* 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) resides 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