| Name: | Shirlene Foydl |
| Email: | shirlenefoydl{at}yahoo.com |
| Where are you from: | San Jose, CA |
| Comments: | Thank you so much for creating this site! My father, Harvey P. Bailey, served on the Natrona, and passed away in the '70's. He often spoke of the ship (proudly displayed his picture) and crew, and all the places/events of the Pacific theater. Whenever I want to connect with him, I visit this site and see his name on the roster ... it makes me feel better. Thank you all for serving our country. |
| July 18, 2010 02:36:51 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Dan Cabral |
| Email: | dozcab{at}comcast.net |
| Where are you from: | Vineland, NJ |
| Comments: | Nice site. Just been poking around on the net tonight since dad (Gene Cabral) asked me to join him in Nawlins this year. |
| June 29, 2010 01:39:07 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Cynthia Everson |
| Email: | ceverson{at}midco.net |
| Where are you from: | Williston, ND |
| Comments: | I think web site is very educational, expecially since my dad was on the crew |
| May 4, 2010 21:24:55 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Dustin Santos |
| Email: | woodpushingmafia{at}aol.com |
| Where are you from: | Morristown, Tennessee |
| Comments: | My grandfather was James Swaim. He spoke many times of the storm that almost rolled the Natrona. If you remember my grandfather, please do not hesitate to contact me. Three years ago he passed away without revealing the story of the Natrona to me. |
| March 22, 2010 15:56:52 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Tom Weeks |
| Email: | tom.weeks1{at}comcast.net |
| Where are you from: | Seattle, WA |
| Comments: | My dad served with the 3/307th in the 77th Infantry Div. throughout their WWII. I've recently been trying to re-trace his service and activities. You NATRONA site has helped me a great deal in identifying the naval transports involved int he Okinawa campaign that moved the 77th from Leyte. I found your narrative very interesting. Thank you. |
| February 13, 2010 06:18:46 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Maryane Taragano Rivera |
| Email: | mare42957{at}yahoo.com |
| Where are you from: | Bronx, NY |
| Comments: | My dad, Irving Taragano, served on the Natrona 45/46 and loved to speak of his days in the Navy. I was so pleased to find your site, and am only sorry that Dad, who passed in 1989, cannot enjoy it. How he would have loved to red the accounts, and see the pics! Thank you! |
| January 3, 2010 19:21:23 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Patrick E. Sturgill |
| Email: | psturgill{at}stmartin.edu or PatrickSturgill@yahoo.com |
| Where are you from: | Raymond, Washington |
| Comments: | Just a note to let you know that my old friend John Mandel (and your shipmate) passed away on December 7, 2009. We buried John at Fern Hill Cemetary in Menlo, WA on Monday, December 14, 2009 with full military honors. John was a close family friend and High School graduating classmate of my Father's, Dale F. Sturgill. I am proud to have known John; he will be missed. God Bless you all, and Thank You for serving our Country. Sincerely, Patrick E. Sturgill |
| December 22, 2009 03:29:05 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Charles Miller |
| Email: | cduster79{at}earthlink.net |
| Where are you from: | Montana |
| Comments: | My grandfather, Radioman 2nd Class, Charles Schleicher has passed away on the morning of the 27th, the day after Thanksgiving. He was so proud to be on this ship, and talked very highly of it and proudly of his duties. It was always great to see his smile when talking about it. |
| November 29, 2009 23:47:02 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | ReAnna L Backhaus Brashears |
| Email: | rlbrashears{at}cox.net |
| Where are you from: | Newkirk, OK |
| Comments: | My father is Louis E Backhaus, he also was on the Natrona. He is being honored by the Newkirk VFW on November 11th. He is well and in good health.He lives at 504 North K St, Newkirk, OK 74647. I read your memories to him over the phone just now and he was very impressed. He said that it brought back a lot of memories! Thank You!! |
| October 28, 2009 00:43:54 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Donald Bates |
| Email: | donaldbates27{at}yahoo.com |
| Where are you from: | Forest Hill, Maryland |
| Comments: | Please note that my e-mail address has changed. |
| October 19, 2009 12:52:55 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Abby Houtchens (Partridge) |
| Email: | abbyhoutchens{at}gmail.com |
| Where are you from: | Presently 2002-2009: Chattanooga TN/Born in Oakland, CA/Raised in N. CA |
| Comments: | It was a joy to find your site. Have been looking for info on the Natrona for several years since bringing my dad to live with us after the death of my mom. Dad served on the Natrona and is listed on your crew list, Glen Alfred Partridge. He's had a real bout with serious illness this fall (2009) and thought to look again to find something that would be of interest to him. Thank you to all who have contributed and helped to inform me of what life was like for all of you during WWII. And thank you for your service to our country. I would love to bring Dad to the 2010 reunion in New Orleans, but don't know if that will be possible. Ever thought of having a reunion in Chattanooga, TN??? No ocean but a very family friendly town. Proud to be an American daughter of a WWII Veteran. Go NAVY!!! |
| October 18, 2009 00:55:20 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | David Houtchens |
| Email: | houtchens{at}gmail.com |
| Where are you from: | Chattanooga, TN |
| Comments: | My wife found this site today. Wow. Wonderful to read. Her father, Glen Partridge, was a scivy waver on the Natrona. He's 83, lives with us, and is having some health issues. It was a joy to read some of the emails to him today, and exciting to see his name on the crew list. He always insisted he wouldn't be listed because he wouldn't pay the dollar to be put on the list. Thank you for the site. I hope we can still contact some of his shipmates. Looks like many of the posts are a few years old. |
| October 17, 2009 20:39:39 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | TERRELL VANCE |
| Email: | TERRELLVANCE{at}SBCGLOBAL.NET |
| Where are you from: | ORANGE TEXAS |
| Comments: | MY FATHER WAS ON THE NATRONA IN WW II PRENTICE VANCE ( PAPPY ) HE DIED IN 1967 MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL |
| May 27, 2009 20:02:47 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Bill O'Connell |
| Email: | lionelbill{at}aol.com |
| Where are you from: | LI, NY |
| Comments: | My Dad, WP "Bud" O'Connell served on the Natrona. I would like to hear from anyone who knew him. Thank you in advance. |
| April 29, 2009 02:45:50 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Thurman Johnston |
| Email: | swabbie{at}charter.net |
| Where are you from: | Sanford,North Carolina |
| Comments: | Great site I served aboard the USS Telfair APA 210 USS Bexar APA 210 http://www.usstelfair.org http://www.ussbexar.com |
| March 26, 2009 00:35:34 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Cathy Gascoine |
| Email: | kit57cat{at}aol.com |
| Where are you from: | Orlando, FL |
| Comments: | My grandfather was Ralph K. Dewey. My mom just forwarded this website to me. I have never seen pictures of my grandfather while in the service. |
| December 8, 2008 18:48:46 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Dawn Haynes |
| Email: | dawnhaynes55{at}hotmail.com |
| Where are you from: | Braymer, MO 64624 |
| Comments: | Hi! My name is Dawn Haynes and my father is John D. Lowry, Yc3. He served on the Natrona from start to finish. I would like to add his information to your list, just in case any of the other crew members would like to contact my father. Again, his name is John D (Donald) Lowry, his address is 606 N. Murrays Ave., Braymer, MO 64624. His phone number is 660-645-2118. Dad is extremely hard of hearing, due to the extreme loudness of the guns on the ship. We lost our mother in 2003 on Veteran's Day. It has been hard for dad these last five years, without mom. I would love for dad to be able to attend the reunion in 2009, but I am not sure that is possible. I have tried for a few years to find out about any reunions, but was just lucky enough to find your website tonight. Dad does not have a computer, but I am sure he would love to have contact with any of his fellow crewmembers. I am printing off copies of the website for him to read. Is there any possible way you could c |
| December 3, 2008 17:32:24 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Joe Dupre |
| Email: | joeadupre{at}hotmail.com |
| Where are you from: | San Francisco |
| Comments: | My father David Dupre served on the Natrona and is listed here. He recently passed away, but I heard a few stories about his time in the navy. |
| October 25, 2008 01:49:30 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | David L. Rumple |
| Email: | david_rumple{at}yahoo.com |
| Where are you from: | North Dallas Texas |
| Comments: | My father Lyle D. Rumple was on this ship, and I enjoyed reading a part of his young life as a sailor. Lyle D. Rumple passed away December 12, 1977. Thank You! |
| June 24, 2008 22:43:11 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Don Bates |
| Email: | dbatesmd{at}juno.com |
| Where are you from: | When I was aboard the Natrona I had enlisted at New Castle, PA. Have lived in Maryland since 1966. |
| Comments: | Thanks to Chuck Bailey for contributing to this web site. |
| May 29, 2008 01:49:05 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Cedar Cox |
| Email: | cedarmcox{at}hotmail.com |
| Where are you from: | Born in Oregon, now living in San Diego. |
| Comments: | My great grandpa was Clarence Willard Krewson. His daughter Dorothy was my moms mom. My gramma was amazing, she talked about her father all the time. I grew up thinking of him as a hero. I have a few of his medals and ribbons. I also have his dog-tags. I was very happy to celebrate memorial day yesterday with my 2 sons and husband. My husband is currently stationed on the USS Sampson DDG-102. Thank you for making this site. |
| May 27, 2008 16:11:22 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Billie Bull |
| Email: | Msbillieb{at}aol.com |
| Where are you from: | Missouri |
| Comments: | My Father, Charles(Sparks)William Bull served aboard the USS Natrona as Radio Mate 3rd Class during WWII. It was always a dream of his to attend one of the reunions although it wasn't possible due to health problems. My Father passed away last year, but was so proud to be a Navy veteran and serve on the USS Natrona. Visiting your website and seeing the reunion photos were very comforting on this special day of rememberance. I can't help but wondering if any of these gentlemen might have served with Dad. Thank you so much for making this website available. |
| May 27, 2008 00:34:34 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Horace and Dolores Davidian |
| Email: | doloresdavidian{at}sbcglobal.net |
| Where are you from: | Fresno, CA 93711 |
| Comments: | Bailey _ YOU ARE INCREDIBLE! The USS Natrona webpage is informative, historical and awesome. So much time and effort has been expnded to create a layout of pictures and invaluable information on this wonderful World War II Naval group. We enjoyed reading the history of this remarkable Navy ship and its fantastic crew. How exciting to connect with former shipmates at our annual reunions. Getting together at our earthly gatherings is a foretaste of greater times to come when we come together at our eternal Heavenly reunion. It will be such a joy when we no longer have to depend on walkers, wheel chairs, pills . . . Our feet will be dancing and our spirits will rejoice as at last God's promise of pure happiness and perfect health will be fulfilled. |
| March 24, 2008 14:02:13 (GMT Time) |
| Name: | Chuck Bailey |
| Email: | chuckbailey{at}gmail.com |
| Where are you from: | Grand Junction, Colorado |
| Comments: | |
| February 23, 2008 18:23:06 (GMT Time) |