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Larry Oswalt
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  • Russellville, AL
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WIlliam Wood left a comment for Larry Oswalt
"Hey Larry,     I was on the Barnstable County from 1982 - 1985. She was still a great ship then. Just to let you know."
Sep 24, 2011
Ya'Vonne Garner and Larry Oswalt are now friends
Dec 2, 2010
Larry Oswalt and John Kellett are now friends
Nov 25, 2009
Larry Oswalt left a comment for aldo crose
"Great knowing your O.K. I remember Freddie Lowe, BM2 Floyd Clarke, BM1 Hugh Hudson, BM3 Robert Cacchola,BM3 Patrick Barrett,BM3 John Bougher, and I Cant remember the rest. Ive tried to find Freddie for years but couldnt. Ill go for now, catch you…"
Nov 25, 2009
aldo crose left a comment for Larry Oswalt
"Hi Larry. Glad to hear from you. Do you remember any other BMs on the barnstable? How about BM2 Fred Lowe. His wife was named Nancy. Both he and I lived in base housing at Little Creek and I remember having a lot of good times there. Take Care…"
Nov 24, 2009
Larry Oswalt commented on Paul Barger's group Suez Canal Veterans
"My ship [USS Barnstable County [LST-1197} said first to Port Said the middle of 1974 to start Operation Nimbus Star, Nimbus Moon In the clearing out of thr Suez Canal after Egypt and Iseral had a little rukus and stopped up the Canal whth a bunch of…"
Nov 24, 2009
Larry Oswalt joined Paul Barger's group
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Suez Canal Veterans

For all who have sailed thru the Suez canal
Nov 24, 2009
Larry Oswalt commented on Douglas Karr's group Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek
"Last two years of navy life was aboard the USS Barnstable County [LST-1197] home ported at Little Creek, Va. I spent a lot of hours at different on base schools when the Barn was in port. Kinda strange but my best inport base."
Nov 24, 2009
Larry Oswalt joined Douglas Karr's group
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Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek

NAB Little Creek, Virginia
Nov 24, 2009
Larry Oswalt commented on Douglas Karr's group Naval Station Norfolk
"I remember NSN as the place to stay out of trouble at.The base police were always arround. I spent a couple of years at D&S Piers and I enjoyed everything that I can remember of it."
Nov 24, 2009
Larry Oswalt joined Douglas Karr's group
Nov 24, 2009
Larry Oswalt commented on Douglas Karr's group Naval Base Guantanamo, Cuba GTMO
"I remember walking guard with a nightstick and white helmet liner and the beer parties. Had a decent time there."
Nov 24, 2009
Larry Oswalt joined Douglas Karr's group
Nov 24, 2009
Larry Oswalt left a comment for Cindy Kramer Riser
"Welcome to NavyVets. Im also a new member. It seems like weve run into a great bunch of people. Hope I can learn it all. I hape you have a good night and an even better tomorrow. Larry Oswalt."
Nov 24, 2009
Larry Oswalt commented on Douglas Karr's group USS L. Y. Spear AS-36
"Joined the crew of the Spear in 1970 as a sn assigned to 1st Div. Some of the nicest people I ever mrt in the navy were aboard the Spear.Bm2 Combs, Bm3 Liverette{ helped me with my practicle factors for Bm3} Sn Tony Holmans{ my best friend ever} SN…"
Nov 23, 2009
Larry Oswalt joined Douglas Karr's group
Nov 23, 2009

Profile Information

Rank
Petty Officer Second Class
Where were you or your family stationed?
U.S.S. L.Y. Spear A.S. 36 and U.S.S. Barnstable County LST-1197 in D&S Piers in Norfolk Va. and the Amphib. base in Little Creek, Va.
Veteran of Foreign War
None
Current Status with the US Navy
Honorably Discharged
Start date of your service
May 15, 1970
End date of your service
November 15, 1974

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At 9:37pm on September 24, 2011, WIlliam Wood said…

Hey Larry,

    I was on the Barnstable County from 1982 - 1985. She was still a great ship then. Just to let you know.

At 9:12pm on November 24, 2009, aldo crose said…
Hi Larry. Glad to hear from you. Do you remember any other BMs on the barnstable? How about BM2 Fred Lowe. His wife was named Nancy. Both he and I lived in base housing at Little Creek and I remember having a lot of good times there. Take Care Larry. Al Crose
At 5:32pm on November 21, 2009, William (Bill) Karr ETC(SS) said…
Welcome Aboard, Larry!

I'm Bill Karr. My son Doug created this site and I help him out a bit. We hope that you enjoy it.

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