Submitted by Name: C. B. Burt Boyd From: Huntsville, Texas E-mail: burt_tx@sbcglobal.net
Comments: I was a corpsman on the Askari in 1969
Added: Oct 1, 2005
Submitted by Name: Donald W. Watson From: 39 dorothy dr. Troy, il. 62294 E-mail: docq@charter.net
Comments: interested in locating surviving crew members of Agenor (ARL-3) WWII
Added: Aug 8, 2005
Submitted by Name: Marvin Wilsey From: Auburn, CA E-mail: marvie7@usamedia.tv
Comments: I served aboard Askari from Oct 66 to Oct 67 as Electronics CPO. Of my 20 years, my most memorable ship. It's too bad I only just found this web page.
Added: Jul 27, 2005
Submitted by Name: Jerry Howard From: Boise, Idaho E-mail: addy964@msn.com
Comments: Correcting email address on earlier entry: Was an RM1 ON BOARD FROM 11-05-68 TO 10-31-69. Anyone remember the ride from Nam to Sasebo Japan? Didn't the hull crack below the expansion joints? Nice ride. I believe we lost the Radar, loran and it was overcast for three days. Can anyone confirm my memory? Hey, I would love to
Comments: Tonight, I found this website. After all these years, and I cried. I served aboard the USS Askari as an SK-2 from about November of 1965 until discharge in June of 1967. Probably some of the best time of my life. Wish I had stayed in, but at that time I was having problems with our dept. chief so I bailed out when I could. Since discharge I've been married 3 times, have one child and grandchild and am now in the waning years as I approach 60 years of age. My body has not held up as well as I wish it would have but I've had a good life. I know that 60 is not old, but every day is a struggle. I want everyone to know that I am proud I served time in the Navy and was proud of the mission our ship, the Askari, served for the war effort. We were called, we were ready and we performed as needed. We should be proud of our service. Since discharge on '67 I've been kinda distant from other 'namvets because as a storekeeper I never really experienced danger, I didn't have to be brave, never had to fight the enemy, never missed a meal or didn't have a clean bed every night, I just did my job. Yes, I'm a veteran, but not like the ground troops who went through hell. I have nothing to compare to them, and I'm a little guilty about it. Have had many times of not feeling worthy, but have somehow made it this far. I guess we have to look at our service in the light that we were a spoke in the overall wheel that made things happen. Anyway, thanks for having this website. If anyone wants to communicate please email. Best wishes to all, Randy Clouse
Added: May 24, 2005
Submitted by Name: Joseph P Barrois Jr From: Lacombe, Louisiana E-mail: jpbchief@aol.com
Comments: I served on the Askari from Aug 19, 1970 to Aug 2,1971. I worked in the A/C Generator romm on the Main Deck.
Comments: my dad served on the adonis arl-4 off omaha beach d-day. i found one picture but no crew lists etc. still one of the greatest generation i'm sure he would love to see any info still around. thanks
Added: Jan 27, 2005
Submitted by Name: William T. Powell III (Bill) From: 6481 Pr. Rd 2269, Quinlan, Texas 75474 E-mail: wtpowell@direcway.com
Comments: Worked on Askari (ARL-30) as outside Electrian Mate EM3 from 1968-1969 pickup ship in Japan. I have pictures and will join your group. I was outside repair and worked on the boats.
Added: Jan 28, 2005
Submitted by Name: Jason Morrell From: Baldwinsville, New York E-mail: mushroom623@juno.com
Comments: My dad John Arlan (Arly) Morrell (Michigan) served on the USS Pandemus during WW11. He passed away Feb 91. Doing research on his life and family tree.
Added: Nov 24, 2004
Submitted by Name: Bob Cornell From: Havre, Mont E-mail: Cornell@onewest.net
Name: C. B. Burt Boyd
From: Huntsville, Texas
E-mail: burt_tx@sbcglobal.net
I was a corpsman on the Askari in 1969