1968-1979 U-Z

• Vern Ward, EN1/CWO
  4695 E. Mossberg Circle
  Post Falls, ID 83854

  
  Email: v.ward@adelphia.net  
  Work Phone: 206-310-7222
  Home Phone: 208-773-9984
  FAX Phone: 208-457-9391
  Current Occupation: Retired Warrant now working in sales
  
  boarded: 01/10/72
  departed: 01/10/73

Experiences:

There were so many good times on the Sumter they bring back memories, although I too enjoyed the equator crossing, only I was a shellback at the time and recalled my first crossing in 61. Since locating this web site, I remember Wolley, Wilfong and George (32 years ago) as we all worked together both in the MER and in A Div. I also remember we spent a great deal of time at sea, as I recall it was about 110 days on the line up north with the 3rd Marines onboard, 80 some days straight. R&R was great and so was the return to Long Beach in November 72. Hello to all the engineering gang and feel free to send me an email.

Signed onboard this site: January 11, 2004
 

• Avery J. Wilfong, EN3
  11561 Black Rd
  Smartville, CA 95977

  Email: arw5131@aol.com
  Current Occupation: Apprentice Lineman Coordinator for Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
  
  boarded     04/06/70
  departed    08/27/73 

  Experiences to remember:

  I reported to Norfolk, VA for Pre-Commission Training after which we all went to Philadelphia for the Commissioning in June 1970. From the East coast we went to the West coast via So. Carolina, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, The Panama Canal and Acapulco. After that I thought "I'm on the right ship"... then we were off on our 1st West Pac. After three of those (with some great experiences and friends I'm still in touch with) we were reassigned to the East Coast. The trip through the canal w/ our families and cars was fun and it must have been a sight to see.

  Signed onboard this site: January 05, 2003

   

• Joseph T Wilson E-5
  Rr 1 Box 1412

  Springville, IN 47462 USA

  Email Address: music-it@bluemarble.net
  Home Phone: (812) 863-2649
  Current Occupation: Driver

  Boarded: 2/1/1973
  Departed: 5/20/1976

  Experiences to Remember:

  Came on-board 01,02,03 1973 not sure of exact month or day. But i do remember the day i got off sumter for good. Honorable discharge

  Made the trip from long beach to little creek. Did the north atlantic cruise. Two trips to the med. Including the stop in ismir, turkey

  Assault boat coxwain plus other duties. Dropped bm2 to bm3 for 3-month early school out. Had international drivers license. Driver inport in the med for 3-star admiral kidd. This was a very fun part of being on the gamecock.

  Signed onboard this site: January 19, 2005

   

• Curtis Woolley, EN2
  19150 La Guardia
  Rowland Heights, CA 91748

  Email: beardedref@aol.com
  Current Occupation: Stock Delivery

  
  boarded     07/01/71
  departed    02/01/73 

  Signed onboard this site: November 11, 2003