Larry Hammett left a comment on Texas Navy Vets
"I joined the navy in Odessa, Texas in July 59, and boot camp in San Diego. Picked up my first ship (Cavalier APA-37) in Portland, Oregon. Transferred to LCU DIVISION 13 in 61. I ended my career on RACINE LST 1191 as SCPOC, GMCS. Live in OKLAHOMA…"
Aug 21, 2019
Larry Hammett left a comment on Assault Craft Unit ONE ACU-1
"I was a member of LCU DIVISION 13 from late 1961 until 1963. We were at Christmas Island for operation crossroads nuclear tests on LCU 1494. Some of my best duties in the Navy."
Aug 21, 2019
Larry Hammett left a comment on USS Mobile LKA-115
"I was a GM chief aboard the Mobile from 1972 through 1975. Does anyone remember, "Dangerous Dan the anchorman" (Lt. Danforth weapons officer )"
Aug 21, 2019
Larry Hammett left a comment on USS Recruit TDE/TFFG-1
"Hello mates, I was in recruit class 59-318 my CC was BM1 Rosenbauer,and asst. CC was BM1 Cooksen. Anyone remember them?"
Aug 21, 2019
Larry Hammett left a comment on USS Alamo LSD-33
"Does anyone remember "Dangerous Dan the anchorman? " He was Lt. Danforth, weapons officer."
Aug 21, 2019
Larry Hammett left a comment on USS Alamo LSD-33
"Hello mates, I was aboard Alamo from January 64 through October 67. I made GMG1 while on board."
Aug 21, 2019
Larry Hammett left a comment on Unites States Navy Gunner's Mates
"Hello mates, I became a GMG3 in 1961 and GMG2 in 1963 on my first enlistment. I retired as a GMCS in 1980. Glad to be here."
Aug 21, 2019
Larry Hammett left a comment on USS Recruit TDE/TFFG-1
"I made a mistake, my company was 59-340, not 59-318."
Aug 21, 2019