., Taft, CA 93268 PH: 805-765-2083.

OROURKE, EARL L. (1952) - Earl resides at 5 Herring Dr., Fulton, MO 65251 PH: 573-642-4437. He was a SKSN on the AKS-4. He was selected for NROTC while on the POLLUX and eventually received a commission. He left the navy in 1955 as a LTJG. I talked to Earl on 2/7/98 and he says he is definitely interested in attending the reunion in Sept.

PATTON, MYRON ELI (44-46) - Myron and his wife Virginia reside at 8281 Virginia Rd., Louisville, KY 40258 PH: 502-935-5514. Myron was a Seaman First Class aboard the AKS-4. After he left the navy in 1946 he worked for Joseph Seagrams for forty years making whiskey. He and Virginia have one son and two grandchildren. When I first talked to Myron, he said he would attend the next reunion no matter where it was located. However, when I received his biography form he said that he "may" attend the reunion. I located Myron after a shipmate left his name on a napkin at the Norfolk reunion in September.

ROWLEY, BENNY R. "BEN" (53-59) - Ben was a MMFA/MM1 aboard the AKS-4. He and his wife Mary reside at 9 Joshua Weeks Lane, South Dartmouth, MA 02748 PH: 508-992-2456. Ben served in the navy from 1953 until 1974 and retired as a MMCM. He also served aboard the USS MANATEE (AO-58), USS ALLAGASH (AO-97), USS CADMUS (AR-14), USS GREAT SITKIN (AE-17) and at NTC Great Lakes, IL., COMSERVRON TWO, NOTC Newport, RI and Naval Education and Training Center, Newport, RI. After retiring from the navy, Ben acquired employment at Brown University, Providence, RI as Stationary Engineer Operator. He then advanced to HVAC supervisor and eventually to Preventive Maintenance Coordinator/Refrigerant Compliance Manager, his present title. Ben and Mary have three daughters, four granddaughters and one grandson. Ben would like to locate Cary B. Shaw who was from Akron, Ohio and was a BT2 aboard the POLLUX from 1958 to 1959. Ben and Mary plan to attend the reunion in San Antonio. I served aboard the POLLUX from 1956 through 1958 with Ben.  One of the things that I remember is that he was a "slick arm" first class petty officer. He was advanced to MM1 with less than four years service. This was very difficult during that time. In fact, in about 1957 or 1958 it became impossible when the navy extended the required time between PO2 and PO1 from one year to two years. I am in receipt of a letter from Ben telling me that he definitely remembers that 1956 trip to WESTPAC that was so rough. He says he even knows the name of that second class electrician that was seasick for three weeks and eventually received a medical discharge. He also mentioned something about some steel ball bearings above the ceiling panel in the Captain’s Cabin???? Does anybody else know about that?

ROWLEY, DENNY R. (51-54) - (What a coincidence----Benny R. Rowley and Denny R. Rowley but I don’t think they are related). Denny and his wife Marilyn reside at 3740 S. 121 E. Place, Tulsa, OK 74146 PH: (918) 622-5364. Denny was a YN2 on the AKS-4 and left the navy in 1955. After leaving the navy he worked as a Ticket Agent for United Airlines and then owned a Travel Agency. He also owned a Pizza Business. The Rowley’s have two daughters and two grandsons. I talked to Denny and Marilyn in January of 1998 and they were both excited about the POLLUX reunion. Regrettably, I received a letter from Marilyn on 2/19/98 informing me that Denny had suffered another stroke and is now residing in a Nursing Home in Tulsa.

RICHIER, JAMES L. (52-53) - James and his wife Anna reside at P.O. Box 50762 (2927 49th Ave.), Cicero, IL 60650 PH: (708) 652-6683. James was a HM3 aboard the AKS-4. He left the navy in 1955 and, "married, went to work, and retired from work in 1992". The Richiers have no children. James would like to locate LACKEY & RUMBLE who served aboard the AKS-4 from 52 to 54. They were assigned to the Deck Division. James said he would attend the reunion.

SALISBURY, OTTO G. (52-54) - Otto was a SH3 on the AKS-4. He resides at 512 Saint Paul Ct., Hermitage, TN 37076-3316.

SANCHEZ, KENNETH D. (50-51) - Ken resides at 633 E. Fremont Ave., Fresno, CA 93710-3938 PH: 209-439-3247. He was a MM3 on the AKS-4. He stayed in the navy and retired in 1973 as a EOC (Seabee).

SEMELROTH, DONALD H. (54-55) - Donald resides at 1001 Hawthorn Ave., Waterloo, IA 50702-3123 PH: 319-233-6754. Don was a SN on the AKS-4.

STEDMAN, RUSSEL L. (51-55) - Russell resides at 517 Sonomo Dr., Pataluma, CA 94954-1322 PH: 707-762-9349. Vince Robel provided Russell’s address to me on 01/14/98 and I sent him a bio form. No reply yet.

STRATTON, ARNOLD E. (51-55) - I received a letter from Arnold in Feb. 1998 informing me that he had received a letter from me that had been opened. (Nothing inside). I promptly sent him another bio form.

TOMASELLO, PASQUALE C. (TOM) (46-49) - Tom resides at 241 S. Kilburn RD., Garden City, NY 11530-5630 PH: 516-489-7067. His wife Nettie is deceased. Tom was a RM3 aboard the AKS-4. He left the navy in 1949 and worked as a Bricklayer, Lay out man, Foreman and Superintendent from 1950 to 1993. He has one daughter, one son and one grandson. He says he will attend the reunion.

TREFRY, JACK (51-55) - Jack resides at 407 E. Elder St., Fallbrook, CA 92028 PH: 760-728-2647. Vince Robel sent his address to me 2/7/98 and I immediately sent him a biography form. I haven’t heard from him yet.

VAN CAMP, NORMAN L. (51-53) - Norman and his wife Bonnie resides at 4462 Symsonia Hwy., Benton, KY 42025-5028 PH: 502-527-1281. Norman was a BT3 aboard the AKS-4. He also served aboard the USS GUADALUPE (A0-32). He left the navy in 1955 went to work as a Steel Worker/Supervisor at Pacific States Steel Corp. in California. He was also a Partner/Owner of Mini Steel Mill at Amador Steel in California from 1974 to 1980. He retired as a Supervisor at North Steel Kentucky in 1996. The Van Camps have one son, one daughter and two grandchildren. Norman says he may attend the reunion.

VEVANTE, FRED - Dudley rec’d a call from Fred on 3/4/98 wanting info on the reunion. Fred resides at 4 Greensprings DR., Lakewood, NJ PH: 723-265-7930.

WESTERMAN, DONALD J. (51-55) - Donald is presently living in the Veteran’s Nursing Center Room E-223, 1776 E. Robinson, Norman, OK 73069. Vince Robel furnished me with this information.

BREELAND, LORAN V. (67-68) - Loran was a LT aboard the AKS-4. He resides at 8486 Latcha Rd, Perrysburg, OH 43551-4829 PH: (419)874-4187.

DAVIS, LEA (RANDLES) - Lea is Chuck Randles’ widow and Gayla Butler’s mother. Chuck was aboard the AKS-4 in 1946. Lea called me about a week ago or so and told me she was definitely planning to attend the next reunion if the good Lord is willing. She resides at P.O. Box 728, Lamar, CO 81052 PH: (719)336-7681.

DAY, SHELBY R. (59-61) - Shelby was a BT2 aboard the AKS-4. He and his wife Tela reside at 1200 Iberia St., New Iberia, LA 70560 PH: (337) 365-9958 Email: MSGTDAY@AOL.COM or Shelby.Day@.honeywell.com. Shelby served four years in the navy then served 16 years in the U.S. Air Force. He retired from the Air Force in 1979 and now works for Honeywell Industrial Automation & Controls. Shelby and Tela attended the San Antonio Reunion.

GAWOR, WILLIAM - William resides at 22950 Tracy Ave., Euclid, OH 44123 PH: (216)289-1760.

GIPSON, W. RILEY (50-51) - Riley was a SKG1 aboard the AKS-4. He resides at 1036 Bonaire Dr #2823, Alamonte Springs, FL 32714 PH: (407)293-0810. Riley attended the San Antonio Reunion.

HENDERSON, CARROL L. (57-58) - Carroll was a CS aboard the AKS-4. He resides at 4007 Prairie, La Marque, TX 77568 PH: (409)935-6685. Carroll promised to attend the San Antonio Reunion but never showed up.

LYDEN, BILLY D. (53-57) - Billy was a BM3 aboard the AKS-4. He and his wife Joann reside at 3825 N.W. Button Rd., Topeka, KS 66618 PH: (785)286-1427. After leaving the navy Billy was a Carpenter Superintendant. In 1980 he started his own business in construction and continues in that business. Billy and Joann attended the San Antonio Reunion.

LEJUNE, JIMMY - Jimmy resides at Rt. 2, Box 135, Franklin, TX 77856 PH: (409)828-5899.

MOLAISON, ROBERT M. (50-51) - Bob was a GMM3 aboard the AKS-4. He and his wife Joan reside at 799 Marlene Drive, Gretna, LA 70056 PH: (504)394-4708. After leaving the navy, Bob returned to school and graduated from Loyola University. He is still a practicing attorney. Bob and Joan attended the San Antonio Reunion.

NENDICK, HAROLD R. - Harold resides at 1011 144th Pl Se, Bellevue, WA 98007-5632 PH: (425)747-9968.

PARRETT, PHILLIP R. "POLLY" (46-47) - Polly was a Fireman First Class aboard the AKS-4. He and his wife Joyce reside at 516 Lacey Lane, Hoover, AL 35226 PH: (205)979-5749. After leaving the navy Polly went into the coffee business and the Coco Cola business in San Diego. He then worked for Frito-Lay until retirement. Polly really wanted to attend the San Antonio Reunion but just couldn’t make it.

RAY, JACK K. (52-53) - Jack was a EM3 aboard the AKS-4. He and his wife Clara reside at P.O. Box 626, Caldwell, TX 77836 PH: (419)567-9272. After leaving the navy, Jack went back to college and became a school administrator and rancher. Jack attended the San Antonio reuion.

RILEY, VERNON E. (1960) - I received Vernon’s name and address from Carroll Henderson (58-60). Vernon resides at P.O. Box 16363, Galveston, TX 77552.

SEVERSON, DENNIS A. - Dennis resides at 172 Nolton Rd, Nordland, WA 98358-9604 PH: (360)385-5536.

TORGENSON, REX V. (51-53) - Rex was a SH2 aboard the AKS-4. He and his wife Renee reside at 271 W. 200 N., Washington, UT 84780 PH: (435) 628-6555 Email: REXUT@WEBTV.NET. After leaving the navy, Rex worked for Douglas Aircraft from 1955 through 1961 while Renee worked for Hughes Aircraft. In 1961 they left Southern California and moved to Northern Utah and both of them went to work for the U.S. Government Civil Service. They retired in 1989. The Torgensons were not able to attend the San Antonio reunion.

WEST, JAMES O. (50-54) - James was a MM2 aboard the AKS-4. He and his wife Sarah Jo reside at 310 Bethlehem Church RD., East Dublin, GA 31027 PH: (912)272-0420. James and Sarah Jo attended the San Antonio reunion.

BREELAND, LORAN V. (66-68) - Loran resides at 8486 Latcha Rd., Perrysburg, OH 43551 PH: 419-874-4187 Email: LBREE7330@AOL.COM. Loran’s wife Beverly died January 6, 1991. His present wife’s name is Virginia and he regrettably writes that she has no interest in the navy or the POLLUX. Therefore he will probably not be able to attend the Las Vegas reunion but he will give it his best shot. He said he also has some medical and financial problems that may prevent him from attending. Loran was a LT aboard the AKS-4. He served in the navy from 47-73. After retiring from the navy he was an owner/operator until 1996. He has three daughters and four sons. He says he enjoys the newsletters and thanks us for all our efforts.

DAVIS, ROBERT (BOB) (57-59) - Bob resides at 1412 Airport Rd., Apt. A-7, Hot Springs, AR 91913-8028. Dud received a call from Bob in Dec. 1998 wanting more info on the reunion. Bob told Dud he was the Gunnery Officer and First LT aboard the AKS-4.

GILSON, DENNIS (??) - Dennis resides at 899 Millwood Ave., Roseville, MN 55113 PH: 651-484-1567 with his wife Carol. I received a note from Carol on 11/20/98 sending their PRA dues. She said she and Dennis are interested in attending the Las Vegas reunion and asked for more information

JANNSEN, NORMAN (53-54) - Norman resides at 161 Forrest Lane, Cle Elum, WA 98922 PH: 509-674-9546. Vince Robel’s son Deetz sent me an email on 12/24/98 that Vince had received from Norman informing him that the correspondence we had been sending to him had been going to his son. He furnished his correct address listed above. He said he would like to locate one his old shipmates, Martin Herman Schrafnagel. For anyone else who may be interested, Martin resides at N. 10163 Country Road. V, Mayville, WI 53050-2029 PH: 920-387-5013.

JONES, LAWRENCE D. (SPARKY) (44-47) - Sparky resides at 311 S. Wade Ave., Deland, FL 32724 PH: 904-822-6985 with his wife Esther. Sparky was a EM3 aboard the AKS-4. He served three years in the navy (44-47). He also served aboard another AKS, the USS GRATIG (AKS-11). He says he was aboard the AKS-4 during the Bikini Atoll when she took part in the Bikini Bomb test. He has seven children, four stepchildren, 25 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He would like to locate Charles W. (Pete) Tracy who was from Little Rock, AR. He would also like to locate William (Bill) Timbrel, a BT from Vallejo, CA. Sparky signed up as a PRA member and said he will attend the Las Vegas reunion if possible. His wife works at Universal Studios.

KENNEY, WILLIAM E. (62-64) - William resides at 7110 SW 125th Place, Beaverton, OR 97008. I received a short letter from William dated Dec. 29, 1998 requesting information about the POLLUX reunion but he did not furnish a phone number. I attempted to find the phone number on my CD Phone Disk and on the Internet Search engines with no avail. William was a MMFN on the AKS-4 and retired as a MM1.

MEMBERT, ROBERT E. (BOB) (51-52) - Bob resides at 208 E. Denison Ave., Davenport, IA 52803 PH: 319-324-3975. Bob was a SN aboard the AKS-4 . He left the POLLUX in Jan. 1952 and went to Sonar School and was then assigned to the USS PORTERFIELD (DD-682). After leaving the navy he attended college and married his wife Peggy. They have one daughter and one son. Peggy died in Jan. 1997 (They were married 39 years). Since 1996 he says he has been semi-retired but is still active as a commercial realtor. He says he enjoys reading the newsletter but did not indicate whether he would attend the Las Vegas reunion.

MOORE, GLENN E. (66-68) - Glenn resides at P.O. Box 398, 225 N. May, Hinckley, IL 60520 PH: 815-286-3848 with his wife Mary. Glenn was a EM2/EM1 aboard the AKS-4. He served in the navy from 54-77. His navy highlight was recovering Gemini 4 while aboard the USS WASP (CVS-18). He has three daughters, one son, seven grandsons and one granddaughter. He says he would like to locate BT1 Reeves. He sent me a batch of pictures that were taken during his tour of duty aboard the POLLUX. I will bring them to the next reunion. He says he may attend the Las Vegas reunion.

RAE, ALAN S. (??) - Alan resides at 41 Everett Ave., Apt. 33C, Belcherton, MA 01007-9585. Dud received a letter from Alan dated 11/16/98 saying he had received the last newsletter and was glad to get it. He also wanted to provide his new address as listed above. H says hopefully that next year if God is willing, he will be able to get out to Vegas. He says he will be 75 years young by that time. He also said that the doctors at the VA Hospital are doing a good job helping him beat back the cancer. The doctors say he is clean for now.

TERRY, GEORGE JR. (??) - George resides at 3429 Southern Pines Dr., Fort Pierce, FL 34982 PH: 561-461-8845 with his loving wife Norma Jean. Dudley received a letter from George dated 11/24/98 saying he enjoys the newsletter. George sent in his PRA dues and ordered a POLLUX hat. He said that he is sorry that he has missed the past reunions but he does hope to attend in the future when his circumstances will allow.

BRANDYBERRY, HERMAN D. (51-53) - Herman resides at 159 Foxfield Ct., Lima, OH 45804 PH: 419-224-0191 with his wife Arlene. He and Arlene celebrated their 47th Wedding Anniversary on Jan. 2, 1999. Herman was a YNSN aboard the AKS-4 and he left the navy in 1953. After leaving the navy he became the Manager of Roadway Express in Lima and worked there for more than 20 years. He took an early retirement in 1989. He and Arlene do not have any children. He says he wants to continue to receive the newsletter but doesn’t think he will be able to attend the reunion.

CALVERT, WILLIAM O  (60-62) - William resides at 6450 Hammonton Rd., Marysville, CA 95901 PH: 530-743-5639. He was a SK3 aboard the AKS-4. William learned about the reunion from our POLLUX Web Page and contacted his old shipmate Dudley. He says he will be joining us in Las Vegas in 1999.

CAMDEN, IRVIN A. (60-63) - Irving resides at 2400 S. Scenic Highway, Lake Wales, FL 33853 PH: 941-676-7649. He was a EN1 on the AKS-4. Dudley sent me an E-mail on Feb. 7, 1999 telling me that some guy had left word on his answering machine wanting to locate Irving. I checked his name in the computer and found him living in Lake Wales. I sent him a biography form on Feb. 10, 1999.  Irvin has recently joined the staff of the Supreme Commander.

CRAFT, THOMAS (60-63) - Thomas resides at 27000 Buck Passer Dr., Tehachapi, CA 93561 PH: 818-830-8669. Thomas was a EM1 aboard the AKS-4. Dudley received a call from Thomas on 3/19/99 saying he had read about the reunion and he would be joining us in Las Vegas in 1999.

JONES, PAT (65-66) - Pat resides at 1036 San Antonio Ave., Alameda, CA 94501 PH: 510-521-8784. Dud received a call from Pat on 3/24/99 and he said he was interested in the reunion. Dud sent him a biography form and a copy of the last two newsletters. Sure hope Pat will be able to attend the next reunion.

KENNEY, WILLIAM E. (BILL) (62-64) - Bill resides at 7110 SW 125th PL., Beaverton, OR 97008-5702 with his wife Evelyn. He was a FA/FN on the AKS-4. He served in the navy from 1962 to 1986. He did not indicate in his biography form what he did after retiring from the navy. He and Evelyn have one son and two grandsons. Bill says he would like to locate Bob Borchers (MM3 60-62). I located four Bob Borchers and struck out on two of them. I left messages on the other two’s A/M but they have not returned my call. Bill signed up as a PRA member and says he will attend the 1999 reunion.

LAMB, ALBERT R. (41-42) - Albert resides at 34701 Sweetwater LN, Zephyrhills, FL 32541 PH: 813-7703. Albert was a survivor of the sinking of the AKS-2. Dudley received a call on March 4, 1999 from one of Albert’s cousins wanting to locate Albert. After I located Albert and talked to him, I furnished his address to Dudley so he could give to the cousin. Albert said he did not know if he would be able to make it to the 1999 reunion but he would think about it.

MARTIN, CHARLES (62-64) - Charles resides at RR1, Box 106D, Granite, OK 73547 PH: 580-535-4783. Dudley received a call from Charles on March 4, 1999 and sent him the last two newsletters and a biography form but we have not received any more information from him yet.

OSWALD, THOMAS H. (FLAGS) (49-50) - Flags resides at 9120 Winding Oaks Dr., Fair Oaks, CA 95628 with his wife Dolly. They will be celebrating their 39th Wedding Anniversary on April 25, 1999. Flags was a SMQ1 aboard the AKS-4. He served in the navy from 1943 to 1951. After leaving the navy he worked in the grocery business and retired from the Grocery Clerks Union in 1978 after an accident on the job. He then went into business with his brothers in Santa Clara, CA. He and Dolly have two sons and three grandchildren. He joined the PRA and says he will attend the 1999 reunion in Las Vegas.

POWERS, BILL (LATE 60'S) - Bill resides at 41-541 Inoaole St., Waimanola, HI 96795 PH: 808-259-7363. Dud received Bill’s name and address from Bill Wong (65-66). Dud sent him a Bio form and a copy of the last two newsletters. Hope to hear from him soon.

REIMANN, LYLE F. (64-66) - Lyle resides at 832 Lincoln RD., Neptune Beach, FL 32266 PH: 904-249-0306 with Sharon, his wife of 32 years. Lyle was a LT on the AKS-4 and retired as a LCDR in 1979. After retiring from the navy he worked as an Engineer/Planner for BellSouth. He and Sharon have two sons. He says it is doubtful that he will be able to attend the reunion because he has other commitments. However, he signed up as a PRA member.

VALENTINE, VIRGIL G. (55-57) - Virgil resides at 2935 Hillsdale Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 PH: (925) 937-8083. Virgil was an ENS/LTJG on the AKS-4. He transferred from the POLLUX in 1957 and served aboard the USS TINGEY (DD-539) as the Operations Officer and Navigator. He left the navy in 1960 as a LT. After leaving the navy he attended graduate school of California, Berkeley (60-61) and then joined the Merchant Marines. He served in the Merchant Marines from 1961 to 1995 starting out as a 3rd mate and ending up as a Master of five different ships. He was the master of his last ship for 12.5 years. He has five children, eleven grandchildren and one great grandson. He signed up as a PRA member and said he will make every effort to attend the 1999 reunion. I certainly hope that he attends because I have an interesting story to tell about how he affected my naval career. LTJG Valentine was a very strict, spit and polish regulation officer and I just happened to be in the same duty section with him. Since the inception of this reunion process I have talked to a lot of shipmates who remember him (several were fellow officers). They all agree that he was very straight laced and regulation all the way. The navy probably lost out when he decided to go with the Merchant Marines. I am sure he would undoubtably have been promoted to Admiral and may have even become CNO if there had never been an Admiral Zumwalt.

WONG, WILFRED "BILL" (65-66) - Bill resides at 28561 Coleridge Ave., Hayward, CA 94544 PH: 510-782-6625. Pat Jones (65-66) furnished Bill’s address to Dudley and we sent him a biography form alongwith the last two newsletters. Today (4/2/99) I received Bill’s biography form back and he said him and his wife Amy will be attending the reunion in Las Vegas. Bill was a YN1 on the AKS-4 and retired as a YNC in 1972. After retiring, he worked for Delta Airlines in Customer Service. He and Amy have one son who retired as a ETCS from the U.S. Navy

BAKER, ERNIE (45-46) - Ernie resides at 26414 Waldorf, Roseville, MI 48066 PH: 810-775-2977. He learned about the reunion from the VFW Magazine. Dudley sent him a package Feb. 10, 2000.

CLEVETT, ROBERT (44-46) - Robert resides at 13504 119th Ave NE, Kirkland,WA 98034 PH: 425-821-1889 E-mail: WCLEVETT@AOL.COM. I received an E-mail from Robert’s daughter on 2/16/00 asking for information on the POLLUX reunion.

CURTIS, WILLIAM H. (BILL) (59-61) - Bill resides at 1511 Mesa Ridge Lane, Austin, TX 78735 PH: 512-328-4340 E-mail: CAPTSKAYC@AOL.CO with his wife Greta. He and Greta have been married since May 8, 1965 and they have three daughters, one son and eight grandchildren. Bill was a LTJG aboard the AKS-4 and retired from the navy in 1979 as a CDR. He would like to locate Jack R. Cullen who was a LTJG from New York. Bill joined the PRA and says he will attend a POLLUX reunion.

DOTY, JOHN T. (68-69) - John resides at 1079 E. Co Rd, 100 N., Indianapolis, IN 46234 PH: 317-271-8778 E-mail: JDOTY@CENTRAL9.K12.IN.US. He was a DC3 aboard the AKS-4. He says he has some fond memories of the POLLUX and wouldn’t mind finding some of his old shipmates.

HARKIN, DON (63-68) - Don resides at P.O. Box 1384, Blue Springs, MO 64013 PH: 816-220-3774, Email: DARKIN3@AOL.COM. He was a EMC aboard the AKS-4.

LAMM, JAMES F. SR (50'S) - James resides at 7857 Orien Ave., La Mesa, CA 91941-6319. I received an E-mail from James Lamm, Jr. and he told me that his dad suffered a stroke about five years ago and is now confined to a wheel chair. He said his father has problems remembering things but hopes some of his old shipmates will contact him to cheer him up. James Jr. can be reached at E-mail JLAMM@PRODIGY.COM.

LYFORD, RALPH E. (50-51) - Ralph resides at 3745 W. Willow Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85029 E-mail: JVMLW@AOL.COM. All I have on Ralph is a copy of an E-mail that Dudley sent to him on Jan. 22, 2000.

JOHNSON, WILLIAM D. (WOODY) (65-68) - Woody resides at 1903 Eisenhower St., Valpraiso, IN 46383 PH: 219-465-0580 Email: WOODY@NIIA.NET with his wife Cindy. They have one son, two daughters and five grandchildren. Woody was a Seaman on the AKS-4 and he left the navy in 1971. He would like to locate SN Rick Rickost who was from Dayton, Ohio. Woody joined the PRA and says he will attend a POLLUX reunion.

OROSZ, WILLIAM J. - William resides at 754 Carl Ave., New Kensington, PA 15068. His daughter, Cathy Henry has an email address: ARCHWALDO.

ROZA, JOHN A. (56-57) - John resides at 4 East Britannia Street, Taunton, MA 02780 PH: 508-823-8473 with his wife Margaret. John was a QM3 aboard the AKS-4. I received a card from him in September 1999 telling me that he within the past few months his wife had found out she had cancer, had a mastectomy and also learned that she had diabetes and heart problems. He also reported that he had a lot of other problems but he joined the PRA. Our prayers are with him and his family and hopefully he and Margaret will be able to join with us in Branson.

ANDERSON, ANDREW - Andrew is the grandson of E.D. "RED" JABKOWSKI (BMC) (41-42), who was an AKS-2 casualty. Andrew’s mother is LORRAINE ANDERSON, 42 Sevier St., Memphis, TN 38111 PH: (901)458-5057. Andrew’s email address is: ANDES@SPRINGSIPS.COM. Andrew and his mother plan to attend the Branson reunion.

ANDERSON, JOHN H. (55-58) - John and his wife Martha reside at 5607 Miller Road, St. Joseph, MO 64505 PH (816)279-2979 - Email: JHA7328@CCP.COM. John was a BT3/BT2 aboard the AKS-4. He also served aboard the USS GRAFFIAS (AF-29). After leaving the navy in 1959, he went back to St. Joseph, MO for one year, then to Richmond, CA for one year. He then returned to St. Joseph and got married in 1961 and started a Drywall & Construction Company in September of 1964. John and Martha have one son who is now carrying on the business. He has been semi-retired as of February, 2000. They also have a daughter, one granddaughter, one grandson and three great grandchildren. John says he would like to locate Howard D. Lee and Kenneth Graham who were in the Boiler Room with him. He says they will attend the Branson reunion. He learned about the POLLUX reunion from the American Legion Magazine.

ARTZ, SAMUEL D. (SAM) (60-62) - Sam resides at 1815 8th St., Brookings, SD 57006-1674 PH: (605)692-2787 Email: GARTZ@BROOKINGS.NET. Sam was a SK3 aboard the POLLUX and his highest rank in the U.S. Naval Reserve was CWO-3. He retired from the USNR in 1982. During his active duty, Sam also served aboard the USS JASON (AR-8), the USS KLONDIKE (AR-22) and the USS DELTA (AR-9). After leaving active duty, Sam graduated from South Dakota State University then went into refrigeration and soft water business. He has three daughters, one son and six grandchildren. Sam would like to locate G.C. "NICK" Knowles, Harold Miller, and "Blinky" Langford. He says he may attend the Branson reunion.

BUTTS, HAROLD T. JR. - (1968) - Harold and his wife Samantha reside at 2191 Keith Hills Road, Lillington, NC 27546 PH: (910)893-4240, Email: HTBUTTS@AOL.COM.  Harold was a SK2 aboard the AKS-4 in 1968.  He also served aboard the USS HOLLAND, USS MARS and at NAVSTA KEFLAVIC ICELAND and at the Reserve Training Center in Spartanburg, SC.  He was discharged from the U.S. Naval Rerserves in 1972 as a SK1.  After leaving the navy Harold graduated from Garndner-Webb University with a BS/BA. He then worked as an auditor/accountant with the North Carolina Department of Education and North Carolina Department of Community Colleges.  He retired in 1995 and he now keeps busy with real estate rentals and development.  Harold and Samantha do not have any children but they have one spoiled cat.

CLAVATE, ROBERT "RUSTY" (44-46) - Rusty and his wife Wilma reside at 13504 119th Ave., Kirkland, WA 98034 PH: (425)821-1889 Email: WCLEVETT@AOL.COM. Rusty was a RM3 aboard the AKS-4. After leaving the navy in 1946 he went into Building Supply Sales for about 12 years then owned a restaurant/ lounge in Issaquah, WA until 1997. He and Wilma have two sons and two daughters. He would like to locate all of the Bridge Gang from 1944 through 1946. (Hey Ack-Ack----Do you know this shipmate?). Rusty says he will attend the Branson reunion.

DICKINSON, OLIVER PAUL (OLE) (42-44) - Ole and his wife Eileen reside at 704 East Main St., Amboy, ILL 61310 PH: (815)857-3745. Ole was a SK1 aboard the AKS-4 and his highest rank while in the navy was SKC. He served in the navy from 1942 until 1945. His other duty stations consisted of the USS REGAL, Brisbane, Australia and Pier 92, New York, NY. Ole and his wife Eileen (for 53 years) have four children (three girls and one son). They also have seven grandchildren. After Ole left the navy he was the owner of a Hardware and Appliance store in Amboy, IL for 48 years. He was also the Manager of the Lee County Grain Association for ten years. Ole says he will attend the Branson reunion.

HATCHER, BILL (65-68) - Bill resides at 197 Pegasus Drive, Littleton, CO 80124 PH: (303)792-2681. I haven’t received a biography form from Bill yet so I don’t have his wife’s name. Bill was a ENC aboard the AKS-4 and made Warrant Officer. He later reverted back to ENCM and retired. He said he didn’t think he would be able to make it to the Branson reunion. He gave me the name and address of one of the shipmates who he served with and who also resides in Littleton, CO. TAL CODY (T.C.) HURD (MM3) resides at 8326 N. Hwy 85, Apt. 2, Littleton, CO 80123 PH: 303-683-3953.

HARLAN, PAUL S. (50-52) - Paul resides at 16202 La Monde Street, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745-4233 PH: (626)333-3412. He was a END3 aboard the AKS-4. Paul would like to locate James C. Strader who was a YNSN on the AKS-4 with him. He believes James was from either North or South Carolina and was involved in Law Enforcement after he left the navy.

LOVELY, RALPH L. (43-45) - Ralph and his wife Vasilca reside at 6931 Winchester RD., Fort Wayne, IN 46819 PH: (219)747-5821. Ralph was an RM1 aboard the AKS-4. After leaving the navy, he worked for GE for two years, Nickel Plate RR for eleven years, AB Dick for 16 years, Production Manager for Magnavox for four years, Fruehauf Trailers for three years and the Cable Company for three years. He is now retired but still doing Security work at law offices twenty hours per week. Ralph and Vasilca have one son, one daughter and two grandchildren. He would like to locate Steve Pappas from Joplin, MO. Steve ran a night club in Joplin. Ralph says he and Vasilca will attend the Branson reunion. He says he has kept in touch with Leroy Richey and Francis (Slim) Ratterman for more than fifty years.

MCCALLISTER, JAMES M. (MAC) (67-68) - Mac resides at 1792 Malasia Rd., Akron, OH 44305. I don’t have his phone number yet because he just found our website and emailed me. His email address is: DIAJIMC@AOL.COM. Mac was a Boatswain Mate Striker aboard the AKS-4. He said he remembers watching the POLLUX set out on her next mission after he was transferred to the USS FIREDRAKE (AE-14) and he felt kinda sad because he wasn’t aboard her. He said he remembered Master Chief Boatswain Mate Erb who has now gone to be with the Supreme Commander. He said he also remembers BM1 Oppie.

MIDDLETON, EDWARD R. (1946) - Ed resides at 2821 Blanche Drive, Burlington, NC 27215. Ed also just found us on the website and I don’t yet have his phone number. His email address is: ED@NETPATH.NET. Ed told me in his email that he reported aboard the AKS-4 in April or May 1946 while she was in Pearl Harbor. He said he was transferred from the USS SITULA (AK-140). He was probably only aboard for about one month before transferring to the USS ARIKARA (ATF-98) and subsequently to the USS PC 1120. The only shipmate he remembers from the POLLUX is Sam Barker (BM2 46-48) who also served aboard the SITULA.

MULLINAX, JAMES - James is the great-nephew of THOMAS ERVIN JOHNSON, JR (GM1), who was an AKS-2 casualty. James emailed me asking for information about the AKS-2. He wanted to find out if his great-uncle was buried in Newfoundland or if he was lost at sea. I gave him as much information as I had and told him where he could purchase the book "Standing Into Danger." He just emailed me back and told me that he had purchased the book and is preparing to read it. Thomas Johnson also had a brother "Comer," who also served in the navy as a gunners mate. Comer was aboard the USS PHOENIX during the attack on Pearl Harbor. James served in the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy Reserves. He is a part time illustrator and has offered to assist us in any way with the upcoming reunion. James’ phone number is (501)888-8843 and he resides in Little Rock, Arkansas.

RUSSELL, LARRY C. (60-62) - Larry and his wife Corda reside at 940 Bryan St., Wenatchee, WA, 98801 PH: (509) 663-0242 Email: POLLUXAKS-4@EMAIL.MSN.COM. Larry was a SK3 aboard the AKS-4. He says he took the exam for SK2 but received an early discharge and never received the results. He served in the navy from 1960 until 1964. He also served aboard the USS NECHES (AO-47) and at Treasure Island. After leaving the navy, Larry went into Insurance for 28 years, then into the restaurant and commercial property business. He is still actively involved in the latter. Larry and Corda have three daughters, one son and six grandchildren. Larry says he and Corda will attend a reunion if possible.

SCHRAUFNAGEL, MARTIN HERMAN (53-56) - Martin was a BM3 aboard the AKS-4. He and his wife El Donna reside at N10163 Hwy. V, Maybille, WI 53050 PH: (920)387-5013. After leaving the navy Martin worked as a Prison Guard. He and El Donna have four children and eight grandchildren. He would like to locate George Musterman who may be living in Rushville, MO. Martin Attended the Branson reunion.

STOUFER, JACK - Jack is a cousin of GLEN ERVIN WILHOUT (BM2) (AKS-2 CASUALTY). Jack resides at 21050 George Hunt Circle, Waukesha, WI 53186-2043 PH: (262)798-1611. He would like to hear from the AKS-2 survivors.

ANDERSON, VERNE E. (1951) – Andy was a BM3 aboard the AKS-4. He and his wife Patricia reside at RR#1, Box 148, Walthill, NE 68067 PH: 402-863-2225. Verne left the navy in 1954. He also served aboard the USS WARWICK (AKA-89). After leaving the navy, he went into farming. He is now Semi-Retired. Verne and Patricia attended the Branson reunion.

GIANNETTO, NICK C. (GINNY) (63-66) - Nick and his wife Dottie reside at 7261 N.W. 23rd Street, Ankeny, Iowa 50021 PH: (515)289-9839, Email: Ngianetto@home.com. Nick was a BM3 aboard the AKS-4 and he left the navy in 1966. After entering civilian life, Nick returned to Iowa and worked for Bell Telephone from 1969 until 1985. He and Dottie then moved to Des Moines and he went to work as a Power Plant Engineer for the state of Iowa and that is where he presently works. Nick and Dottie have one son and one daughter. They attended the Branson reunion.

HALL, CURTIS F. (BOAT-S) (63-66) - Boats was a BM3/BM1 aboard the AKS-4. He and his wife Kineko reside at 32548 Cresent Ave., Lake Elsinore, CA 92530-0545 PH: (909) 674-3600. Boats served in the U.S. Navy from 1954 through 1972. He also served aboard the USS DIACHICO (APD-123), USS UNION (AKA-106), UDT11, MINESWEEPDIV AND River Assault Squadron 15. After leaving the navy he was a Merchant Mariner. He and Kineko made reservations to attend the Branson reunion, but were unable to attend.

HOLMES, JAMES D. (JIM) (51-54) - Jim was a MM3 aboard the AKS-4. He and his wife Arlene reside at 14001 Georgia Highway, Waverly Hill, GA 31831 PH: (706)582-3939, Email: Hjimarlene@aol.com. Jim served in the navy from 1951 through 1955. He also served aboard the USS SHASTA (AE-6). After leaving the navy he was the General Manager for a division of AUCO Corporation, President of Mfg. Corp., and Chairman of the Board and President of a Development Corporation. Jim and Arlene have three children and on grandson. He has signed up to attend the 2000 reunion in Branson, but was unable to attend.

KELLOG, GRANDON H. (DOC) (47-48) – Grandon was a Pharmacist Mate 3/C aboard the AKS-4. I received an email from Grandon 9/11/00. Dudley sent him a reunion package but we haven’t received a yes or no response yet. In his email he said that he came aboard the AKS-4 sometime in 1947 and departed on Oct. 7, 1948. He was on a Minority Cruise and got out of the navy on his 21^st birthday. After leaving the navy he graduated from the University of California at Berkeley with a BS in Public Health Laboratory. He than ran a Public Health Laboratory in Butte County, California for 28 years. He turned 73 years young on Oct. 7, 2000. He said he remembers Sam Barker who was a BM2 during his time aboard the POLLUX. His email address is: Grandon@snowcrest.net.

LESSUN, WALTER (45-47) – Walter was a FN aboard the AKS-4. He resides at 1782 Ferndale Ave., Abington, PA 19001. I received an email from Walter’s son Walt Jr. October 11, 2000. He said his dad was aboard the POLLUX during at least one of the Bikini Atom Bomb tests. He said his father is in poor health and was not able to attend any reunions but he would like to hear from his old shipmates. Walter Junior’s email address is: Waltl@admin.gogebic.cc.mi.us.

MIDDLETON, EDWARD R. (ED) (1946) - Ed was a S-1/C aboard the AKS-4. He and his wife Mary reside at 2821 Blanche Drive, Burlington, NC 27215 PH: (336)584-1880, Email: ed736@juno.com. Ed served in the navy from January 1945 through May 1946. He was only aboard the POLLUX for about one month. He also served aboard the USS SITULA (AK-140), USS ARIKARA (ATF-98) and the USS PC 1120. He retired from AT&T as an Engineer. He and Mary have two sons, one grandson and one granddaughter. Ed says he will not be able to attend the Branson reunion.

NELMS, DOYLE DAVID (53-55) - Ed was a SN aboard the AKS-4. He and his wife Opal reside at RT 1, Box 48A, Havana, AR 72842. Ed served in the navy from 1951 through 1955. After leaving the navy he was a Construction Worker and a Factory Worker. He retired in 1994. He and Opal do not have any children. David and Opal attended the reunion in Branson.

REGNAULT, JOE (42-43) – Joe resides at 40 Leander St., Apt. 121, Providence, RI 02909 PH: 401-274-8161. Dud received a call from Joe 8/24/00 and sent him a reunion package. We haven’t heard back from him yet.

ROGERS, JIMMY C. (51-55) – Jimmy was a IC aboard the AKS-4. He resides at P.O. Box 379, Norris, SC 29667 PH: 864-287-8061. Dudley received a call from Jimmy 8/19/00 telling him that he and his brother WALLACE would be attending the Branson reunion. Jimmy was able to attend.

ROGERS, WALLACE (51-55) – Wallace was a CS aboard the AKS-4. He resides at 104 Bellewood DR., Easley, SC 29640 PH: 864-859-6249. Wallace was unable to attend.

SMITH, CHRISTOPHER J. (67-68) – Chris was a ETN3 aboard the AKS-4. Chris resides at 7883 South County Rd. 1050E, CAMBY, IN 46113. I received an email from him just prior to leaving for the reunion. His email address is: Bquiet2@AOL.com. He wrote in his email that it was nice to see something is still left of her (POLLUX).

STOCKBAUER, JERRY (60-63) – Jerry resides at 1707 E. 29^th St., Des Moines, IA 50316 PH: 515-265-5657. Jerry attended the Branson reunion.

STRADER, JAMES C. (50-52) - James resides at 314 Irving Park Drive, Kernersville, NC 27284 PH: 336-996-6992. We received James address and phone number from Paul Harlan. Paul wrote that James Strader was the first person that he knew in the navy that had the courage to stand up and assert that he was a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ. Paul went on to say that partly because of James’ testimony he has openly been a believer for more than 47 years.

STRATTMAN, ARNOLD E. (52-53) -Arnold was a BMG3 aboard the AKS-4. He and his wife Lois reside at 1024 130th St., Hampton, IA 50441 PH: 641-866-6828 Email: Arnold@fiai-net. Arnold served in the navy from Jan. 1946 through Nov. 1953. After leaving the navy Arnold married his wife Lois and went into farming. They have four children, nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Arnold and Lois attended the Branson Reunion.

TAYLOR, JOHN C. (1942) – John was a PHM3C aboard the AKS-2. He resides at 2620 Dean Drive, Wilmington, DE 19808-3348 PH: 302-998-1491. I received an email from John’s granddaughter Tammy 8/29/00 telling me that she had stumbled across the POLLUX web page. She said her grandfather was a survivor of the AKS-2 sinking. She asked us to send her father information about the POLLUX reunion because she was sure he would love to attend. She said he has a thousand stories that he is dying to tell, and some of his information is quite different from what has been printed. She said her grandfather had recently celebrated his 79^th birthday and he and her grandmother would be celebrating their 56^th wedding anniversary shortly. Dudley sent John a reunion package but we haven’t heard anything more from him.

WALKER, HAROLD (49-50) - Harold resides at 17978 County Line RD 290, Cosley, MO 64436 PH: 816-378-2403 with his wife Katherine Ann. Harold was driving by the hotel in Branson and saw the POLLUX reunion on the hotel marquee. He came in and signed up as a member.  We hope to hear more from Harold.  Harold served in the U.S.Navy from 1948 until 1952.  He also served aboard the USS BREMERTON (CA-130) and at NAVAL STATION KWAJALEIN. After leaving the navy he went into FARMING AND WIRE ROPE OF AMERICA.  He retired after 32 years.  He and Katherine Ann have two grandchildren.  He says he may attend the Biloxi reunion. 

BERENS, THOMAS (TOM) (57-59) – Tom was a SK3/SK2 aboard the AKS-4. He retired in 1973 as a SKC. He and his wife Martha presently reside P.O. Box 5793, Chula Vista, CA 92912 PH: 619-425-1153, email: TJTOM2@WEBTV.NET. Tom also served aboard the USS YANCEY (AKA-93); USS SAVAGE (DER-386); USS HENDERSON (DD-785) and USS HALSEY (DLG/CG-23). His other duties were COMSERVRON 1 SAN DIEGO; NRTC YOUNKERS, NY; SUBMARINE BASE, GROTON, CT and NAVAL STATION PHILIDELPHIA (SOAP TEAM). After retiring from the U.S. Navy, Tom spent several years as Director of Purchasing for a major hospital in Southern California. Tom was one of my best buddies and liberty running mates during our tour aboard the POLLUX. He wanted to say hello to Louie Soileau, Mel Free, Dan Watt and the rest of his shipmates. He and I both would like to locate another of our long last shipmates, SK2 TONEY. Tom says he and Martha will definitely try to attend the Biloxi reunion.

BUTTS, HAROLD T. (1968) – Harold was a SK2/SK1 aboard the AKS-4. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1966 until 1970, then served in the Naval Reserves from 1970 until 1972. He and his wife Samantha reside at 2191 Keith Hills RD., Lillington, NC 27546 PH: 910-893-4240 email: HTBUTTS@AOL.COM. Harold also served at NAVSTA KEFAVIC, ICELAND; RESERVE TRAINING CENTER, SPARTANBURG, SC and aboard the USS HOLLAND and the USS MARS. After leaving the U.S. Navy Harold graduated from Gardner-Webb University with a BSBA. He then worked as an auditor/accountant with North Carolina Department of Education and North Carolina Department of Community Colleges. He retired in 1995. He is now into Real Estate rentals and Development. Harold and Samantha do not have any children but they have one spoiled cat. He says he and Samantha may attend a reunion.

BRADEN, VERNON E. (51-55) – Vernon resides at 209 Oak Cluster Dr., Columbus, TX 78934 PH: 409-732-5571 email: VERNON@COMWERX.NET. I haven’t received a biography from Vernon yet so I don’t have anymore details. I received an email from him on November 27, 2000.

FERNANDEZ, MANUEL (50-52) - Manuel resides at 22655 Chagrin Blvd., Beachwood, OH 44122-5315 PH: 216-383-0913 (Daughter’s phone – call after 8:00 P.M.). (Daughter’s email: VIRTUE@GATEWAY.NET). I received an email in November 2000 from Manuel’s daughter Virtue and she wanted more information about the POLLUX reunion for her father. She said her dad lives next door to her. She also said any of Manuel’s shipmates may call her at work on her 800 number (1-800-944-4838). I immediately replied to Virtue’s email and then I received a letter from Manuel. He was very pleased to be able to get in touch with some of his former shipmates (apparently through the POLLUX web page). He said he had just received a letter from his dearest friend and shipmate’s KENNETH SANCHEZ and MAYNARD P. DALLY. Manuel also served on LST 494 during the Normand Invasion. He said he hopes to be able to attend a POLLUX reunion soon ----health permitting.

KOEHR, ROBERT E (BOB) (49-50) – Robert resides at 3892A Humphrey, ST LOUIS, MO 63116 PH: 314-771-8086 with his wife Elaine. Bob was a FA/FN/BT3 aboard the AKS-4. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1947 until 1950. His other duties included the USS GENERAL ANDERSON. He and Elaine have two sons, one daughter-in-law and one grandson. He says he and Elaine will attend the next reunion.

METZ, WILFRED (51-53) – Wilfred was a QMSN/QM2 aboard the AKS-4. He and his wife LaVonne reside at 2229 River Road, Windom, MN 56101 PH: 507-831-1762 email: WJMETZ@RCONNECT.COM. After he left the POLLUX he served on the staff of COMSERVRON-3 in San Diego. After his discharge from the U.S. Navy in July 1954, Wilfred returned to Minnesota and attended college on his G.I. Bill. He received a BA degree in Agronomy and worked 40 years for a farm management company managing and selling farms. He married LaVonna in 1957 and they have 3 sons and 5 grandchildren. He did not indicate whether he would attend a runion.

PUNCEC, JOSEPH J. (62-63) – Joseph was a SKSA/SK2 aboard the AKS-4. He and his wife reside at The Harbor Club, Suite 603, 200 Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101-6847 PH: 619-702-4174 email: PUNCEC@ATTGLOBAL.NET. After his discharge from the U.S.Navy at Terminal Island in September 1963 as a SK2, Joseph moved to Los Angeles and completed college at California State College at LA. Upon granduation he went to work for KPMG and began a career as a Certified Public Accountant/Certified Technologies Professional. He is presently the Controller & IT Manager at SDCERA. He and his wife have been married for 32 years and they live downtown San Diego. It just so happens that I received Joseph’ email today jsus as I was starting on the February 2001 POLLUX Newsletter. He did not indicate whether he would attend a reunion but we will definitely encourage him to do so.

SMITH, A.J. "JACK" (50-54) – Jack resides at 1690 Fortner RD., Dickson, TN 37055 PH: 615-446-6690. Joe McGuire has contacted Jack and they plan to travel to Biloxi together in October.

KELLOGG, GRANDON H. "DOC" (47-48) – Grandon was a PHM3 on the AKS-4. He resides at 676 E. 9^th St., Chico, CA 95928, PH: 530-891-0573, Email: GRANDON@SNOWCREST.NET with his wife Shirlee, his wife since December 19, 1948. Doc served in the U.S. Navy from August 1945 until October 1948. He also served at Naval Hospital, San Diego; Fleet Training Base, San Clemente and North Island Air Base, San Diego, CA. After leaving the navy he attended college at Santa Rosa Junior College and University of California at Berkley. He ran the Public Health Laboratory at Butte county, California for 27 years, then worked for 14 years at the Hospital Laboratory. He and Shirlee have two daughters. He signed up as a PRA member and says he will not attend the next reunion.

MULLEN, E. LEO (52-53) – Leo was a HMC aboard the AKS-4. He resides at 125 Garden Drive, Kalispell, MT 59900 with his wife Grace, his wife since Aug. 7, 1953. He served in the U.S. Navy from Feb. 1940 until June 1959. He also served at Fleet Marine Forces (WWII), Naval Hospitals Brooklyn, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Naval Air Station Lakehurst, NJ, Naval Air Station, Atlantic City, NJ and several other bases. After retiring from the U.S. Navy, Leo went in the Civil Service as a Customs Inspector at San Diego, Honolulu and Montana. He retired in March 1976. He and Grace have three daughters and four grandchildren. Leo joined the PRA and says he may attend the Biloxi reunion.

OSER, ROBERT V. (53-55) - Robert was a SN aboard the AKS-4. He resides at 74-321 Aster Dr., Palm Desert, CA 92260. His email address is FORE.BOSER@GTE.NET. He served in the navy from 1951 until 1955. After leaving the navy he worked for 32 years with General Telephone Company (GTE) in California. He has one daughter and one grandson. He says he will not attend the Biloxi reunion.

BROWN, H. F. (FRANK) (60-62) – Frank was a SK3 aboard the AKS-4. He resides at 4217 Harvard Ave., Greensboro, NC 27407 PH: 336-299-9056, with his wife Sue. They have been married since 8/21/64. He also served aboard the USS JASON (AR-8). After leaving the navy in 1964, Frank worked for Bell South until December 1991. He and Sue have one son, one daughter and five grandchildren. He would like to locate Dick Skypala who was a SK3 on the POLLUX with him. He says he may attend the Biloxi reunion.

CONNELL, WENDELL R. (50-53) – Wendell was a SK3 aboard the AKS-4. He resides at P.O. Box 131, Nashville, GA 31639 PH: 229-686-3300 (HM), 229-686-7208 (WK). After leaving the navy in 1953, Wendell worked in Civil Service, and then worked as an Automobile Salesman for 10 years. He then started an automobile loan business and has been doing that for about seven years. He retired from Civil Service as a Computer Analyst, GS-13. He has one son and one grand daughter. His mother is 91 years old. He would like to locate Kenneth Darr who worked in the Deck Department (Front Royal, VA). He said he would attend the Biloxi reunion. My records show that Kenneth Darr resides at 1559 Rivamonte Dr., Front Royal, VA 22630 PH: 540-635-7744.

CUTHBERTSON, MICKEY L. (64-65) – Mickey was a SN on the AKS-4. He resides at 500 Eastwood Drive, Gastonia, NC 28054 PH: 704-867-0258, Email: MCUTHBERTSON@CAROLINA.RR.COM. His wife Carolyn is deceased. They were married on Aug. 12, 1966. Mickey served in the navy from 1963 until 1990 and retired as a BMC. He also served aboard the USS SACRAMENTO (AOE-1), USS ST LOUIS (LKA116), USS CHEWOGAN (AOG-501), USS HUNTLY (AS-32) , USS ROBERT OWENS (DD-827), USS MCKEE (AS41), USS AMERICA (CV-66) and at Naval Air Station, Key West. He also served at the Recruiting Station in Waynesville, NC. After retiring from the navy he was a NJROTC Instructor at South Point High School in Belmont, NC. He has two daughters and one son. He said he would attend the Biloxi reunion.

GREENE, HUBERT J. (41-42) – Hubert was a S1/C aboard the AKS-2. He resides at 722 Farnham Place, Bel Air, MD 21014 PH: 410-836-8118 with his wife Holly. His first wife, Cecelia, died in January 1998. He and Holly were married on 8/28/99. Hubert served in the navy from 1941 until 1945 and left the navy as a BM2. He served aboard the USS JENKINS (DD-447) from July 1942 until January 1945. After leaving the navy he was a Construction Machinery Salesman. He has one son, one daughter, two grandsons and two grand daughters. He would like to locate George J.Horner who served aboard the AKS-2 with him in 1941 and 1942. He was a S1/C and may be living in Florida. He says he will attend the Biloxi reunion.

JOYCE, TOM E. "JAWS" (62-63) – Tom was a BM2 aboard the AKS-4. He resides at 1750 Churchwood Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45238 PH: 514-922-1299 with his wife Mary Ellen. They have three daughters, and two sons. Tom left the navy in November 1963. He also served aboard the USS KAWISHIWI (AO-146) and the USS CASTOR (AKS-1). After leaving the navy, he worked for the U.S. Merchant Marine as an Able Seaman/Wheelman. He also worked for the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad as a Fireman & Engineer. He worked for Penn Central RR as an Engineer in Ohio and Indiana. He also worked as a Bus Driver for the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit. He would like to locate K.D. Bowman (BUMS) who was a RD aboard the AKS-4 with him. He said he would attend the Biloxi reunion.

LOBB, THOS. "CARLO" (59-61) – Carlos was a BMSN aboard the AKS-4. He resides at 1209 Ave., E., Ormand Beach, FL 32174, PH: 386-677-5857 with his wife Delores. They have two sons and one daughter. After leaving the navy in 1961 Carlos served as a Police Officer from 1963 until 1983. He presently owns a Cleaning Service business. He says he may attend the Biloxi reunion.

MYERS, GARRISON ROGER (52-55) – Garrison was a QMS-3 aboard the AKS-4. He resides at 1315 Spencer Mountain Road, Gastonia, NC 28054 PH: 704-824-1475 with his wife Bobbie. The have twin sons and two grandsons. Garrison would like to locate Lee McGraft or (McGrath) and Willie Metz. He says he may attend the Biloxi reunion.

PALUCH, JOHN M. "HONKIE" (1949) – John was a SK3 aboard the AKS-4. He resides at 18659 Grey Allen Park, MI 48101 PH: 313-388-0351. His wife died in 1995 after they had been married for 46 years. He presently has three daughters and seven grandchildren. He served in the navy from 1943 until 1949 and after leaving the navy he worked for General Motors for 38 years. John would like to locate LT RAGSDALE. I don’t have any record of a LT RAGSDALE in my data base. Does anyone else have any record of him? John says he will attend the Biloxi reunion.

PENDERGRASS, RONALD (RON) (R.F.) (58-59) – Ron was a SN aboard the AKS-4. He resides at 208 Bywood Dr., Durham, NC 27712-3414 PH: 919-477-8013, Email: RONALD.PENDERGRASS@GTE.NET with wife Joyce. The have one son who is a Police Officer in Durham and they have two grandsons. Ron served in the USNR from 1957 until January 1963. After leaving the navy he went to work, married in March of 1965 and has been married to the same wife for 36 and a half years. There are too many shipmates who he would like to locate but he has already found the most important one thanks to Bill Missildine. Ron won’t be able to attend the Biloxi reunion because he promised his wife when they married that he would take her to Hawaii on their 25^th anniversary and that time just happens to come at the same time as the reunion. He says he will definitely be at the 2002 reunion. (Ron, I don’t blame you a bit. My wife and I went to Hawaii on our 25^th Anniversary and we have been returning nearly every year since then. I think the last count is about 12 times.). Today (7/28/01), I received an email from Dudley telling me that Ron and Joyce have made reservations to attend the Biloxi reunion.

PRANGE, JAMES H. (RED) (65-68) – Red was an E4 and E5 aboard the AKS-4. He resides at 5545 Hiway 78, Barrego Springs, CA 92004 PH: 760-767-5289, Email: JPRANGE@EARTHLINK.NET with his wife Jane. They have one daughter, two sons and two grandsons. Red and Jane have been married 32 years…..they were married 5/31/69. Red says he may attend the Biloxi reunion.

SASKA, ROBERT L. (57-59) – Robert was a MM3 aboard the AKS-4. He resides at 18290 Upper Bay Rd #63, Houston, TX 77058 PH 281-333-5688 or 281-333-8348 with his wife Carol. They have two daughters, three sons and three grandchildren. Red and Carol were married 10/2/76. After leaving the navy in 1959 Red returned to Texas and drove trucks for about 17 years then drove cabs and was a limo driver. He is a golfer, a bowler and he surfs the web. He would like to locate Ronald L. Stanzcak (MM3 57-59), Donald R. Arnold (MM3 57-59), Charles Wetzel (MM3 58), Melvin Thomas (BT2 58) and Bruce Redmond (MM3 58). He says he will attend the Biloxi reunion.

SCOGINS, KENNETH WAYNE (51-55?) – Kenneth was a SN aboard the AKS-4. He resides at 120 Woodall St., Marshall, TX 75772 PH: 903-935-7420. His wife is deceased. Kenneth also served aboard the USS LAERTES (AR-20) and the USS APL-30. After leaving the navy in 1956, he became a Police Officer, Deputy Sheriff and worked in road and bridge construction. He has no children. Kenneth says he will attend the Biloxi reunion.

SUTTER, JOHN F. (52-53) – John was an EMP3 aboard the AKS-4. He resides at 1597 Marlowe Ave., Lakewood, OH 44107-4329 PH: 216-521-1068 with his wife Gertrude (Gigi). They have five children and eleven grandchildren. John also served in the navy at Bainbridge, MD and Great Lakes, IL. After leaving the navy in 1959 he worked for Bigelow Carpet. He retired from Otis Elevator Company in June 1992. He would like to locate Mel Martin who was an EMP3 with him on the POLLUX. Mel may be living in Milwaukee, WI. John says he may attend the Biloxi reunion.

BEVAN, MILLARD WARREN (52-53). Millard was a PNASN on the AKS-4. He left the navy in 1953 as a PN3. He also served aboard the USS PLATTE (AO-24). Warren and his wife Mary V. (Ginny) reside at 2264 Lelandway, Salina, KS 67401. PH: 785-827-5871. After leaving the navy in 1953, Millard completed his College Education in 1956 and became an Insurance Agent/Broker. He retired in September 1999. He and Ginny have two daughters, one son and seven grandchildren. Millard joined the PRA. As a point of interest, Millard noted that he started and published the POLLUX NewsPaper in 1952 and it was published on a weekly basis until he left the ship in October 1953. He said he would attempt to locate some of the issues and forward them to us. He said he also has numerous photographs that he would bring to the reunion if he could make it. He was not able to attend the Buffalo reunion but maybe he will be able to attend the Seattle reunion in September 2003.

CLAY, TOM (54-55). Tom was an ICFN aboard the AKS-4. He resides at 2068 E. ORION ST., TEMPE, AZ 85268. PH: 480-838-9317, email: TOMCLAYAZ@AOL.COM. He can also be contacted via his sister Judith (Clay) Rumble at email: CREDIRT1@AOL.COM. Tom is an Electrical Engineer and has worked all over the world. He was the Project Engineer on the England to France tunnel. He has a wife, four children and five grandchildren.

DECAROLIS, ANTHONY (TONY) (55-57). Tony was a RM3 aboard the AKS-4. He presently resides at 13 Fairfield St., Bristol, CT 06010 PH: 860-585-9885. He also served in Hawaii. After leaving the navy in 1959 he worked as a Die Setter in a Factory for 32 years. He retired in 1995. He has one son, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was not able to attend the Buffalo Reunion but he signed up as a PRA member.

DIXON, GERNIE G. (50’S). Gernie was a MM2 aboard the AKS-4. He resides at 9716 Melton Ct., Oklahoma, OK 73162. PH: 405-773-0089. He left the navy in 1957. Bill Missildine located him and Dudley sent him a reunion package. We have not received a Biography Form from Gernie yet.

DYSERT, GEORGE C. (45-46). George was a S2C aboard the AKS-4. He and his wife Kathy who he married in 1947 reside at 17801 HWY 101, N. Willits, CA 95490 PH: 707-459-0178, Email: CALMCOW@RAGINGBULL.COM. His other duty stations include COMPHILSEAFRON & INDUSTRIAL COMMAND, San Diego. After leaving the navy in 1946 he went into Contracting and was also a truck driver. He and Kathy have five children and many grandchildren. He said he could not attend the Buffalo Reunion because of previous commitments but he signed up as a PRA member and sent an additional $20 for some other shipmate’s dues.

FIFE, GERALD L. (JERRY) (6/68 – 12/68). Jerry was a RDSN aboard the AKS-4. He resides at 2068 Angling RD., North Fairfield, OH 44855. PH: 419-744-2469. He retired from the navy in 1987 as a Senior Chief Petty Officer. His other duty stations include USS CHEMUNG (AO-30), USS SAN JOSE (AFS-7), USS ROGERS (DD-876), USS OKLAHOMA CITY (CG-5), USS KITTY HAWK (CV-63) and FCTCP San Diego. After retiring from the navy Jerry worked as a Plant Manager, Engineer and Sales Representative for Myers Services. Jerry attended the Buffalo Reunion and signed up as PRA member.

FRANCIS, JACK (61-63). Jack was a RDSN on the AKS-4. He resides at 5328 E. Butte St., Mesa, AZ 85205. PH: 602-509-5129. Email: GRFXJACK@COX.NET. Jack found the POLLUX Web Page and sent us an email when the photo of the POLLUX on the Web Page was taken. If anybody know when the picture was taken please let us know. Dudley sent Jack a reunion package but we haven’t received his Biography Form back yet.

GENTRY, LAWRENCE (LARRY) (58-60?). Larry was an IC2 aboard the AKS-4. He resides at 551 St. Highway VV, Kirbyville, MO 65679. Email: LGENTRY999@AOL.COM. Shipmate Nick Younk located him. Dudley sent Larry a reunion package but we haven’t received his Biography Form back yet.

HALL, BEN (??). Ben served aboard the AKS-4. He resides at 8261 Hillandale Drive, San Diego, CA 92120. PH: 619-265-2046 (HM) – 619-265-1901 (WK). Email: PWRQUAL@CTS.COM. Dudley sent Ben a reunion package but we haven’t received his Biography Form back yet.

MANGLICMOT, JUSTO F. (58-60). Justo was a DK2 aboard the AKS-4. He resides at 1328 Drexel Circle, Virginia Beach, VA 23464, PH: 757-424-2412, Email: j-and-sion@cox.net. I received an email from Justo October 26, 2002 telling me that he was interested in joining the POLLUX REUNION ASSOCIATION (PRA). Dudley has sent him a Reunion Package.

MILLER, WARREN C. (BUD) (1/55 – 9/55). Bud was a TESN/TEC aboard the AKS-4. He and his wife Linda reside at 32 McGills Town RD., Annville, PA 17003-8404. PH: 717-865-3951 Email: WLMILLER@LMF.NET. Bud served in the navy from 6/54 – 6/62 and left the navy as a TE(RM)1. After leaving the navy Bud joined the Pennsylvania National Guard in December 1965 and retired in January 1996 as a Chief Master Sergeant (E-9). He also worked full time as an Air Tech. Instructor/Flight Examiner. He and Linda have three daughters, one son and six grandchildren. Bud and Linda attended the Buffalo reunion and joined the PRA.

MURPHY, EUGENE P. (57-60). Gene was a MM2 aboard the AKS-4. He learned about the POLLUX reunions from the POLLUX Web Page. His email address is: SAKAI@COOKE.NET. Dudley sent Jack a reunion package but we haven’t received his Biography Form back yet.

PETERSON, DENNIS D. (60’S). Dennis was a SN aboard the AKS-4. He resides at 6717 114^th Avenue N., Champlin, MN 55316. Email: SLEEPYPETE1@AOL.COM.

POPOLIZIO, VINCENT J. (1942). Vincent was a F2C aboard the AKS-2. He resides at 5040 Pine Drive, Boynton Beach, FL 33437, PH: 407-734-0398. He is an AKS-2 survivor.

ROWLANDS, WILLIAM S (BILL) (65-67). Bill was a SKSA/SK3 aboard the AKS-4. He and his wife Barbara reside at 122 Persimmon Circle, Goose Creek, SC 29445. PH: 843-572-5723, Email: DUALLY99@COMCAST.NET. Bill had broken service; he served from 1965 to 1969 and then from 1975 to 1991. He retired from the navy in July 1991 as a SKC. His other duty stations include USS SPERRY (AS-12), USS PORTLAND (LSD-37), USS RUARK (FF-1053), USS JULIUS S. FUROR (FFG-6), USS NICHOLSON (DD-982). He also served at Naval Support Activity Danang, RVN, FCDSSA San Diego, NAVCAM WESTPAC Guam and NROTC University of Pennsylvania. After retiring from the navy in 1991 Bill worked as a Purchasing Agent for a Government Contractor. He has two children from his first marriage, six stepchildren from his second marriage and sixteen grandchildren. He would like to locate PATRICK RIKADLZA (SP) and JERRY SMITH. They were SK’s on the AKS-4. Bill was not able to attend the Buffalo reunion but he joined the PRA.

TONEY, MAX L. (45-46). Max found the POLLUX Web Page on a friend’s computer and contacted us wanting more information about how to contact shipmates and about the reunions. Max and his wife Edna reside at 3911 West 107^th Lane, Crown Point, IN 46307. PH: 219-663-3440, email: JWNDLW@CS.COM. Dudley sent Max a reunion package but we haven’t received his Biography Form back yet. However, he and his wife have attended the last four reunions.

WALDROP, MICHAEL (1868). Michael was a RM on the AKS-4 and retired as a RMC. He and his wife Katherine presently reside at 28304 Monks Drive, Poteau, OK 74953 PH: 918-647-5842, email: mwaldrop@hotmail.com. He served aboard the POLLUX from September 1968 until October 1968. Upon leaving the POLLUX, he transferred to the USS JAMES E. KYES. He says that even though his tour aboard the POLLUX was short, it was very rewarding. He says he he can't remember the name of the LPO, and RM1, but he remembers an RMSN, whose name he believes was GREGORY, who helped him a lot. Michael retired from the Navy as a RMC(SW) and worked worked for General Dynamics under an Army Contract in Leonberg, Germany. I believe he is completely retired now. 

ZIELINSKI, ROBERT D (SKI) (50-51). Robert was a SK2 aboard the AKS-4. He and his wife Theresa reside at 33 Charles Terrace, Piscataway, NJ 08854. PH: 732-985-5465. They can also reached at their daughter’s email address of: CARLANDCHRISSY@EARTHLINK.NET. Robert also served aboard the USS MAURY (AGS-16) (46-49). After leaving the navy in 1951 he worked for New Departure Hyatt Bearing (a division of GMC) until he retired. Robert and Theresa have four daughters, one son and eight grandchildren. Robert was not able to attend the Buffalo reunion but he joined the PRA.

BAILEY, G.W. – I received a note from Fred Brehm (AKS-2 41-42) dated 10/23/03 telling me that while Lucille was having lunch on a recent shopping trip, she ran into a man who was on the AKS-4. She said he didn’t know about the POLLUX reunions so Dudley sent him a package. His address is G.W. BAILEY, 2 FOXHOLLOW LANE, CARLISLE, PA 17103. As of now, we don’t know what years he served or what his rate/rank was.

BRADY, ARTHUR (LEE) (65-67) – Lee was a MM3 aboard the AKS-4. He and his wife Phyllis reside at 1140 Sandstone TR., Billings, MT 59105-1945, PH: 406-248-2301, email: baspenarts@aol.com. After leaving the navy, Lee was a Carpenter and a Career Fire Fighter. He and Phyllis have one daughter and two grandchildren. Lee joined the PRA and said he would attend the next reunion. However, he did not attend the Seattle reunion.

CHAMBERS, ROBERT H. (61-63) – Robert was a SK1 aboard the AKS-4. He and his wife Bella reside at 25889 Bryn Mawr Ave., Hayward, CA 94542-1909, PH: 510-538-6097, email: haywardbob@aol.com. Jim served in the navy from 1946 until 1967. He also served aboard the USS TAUSSIG, USS TICONDEROGA, USS PARICUTIN, USS LUZON, USS CASTOR, USS TOLOVANA, USS ALUDRA and at Cargo Handling Battalion TWO and NSC OAKLAND. After retiring from the navy, Robert worked as a Civil Servant from 1968 until 1989 as a Purchasing Agent to Contracting Officer at NSC Oakland and Fleet Hospital Support Office, Alameda, CA. Robert and Bella have two daughters and one granddaughter. Robert joined the PRA but said he would not be able to attend the Seattle reunion.

DONOVAN, HARRY (DON) (67-68) - I received an email from Don on 10/20/03 telling me that he served aboard the AKS-4 from August 1967 until September 1968. He was a GMG2. He said he had just returned from a USS MARS reunion in Cincinnati and he is looking to make contact with his shipmates from the USS POLLUX. His address is DON DONOVAN, 705 CHATHAM RD., SOMMERDALE, NJ 08083. I just recently received Don’s Biography Form and the following information was furnished: Don and Paula were married on 5/23/70. Their phone number is 856-783-2967 and their email address is: Pdonovan1@msn.com. Don served in the navy from 1966 until 1970. He also served aboard the USS MARS (AFS-1), with CHB2 in Danang, RVN and at NAAS Meridian, Mississippi. After leaving the navy, he became a Mechanical Engineer. He and Paula have one daughter and two sons. Don joined the PRA and says he will attend the next reunion if possible.

GORDY, JAMES W. (BILL) – (55-57) – Bill was a SN aboard the AKS-4. He and his wife Liz reside at 619 N. Ash, Carlsbad, New Mexico 88220, PH: 505-887-5316. He served in the navy from 1954 until 1958. He also served at Midway Island and aboard the USS DIXIE (AD-14). After leaving the navy, Bill worked in the Oil Fields in West Texas and Eastern New Mexico. He also worked in Potash Mines in Southeastern New Mexico and on the Test Site in Mercury, Nevada for the Atomic Energy Commission. He says he is retired now and has High Blood Pressure and Type II Diabetes but still always feels good. He and Liz have three daughters, six granddaughters, three grandsons and two great granddaughters. Bill joined the PRA but says he is not able to attend the reunion.

HOKANSON, WILLIAM E. (68) – I received an email from a USS MARS (AFS-1) shipmate, Everett Jones, on 10/31/03, furnishing me with Shipmate Hokanson’s name and address. William was a SK3 aboard the AKS-4 and transferred to the AFS-1 when the POLLUX was decommissioned. His address is: 506 N. Polk Circle, Papillion, NE 68046, email HMBFlyer@aol.com.

KASTL, DOUG (65-67) – Doug was a MM3 aboard the AKS-4. He and his wife reside at P.O. Box 585, Tuttle, OK 73089, email dpkastl@direcway.com. After leaving the navy in 1967 Doug went to work as an Aircraft Mechanic at McClellan AFB, CA in 1968. He eventually retired in 2000 as a GS-12. He presently works as a Government Contractor at Tinker AFB as a Software Consultant. His wife works for the Air Force as an Electrician on the B-1 Bomber. They have two daughters. Doug attended the Seattle reunion.

LOGAN, ALEXANDER G. (59-63) – Alex was a BT2 aboard the AKS-4. He and his wife Shirley resides at 3820 Burke Ave., N, Seattle, WA 98103, PH: 206-634-1154, email: Logandrd@aol.com. He also served aboard the USS ASTABULA (AO-21) and the USS SAFEGUARD (ARS-21). After leaving the navy, Alex worked as a Boilermaker Welder for Weyerhauser Maintenance and as a Welder for Boeing Aircraft. He joined the PRA and attended the Seattle Reunion.

MOCK, WILLIAM T. (65-68) – William was a BM3 aboard the AKS-4. He resides at 301 N. Bryan St., Hicksville, OH 43526, PH: 419-542-7164. After leaving the navy in 1968, William worked as a Deputy Sheriff for two years then went to Steel Processing Plant in 1972 and that is where he still works. He is also a part time City Policeman. He has one daughter and two grandchildren. He would like to locate Bud Felshaw and John Rureques. They may be living in California. William joined the PRA but said he couldn’t attend the Seattle reunion.

NEWMAN, EUGENE EDWARD (59-60). Eugene was a IC2 aboard the AKS-4. He resides at 4889 SW Golfside Drive, Palm City, FL 34990, PH: 772-221-8946, email: een@avagames.com. I received an email from Eugene on 8/1/03 telling me that he was astounded to find the USS POLLUX web site by searching GOOGLE on the Internet. He said he really got a kick out of seeing names of shipmates that he hadn’t had contact with in over 45 years. He said he especially remembered SAMMY D. MORRIS, BM1, who grabbed and lifted him about 6 inches off of the deck, looked into his tender 18 year old eyes, and told him in a gravelly voice, "Newman, the next time that I catch you skylarking, I’m going to put my boot up you’re a__." He said he reported aboard the POLLUX as a SA (along with Danny Peterson and 7 other recent graduates of Boot Camp Company 59-007) on May 8, 1959.

OWEN, KENNETH (60-64) – I received an email from Bob Owen (60-62) on 6/25/03 telling me that he had located Kenneth on classmates.com and asked him to contact Dudley or me. On 10/22/03 I received an email from Ken telling me that he was a MA2 aboard the AKS-4. After he left the navy, he went to college on the GI Bill. He married his wife Nancy and they have two sons. He then worked in data processing and other management areas until 1990. He then started his own business and he is now semi-retired. He currently has one granddaughter by his oldest son and one grandson by his youngest son (and they have one on the way). He said he remembered LCDR Greenberg almost having a nervous breakdown when a pallet load of red lead that was being unrepped to one of the Aircraft Carriers hit the elevator and made a huge mess on the side of the carrier. LCDR Greenberg then frantically had a pallet of rags transported to the carrier. He said he would like to hear from his old shipmates, including Ensign Montel. Ken and Nancy reside at 4405 Pockrus RD., Denton, TX 76208, PH: 940-382-7694, email ken.nancy@verizon.net.

RODRIQUEZ, RICHARD (EARLY 50’S) – I received an email from Dan Lathrop on 9/14/03 telling me that he had met up with Richard at a TugBoat reunion. His address is 4325 54^th ST., Sacramento, CA 95820.

BAUER, PAUL E. (66-68) – Paul was a RM3 aboard the AKS-4. He and his wife Doris reside at 2433 W. Scott St., Milwaukee, WI 53204, PH: 414-384-3562. He served in the Navy from 1965 through 1968 and his highest rank was RM2 in the Naval Reserves. He is now a retired Letter Carrier. He and Doris have 3 daughters and 4 grandchildren. Paul would like to locate Dennis Carroll and Joel Hughes. There were also Radiomen and their homes were Lake of the Ozarks, MO and Myrtle Beach, SC respectively. He says he may attend the next reunion and he signed on as a PRA member.

BURKHARDT, JOHN III (64-65) – John was a SKSA/SK3 aboard the AKS-4. He resides at 911 E. Hawley St., Mundelein, IL 60060, PH: 847-566-8112. He served in the Active Navy from 1963 until 1974, and then he served in the Naval Reserves from 1974 until 1990. He also served aboard the USS MARKAB (AR-23), USS H.W. Gilmore (AS-16), USS New Orleans, at the Navy Commissary Store, Naples, Italy, and with ACB-2. After leaving the navy, he graduated from College. He enjoys traveling and fishing. He joined the PRA and says he may attend the next reunion.

COX, WELDON (51-55) – Weldon was a DK3 aboard the AKS-4. He resides at 5026 Oak Valley RD., Oklahoma City, OK 73135. His son Mike’s email address is sandragc@sbcglobal.net. Mike sent me an email on 2/9/04 telling me that his father would like to hear from his former shipmates.

DONOVAN, HARRY E (DON) (67-68) – Don was a GMG2 aboard the AKS-4. He and his wife Paula reside at 705 Chatham RD., Somerdale, NJ 08083, PH: 856-783-2967, email: pdonovan1@msn.com. Don served in the Navy from 1966 through 1970. His other duties consisted of NAAS Meridian, MS.; CHB2 Danang, RVN and USS MARS (AFS-1). After leaving the Navy he became a Mechanical Engineer. He and Paula have one daughter and two sons. He signed up as a PRA member and said he and Paula would attend the next reunion.

ERKILA, GEORGE L. (LITTLE TEX, REB, SHORTY) (62-64) – George was a FN/MM3 aboard the AKS-4. He served in the Navy from July 1962 until July 1986 and retired as a MMC. He and his wife Joan reside at 1733 Paine Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32211-5368, PH: 904-744-9691, email: GLERKILA@AOL.COM. His other duty stations consisted of Sub School, New London; USS ALLAGASH (AO-97); USS ARCO (ARD-29); USS PROTEUS (AS-19); USS KAWISHIWI (AO-146); USS PARSONS (DDG-33) and USS SAVANNAH (AOR-4). He indicated on his BIO Form that he is still turning wrenches and has been working Nuclear Power Plant Shutdowns for Newport Industrial Corporation since September 1986. He and Joan have four grandchildren from Joan’s two children. He would like to locate Joseph E. Saccamago (Sachamaggo) who was a FN aboard the POLLUX and may be living in the Philadelphia/Pittsburgh area. George signed up as a PRA member and said he would attend the next reunion. (Hey George, I served aboard the PARSONS from 1963 until 1966 when she was DD-949).

HINTZE, MICHAEL (64-65) – Dudley received an email from Michael 6/9/04 telling him he would like to receive the Newsletter so Dudley sent a copy of the last one, along with a BIO Form for him to complete and return to us. I believe Michael was a SH3 aboard the AKS-4. Michael’s address is 310 E. Monroe, Fairfield, IA 52556. I don’t have a phone number for him yet but his email address is: ffpcusa@kdsi.net.

LOGAN, ALEXANDER G. (60-63) – Alex was a BT2 aboard the AKS-4. He resides at 3820 Burke Ave., N. Seattle, WA 98103, PH: 206-634-1154, email: Logandrd@aol.com. Alex’s other duty stations consisted of USS SAFEGUARD (ARS-25) and USS ASTABULA (AO-21). He served in the Navy from 1959 until 1963 and then worked as a Boilermaker Welder, Weyerhauser Maintenance Welder and a Boeing Aircraft Welder. He signed up as a PRA member and said he would attend the next reunion.

MADDUX, SAMUEL (64-66) – Sam was a EM2 aboard the AKS-4. He resides at 73-4331 Ahiahi St., Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, PH: 808-325-9616, email: sammaddux@hawaii.it.com. I received an email from Sam on 3/28/04 telling me that he had learned about the PRA from the Web Page and wanted more information about the association. We sent him a reunion package but haven’t heard anymore from him.

MASSENGALE, LARRY (61-64) – Larry was a SK2 aboard the AKS-4. He and his wife Barbara reside at 272 N E Lenox St., Hillsboro, OR 97124, PH: 503-640-1420, email: lbm62@earthlink.net. While aboard the POLLUX Larry operated the soda fountain and ships store. He also worked in Hold #3, Fleet Issue and as Hold Captain of Hold #1. Larry met Barbara at the Seaside Club in Yokohama. Her father was a Navy Seal for 28 years and was stationed in Japan at the time. Larry and Barbara are both very excited about attending the Mobile reunion in October. Larry and Barbara have 1 son, 1 daughter, 2 grandsons and 1 granddaughter. They learned about the reunion from the Reunion Notice that we had placed in the Portland Oregonian Newspaper. We are now in receipt of Larry’s BIO Form and he has joined the PRA and says he will attend the next reunion. He would like to locate David Arbuckle and Greg Mathias who were also Storekeepers. One of them may be residing in Arkansas. After leaving the Navy, Larry worked for 40 years in Retail Grocery.

OWENS, CLAUDE (56-58) – Claude resides at 4275 Owens Road, Evans, GA 30809. His telephone number is 706-210-8091 and email address is claude30@msn.com. I received and email from Claude 6/18/04 telling me that he would like to join the POLLUX Reunion Association. He said he was located by Bob Owen (SK3 60-62).

BOLTON, BOBBY GENE (66-67) – Bobby was a Shipfitter aboard the AKS-4. He resides at 100 Oxbow Marina Dr., Isleton, CA 95641 PH: 916-804-3651. He was remembered by Marion D. Munn.

KRUMWIED, TOM (66-68) – Tom was a RM3 aboard the AKS-4. He resides at 5202 Premier Ave., Lakewood, CA 90712, email: TKRUM@MEDIAONE.NET. Shipmate Michael P. Keenan (RM3 65-68) furnished Tom’s location.

MARTIN, ROGER (66-68) – Roger was a RM2 aboard the AKS-4. He resides at 10904 S. Spotted Rd., Cheney, WA 99004, email: WROGER57 @EXCITE.COM. Shipmate Michael P. Keenan (RM3 65-68) furnished Rogers location.

MUNN, MARION D. (66-67) – Marion was a MMFN/MM3 aboard the AKS-4. He resides at 100 Ann Lane, Cayce, SC 29033, PH: 803-796-2095 email: POPPIEMUNN@AOL.COM

OLANDER, FRANK J. (58-60) – Frank was a SN on the AKS-4. He resides at 202 16^tth Ave., S.W., New Brighton, MN 55112-3319, PH: 651-636-1928, email: FOLANDDER@AOL.COM, with his wife Shirley. They have two sons, one daughter and one grandchild. Frank also served in the Boat Pool at Pearl Harbor and aboard the USS DELTA (AR-9). After leaving the navy, Frank worked for a Printing Company and now works for a Newspaper. He would like to locate Larry E. Wikel, SN who served with him in the Deck Department and was from Relondo Beach, CA. Frank said he may attend a reunion

PHELPS, DONALD C. (DON) (60-61) – Don was a SN aboard the AKS-4. He resides at 1274 St. Andrew CT., Pataluma, CA 94954, email CONCORD997@CS.COM, with his wife Kaethe. They have three sons and four grandchildren. Don also served aboard the USS TOLEDO (CA-133) and the USS VESUVIUS (AE-15). After leaving the navy, Don worked as a bus driver for the Golden Gate Bridge District until retirement. He would like to locate Gerold (Hutch) Hutchings was a SN and worked in the Post Office. Hutch may be living in Kansas. Don says he may attend a reunion.

POTTER, ROBERT (66) – Robert was a QM3 aboard the AKS-4. He resides at 708 Grace St., St. Marys, GA 31558, email: POTTER@EAGNET.COM. Received an email from Robert on 11/01/01 informing me that he served aboard the POLLUX in 1966 when she crossed the equator on a cruise to Singapore.

ROLAND, ROBERT E. (50-52) – Robert was a YN3 aboard the AKS-4. He resides at 4283 Eastwood DR., Sarasota, FL 34232, PH: 941-377-8623, email: BOBRSAL@AOL.COM, with his wife Sally. Robert served in the navy from Jan. 1946 until Aug. 1965 and he retired as a CPO. He also served aboard the USS SARATOGA (CVA-60) (2 tours); Staff, Chief of Naval Operations; Staff, Director of Naval Intelligence; Staff, Navy Finance Center, Cleveland, OH; Staff, Director of Naval Administration Pentagon. After retiring from the navy, he worked for the Department of the Navy as Classified Material Control Officer for the Chief of Naval Operations and then Management Analyst for the Director of Naval Administration. The Rolands have two sons, one daughter and five grandchildren (two of the sons are twins). Congratulations Robert and Sally, my wife Martha and I also have twin sons. Robert says he may attend a reunion.

SCOTT, WILLIE C. (62-65) – Willie was a BM2/BM1 aboard the AKS-4. He resides at 7965 Central Park Circle, Alexandria, VA 22309, PH: 703-360-0246, email: WSCOTT@AOL.COM. Received an email from Willie on 2/11/02.

THURMAN, DONALD O. (DON) (60-61) – Don was a MM3 aboard the AKS-4. He resides at 501 Gunn Town Rd., #40, Bellefontaine, OH 43311, email: DEORTE@ ARABELLAOL.NET. Received an email from Don on 11/15/01 saying he had just found the POLLUX web site.

WELSH, BUFORD E. (ED) (57-59) – Ed was a RD3 aboard the AKS-4. He resides at 7804 Harper Ave., Downey, CA 90241, PH: 562-869-1272, email: BUFORD60 @MSN.COM, with his wife Judy. Ed served in the navy from 1956 until 1960 and also served aboard the UVALDE, GRAFFIUS AND PARACUTIN and left the navy as a RD2. After leaving the navy, Ed went into Barbering and was a Barber College Instructor for the last 30 years. The Welshs have two sons, one daughter and one grandchild. Ed would like to locate Rubert Lewis QM or SM who may be living in Northern California. I have a not in my POLLUX database that Richard Kowatch would also like to locate Rubert Lewis. Ed says he may attend a reunion.

AMOS, JAMES ROBERT (60-62) – Bob was a Seaman aboard the AKS-4. He found the Web Page on the Internet and sent me an email on 11/03/04. He had apparently sent me another email back in September 2003 but I had misplaced it. I did manage to find it though. Bob and his wife Wanda resides at 324 Robert Way, Livermore, CA 94550 PH: 925-447-9798, email: baddbob@sbcglobal.net. They have three sons. He said he learned to use a chipper and paint on the POLLUX and he is a Painting Contractor. 

 FRY, LANNY (62-63) – Lanny was Postal Clerk on the AKS-4. Dudley received an email from Lanny on 10/29/04 telling him that he had just seen the Reunion Notice in the DAV Magazine. Dudley shot him an email back requesting his snail mail address so we could send him more information on the reunions. So far we haven’t received anything back from Lenny.

GARRETT, THOMAS (51-55) – Thomas resides at 77 Dokata DR., Sylba, NC 28779-8347, PH 828-631-2864. I don’t have anymore information on Thomas. Dudley heard from him and sent him a reunion package but we have not received any reply.

 KEYES, DALE – (1954)  Dudley sent out PRA package but did not receive any reply. Dale resides at P.O. Box 213, Willard, UT 84340, PH: 801-388-1322.

 MOORE, WILLIE (SK 61-64) – Willie resides at 3116 Gilboa Ave., Zion, IL 60099, PH: 847-746-3141. Willie called Dudley in September 2004 and sent him a reunion package. We haven’t received anymore information from him yet.

 NICHOLSON, TERRY E. (64-66) – Terry was a SK3 aboard the AKS-4. He presently resides at 1862 Skyler Drive, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-2822, PH: 269-349-0726, email terry.e.nicholson@pharmacia.com.  I received an email fromTerry on 7/26/04 informing me that he had located the POLLUX Web Page on Google. He had a lot to say about how we had managed to get his name and address all mixed up with our searches for him via various computer search engines. After “deserting” the Navy, Terry managed to get linked up with the U.S. Air Force and eventually retired as a Senior Master Sergeant with 24 total years of service. No hard feelings Terry. Because when I was discharged  after leaving the POLLUX in 1958 as a SK2 I talked to the Air Force Recruiters too. They told me I would have to drop two pay grades and come in as an E3 versus E5. I told them what they could do with their offer and reenlisted in the U.S.Navy where I spent 20.5 years. Terry furnished several names of former shipmates. We were not able to locate LT. George Kahn from New York or SK2 Stanley Mizikowski. However, we did locate SK2 Coy Wayne Coonan who resides at 5549 Crossgate Lane, Corpus Christi, TX 78414, PH: 361-993-4499.  However, Coy is in very poor health and is not able to attend any reunions.  Terry did mention that he remembered Jim Wittkop. Jim has attended several reunions and joined with us in Mobile this year.