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Gerald Tripp left a comment on USS Sierra AD-18
"Hey James, do you remember any of the old timers when you went aboard in 59? I relined one of the arc furnaces, and I still dream about it."
Aug 21, 2019
Gerald Tripp left a comment on USS Sierra AD-18
"Oh WOW, James you do stir some memories. I bought Chief McBrides 53 Ford from him. And Hickey was a great personal friend. He was quite a bit older and was wearing fireman stripes (with a couple of hash marks) when I left. Used to go to his house.…"
Aug 21, 2019
Gerald Tripp left a comment on USS Sierra AD-18
"Hi James, Yes, that was her name. Isnt it funny after 55 years , what you can remember, after your memory gets jogged. The name Roy Dye doesnt ring any bells. When I was aboard the Sierra she was a flagship and they said that was why she didnt go…"
Aug 21, 2019
Gerald Tripp left a comment on USS Sierra AD-18
"Hi James,
Some of those names sound familiar, I'm certain I remember Quick, but it seems like he was ML1st Class when I recall him. Heimbaugh sounds familiar also. The Officer in charge of the School was Lt. Owen Did you know him? I'll see if I can…"
Aug 21, 2019
Gerald Tripp left a comment on USS Sierra AD-18
"Hi James,
What a story. If I remember correctly, Bill Hickey was from Ohio, but his wife was from Louisiana. Also her sister was married to a sailor. I met them both at Norfolk. What an honor it was for you to escort him back to New Orleans and…"
Aug 21, 2019
Gerald Tripp left a comment on Michigan Navy Veterans
"Hi, born and raised near Grand Haven, Michigan. Enlisted in Navy in 1954 and was discharged 1958. Guess that makes me the old timer in here?
I was a Molder 2nd Class and served aboard Destroyer Tenders, USS Sierra and the USS Shenandoah."
Aug 21, 2019
Gerald Tripp left a comment on USS Sierra AD-18
"Like to hear from shipmates aboard the Sierra in 1955 on. Gerald Tripp"
Aug 21, 2019