Rich Ponce replied to David Fauquier's discussion Chelsea memories in Chelsea Naval Hospital
"Hey Ken, while the memory is not real good these days, I was there at Chelsea at the same time that you were, Oct 1966 to August 1968.  Started on the ICU, then the Emergency Room, then some transcribing for the Psychiatrists for Ward L (some were…"
Aug 21, 2019
Kenneth A Burdick replied to David Fauquier's discussion Chelsea memories in Chelsea Naval Hospital
"Greetings fellow Corpsman. Just found this sight as I have a colleague who now lives in a condo at the former Hospital sight. I was stationed there from around June 1967 to April 1968.  Spent most of my time working on Ward 13 "Dirty Orthopedics" I…"
Aug 21, 2019
Curt Hiller replied to David Fauquier's discussion Chelsea memories in Chelsea Naval Hospital
"David, I was there Ward 14 from 70-72. Do you remember any of the other nurses?
Too many cobwebs for sure. Hope you are doing Well. Thanks for your service.
Curt Hiller, NC"
Aug 21, 2019
David Fauquier left a comment on Navy Hospital Corpsmen
"Wow...totally was not at all in my memory until you mentioned that tunnel. I remember running into a Wave and another HM getting it on in that tunnel. They were on top of a laundry cart. She was a redhead...67-68...anybody remember her?"
Aug 21, 2019
David Fauquier left a comment on Navy Hospital Corpsmen
"Jim, I do remember those tunnels going every which way. They did go to the woman's barracks. I guess I just missed the Waves being in the same barracks...there probably are a few tails to tell around that. When I became a Senior Corpsman on the Ward…"
Aug 21, 2019
David Fauquier left a comment on Navy Hospital Corpsmen
"The tunnel I was referencing was at the Chelsea Naval Hospital...ran from the Enlisted barracks to the woman's barracks I think..."
Aug 21, 2019
David Fauquier left a comment on Navy Hospital Corpsmen
"Sorry to take the discussion "off topic" just figured this was more interesting! lol"
Aug 21, 2019
David Fauquier left a comment on Navy Hospital Corpsmen
"I also remember the masking tape on the bottles..."
Aug 21, 2019
David Fauquier left a comment for Bill Lupetti
"Bill, Those patients that she took to see her show were from my ward...remember it well..I have some pictures of some of the Corpsman that worked on my ward as well as some memorable patients...I'll try and dig them out and post..."
Aug 21, 2019
David Fauquier left a comment on Navy Hospital Corpsmen
"Jim, Thanks for that pic...I never saw that view. I can pick out many things about Chelsea from this!!"
Aug 21, 2019
Jim Decota replied to David Fauquier's discussion Chelsea memories in Chelsea Naval Hospital
"Hey David! Welcome! There is also a page for Chelsea on Facebook that was started by Chief Wentzel's daughter! I was there after you in 73 and 74. Bill Lupetti was there about the time you were or he may have been over in Nam in 68. How far are you…"
Aug 21, 2019
David Fauquier left a comment on Navy Hospital Corpsmen
"I was at Chelsea from Summer of 67 to sometime late 68. Worked on Ward 2. Remember Nurse Carlin, Schlosser. I am going to dig out pics that I have from there. anyone remember Judy Garland coming to the hospital?"
Aug 21, 2019
David Fauquier commented on Gilbert Reger's photo
"I was stationed on this ship at Newport News as it was being built. Put together the medical records as new personal were assigned. Got off just before launch and was assigned to airing on the JFK!!"
Aug 21, 2019
David Fauquier posted a discussion in Chelsea Naval Hospital
Geez...I was just playing around on my computer and there it is...I was at Chelsea out of Great Lakes Hospital Corps School July 67. I was there until sometime late 68 I think. I was on Ward 2 and the critical care ward. when I arrived and was the…
Aug 21, 2019