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3 Comments for 'Aleutian Combat Timeline'

1.  
   stan kendrick sr
   March 5, 2008 | 3:13 am
    

   you have a great site. but i think we need to find some pictures and orignal articals
   on the ship and men. so if i find any thing i sure will send it to you or bruce.

   yours truly

   stan/ gerry kendrick

2.  
   Al Di Donato
   January 2, 2009 | 1:09 am
    

   I served on an old WWII Destroyer that was on station in the North Pacific during WWII. I would think that information of a missing sub would be related to other ships in the area especially a destroyer, whereas ships of that type, among other duties, would be relegated to search & rescue. There wasn’t a time line as to when the sub was lost so I don’t know if it fits into the time of 1944 to the duration of the war.That is when my ship the USS JOHN HOOD, DD655 was on station. Our next ship reunion will be in April, I will ask the few remaining WWII veterans if they recall or were aware of this incident.

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   Rick Knotts
   January 2, 2009 | 4:04 am
    

   My father served on subs in WWII and went on to spend 30 years total in the Navy (Retired a Captain). He lost a number of classmates during the war. Though he is still with us, he is not sharp enough to ask about your dad. I grew up around bases (born in 57) - he was 37. I am know a member of the Navy League. All this to say… thank you for your determination and your family’s sacrifice. My hopes and prayers are with you at this time of closure. These men serving on those small boats were dedicated and a bit crazy. Those of you that have climbed aboard an old WWII boat know what I mean. I salute all of you submariners and many thanks to these two for their journey… Rick.

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