USS Estes Association Crew Roster USS ESTES AGC-12 USS ESTES1 ASSOCIATION HOME PAGE U.S.S. The ship was acquired by the Navy on 8 November 1939 and converted into a troopship by the Todd Shipbuilding Corporation. "I can imagine no more rewarding a career. 77-80 (MR2) Streit, Allen 49-50 (MM3) Help| Saunders Jerry K (Lorraine) 62-69 (MMC) Wharton was awarded three battle stars for her World War II service. Peters, Rich 72-76 (EM2) O'Malley, James F. 69-71 (DC2) The group operated off the island of Bigej in Kwajalein Atoll from 31 January to 2 February, during the shore bombardment phase of the operation and the initial landings, before moving into the lagoon and anchoring there on 2 February. HullNumber.com's mission is to provide a means for shipmates to keep in touch with one another. Olsen, Bryan J. Sitemap. Harding 89-92 (Consolidated Crew CO) Several times, the ship went to general quarters and was screened by smoke, but she emerged from the campaign unscathed by kamikazes that had taken such a dreadful tollon American ships. Please update your mailing address if you have moved. A series of runs followed in which Wharton transported service families and dependents home to the west coast on her eastbound passages and troops and cargo to Hawaii on her westbound trips. Search by filling in one or more fields above the columns, and clicking "Search". Decommissioned on 26 March 1947, Wharton was stricken from the Navy List on 4 April 1947. Smith, Tilden R. 57-60 (FT2) On 22 May, the transport departed for the Caroline Islands, with 273 troops and 29 casualties embarked, and arrived at Ulithi on the 28th. Wharton conducted three voyages to the western Pacific calling at Eniwetok, Guam, Saipan, Samar, Tacloban, and Puerto Princesa through the end of 1945 to pick up Army, Navy, and Marine Corps veterans and return them to the United States in "Operation Magic Carpet". Slade, Jimmie C. 65-67 (RM3) But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Partial list of the men and women who served aboard this USN Repair Ship. The Ship's Crew. The mission of this naval vessel was to destroy German U-boats off the East Coast of the U.S. Below of the deck log pages of the first day of the PC-1264. Stringfellow, Zeno 49-52 (EM2) Swank, Dave 68-70 (MR3) 0 users currently logged in and 64 visitors active. She remained there until the completion of her duties on 27 August. She remained there until the completion of her duties on 27 August. [3] Munson operated the Southern Cross in the South American trade from 1921 until 1938 when the ship was sold at a Marshall's sale and taken over by the United States Maritime Commission which paid the full mortgage claim. Otten, Melvin H. 56-58 (EN3) Some stayed for a few months, some for several years. Pahnke, Alan W. 76-80 (MM1) Smiley, Jerry 67-68 (SFP2) When you find an old buddy you want to visit with, click on their Email Address and start typing. Statkiewicz, Peter 70-71 (SH2) Severson, Wayne 66-69 (DP2) After the ship had been refloated at 0100 on the 18th, a quick check revealed no damage to her hull or machinery. The USS Wharton was a troopship in the service of the US Navy during World War II. The ship made one more trip in 1946 under "Operation Magic Carpet" to Yokosuka, Japan. NOTE: If you were an old forum member but not on the original Crew List, Please login and update yout profile so you will show up on the . 12,00 tons, 4-5". Rowe, Kenneth 71-74 (ETCM) USS Wharton (AP-7) was a troop transport in the service of the United States Navy during World War II. Ragar, Gary 62-65 Shaffstall, Steve 69-72 (BT3) On 7 March 1804, Wharton took office as the third Commandant of the Marine Corps. Pietrock, Vincent P. 44-45 (PL) Crew List main page| O'Connor, Lawrence 76-80 (BM3) Ernest L. Vanderkloot in command. The hull was sold for $368,426 to Bethlehem Pacific Coast Steel Corporation in bids opened 1 February 1952 and withdrawn from the reserve fleet for scrapping on 21 March 1952. For more information, please call us at 760.621.6147. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. Although bids for the vessel were opened on 19 December 1947, the Maritime Commission rejected all bids on 20 April 1948 and directed that she be retained in the Reserve Fleet. Sawada, Kathleen "Kathy" (MD) 82-83 (LT-GMO) During the landing operations, some 723 patients were logged into Wharton's sick bay, most of them coming on board by way of this improvised "lifeboat elevator." 69-70 (CWO2) On 6 January 1942, the transport sailed from the west coast for her first wartime voyage to the Hawaiian Islands. - President John F. Kennedy. Also, some crewmen have changed their e-mail address and failed to let us know. E. D. POST, EDWIN H. RANDLE, JOSEPH . Rosploch, Jerome D. 51-53 (HM2) Shirk, Floyd 72-74 (LT) (R-2 Div. Share on facebook. Stevenson, James 83-87 (ET2) [9] Wharton returned to the west coast for an overhaul which lasted into October. Poteet, Troy Sprunk(Gardner), Lindsey 85-87 (RP2) Search for a command's Crew List| The ship remained there until 3 August, when she moved to Seattle, Wash., before returning to Pearl Harbor. More >>, Want to help, or have a list to submit? The list starts below: BLUE CREW COMMANDING OFFICERS Norman (Buzz) Bessac 62-65 CD Summit 65-67 William Miller 67-70 (Overhaul CO) Harry Schrader Jr 70-73 Stanley Skorupski 73-75 (Overhaul CO) James R. Fuqua Jr 75-78 Marcus V. Friedman 78-82 Corwin Mendenhall III 82-86 Craig Welling 86-89 (Overhaul CO) R.M. The transport soon disembarked 2,118 troops (including 30 U.S. Army nurses) in LCM's sent from shore, as Wharton ordinarily carried no landing craft of her own. Richardson, Dennis 54-56 (DCFN) Explore the life of Loretta Lynch. he was the senior U.S. naval commander during the Normandy landings of June 6, 1944, embarked on the heavy cruiser USS Augusta, and as Commander of U.S. On 6 January 1942, the USS Wharton sailed to the Hawaiian Islands to her first wartime trip, followed by a series of transports. Psenicnik, Bartholomew A. Petree-Rule, Angelina 85-86 (HTFN) When the Japanese struck Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on 7 December 1941, Wharton was undergoing overhaul at the Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, Calif. On 6 January 1942, the transport sailed from the west coast for her first wartime voyage to the Hawaiian Islands. Pry, Richard "Rick" (Jeanne) 69-70 (YN2) After two weeks of practice landings, Wharton sailed for Kwajalein with 1,587 troops of the 2nd Battalion of the 12th Marines and the 1st Battalion of the 3rd Marines embarked. At Kwajalein, she transferred the latter unit to LST's for the impending operations against the Japanese-held Marianas. Oad, Steven M. 84-87 (ET3) Starcher, Dennis E. 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After two weeks of practice landings, Wharton sailed for Kwajalein with 1,587 troops of the 2nd Battalion of the 12th Marines and the 1st Battalion of the 3rd Marines embarked. She made one round-trip cruise from San Francisco to Guam and one from San Francisco to the Far East, adding Yokohama and Sasebo, Japan; and Shanghai, China; to her list of ports of call. 1944 - 1987 Page last updated: Dec 4, 2022 To obtain contact information for any of the names on this list, or to add your name or the names of * Crew Listing: Alpha / State / Tour. Pinkus, Herman 70-71 (MMFN) The USS Wharton departed New York on 7 January 1941, bounded for Guantanamo Bay where she conducted a sea trial before proceeding to her home port, Mare Island, California. Roberts, Robert 76-77 (MRC) From December 1942 to February 1943, the ship transported troops from Seattle, Washington to Dutch Harbor and Kodiak and returned with patients, civilians, and troops. "[6], Operating in company with USSRixey(APH-3), Wharton returned to the transport area each morning for eight successive days to receive casualties and send an occasional beach party ashore. USS Wharton (AP-7) was a troop transport in the service of the United States Navy during World War II. At the latter island, the scene of bitter struggles from August 1942 to February 1943, the ship participated in training exercises with Transport Division 8. In the same year, she made five more voyages to the Southwest Pacific. Sawyer, Robert 68-72 (BM3) These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. Southwell Oscar 66-68 (CMM) Rathke, Ron 49-52 On 29 July, her part in the Guam operation completed, Wharton headed for Eniwetok with 519 patients embarked. Or likewise for many other positions? Wharton next participated in the operations against Okinawa, arriving offshore on 19 May 1945. USD $6,290 Health & Safety Policy Speak With A Specialist 800-935-2620 Call Me Click to Enlarge Map Tour Operator: Tauck Tours Tour Code: GR2023 Start City: Boston, MA End City: Camden, SC Tour Style: Escorted Tour Tour Quality: Deluxe Tour Length: 12 days Promotions Call or submit a quote for award-winning value and service! A series of runs followed in which Wharton transported service families and dependents home to the west coast on her eastbound passages and troops and cargo to Hawaii on her westbound trips. [6], In January 1944, Wharton joined Transport Division 30 for the Marshall Islands operation. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Shoji, Bruce N. (Sharyn) OM2 (72-75) Patterson, W. 0. The ship was originally an Emergency Fleet Corporation Design 1029 type built for the United States Shipping Board. Rhodes, Robert A. [3] Back to 1st page. Slade, Gordon 71-74 (SH3) Pritchard, Thomas W. 74-76 (SN) And may God bless Her wherever She might . Franklin Wharton, born in Philadelphia, Pa., on 23 July 1767, was commissioned a captain of marines on 3 August 1798. Add yours! Stack, Edward 81-83 (MM3) These latter groups worked on the offshore reef, unloading supplies and ammunition from LCM's--which could not cross the coral to waiting amphibian tractors which carried the cargo to the beachhead. Roberts, John J. Naval Forces, France during 1944 and 1945. . Anti-Submarine Warfare Officer, USS RUSSELL (DDG 59) Sep 2018 - Oct 20202 years 2 months San Diego, California, United States Led team of 15 personnel to operate and maintain all sonar equipment. Working often in 24-hour stretches, these men on occasion came under enemy mortar fire. On 7 January 1945, the troopship transported cargo and troops to support the operations of the invasion of the Philippine Islands. Love to hear from anyone who might have known him. [6] In a report dated 28 March 1947 the Navy formally declared the ship surplus to the U.S. Maritime Commission as disposal agency. For the remainder of the year, Wharton made five more trips to the Southwest Pacific, during which she revisited Pago Pago, Nouma, Suva, Espiritu Santo, where on 20 Nov 1943 she again embarked the 7th NCB for return to the United States,[9] and Wellington, while adding Apia, British Samoa; Guadalcanal, Solomons; and Efate, New Hebrides; to her itinerary. (Margaret) 55-59 (MM2) Stevens, Harold A. Osowski, Edwin A. rank /rate name years onboard date deceased : all hands those who gave their all on strong dd 467: 1943: 07-04-1943 Add my Name to List. Reilly, Cory 71-72 (SF2) After two months of repairs, the ship resumed her transport duties and made a voyage to Guadalcanal, Espiritu Santo, and Nouma before returning to the United States late in the year. Namesake. 82-84 (LI2) Schatzinger, Thomas 69-72 (BT2) Seaman, Grant 50- (SK 2) 04/30/2020 Converted to a troop transport by the Todd Shipbuilding Corp., in the Robbins Drydock in Erie Basin at Brooklyn, N.Y., Wharton was commissioned at the New York Navy Yard, Brooklyn, N.Y.,on 7 December 1940, Capt. Invasion of Sicily, July 1943 - Empty shell cases litter the deck near the forward 6"/47 gun turrets of USS Brooklyn (CL 40), after she had bombarded Licata, Sicily, during the early hours of the invasion, 10 July 1943. Szekeres, John At the latter island the scene of bitter struggles from August 1942 to February 1943 the ship participated in training exercises with Transport Division 8. Sweat, Edward 76-79 (RM1) Sheehan, Francis 56-57 (TE3) USS Wharton (AP-7) was a troop transport in the service of the United States Navy during World War II. Names are listed by LAST name first. Piszko, Martin N. 80-81 (CWO4) Orman, Jon 83-87 (SH3) This month This year Monthly comparison Annual comparison Top 20 Lists The ship remained there until 3 August, when she moved to Seattle, Washington, before returning to Pearl Harbor. Swanson, James A. Elroy L. Vanderkloot in command. 84-86 (SK3) Schafer, John 74-75 (MR2) Rose, Charles S. "Steve" 68-71 (SK2) Roberge, Theodore 57-59 (SFM3) The troop transport returned to the west coast for an overhaul till October. Schmidt, Robert 62-64 (MM 2) Initially laid down as Manmasco, the ship was renamed as Sea Girt and in 1921 as Southern Cross. Navy veterans with a high risk of asbestos exposure include those who repaired or removed asbestos-containing ship parts or worked in the lower areas of the ships, in the pump rooms, boiler rooms, engine rooms, or in the damage control rooms. The ship's "very poor generalcondition," however, dictated that retention would most likely not befor long: "one engine has broken reduction gear and [low pressure] turbine [is] stripped. Said to have leak in forepeak and to be drawing nearly 28 feet aft and 18 ft. My dad was stationed on the Wharton in the end when he helped clear the Bikini Atoll. Ricker, Frank 66-69 (SF3) (Rosemary) 43-46 (ECO) (PL) In the spring of 1946, Wharton participated in Operation Crossroads, transporting observers to Bikini Atoll for the atomic bomb tests which were to be conducted there in July. Robeau, Ellis 72-74 Like other troopships of her time, the USS Wharton (AP-7) was built with asbestos-containing materials. [2], The ship, evaluated as in very poor condition with one engine having a broken reduction gear and reported leaks in the forepeak, entered U.S. Maritime Commission custody on 27 March 1947 at Olympia, Washington. Post-War deactivation and decommissioning, Articles incorporating text from the Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships, Articles incorporating text from Wikipedia, Design 1029 ships of the United States Navy, World War II auxiliary ships of the United States, Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships, List of auxiliaries of the United States Navy. On 6 January 1942, the transport sailed from the west coast for her first wartime voyage to the Hawaiian Islands. The ship was acquired by the Navy on 8 November 1939 and converted into a troopship by the Todd Shipbuilding Corporation. Sutherland, Robert 55-56 (IM2) Wharton made one more trip under "Magic Carpet" to Yokosuka, Japan, in February 1946. Surprenant, William 78-81 (BT2) 85-87 (MR1) Sims, David Bryan 85-87 (DT2) O'Neill, Charles Edward 63-66 (MR3) 73-76 (PN3) Roten, John 58-60 (EN3) Salgado, Mike 85-87 (ENFN) Saltarelli, Marco 84-87 (QM3) (Katherine) 64-67 (EN 1) The ship was laid down as Manmasco but renamed and launched as Sea Girt then completed September 1921 as Southern Cross. Oftentimes, asbestos-related diseases are misdiagnosed and mistreated. Szczyradlowski, Joseph S. 79-81 (SK1) Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website. On 29 February 1944, Wharton got underway for the Ellice Islands to embark the 11th and 58th Construction Battalions for transportation to the Admiralties. Smillie, William A. Sweat, Analisa 86-87 (SN - Deck) HullNumber.com takes your privacy seriously. [6], Following the Marianas operation, Wharton returned to the United States, reaching San Francisco on 25 August. germany vs armenia 2021 tickets . On 22 May, the transport departed for the Caroline Islands, with 273 troops and 29 casualties embarked, and arrived at Ulithi on the 28th. Rejician, Ronald A. Sills, David 65-67 (EM3) In February at Eniwetok the troopship received an additional duty as a hospital ship, transporting patients for treatment and transferring to other facilities before sailing to Kwajalein on 25 February. Shewman, Thomas 66-69 (CS2) [6], When the Japanese struck Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on 7 December 1941, Wharton was undergoing overhaul at the Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California. Ricketson, Carolos "CJ" 64 (SA) DANFS - Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships, Permitting Policy and Resource Management, The 9/11 Terrorist Attacks: 20 Years Later, "Ex Scientia Tridens": The U.S. 73-77 (FA) Sheridan, Thomas 72-75 (MS3) Setzer Tom 51-52 (RM1) Settle Joseph E (Adela) 46-52 (ML1) Stewart, Carleton E. Jr. 71-72 (DM3) [6], The transport returned to the United States on 28 January, when she made port at San Francisco prior to heading north to Seattle, Washington, and arrived there on 9 February 1947. Would you like to have such a crew list on your website? The USS Wharton was a troopship in the service of the US Navy during World War II. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. Shipmates names are listed in the order of the time period that each of them served onboard the USS Newport News. USS BARTON (DD-722) Crew Roster UNDERWAY! She was assigned to the Naval Transportation Service and transported service personnel, their families, and cargo from San Francisco, San Diego, and Pearl Harbor. Share on twitter. USS Oregon, William H. Rao, USS Olympia Keystone View Co., troops leaving San Francisco, M. H. Zahner. AOE-1 Crew Roster . While still Commandant, Wharton died in New York on 1 September 1818. Ortega, Chris 84-87 (HT3) When the USS WASP was hit, I was picked up by the USS LAFFEY and taken to Esperitu, Santos Harbor where we met the USS SLC CA25. Rodriguez, Joe 67-68 (IM3) Staley, Thomas 78-80 (ET1) Assigned to the Naval Transportation Service, Wharton transported service personnel and their families, as well as cargo, on triangular runs from San Francisco, San Diego, and Pearl Harbor. At Kwajalein, she transferred the latter unit to LST's for the impending operations against the Japanese-held Marianas. [6], She got underway for Guam on 12 June and spent 17 days at sea before returning to Kwajalein, because fierce Japanese resistance on Saipan had forced Admiral Nimitz to postpone American landings on Guam. "Bill" 68-70 (SK2) Stanley, Michael 68-71 Petty, Michael 65-69 Pludlow-Sugimoto, Cynthia r. 83-86 (LTJG) She was finally sunk as a target in 1969. Steinmetz, Danny* 83-85 (EM3) Raymond, Russ Schultz, James 85-87 (SN) Prunty, Kyle W. 85-86 (SKSA) Rhoades R. G. (Betty Jane) 47-50 (CS 2) Spaulding, Gary (Barbara), 69 (EN3) Stahl, Neil 66-69 (BM3) Shunn, Michael K. 66-70 (SFM2) Oliver, David M. "Ollie" 70-72 (HT3) Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Ultimately, bids re-opened on 1 February 1952, and Bethlehem Pacific Coast Steel Corp. purchased the ship on 21 March 1952, the purchaser withdrawing their acquisition from the Reserve Fleet at 9:40 a.m. that day. Russell, Earl 43-51 [2], Post-War deactivation and decommissioning, Villard: The Nautical Gazette, 4 June 1921. 0 users currently logged in and 62 visitors active. Snyder, Michael A. USS Argonne (AP-4/AS-10/AG-31) was originally completed in 1920 under a United States Shipping Board (USSB) contract by the International Shipbuilding Corp., Hog Island, Pa., and transferred to the Navy on 3 November 1921 by the War Department.Accepted preliminarily by the Navy on that date, she was commissioned as Argonne on 8 November 1921 at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, Lt. Comdr. That night, she retired to sea until midnight, when she reversed course to return to the beachhead for her role as casualty evacuation ship. Hostilities had then ended, but the gigantic job of returning troops from the far-flung bases and islands nonetheless remained. 52-55 (EM1) Shepherd, James F. (Linda) 46-48 (F2/c) Raik, Udo A. Rader, Andrew Jay "Andy" 86-87 (BMSN) Sisko, John "Sisko Kid" 83-86 (BM3) It looks like nothing was found at this location. At the bottom of every email sent by HullNumber is an UNSUBSCRIBE link. Form 990s for Bartlett, TN (901) 377-9603. For the remainder of the year, Wharton made five more trips to the Southwest Pacific, during which she revisited Pago Pago, Nouma, Suva, Espiritu Santo, and Wellington, while adding Apia, British Samoa; Guadalcanal, Solomons; and Efate, New Hebrides; to her itinerary. Slonaker, Terry L. 68 (DMFN) Samaroo, Shafezza (Beckman) 84-85 (SN-Sick Reid, Eugene A. Credits: We Are Committed To: [6], On 7 January 1945, Wharton got underway for the Philippine Islands, carrying troops and cargo in support of the operations to wrest the islands from the Japanese. Perkins, Allen P. 62-65 (IC2) Remmer, Milton, 48-49 The ship was decommissioned on 26 March 1947. [6], Wharton was awarded three battle stars for her World War II service. "Bart" (Laurie) 80-84 Between April 1941 and June 1947, more than 8,000 men had called the Battleship home. Our team will connect you with the most reliable professionals in your area, whether you are seeking medical help or financial compensation. Posted on Date: Country: State: City: Provenance: Lot: 3231 - US ARMY WW 1 HELMETS, 2, WW2, 1, AND CAMPAIGN HAT [158960] 2 US Army WW 1 helmets. Reynolds, Bruce T. 66-68 (MR2) Roush, Robert 50-51 (SK1) Underway again on 17 July, the transport made landfall off Guam four days later and soon disembarked her assault troops. Following her arrival there two days later, the troop transport, while disembarking her troops and unloading her cargo, took on additional duty as a hospital ship. After two weeks of practice landings, Wharton sailed for Kwajalein with 1,587 troops of the 2nd Battalion of the 12th Marines and the 1st Battalion of the 3rd Marines embarked. Olmstead, Bryon 86-87 (BT1/DV) 344818 entries available online. She received on board 85 patients for treatment and subsequently transferred them all to other facilities prior to sailing for Kwajalein on 25 February. Rowland, Charles 72-77 (FCC R-5 Div) Perry, James W. 74-75 (MR1) Pimentel, Mario 74-77 (SK3) See the menu in the upper right to narrow by occupation. 70-73 (HT2) Stephens, Lucius L. (Goldie) 59-63 (MRC) She was converted to a troop transport by the Todd Shipbuilding Corp., in the Robbins Drydock in Erie Basin at Brooklyn, New York. Powell, Kevin T. 81-83 (EM3) Roseberry, Marvin G. "Shep" 52-56 (DCFN) Pauge, Donald (Arlene) 1 user currently logged in and 32 visitors active. The USS NORTH CAROLINA had a crew of 2,300 men. Robertson, Dave 64-65 (RM2) Steele, L.V. Opfer, William G. SFM3 (65-69) Post, Mitch 81-85 (HT2) Sequeira, Bob 43-46 (PICM) Wharton was awarded three battle stars for her World War II service. Stites, Jack 53-56 (OM1) Rugg, Burton E. 76-77 (FA) Top20 ship's Crew Lists Smith, Adrian 51-54 (RM2) "Red", 50 (LI 1/c) 344818 entries available online. At 0437 on 4 Jul 1944, Franklin launched her first strike of the war against Iwo Jima of the Bonin Islands, indirectly supporting the American invasion of the Mariana Islands. In January 1944, the USS Wharton took part in the Marshall Islands operation. Ochoa, Oscar R. 82-86 (SK3) Pruett, John W. 51-55 (EM2) Asbestos was extensively used on Navy ships, between the 1930s up to mid-1970s being present everywhere in sleeping quarters, mess halls, engine rooms, boiler rooms, propulsion rooms, and damage control rooms. Statistics This site contains the statistics for the Navybuddies.com Crew List. (Barbara) 48-51 (MM2) 65-66 (MR2) Shively-Sutter, Kimberly 83-87 (ET3) Today in Naval History - Naval / Maritime Events in History 7 April 1765 - Launch of Artsien ("Artesian") was a 64-gun ship of the line Artsien ("Artesian") was a 64-gun ship of the line of the French Navy, lead ship of her class. Schneider, Patrick D. "Pat" (Virlee) 64-66 She received on board 85 patients for treatment and subsequently transferred them all to other facilities prior to sailing for Kwajalein on 25 February. Stokes, Glen 70-72 (RM2) Scanlon, Celia 83-86 (SN) Schweigert, Lee 45 (MM2) Sunga, Ramon D. That night, she retired to sea until midnight, when she reversed course to return to the beachhead for her role as casualty evacuation ship. Login| 1 has A emblem with dent, other is in relic state with leather components intact. At 1700 on 17 April, while entering Seeadler Harbor at Manus, she ran aground due to an inaccurate chart and poor placement of buoys marking the channel. Online Image: 73KB; 740 x 625 pixels Photo #: NH 102890 USS Wharton (AP-7) Note that multiple rows with the same name in the same location may be the same people, but this is not proven to be the case. Stidham, Gary R. Paul, Randy 72-73 (HT2)-(DV2) WW1 campaign hat. The Crew List is organized in several ways to help you find a shipmate. 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