Horsham, PA 19044
215/868-1016
(please feel free to email, write, or call anytime)
Scroll down to the end for latest messages. - latest messages at end.
From: <twinjerry@att.net>
Sent: Saturday, May 01, 2004 9:16 PM
Subject: Panamint Information
Rich: Greetings from St.Louis. Joe Brusca forwarded to me the information you were kind enough to put on your web site. I was a radioman on the Panamint from 44 to 46 and do remember hearing the "torpedo message" by Adm. Riefsnider. I planned and hosted the Panamint reunion here in St. Louis in 2002. Had 47 in attendance. Not bad for a bunch of old guys. Would appreciate being on your list to receive any additional info on the "Lucky 13"
Thank you.....Jerry Schneider
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From: walter sutter
To: richard@wham.org
Sent: Saturday, September 25, 2004 8:20 AM
Subject: Panamint address
Richard
First I would like to tell you that I am the secretary for the
reunion of the
Panamint and I found out from Joe Brusca at our reunion in WI
that your
Dad is still alive and doing well. I had been informed that
he had passed
away, but am glad to hear he is still with you. I send out
birthday and
anniversary cards to the members and their wives to remember them
and if
they are ill, a get-well card. Sympathy cards are also sent
with a white
cross. Would you be so kind to send me the date of your
Dad's birthday,
along with your mothers and their anniversary. Thank you
for caring to
carry on the spirit of the Panamint. Thank you also for
putting the information
on the web. I do not know enough about the computer yet
to do this but
would appreciate you doing it. What do you need for the
web site and when
do you need to get it out. We have a newsletter that will
go out in December
and the next reunion will be posted in it. Thanks for any
information.
Shirley Sutter, sec.
"walter sutter" <wpsasutter@msn.com>
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In regards to the web page:
Out of love and honor to my dad and all others who served with him, I would be happy to keep the web page up and going. I can rename it "U.S.S. Panamint Reunion Committee" or whatever you think appropriate. It would be best for me if you can send any information you want posted in the form of word.doc file attachment, although email message such as below will be ok. If you have a list of people who attended the reunion, and news about the reunion, I would be happy to post it. The news letter also. And any other messages, news, etc. Please attempt to send me any information in some kind of electronic format as attachments - word.doc, etc. or email so I do not have to retype it. As long as I am alive and well enough to do this kind of web work, I would be honored to serve you. (I'm almost 71.) It goes without saying - no charge. In all you correspondence, be sure to let everyone know what the web site address is: http://www.wham.org/Panamint/
Hope to hear from you.
Richard Wham
Henderson, KY
http://www.wham.org/Panamint/
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September 31, 2004
Hi Richard,
I am writing on behalf of my father in law
John Daniel Yamber. He was a second class boatswains mate in the 2nd
division between 1944 and 1946 on the U.S.S. Panamint. I have been printing
anything that I can find on the internet. He can't get around very well
and he is really enjoying the pictures and articles that I find on the
net. He asked if I could get a roster of the ship. I told him I didn't
believe I could, but I would look around. If there were any way possible,
John would be at the reunion, but unfortunately his health precludes this.
I would appreciate any information or names or pictures of the Panamint
and crew that you may have. Say hello for John at the reunion, I'm sure
someone will remember him.
Thank you
Andy Botto
eabotto@cablespeed.com
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From: RTripp6371@aol.com
Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2004 4:25 PM
Subject: USS Panamint
Richard, I am a retired Naval Officer with the rank of Commander.
I just celebrated my 91st Birthday on 1 October. I was assigned
to the Panamint and boarded her at Guadalcanal.I was a Lt(jg) at that
time, My primary job was custodian of crypto publications and coding machines
with collateral duty to the staff of Amphibious Group Four. I left
the ship in Sasebo to return to Washington, DC for a duty assignment.
Later served a tour of duty in London and later to Naval Forces Air Defense
Command in Colorado Springs. I was then assigned to the staff of Commander
Amphibious Force 2 in Norfolk/Little Creek, VA.. I retired from the
Navy in July 1965 with 23 years of service. I still have vivid
memories off my duty while serving on the "Lucky l3". I served at the
Communications Officer on the USS Antietam (CVS-36) for 18 months. The
Antietam was the first carrier to have an angled deck installed which
was a historical event.
So much of this malarkey.
Warmest regards from an old, old sailor.
Robert (Bob) Tripp
PS My wife and I celebrated our 63 wedding Anniversary on the 19th of April.
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From: joe brusca
Sent: Friday, October 08, 2004 11:06 AM
Subject: reunion
My wife Pat and I with the help of our four children hosted the reunion this year. We had 39 persons attend including Dr Mcnamara's son Bill and his daughter Sheila Macnamara Zeigler. Everyone had a great time and the weather was perfect. I will soon send a disk with the pictures of the reunion. Sorry that the veterans that were ill could not attend and we wish them well.
Thank you all
Joe and Pat
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From: "Gary Priolo" <gpriolo@navsource.org <mailto:gpriolo@navsource.org
Sent: Sunday, October 10, 2004 3:53 PM
Subject: Re: USS Panamint]
Richard,
We have added a link from our Panamint page to the Panamint
web site as
requested. It will be in our 11October update. Keep us informed
as to the
next reunion so that we can also post that information on
the page here at
Navsource.
Gary Priolo
Navsource
----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul R. Yarnall" <pry@navsource.org <mailto:pry@navsource.org
To: <gpriolo@navsource.org <mailto:gpriolo@navsource.org
Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2004 10:09 PM
Subject: [Fwd: USS Panamint]
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: USS Panamint
From: "Richard Wham"
Date: Thu, October 7, 2004 20:33
To: <webmaster@NavSource.Org <mailto:webmaster@NavSource.Org
Thank you for the information about the Panamint. The
"Panamint Reunion
Committee" has some information which is of interest to
the members of
the crew.
Please see our web site: <http://www.wham.org/Panamint/>
If you could put a link on your web site, it would help
the crew members
and their families communicate.
Thanks in advance.
Richard Wham
Henderson, KY
--
Paul R Yarnall
Navsource Naval History
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From: "glenn lippert" <panamintagc13@yahoo.com>
Sent: Friday, October 15, 2004 12:45 PM
Subject: Your panamint web site
What a great job, really enjoyed it. Was on the staff
of Rear Admiral Riefsnider ComPhipGrp 4 living aboard
the Panamint during most of my navy enlistment.
Had been on 3 other AGC's, but most of the time on the
AGC13. I use it for my email address.See Below
"panamintagc13@yahoo.com.
This is great I am bookmarking it for future reference.
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----- Original Message -----
From: ben ashley
Sent: Sunday, October 17, 2004 6:12 AM
Subject: USS Panamintnt
My father, Ben Henry Ashley was on the Panamint, I believe 1945-1946,
he was a fireman first class. Just a kid of seventeen at the time.
He is now disabled residing in the missouri veterans home @ cape girardeau,
mo.
He is a great man and wonderful father. Men like that "his generation"
could teach us all something about life.
ben david ashley
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From: walter sutter <mailto:wpsasutter@msn.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2004 5:49 AM
Subject: USS Panamint
Deepest sympathy to Maureen Regan and the family on the passing
of
Ray Regan. No exact date, but it was the week of October 10, 2004.
Ray was a RDM 2/C in K division and on board the U.S.S. Panamint
in 44/45.
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From: joe brusca <mailto:molle1@charter.net>
Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2004 9:03 AM
Subject: Fw: USS Panamint reunion photo CD
----- Original Message -----
From: WILLIAM MACNAMARA Jr <mailto:billmac@snet.net>
To: joe brusca <mailto:molle1@charter.net>
Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2004 6:46 AM
Subject: USS Panamint reunion photo CD
Joe, I received the CD yesterday in the mail and really enjoyed
it. You and your family hosted a terrific reunion and it was a pleasure
to be invited to attend. My sister, Sheila and I had a great time. It
was such a delight to be with real Americans who gave up so much to make
things so nice for people like me. My father was very fortunate to be on
a ship with good men like you and your shipmates. You are all the salt
of the earth and very gracious to include our family. Please stay in touch
Bill Macnamara
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Johnston, Chip - Office of the Lt. Governor"
<Chip.Johnston@ltgov.state.wi.us>
To: <molle1@charter.net>
Sent: Friday, October 29, 2004 11:47 AM
Subject: Photo with Lt. Governor Lawton
> Mr. Brasca,
> Enclosed are some photos of your visit to Lt. Governor Lawton's
> office. I hope these photos are satisfactory, if not please
let me know so
> that I can try to locate any other photos of your visit that
we may have.
> Thanks so much for your visit, and take care.
>
> Sincerely,
> Chip Johnston
>
> Chip Johnston
> Operations Special Assistant
> Office of Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton
> 19 E. State Capitol
> Madison, WI 53702
> 608-266-3516
> chip.johnston@ltgov.state.wi.us
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----- Original Message -----
From: "glenn lippert" <panamintagc13@yahoo.com>
Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2004 4:52 PM
Subject: Evans Hadley
I have a special interest in the Evans and the Hadley.
I was on the Panamint at Okinawa when these two
valiant ships limped back after being battered by the
kamazie. They were serving about 50 miles out as a
radar picket line giving us at Okinawa early warning.
My battle station was up high on the bridge plotting
out incoming air raids and keeping track of incoming
boggies.
The Evans and the Hadley had decks awash and were all
torn apart, but floating as they crept past us on the
Panamint.
I often wonder how many lives were saved by their
effort, perhaps even mine.Their effort was a great
one, never to be forgotten
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From: "Kevin Kline" <kfknphilly@aol.com>
Sent: Thursday, November 11, 2004 10:21 PM
Subject: USS Panamint AGC-13
> Dear Sir,
>
> My grandfather, Gerald "Jerry" Fallon, was aboard the USS
Panamint. I
> have pictures from the ship, as well as entire crew photos
if you are
> interested. Thank you for making such a great website.
>
> Kevin Fallon Kline
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From: walter sutter
Sent: Saturday, January 01, 2005 4:35 AM
Subject: Earl in hospital
Just a note to tell everyone that Fred Earl is in the hospital
with a blood clot in his leg. He is being treated and will come home probably
next Monday or Tuesday. If anyone is interested in sending a card, his
address is: 596 Hoagerburgh Rd. Wallkill NY 12589 Another member not feeling
up to par is Harold Austin. We just received word that he is unable to
continue with chairing the reunion in 2005 and now we will be going to
the alternate choice for 2005. Branson. We wish both men a speedy recovery.
Harold's address is: 3727 Arrowhead Trail, Kingsport, TN 37664
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From: Jerry Schneider <twinjerry@yahoo.com>
To: twinjerry@att.net
Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2005 02:35:14 +0000
Richard: this is a photo of my twin brother, Harvey and me and me on the fantail of the Panamint during occupation of Japan while anchored at Sasebo, Japan in 1945. He was a medic in the army in Europe. After the surrender over there, he was sent to Nagoya, Japan. Through the efforts of the Red Cross, he was able to come the short distance to Sasebo and stayed aboard the Panamint overnight. Needless to say, we had a helluva reunion. (Feel free to put this photo on the Panamint website. Thanks,.........Jerry Schneider
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----- Original Message -----
From: walter sutter
To: Arthur Sommer ; Barb Weber ; Bill Macnamara ; Charles/Anita
Wilson ; Cheatham Hodges Jr. ; Donald Jeffrey ; Duke ; Ed Sedlock ;
Edward Fitzgerald ; Edward Murphy ; edwin ; Glenn Lippert ; Harold
; JC Councill ; Jerry Schneider ; Joe Brusca ; John/Charmaian McLemore
; Larry Campoli ; Margaret Sullivan ; philip ; Phyllis Collette ; ray
; Richard Wham ; Robert Ingram ; Robert Tripp ; William Flanagan
Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2005 7:23 AM
Subject: Panamint member passed away
Dear friends, Jack passed away this morning. He waged a good battle, but the cancer finally won.
The memorial service is going to be Monday at 11, with visitation at 10, at Woodland Chapel Presbyterian Church. Please keep us in your prayers.
God bless you,
Doris Hudson
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6/1/2005
Dear Richard,
I too am a son of a communications officer (First Lieutenant,
I believe) that served aboard the 'Panamint'. Your dad and mine were
both among the oldest on board and were both often referred to as 'Dad'
or 'Pop'! Your dad must have known mine. My father's name is Charles S.
Diehl, but he was known to everyone as 'Steve'. No, his middle initial
'S' didn't stand for Steve. He was nicknamed Steve by his older brother
when my Dad was 3 - a fun story is behind it that perhaps I'll share with
you later. The name really stuck because I was named after my father as
'Stephen' and not Charles...
In any case, my father is no longer living. He would have been
95 if he were alive today. He died in 1996, in Fort Myers, FL, where he
retired and lived from 1972. I was going through some things of his that
I have saved and I found a number of items, letters, and pictures related
to life aboard the Panamint. My dad always said that his war years were
among the very best of his life and he talked about it often with me. Despite
the large age gap between us - he was 55 when I was born, I'm 40 now -
we were extremely close. I was given first hand account of much of what
was written in the official record on the Panamint website. Thank you,
by the way, for having done such a wonderful job.
If you and your dad and any others would be interested, I would
be happy to scan and attach whatever I have to a future email.
My father was proud to have served with the men of the Panamint
and if I had been more diligent in the past, I know my dad would have
loved to be reunited with the others like your father. I'm so very sorry
I didn't work harder, sooner, to find you.
Dick, I forgot to mention that the second picture is of the landing
party at Ominato.
Very best regards,
Steve Diehl
stevediehl@gmail.com
411 Avenue D
Horsham, PA 19044
215/868-1016
(please feel free to email, write, or call anytime)
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----- Original Message -----
From: Vicky Franklin
Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2005 11:13 AM
Subject: USS Panamint
I am the Daughter of the late Leonard E. [ Buddy] Ratliff. I
am so happy I found this Web page. I was looking up the ship he was on
and found it. I wish he was here to see this. He would have really enjoyed
seeing all of this. He went to heaven in 1986. I'm sending some pictures
that I hope you enjoy and to see if anyone remembers my Dad. He was a
wonderful father and husband. He loved to draw as you can see in one of
the pictures of the eagle. Which he had a tatoo of. If anyone remembers
him I would love to hear from you.
Thanks to all of you for serving and protecting the USA
and God be with you.
My husband serve in the Vetnam war with a purple heart.
Thanks again,
Vicky Franklin
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July 29, 2005
Passing on the information just received
this morning about Jerry Schneider.
Just received a telephone call from Rick Schneider a few moments
ago to
inform me Jerry passed away last evening.
Details of the funeral, etc. will be posted on the funeral home's
'website later today or by tomorrow morning. Website address is :
HutchensMotuary.com
Funeral Home telephone number is :
(314)831-3100
Best Regards,
Ted Branthoover
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August 30, 2005
Message received from Dave Anthony, Radio Technician on the USS Panamint in 1945 & 1946. He sent pictures of the USS Minivet, ( See Article ). Here are the pictures he sent: Pic#1Pic#2 . David now lives in Columbus, TX. email: bettydave@elc.net
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From: "Kevin Kline" <kfknphilly@aol.com
Sent: Thursday, November 11, 2004 10:21 PM
Subject: USS Panamint AGC-13
Dear Sir,
My grandfather, Gerald "Jerry" Fallon, was aboard the
USS Panamint. I
have pictures from the ship, as well as entire crew photos
if you are
interested. Thank you for making such a great website.
Kevin Fallon Kline
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From: WILLIAM MACNAMARA Jr
Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2005 9:43 PM
Subject: USS apanmint
Richard, is the USS panamint website still active? I was trying
to find it and was unable to see it. My dad was the surgeon on the Panamint.
Please advise. Thank you for your courtesy and consideration.
Best regards,
Bill Macnamara
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From: "Michael Murphy" <mjmurphy9@comcast.net
Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2005 9:53 PM
Subject: USS Panamint and My Great Uncle John Ramsay SM3c
Richard,
I'm writing this after receiving my great uncle's service
record in the mail
today. He passed away in the mid 1980's but I am still in
contact with his
wife Pat who still resides in Rhode Island. Through my parents,
she has
sent my John's cracker jack uniform which I am most proud
to be the
custodian of. I've done a fair amount of research on the
USS Panamint and
have enjoyed the correspondence I have thus far received
from former
crewmembers. I am still active duty Navy, an aviator (helicopters)
and most
proud of my uncle's service. I suspect I'll retire in 2-3
years here in
Annapolis. I just wanted to establish contact with whomever
might have
known my uncle. He passed away, immensely proud of his Naval
Academy great
nephew. I still wonder if his passing had anything to do
with his
volunteered shore duty in the Emergency Occupation of the
Ominato Guard
District from 7-19 Sep 45.
Looking forward to corresponding w/anyone regarding the USS Panamint.
Sincerely,
Mike Murphy
CAPT USN
Work michael.murphy2@jsc.mil
410.293.2456
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From: joe brusca
Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2005 8:12 AM
Subject: USS Panamint
Dear Richard,
Merry Christmas to you, your family and your dad.Merry Christmas
to all my ship mates.Thanks for all the cards you have sent.
On our 2004 reunion held in Madison my grandson Chief Warrant
Officer Sean Brusca made a special trip from Ft. Campbell, KY.to attend
the reunion. His pictures are in the links. He is now command pilot
of his Apache and is on his second tour of duty in Iraq. He has two little
boys Joey 4 and Tommy 9 months. Pray for his safe return.
Joe Brusca
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Can anybody help Andy Botto find email address for Larry Colette?
From: Andy Botto
To: 'Richard Wham'
Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2005 12:06 PM
Subject: RE: Panamint Message Board
Hi Richard,
Larry Colette sent my father-in-law, John Yamber a shipmate on the Panamint, and I believe it would make a wonderful addition to your web site. I have just updated my system and lost some of my e-mail addresses. I would appreciate if you or someone would forward Larry’s e-mail to me so that my father-in-law can continue to correspond with Larry. Thank you.
Andy Botto
eabotto@cablespeed.com
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From Richard Wham (WebKeeper)
March 15, 2006
Henderson, KY
Dad, Lt. jg Fred L. Wham, Jr. died at his home in Centralia,
Illinois, March 13, 2006. He was just a few hours short of his
96 Birthday.
Thank You
Note
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From: walter sutter
Sent: Friday, May 19, 2006 8:34 AM
Subject: USS Panamint
Shipmate, Edward Farrell, of 65 Gauthier Rd, Barre, MA passed
away
on January 30, 2006.
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From: WILLIAM MACNAMARA Jr
Cc: Kevin Macnamara ; walter sutter ; Sheila Ziegler ; Joe Busca
; Fred & Betty Earl
Sent: Saturday, May 20, 2006 8:11 AM
Subject: Re: Dad's "Crossing the Line"
Richard, I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. He
must have been quite a man. I hope that I get to meet you someday, possibly
at the reunion. My Dad was also on the Panamint and our family plans on
attending.
You have done a magnificent job with the USS Panamint website,
making it possible for all those who have access to computers to share
the wondeful pictures and history of the ship and her terrific crew.
Our prayers are with you and your family as you celebrate your dad's life.
God Bless!
Bill Macnamara
Richard Wham <richard@wham.org> wrote:
Joe,
Thanks for the kind words. I'm honored to keep the Panamint web
site up and running as long as I can. We (the USA) owe all you WW II
vets more than words can state! "Crossing the Line" is described on our
Panamint web site, and Dad's crossing document is posted. Well, I think
of Dad's death of another Crossing the Line event. We will all cross
it someday.
Just seeing your signature below with the words "USS Panamint
44-46", and knowing that you and Dad were on the same ship at the same
time gives me a real sense of connection to you and all your shipmates.
Who knows, maybe my wife and I will pop up at the reunion.
The current information about the reunion is now posted on the
web site: http://www.wham.org/Panamint/
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----- Original Message -----
From: walter sutter
To: Richard Wham
Sent: Saturday, May 13, 2006 2:56 PM
Subject: Re: Panamint Reunion
Richard
Just read the note on the passing of you Dad. We of the USS PANAMINT
AGC 13
Shipmates and reunion members extend our deepest sympathy to you
and your family.
----- Original Message -----
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From: Richard Wham
To: walter sutter
Sent: Saturday, May 13, 2006 10:06 AM
Subject: Re: Panamint Reunion
Walter,
Thanks for the information. It is now posted on the Panamint web
site: http://www.wham.org/Panamint/
Sorry to inform you that my Dad, Lt. jg, Fred L. Wham, Jr., died
March 13, just a few hours short of his 96th birthday. I have attached
a thank you note. Let me know if you can't open either version.
Good luck on your reunion. I will keep the Panamint web site "alive"
as long as I can. Tell people to keep sending me messages to post on the
message board (and whatever else they want to put on the site.)
Dick Wham,
Henderson, KY
--- Original Message -----
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From: walter sutter
To: Richard Wham
Sent: Saturday, May 13, 2006 8:22 AM
Subject: Panamint Reunion
The 16th. Annual reunion of the USS PANAMINT AGC 13
will be held in Washington, D.C. September 14-18. 2006.
Staying at the Sheraton Crystal City Hotel in Arlington, VA
Room rate for the reunion - $95.00 + tax.
Reservation deadline for hotel is August 28, 2006
Complimentary shuttle service from Ronald Regan International
Airport.
Registration for reunion: Deadline is August 1, 2006
Registration fee: $65.00 per person
CONTACT: Walter Sutter (wpsasutter@msn.com)
for more information
----- Original Message -----
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From: walter sutter
Sent: Friday, May 19, 2006 8:34 AM
Subject: USS Panamint
Shipmate, Edward Farrell, of 65 Gauthier Rd, Barre, MA passed
away
on January 30, 2006.
----- Original Message -----
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From: walter sutter
Sent: Saturday, July 22, 2006 1:59 PM
Subject: Fw: Re: Ed Fitzgerald
I received this information today from Ted Brenthoover. We will
all miss Ed.
Sent: Saturday, July 22, 2006 1:31 PM
Subject: Fwd: Re: Ed Fitzgerald
Ed is no longer with us. I' m glad he passed away peacefully.
Ed was a QM2 aboard the USS PANAMINT and, unknown to most who
knew Ed,
he attained the rank of full Commander following his service in
WW II.
He made contributions to the establishment of the AGC Flagship
Alliance
in his capacity of being a lawyer and, along with me, formed the
AGC/LCC
- All Ships Group for those who became disenchanted with the Alliance.
Ed will be sorely missed by all his friends and acquaintances.
May he
rest in peace.
Ted B.
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9/24/2006 Will the grandson of Clarence Johnson who called
me last week wanting information about his grandfather who served on
The panamint please email me as he said he would. I believe he served on
Admiral Fletchers staff. I will see he gets on the mailing list. He lives
in Texas. Thank you.
Joe Brusca
molle1@charter.net
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----- Original Message -----
From: walter sutter
Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 5:08 AM
Subject: Passing of a Panamint's crewmember's wife
Betty Manning, wife of John (Ace) Manning passed away Saturday, September 23, 2006.
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----- Original Message -----
From: charles
Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 8:49 PM
Subject: USS Panamint
My name is Charles H. Merritt, I was an RM2 in K division aboard
the USS Panamint during
WWii. I was part of the commissioning crew, in I believe
was Bayonne, N.J. The ship went through to Panama Canal on its way to
the Pacific. I was aboard the ship during the invasion of Okinawa. As a
matter of fact I was the radio operator who first contacted the Japanese
with instructions from ADM Reifschnider as to how the Japanese Naval forces
present were to have their ships ready before our U.S. Naval units entered
port. It was a long time ago but I still remember it. I am now 81
years old and live in Santee, Calif. which is close to San Diego.
Charles H. Merritt, CTC USN RET.
10730B Holly Meadows Dr.
Santee, Ca, 92071
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From: walter sutter
Sent: Monday, March 05, 2007 3:39 PM
Subject: Deceased members of USS Panamint AGC 13
Have just been informed of the passing of
Charles Harben
and
Philip Goldstein
Both of the members lived in PA.
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From: Cari Farrow
Sent: Monday, March 19, 2007 5:52 PM
Subject: Howard Moore - USS Panamint
Hello -
I am the daughter of Howard Moore, who served on the USS Panamint
in World War II. As my father died on October 6, 2004, I don't know
the exact years he served, but I believe it was 1944 or 1945. He was
a radio operator. Did anybody know him? I have photos of him in Hawaii
in 1945 on the beach with someone named Andy (no last name given on
back of photo) and another picture with someone named Andy and Jack.
If anyone knows my father or these 2 men that were in the photos with
him (sorry I can't provide last names), please contact me at carifarrow2002@yahoo.com.
I would sure love to find out more information about the Panamint and about
any stories from anyone who knew my father. He was very proud of his military
service, yet didn't like to talk about it much.
Thank you very much,
Cari Farrow
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The 2007 USS Panamint Reunion will be held in
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee on September 10-14, 2007.
If you didn't receive a copy of the registration
papers, please contact Walter Sutter at
rebelgram@verizon.net and one will be forwarded
to you.
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----- Original Message -----
From: Mike Weidenbach
To: richard@wham.org
Cc: Masaji Hasebe
Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2008 7:00 PM
Subject: Panamint - Hokkaido surrender
Greetings Richard,
I’m trying to find out information about the September
9, 1945 Japanese surrender aboard USS Panamint.
Most specifically, if anyone can provide photo images of the event,
or any other types of detail, info, etc.
Here at Battleship Missouri Memorial, we are continuously searching
for information about the “other” surrenders.
News of the Panamint Hokkaido surrender has only just come to
our attention.
Best regards,
Mike Weidenbach,Curator
Battleship Missouri Memorial
63 Cowpens St.
Honolulu, HI 96818
808-455-1600x235
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Adam Frank" <AFrank@uca.edu>
To: <rawham@wham.org>
Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2008 3:34 AM
Subject: USS Panamint
I am the son of Milton Frank, who served as a photographer's mate aboard the Panamint in 1944-45. I'd be interested in hearing from anyone who knew him at that time. My Dad is living in Tucson (where I was born and raised) in an independent living facility. His health has not been great the last couple of years, but his mind is working great. He' s never spoken in great detail about his days aboard the Panamint, so finding this website was like opening a treasure chest. Thanks to those of you who have kept it going.
Adam Frank
Adam Frank
Assistant Professor of Asian Studies
Honors College, University of Central Arkansas
McAlister Hall 301-B
UCA Box 5024
201 Donaghey Avenue
Conway, AR 72035
(501) 450-3486
afrank@uca.edu
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From: "Adam Frank" <AFrank@uca.edu>
Sent: Sunday, May 24, 2009 7:34 PM
To: "Richard Wham" <richard@wham.org>
Subject: Re: USS Panamint
RE: Milton Frank, who served as a photographer's mate aboard
the Panamint in 1944-45
> Dear Dick,
>
> Thank you for your note and for keeping us informed about
the Panamint and
> its crew. My dad passed on on March 28th after a long illness.
While he
> would not have been able to come even if he had made it to
Memorial Day,
> I'm sure he would have been happy to know about the reunion.
>
> Best to you and your family,
>
> Adam
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RE: Vilma Pupo
From: Walter Sutter
Subject: Fw: Vilma
I am forwarding Al's message to all of you.
Vilma was a beautiful lady. May she rest in peace.
Our deepest sympathy goes out to Al and her family.
----- Original Message -----
From: Albert Pupo
To: WALTER SUTTER
Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 3:54 PM
Subject: Vilma
It is with deep regret that I inform you of the death of my wife
Vilma, she passed away at 6:45 this morning.
Al Pupo
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From: "Gail & Clark" <doubleeagle9@tampabay.rr.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2009 2:39 PM
To: "Richard Wham" <richard@wham.org>
Subject: Re: Vilma Pupo
Mr Pupo,I met
your beloved Vilma last year when I stopped by your
Florida Panamint gathering to see my 2nd set of parents,
the Sutters.She
was such a delightful person and hostess and we had breast
cancer
suvivorship in common.I was very shocked and saddened when
Shirley
forwarded info to me after that time that Vilma had been
stricken again
w/cancer and I sent a card to her.My heartfelt sympathy
I extend to
you.May God give you strength and peace.Sincerely,Gail
DeGroat,Lakeland,Fl.(formerly of Rome N.Y.)
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From: boats1183@aol.com
Sent: Saturday, September 12, 2009 7:18 PM
To: undisclosed-recipients:
Subject: USS PANAMINT
Dear Sir,
My name is Dennis Perry and as a former amphib Sailor I am writing
in regards to my Uncle Robert Samuel Byerly (723 66 04), he enlisted in
the Navy 20 May 1944 and was discharged on 25 May 1946. During his time
in he was stationed at NTS Sampson, NY, NTS Newport, RI and served onboard
USS Panamint (AGC 13) as a AS, S 2c, F 2c, and a F 1c during WWII. His
original NAVPERS -553 states that he served foreign and/or sea service during
the war and was awarded the WWII Victory Medal, American Area Campaign Medal
and the Asia Pacific Area Campaign Medal(1star). What I am wondering is,
I am sending for his medals for my Aunt as Bob passed away last year and
I noticed on one of the web sites that the crew earned the Navy Occupation
Service Medal (w/asia clasp) as well, is there any way to find out if he
was still stationed onboard Panamint during this time and he is entitled
to this award as well, maybe you have access to the ships log to see when
he was transferred. I am not sure but I would be indebted to you for your
assistance in this matter. Thank you in advance.
Dennis S. Perry
BMCM USN(Ret)
2450 Point Pleasant Way
Toledo, OH 43611
Boats1183@aol.com
(419) 469-2568
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From: Richard Tuttle
Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 3:49 PM
To: richard@wham.org
Subject: USS Panamint
Hello,
My father Rex S. Tuttle served on the USS panamint during WWII.
We have several pictures and a lot of them are the same as I have seen
looking at site. We have pictures of the ship that are in perfect condition.
One when it was new and one a year later. We have two of the Year books
and I have found it interesting. I knew they existed but my mother had
them stored away, My dad passed away in 1982.
Richard E. Tuttle
Veteran of U.S. Army
Served in Viet Nam.
rictut@abcmetals.com
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From: "Richard Tuttle" <rictut@abcmetals.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 11:39 AM
To: <richard@wham.org>
Subject: USS Panamint
> My name is Richard Tuttle, My father Rex s. Tuttle served
on the
> Panamint during WW11. I believe he was on board when
it left NJ through
> he Panama Canal and into the Pacific. My family has
some pictures of
> the Ship when it was new and one year later. Large
difference in
> appearance.
> I have been reading things on the web site and find it interesting.
> Richard Tuttle
> rictut@abcmetals.com
>
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From: rdferguson77@aol.com
Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 3:47 PM
To: Richard@wham.org
Subject: USS Panamint
Richard,
My name is Richard Ferguson and I found out today that one of
my Great Uncles was on the U.S.S Panamint. Due to the timing I believe
it was my Great Uncle George "Yutch" Miller, who passed on quite a few
years ago. I would like to know if there is a list of the men who served
on this ship and when they may have been on it, as I am doing some geneology
work. Also, are there any articles or anything that tell the story of this
ship? Thank you in advance for any help you can give me.
Richard Ferguson
Temperance, MI
rdferguson77@aol.com
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Richard, did you know him?
krista
On Sun, Mar 14, 2010 at 9:23 PM, Richard Wham <richard@wham.org>
wrote:
This link you sent me directed me to Ancestry.com, however there
was no obituary notice there - maybe on has to be a member to view it.
In any case, if you can send me the information, I'll post it
on the message page on the web site.
RAW
From: Krista and Dave
Sent: Sunday, March 14, 2010 11:07 AM
To: richard@wham.org
Subject: USS Panamint
Hi. I hope this email finds you well. I'm hoping you can help
me. I'm searching for information on my uncle who served on the USS
PANAMINT during WW2. His name is Thomas H Whalen. Here is a copy of
his obituary. I was wondering if you or any of your "buddies" that
were on the ship remember or knew him? Maybe have some pictures around
with him in it? I only met him once and I don't really know what he looks
like. Richard, did you know him?
krista
Thanks for any help and info you can give me.
WHALEN, Thomas H. - At peace with the Lord, Dec. 1, 2001, in South
San Francisco. Loving husband of Vera; loving father of John and Richard
Canty, Judy Whalen, Joanne Luvchenko, Joseph Whalen; loving grandfather
of Joseph Petrovich and Ryan Canty; and numerous nephews and nieces.
Native of Boston, age 82; retired from CalTrans, 20 years; active in Cal
State Employees Assn.; Navy veteran of WWII, USS Panamint; volunteer at
Laguna Honda Hospital, 1988- 2000; member of Forest Hill Christian Church,
SF. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at 11
a.m., Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002, at Forest Hill Christian Church, 250 Laguna
Honda Blvd., SF. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations to SF
Gospel Mission, 219 6th St., PO Box 420946, SF 94142, or your favorite charity.
Krista
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From: Dan Tietjen
Sent: Friday, January 22, 2010 2:57 PM
To: richard@wham.org
Subject: USS Panamint
Richard,
According to my grandmother, my grandfather served on the USS
Panamint in 1945/1946. I believe he was serving during Operation Crossroads.
He passed away over 30 years ago, so I'm looking for information
about him. I came across your website, which is great, and I'm wondering
if there may be a way to find out if anyone involved in the reunions may
remember him.
Please let me know if you think there may be any possibility of
finding that out.
Thank you,
Dan Tietjen, grandson of Joseph Imbimbo
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From: pnsy17shop@comcast.net
Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2010 10:41 PM
To: richard@wham.org
Cc: wsutter@twcny.rr.com
Subject: USS Panamint ACG 13
Sirs: Ron Reeves here for www.navsource.org I was wondering if
you may have any additional information of who was the CO in 1946 to
add to the two we already have ? They are: CAPT Edwin Elmore Woods, 14.10.1944
to 10.08.1945 CAPT William Bromley Ammon, 10.08.1945 to ? CAPT Ammon's
XO was CDR J. B. Mc Auliffe (have full name ?) could he have relieved
Ammon in 1946 and took ship to Decommissioning ? I do not think the date
of January 1947 is correct, and I can find that out for you. Thank You,
for your assistance. Ron Reeves
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News of Death of Ernest Cliff Buffum
Ernest Cliff Buffum Obituary
Notice (link)
Ernest Cliff Buffum
13 Rockland Drive
Old Orchard Beach, MA 04064
From: Anne Marie Macnamara
Sent: Monday, June 14, 2010 2:11 PM
To: Dick Buffum
Cc: WALTER SUTTER ; Richard Wham
Subject: Re: USS Panamint (AGC 13)
Dear Dick:
Thank you for your note about your Dad's passing and the beautiful
Obituary. I am, and I know that all of us associated with the Panamint
Family will be, very sorry to hear of your loss. The Obituary was
well-written and made me feel that I knew your Dad personally. It
sounds as though he was a great guy and a credit to his family, community,
and friends.
By this note, I am forwarding your information to our Secretary,
Shirley Sutter, and her husband, Walt, our Treasurer, so that it can
be included in our next Newsletter; and to our Webkeeper, Dick Wham, for
posting to our website. http://www.wham.org/Panamint/, so that all
of Dad's shipmates will be aware of the loss.
I know that your Dad did not attend our reunions lately, but thought
you might want to be aware that the Panamint crewmembers stage an annual
reunion. Most of the men bring wives only, but many bring their
children and grandchildren to celebrate with them. We have been
fortunate to have some widows attend as well. In this way, we have been
able to renew the ranks of the Panamint with the younger generations and
keep the traditions going. We always have a Memorial Service during
the reunion weekend, at which all of that year's deceased members are read
and honored. This year, your Dad's name will be read.
This year. our reunion will take place in the NYC area and headqartered
in Jersey City, NJ. Our Memorial Service will be held in Hoboken,
NJ, from which the Panamint was launched after its retrofitting.
If you would care to join us for any of the events between September 23-27,
please let me know. If you would like more information about the
reunion, please go to our website. We would be so pleased if you could
join us.
Once again, please accept my sincerest condolences on the loss
of your father.
With kind regards,
Anne Marie Macnamara
annemacnra@snet.net
203-222-7651 (h)
203-952-9276 (c)
(Daughter-in-law of Panamint's Surgeon, Dr. William Macnamara)
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From: Dick Buffum <dbuffum@maine.rr.com>
To: annemacnra@snet.net
Sent: Sun, June 13, 2010 4:08:42 PM
Subject: USS Panamint (AGC 13)
To Anne Marie,
I wanted to inform the appropriate individuals that my father,
Ernest Cliff Buffum, who served on the USS Panamint, passed away April
30, 2010. I have included his obituary as an attachment.
I located your email address on paperwork having to do with the Panimint’s
20th reunion but if you are not the individual to receive such information,
please advise me otherwise. I thank you in advance for your attention
to this matter.
Dick Buffum
dbuffum@maine.rr.com
207-221-3727
207-283-0858
207-229-5368
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From: WALTER SUTTER Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 8:51 AM
Subject: Panamint crewmember passes away
Just wanted you to know that another crewmember of the USS Panmaint
AGC 13 has passed away. Cheatham Hodges passed away on Feb 27th.
His address and wife's name is
Joan Hodges
2749 Sand Hollow Ct.
Clearwater, FL 33761
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