USS Cabildo (LSD-16) Guest Log 2008

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Guest Log entries updated July 10 2008

  Log entry made on: July 10, 2008   
  Name: Donald Allan Joiner   
  Rate: BM3 or MM3   
  Years aboard: 1953 -1955   
  Job aboard: Engineroom   
  Address: Deceased N/A   
     
     
  Phone number: N/A   
  Contact From: Jeffrey Roy   
  E-mail address: jarsr_7@msm.com  
  Note/Comment: My name is Jeffrey Allan Roy Sr. My Father Donald Allan Joiner was a crew member from 1953-1955. I was told by my Uncle that he was a Petty Officer Third Class who worked in the engine room. I have a picture of him in the engine room 1n 1954. My father was killed in a car accident with my sister in 1965 in Seattle, WA when I was 3 1/2 years old. I would like him to be added to the crew list. I carried on the Naval Service Tradition that he started by serving 17 years in the Marine Corps followed by 8 years in the Army National Guard and am now retired. Thank you for this wonderful website!

Webmaster Note:
Donld Allen Joiner has been added to the crewmember log. If you know his rate let me know, I guessed MM or BM.


 
     

  Log entry made on: July 7, 2008   
  Name: Bruce A.Wentworth  
  Rate: FC2   
  Years aboard: 1946-1946  
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  E-mail address: rparrott@tband.net Grandson Rick Parott 
  Note/Comment:

I am a grandson of F2C Bruce A. Wentworth, who served on the USS Cabildo in 1946.  He passed away in 1991.  I would like to have his name added to the crewmember list.   I have some pictures of him with some friends that I assume are from the Cabildo, and I would like to know who they are.  Can you help?

Webmaster note:

Bruce's name has been added to the crewmemebr list. Do any of you 1946 Crewmembers remember Bruce? Can you identify any of his friends in these pictures?

 
     
  
Bruce A. Wentworth 1946
Unknown and Wentworth 1946
Unknown 1946 shipmates
  
  Log entry made on: June 26, 2008   
  Name: Hamish Bowman   
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  E-mail address: To e-mail Hamish retype his address "hamish.bowman (at) otago (dot) ac (dot) nz"
  Note/Comment: Hi there.
I have just noticed that the Cabildo site has just had its tenth birthday! I am proud to see that the website is still going strong and helping to rekindle old friendships and memories. My fond memories are not of the ship per se, but of the many hours spent sitting down with John White in his study with his brand new computer & AOL account and starting to put together the pages that became this site. The content quickly flowed in and since then it has obviously taken on a life of its own. I know that seeing it flourish brought John a lot of joy and pride in his final years. Congrats to all, and thanks again to Warren for looking after things so well.

Webmaster Note: Hamish was very instramental in helping John White create this website.

Hamish,
Nice to hear from you. I too have fond memories of John White, although we were never able to meet, we had a nice friendship via
e-mail and phone. Thanks for checking in.
Warren

 
     
  Log entry made on: June 11, 2008   
  Name: Reyes A. Jimenez   
  Rate: EN3   
  Years aboard: 1951 - 1952   
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  E-mail address: arnjimen@cisco.com  
  Note/Comment:
Hi All,
My father suddenly died May 22, 2008
I do not know if my father ever registered with your site.
My father never got into enjoying the internet.
My father served on the Cabildo during the Korean war.
My father received the rank of petty officer 3rd class, Engineman.
In the last few years of his life he liked talking about his experiences on the Cabildo.
He always talked about wanting to go to the next reunion, but apparently never made it.
He talked of his friend Willie Zra..., from Oregon.
Thanks
Arnold Jimenez


Webmaster: Reyes A. Jimenez has been added to our crewmember list. 		 
     
  Log entry made on: May 25, 2008   
  Name: Louis A. Paltza   
  Rate: FTG-3   
  Years aboard: 1966 - 1969   
  Job aboard: Fire Control Technician   
  Address: 2200 Temescal Ave.   
     
   Norco, CA 92860   
  Phone number: (951) 737-4916   
  E-mail address: LPaltza@aol.com  
  Note/Comment: My name is Louis A. Paltza.My rate was FTG-3. I came aboard in Dec. 1966 as an FTGSA. I was onboard until Dec.1969. When Allman made FTG-2 he was transferred in Feb 67 leaving me to be the only FTG on board for the next 3 years. Under-way I was helmsman and aftersteering detail. I took care of the gun directors which were MK14 lead computing gun sights aka handlebar directors. I was one of the helmsmen at the wheel during our run-in with typhoon Elaine on Sept.25,1968,which sent us into 40 degree rolls.
 
     
  Log entry made on: May 20, 2008   
  Name: Nestor "Monty" Montez   
  Rate: RD2   
  Years aboard: 1967 - 1970   
  Job aboard: Radarman   
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  E-mail address: mnty_mlm@cox.net  
  Note/Comment: Served onboard as a crewmember from May '67 until her decommissioning in March '70. Worked in CIC with Mike Goodwin, RD2 Ollie Dale Anderson (LPO), and RD1 Larry Stewart, who also happened to be my instructor at RD "A" School, Great Lakes. Still keep in touch with some of the OPS/Black gang, QM2 Ron "Tweet" Curry, SM3 Eddie Morris, QM2 Larry Stanley, MM2 Ron "Captain" Kirk, to name a few. During the '68 cruise, was assigned as the 50-cal gunner stationed on the starboard well deck wing wall during our river transits in Viet Nam. Retired after 30 years naval service and have worked as an engineering consultant to the Dept of the Navy since then.
 
     
  Log entry made on: May 19, 2008   
  Name: Duane E. Denny   
  Rate: ET1   
  Years aboard: 1951 - 1952   
  Job aboard:   
  Address: 922 Shadyway   
     
   Wichita, KS 67203   
  Phone number: (316) 264-1015   
  E-mail address: crewmember@xyz.net  
  Note/Comment: I served on the Cabildo in 1951 and 1952. I was an electronic technician first class.

I sent in a $25 membership check last August, but still have not yet been listed in the crewmember list.

You’re doing a good job with the website, and it has brought back a lot of memories.

Webmaster Note:
I just added you to our membership role. I am not sure what happened but our Treasurer then, Jim Lyon, was ill and passed away about the time you sent your check. Thanks for following up we are glad you found us.


 
     
  Log entry made on: May 11, 2007   
  Name: Michael J. Flannigan   
  Rate: EM2   
  Years aboard: 1966 - 1968   
  Job aboard:   
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  E-mail address: mdeff@wildblue.net  
  Note/Comment: I am Michael D. Flannigan. Served on the Cabildo from January 1966 until February 1968. Came aboard as an Fireman apprentice departed as EM2. Served under Chief Ridley most of the time. We had a Mustang for XO who was great. Lt. Reed was Engineering officer and an Ensign Peckham (?Pulver?) was E-Division officer. As I recall we called him "Juicy Boots" or some such based on his preferred footwear. He was a Berkley ROTC grad. I also recall him falling for the Sea Bat trick while underway as we enjoyed a double ship's holiday crossing the International Date line. That was maybe 1967. I really like the new format.

The picture page for the Vietnam years however, did not display Arlee Taylor photos when I last logged on. I have some old 35mm slides from that era which show some ops and general Cabildo scenes. If you would like I will try to figure out how to turn them into emailable .jpg format and send them to you.

Thanks for your efforts on behalf of all your shipmates. Please, send me the form and I will join the association. I may even spring for some goodies from the ship's store.

Regards,

Mike

webmaster note:
Membership form has been e-mailed and thank you for telling me about the bad picture links. Dreamweaver can find them on my PC so when I test I think they are correct. They are now fixed.


 
     
  Log entry made on: March 30, 2008   
  Name: John M Parker   
  Rate: EM3   
  Years aboard: 1964 - 1967   
  Job aboard: Electrician/Boat Engineer   
  Address: 1830 Esperanza Road   
     
   Chino Valley, AZ 86323   
  Phone number: (928) 308-7542   
  E-mail address: jmparker86323@yahoo.com  
  Note/Comment: Shipmate told me he had heard that the "Combat Action Ribbon" was awarded to the crew for service in Vietnam during the period of 1964 - 1974. Don't know if this is true, but was curious, if it was and if it was for a specific action etc. Further if it is true how one applies for this award. I have my metals form the Navy and my Army time on display and would like to include this one if it is appropriate and authorized.
My wife and I just retired, sold our home in Arizona and purchased a 37 foot 5th wheel and are hitting the road, for adventures across this wonderful country of ours. Are there any full timers out there on the road? Let me know and we might be able to visit along the way.
Contact me via jmparker86323@yahoo.com and let me know.
John.
 
     
  Log entry made on: Marvch 30, 2008   
  Name: Mike Pizzuto   
     
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  E-mail address: crewmember@xyz.net  
  Note/Comment: Mike Pizzuto
Blk 3/10 Mediterranean Street
Valletta VLT 1720
Malta Europe.

Hi SIR,
I've been collecting US Navy ships photos and patches since 1968. I have quite a big collection. Could you kindly send me if you have a spare shoulder patch (rocker) of USS Cabildo (LSD-16) for my collection, If it's not too much trouble for you. I'd be very much obliged if you consider my wish. Thank you very much
Yours truly
Mike Pizzuto
 
     
  Log entry made on: Feb. 15, 2008   
  Name: Ken Labelle   
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  E-mail address: KAL40@comcast.net  
  Note/Comment: HI! I was a member of the USS Lindenwald LSD6 from 1960 to 1963,I'm looking for Any crew members who were onboard during this time my name is Kenneth a labelle my cell # is 802-999-1679 hope you can help me.
"thanks" ken labelle
 
  Log entry made on: February 2, 2007   
  Name: Frank A.Harden   
  Rate: E3   
  Years aboard: 1960- 1962   
  Job aboard: 2nd div deck hand   
  Address: 1015 Willow Trail   
     
   Goodlettsville TN, 37072   
  Phone number: (615) 855-2635   
  E-mail address: frankhar@hotmail.com  
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  Log entry made on: January 31, 2007   
  Name: Walter E. Fulps   
  Rate: HM2-HM1   
  Years aboard: 1963 - 1966   
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  E-mail address: wfulps@comcast.net  
  Note/Comment: I just read the recent additions to the "Over The Bar" section. Well done! Unfortunately many of our shipmates and their wives will continue to pass. Recognition of their support for the Cabildo association is wonderful. We have gotten to know many great people through the association that served, or were married to those who served, on the Cabildo at different times. We'll miss them all and many of us will join them sooner than later. Thanks' for a great job with the website Warren, we appreciate your hard work. Walt
 
     
  Log entry made on: January 23, 2008   
  Name: Lorenzo Renteria   
  Rate: MM3   
  Years aboard: 1964 - 1966   
  Job aboard: Template   
  Address: 5151 Chromite St 2-6   
     
   El Paso, Texas 79932   
  Phone number: (915) 443-2414   
  E-mail address: Rntlw1@aol.com  
  Note/Comment: I do not know what has happened, but our web site has really changed for the worst. The way it was before was so much easier to add our comments. Now with this change, seems to be that you make it so hard to address our concerns, that from what I noticed, no one has even tried to add anything since September. Also, my information is correct and yet, I have not received a newsletter in a long time. Why the big change, when everything was fine without it. Lorenzo Renteria MM3

Webmaster note: The number of SPAM e-mails in the Cabildo guest Log form was exceeding 100 a day. It is no longer pratical for us to use a web page "form" for this purpose. I will continue maintain this log manually and I encourage your e-mails to the Webmaster for the input. See the instructions on the sign our guest book page. Warren
 
     

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