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CORVINA BASE March 2014

Newsletter of the Year Awards

2013 Western Region Class 2 Winner

2012 Western Region Class 2 Winner

2011 Class 1 Honorable Mention

Newsletter index

Base Officers Pg. 2

Creed Pg.2

Commanders Log Pg.3

Secretary Report Pg.4

Treasures Report Pg.4

Chaplain’s Corner Pg.5

Calendar of events Pg.5

Birthday List Pg.5

Booster Club Pg.5

Dick Ekenberg Bio Pg.6

SHIPMATES ON ETERNAL PATROL Harry Wellman CS1 (SS) Harry Sembagh EN3 (SS)

Melvin Phillips ET1 (SS) Boyd Tieslau TM3 (SS)

Russel Scofield TMCS (SS) Robert Rich EN1 (SS)

Donald Campbell TM2 (SS) Francis Signore CSC (SS)

Harold Lister EN3 (SS) Stanley Blair ICC (SS)

James Avitt RM1 (SS) Richard Burdette LT. (SS)

Charles H. Massie TM1 (SS) Wayne F. Garrett ET2 (SS)

Elvin L. Morrison FTC (SS) Larry Garrelts ETCS(SS)

Erick Bjorum CWO(SS) Melvin Schreckengost ET2

Norm Snyder EM1(SS) Charles Hyman MM2(SS)

James T. Wright III Gordon Lane RMC(SS)

Chester E. MacDowell TMI (SS) Edwin V. Schalbert TMC (SS)

Jerry D. Noma MM2(SS) Richard Ekenberg , ETC(SS)

Gerald Stratton ENC(SS) Richard C. Barringer SOSN(SS)

Meetings are held on the first Saturday Of each month at Denny’s

Coffee Shop, 205 E. Nugget Ave. Sparks NV At 1400 hours.

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Base Commander Vice Commander Secretary Teasurer____

COB POC Chaplain Newsletter/WEB

MAL MAL Assistant Chaplain Past Base Commander

Dave Aunkst 883-7276 Dmaun.cc@outlook.com

Dennis Wiley 972-0388 mdvwiley@sbcglobal.net

Pete Akerson 856-2109 peteakerson@hotmail.com

Bob Heaps 424-6829 renoheaps@yahoo.com

Paul Allen 882-7971 pmgjallen1@att.net

Norm Peterson 322-5193 1971tr6@charter.net

Terry Bolen 575-0289 tbolen2000@yahoo.com

MarkHogan 867-3304 hogank@msn.com

Marcedes Parsons 626-0352 wp347@sbcglobal.net

Dan Moran 853-1126 morank61@hotmail.com

Our Creed

To perpetuate the memory of our Shipmates who gave their lives in the pursuit of their duties while serving their country.

That their dedication, deeds and supreme sacrifice be a constant source of motivation toward greater accomplishments.

Pledge loyalty and patriotism to the United States of America and its Constitution.

Robert Talbert 771-7811 retalbert@gmail.com

Don Brown 853-5309 donbrownss322@sbcglobal.net

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Even though we didn’t have any earth-shattering business to conduct at the March Base meeting, it was well-attended, and we had a plethora (a bunch for non-Nuke types) of raffle prizes. It was deter-mined that we have several members that will attend the Annual Submarine Caucus in Laughlin this April; and about a dozen members who are planning to attend the USSVI Convention in Burlingame this September. A prototype version of the Base’s old dolphin receiver hitch cover surfaced, and was auctioned off for an amazing amount. Many thanks to Paul Young for his donation to offset the on-going Base operating expenses.

After the dust has settled we wound up losing eight members due to the non-payment of dues. Cur-rently we have 92 members, which includes 88 regular and 4 associate members. We have had bet-ter retention in the past years, but new Submariners are surfacing and joining the Base, thanks mostly to the efforts of XO/Recruiter Dennis Wiley. Business Cards are always available at the Base meetings for distribution to prospective members. There are also Recruitment Flyers available to post on community bulletin boards.

I have started the process of trying to get the USS Corvina designated as the official State of Nevada Boat. I first contacted an Assemblyman from Carson City, but was referred to State Senator Ben Kieckhefer of Reno. His district includes Carson City and part of Washoe County, and is up for re-election this November. You may remember, he had a bill (SB225) in the last legislature to designate the Blue Weimaraner as the State dog, but it died in committee. Maybe another breed would have had a better chance, but I digress. He says since we are Veteran related, we should have a much bet-ter chance of success. (I would hope so.) In the meantime, I’m keeping my ear to the ground to pur-sue any other possible channels of a successful introduction.

We had some excitement in Carson City this month as Marine veteran Rob Jones came through town on his cross-country bicycle ride from Maine to California. He is a double amputee from an explo-sion while serving in Afghanistan, and is riding to raise money for wounded veterans. He had a great welcome at the Capitol Building by the Governor, Mayor, Blue Star Mothers, Patriot Guard Riders, and various Veterans groups. It is really an amazing accomplishment, after all he has been through.

Thanks to Steve Salzman, for taking over as the Base Point of Contact (POC) from Don Brown. You have probably noticed that the messages from National are now coming from “D2”.

See you in April!

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The meeting was called to order by Commander Aunkst at 1400 as COB Heaps sounded two blasts on the klaxon. After an Invocation by Chaplain Paul Allen, the Pledge of Allegiance, reading of the USSVI Creed, Tolling of the bell and Moment o0f silent prayer followed in their usual order. There were 25 members in attendance.

There were no visitors at this meeting, so no introductions were necessary. The visit from our District Commander that had been previously announced for this month’s meeting has been delayed until the May meeting.

The minutes of the February meeting were approved and accepted as published in the Newsletter.

XO/Recruiter Dennis Wiley reports that his efforts to find new members are continuing and reminds all hands to please carry a small stock of Base cards to pass along when you meet a potential new member. Please contact Commander Aunkst if you need any Base Cards.

Secretary Pete Akerson reports we have not received any new mail or messages requiring action by the Base.

Treasurer Robert Talbert reports that all bills are paid and the Base is still in very sound financial condition.

Chaplain Paul Allen reports no additions to the Binnacle list.

Newsletter Editor Norm Peterson was absent from this meeting, but the February Newsletter has been published and it is one more example of his quality efforts for the Base.

At the time o0f the meeting, COB Heaps hads not determined a site for the March ‘Lunch Bunch’ gathering other than ‘Carson City’. The gathering took place at Red’s Old 395 in Carson City on Friday, March 21, 2014 and was well attended.

There was no Member-At-Large Report.

After a brief Recess, the monthly 50/50 raffle was held with the following results: Wine – Primo Quarisa Screwdriver – Don Brown Wine Primo Quarisa Mug – Clyde Webber Car Magnet – Rick Dentino Wine – Bill Conklin Vest Pin – Tom Bonner Ale – Harvey Hudson Wine – Rick Dentino Submarine Book – Terry Bolen Silverware – Terry Bolen The $80.00 Cash was won by Wesley Rece. A special item, one of the original Corvina Base Dolphin trailer hitch covers, Donated by Don Brown, was auctioned off with Paul Young being the win-ning bidder and the Base Treasury being increased by $80.00 as a result of his winning bid! Thanks, Paul and Don!

After a benediction by Chaplain Allen, the meeting closed at 1437.

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1. All account balances are available at Base meetings.

2. Deposits for March:

From March meeting:

$ 81 Raffle

19 USSVI Memorial Fund

30 Dues

80 Hitch Raffle

41 Boosters

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$251.00

3. Checks issued in March:

$200 USSVI, National Dues

125 War Veterans Memorial Assoc. of N.NV

139 USSVI, Memorial Fund for 2013

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Binnacle List

Don Brown: Don had to be taken to the emergency room at Renown South Meadows, Reno, Thursday about 2:00 A.M. by his wife Terry because he couldn’t get enough oxygen. They admitted him to ICU because his heart rate was much too fast and his blood pressure much too low. It took until Saturday morning to stabilize him so he could sit in a chair and in those two days the doctors put him through several tests. By Monday, they had Don in good enough condition that he was home by 3:00 P.M. and with a prescription that should prevent this from happening again. Don is thankful for everyone’s con-cern and said it really felt good to be home. For some that may not know, Don is going through a long series of Chemo-therapy treatments.

Harvey “Hee Haw” Hudson: Harvey just informed me that on April 1, he is pulling out of Reno with his Beagle dog “Buddy” in their Chevy Tahoe pulling his new 17 ft. fishing boat. He is heading through Bakersfield, San Antonio, Hous-ton, going fishing in the Red River in Louisiana by Shreveport LA, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, and on to Cleveland, Ohio where his son lives. If he likes it there he plans on living there and joining the USSVI Cod Base. He has had a long and painful recovery from three back surgeries but was happy hear from his back-doctor that he didn’t need a fourth, but just needed time for the nerves to heal and no heavy lifting. Harvey retired as a RMCM(SS) with 25 years in the US Navy Submarine Service. He qualified on the USS Chopper (SS-342) in 1966 and made the famous dive in 1969 where the Chop-per lost electrical power and control of the dive. The boat went down vertical with the bow 1011 ft. deep and shot back up vertical bow first, out of the water. He felt if a submarine could survive that incident he could too, and served 22 more years. If anyone wants to travel with them, you have to ride with Buddy. God speed and happy fishing, Harvey.

Prayer: Thank you God for helping these men heal and also watch over all that read this newsletter. We pray for our men and women on active duty serving our nation along with their families. Thank you Lord for your love toward us. “Amen”

Paul Allen, Corvina Base Chaplain

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2013 BASE BOOSTER CLUB LIST

Harvey Hudson

MacDowell Family

Paul Young

Rick Dentino

Dale & Esther Poe

APRIL

1- BOD Meeting 0900hrs

5- Base Meeting 1400hrs

11- Submarine Force 114th Birthday

18- Lunch Bunch 1130hrs

29- BOD Meeting 0900hrs

Birthday List

8 Bert Skidmore Gene Murphy Larry Shipman

Every interesting this month three birthdays all on the same day

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As you may have noticed I have keep the business part of the newsletter short this month. I have a very interesting Bio on Dick Ekenberg

wrote by Pam Caster. I am sure you will agree. You can tell Pam was very proud of her dad and rightly so. Editor

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E9-ETCM (SS) Master Chief Ekenberg

Richard Ekenberg

aka Ralph and Dick

June 27, 1922 - March 24, 2013

Depending on when you knew him E9-ETCM (SS) Ekenberg, went by Ralph, Chief, Richard or Dick, I knew him as Dad. Dad was quick witted, fun to be around and could build or fix anything. I never knew any-one that didn't like him. His memory and sense of humor was sharp as a knife to the end.

Ralph / Dick Ekenberg pasted away at home on March 24, 2013 with his family by his side. He was 90 years old and had pulmonary fibrosis.

Dick was born on June 27, 1922 in San Pedro, California. His father was a longshoreman and his mother worked in a tuna factory. He was a boy scout, played right tackle on the Banning High School football team and loved to build hot rods.

Before joining the military Dick had a variety of jobs. He was a car mechanic, helped his Dad on the docks, a commercial fisherman and a sheet metal worker.

On Dec. 7, 1941 when Pearl Harbor was bombed Dick packed a bag and went to Terminal Island to enlist and fight for his country. There was a mix up in his medical records and he was classified 4F. It took until September 27, 1943 to rectify the mistake and he was finally able to enlist.

Dick's first choice was the Navy, however with his construction background, he could enlist 2 ranks higher if he enlisted in the Seabees. So higher pay won out and he joined the Seabees.

DICK was sent to Camp Lejeuen, NC. for basic training. He was attached to the 89th NCB, 5th NCB, 21st NCB and the 9th NCB. However, most of his time was spent with the 21stNCB.

The 21st NCB was known as "The Blackjack 21st US Naval construction battalion" he served in Ha-waii, Saipan, Mariannas Islands, and Okinawa with this unit. On April 27, 1943 in route to Okinawa, the LST-641 he was on was attacked by an enemy submarine.

In Okinawa Dick was stationed at Nakagusuku Bay, nick named Buckner Bay after General Buck-ner. Dad told me about a typhoon that hit Okinawa just before the war ended in August 1945. At that time he was in charge of the largest barge in the Pacific fleet at Buckner Bay, he went against orders and took the barge out to sea to ride out the typhoon. When the storm was over all kinds of Navy ships were beached.

Instead of reporting back to base he started pulling LCT's and other ships off the beach, because they were going to be needed for the assault on Japan. His Warrant Officer found him on the barge and ordered him back to base, because the Navy ships weren't our concern.

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Dick said, "To hell they aren't! So get off my barge, because I am the skip-per!"

When he returned to base the Seabee warrant officer wanted to court martial him for disobeying orders, but the Navy commander wanted to accommodate him. So nothing was ever made of it.

He was discharged on December 27, 1945, at the rank of E5 second class. He remained in the United States Navy Reserves, but went on to start a family and get his captains license for commercial passenger ships.

On January 5, 1951, during the Korean War, he re-enlisted in the Navy and was assigned to the USS Breckinridge TAP 176, a military transporter, based out of San Francisco.

When Dick re-enlisted, in 1954, he went through a one year electronics school. This school included all phases of Naval Electronics which at that time included radar, communications and sonar. Upon comple-tion of the course he was assigned to the U.S.S. Nereus AS-17 in San Diego, Ca. , as leading electronic techni-cian in the Operations Department.

In 1956 Dick was transferred to Great Lakes, Ill. Instructor Service School where he taught basic elec-tronics, which included motors and generators up through the communications phase.

1960 was the beginning of Dick's sub service career. He was sent to New London, CT and completed Basic Submarine School, Submarine Sonar and Electronics, as well as Naval Regulus Missile training. Upon completion of these courses he received his first submarine assignment on the U.S.S. Growler SSG-577.

In June of 1960 our family departed from San Francisco on a military transport ship and started our 6 day trip to Hawaii, where my Dad would join the U.S.S. Growler. The day we boarded the transporter he was Petty Officer Ekenberg ET1- P1. The day he stepped off the transporter in Hawaii he was Chief Ekenberg ETCA-P1 E-7.

Ralph's submarine career continued for the next 14 years. Most of the information to follow I obtained from Dicks's resume after he retired. So much of what he was involved with was top secret. After sorting through all of his transfers, re-enlistments, commendation papers, copies of his military records, as well as stories I remember, this is what I have put together.

From June 1960 to August 1963 Dick was Leading Chief Electronics Technician on the USS Growler. Dick was responsible for the repair, upkeep and maintenance of the Regulus Missile Guidance Radar AN/SPQ-2, SS Radar, AN/BLR-1, Periscope Electronics, all the ships transmitters and receivers.

Growing up during those years it seemed like my Dad was never home. Back then the subs didn't have 2 crews and the Growler would be gone for months at a time and back in port for a short while, then out again. The Growler carried Regulus sea-to-surface missiles, armed with nuclear warheads and it patrolled under a strict cloak of secrecy. Dick was on 8 of the 9 missions the Growler made.

Dad was privy to a lot of classified information, this allowed me to experience the following once in a life time event.

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Early one morning in 1962, when it was still dark out, my mother got us kids up and took us outside. She said we were going to see something very special. I was 8 years old and didn't realize what I was going to witness.

All of a sudden the whole sky lit up like daylight and stayed that way for quite awhile.

What we witnessed, was a Starfish Prime Test, a high-altitude nuclear test about 700 miles away from Hawaii. It was one of the Operation Fishbowl tests launched from the Johnston Island area. What we saw was the auroral effect that appears at the bottom of the fireball.

Another memory of the Growler days was Dad's scent. I use to tell my Mom, "If you miss Daddy, just go smell his closet." I will always relate the smell of diesel to my father.

August 1963 to June 1964 Dick was stationed on the USS CHARR (SS-324) out of San Diego. As Leading Chief Electronics Tech he was responsible for the maintenance repair and upkeep of the communi-cations, navigation and ECM equipment. This included AN/URC-32 Transceiver, R-390 Receivers, AN/BLR-1 ECM, IFF, SS Radar and Loran.

He received a letter of commendation for his professional skill, submarine knowledge and leadership ability while the CHARR was undergoing an overhaul at San Francisco Naval Shipyard.

In June of 1964 Dad was transferred to Submarine School in Groton, CT. Here he taught submarine officers communications phase and EMO (Electronic Materials Officer) course. He was leading instructor on the NEW AN/WLR-6 electronic counter measures maintenance and operator training course. He co-authored the maintenance and operation manuals for the AN/WLR-6 and wrote the curriculum for the courses as well.

Dick received a Citation for his contributions during the period from June 1966 through February 1968 for the development of this program, from Rear Admiral C.D. Nace, Atlantic Fleet, Submarine Flotilla Two. The following is an excerpt from this citation:

It was during this period the new highly complex AN/WLR-6ECM equipment which incorpo-rates sophisticated electronic circuitry and new operating concepts, was introduced into the fleet. Despite your lack of prior knowledge and specialized training in this area, you were assigned the task of developing training courses in the operation and maintenance on this equipment. You accomplished this task in a most expeditious and professional manner and the Submarine Force has benefited immeasurably from your efforts. Although under manned in qualified instructors, you gave selflessly of yourself and devoted many off duty hours to this training responsibility, teaching two courses simultaneously so that force training requirements would be met. This action alone has qualified as a $27,000 benefit to the Navy.

Your professional skill, leadership and devotion to duty have consistently been in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

Well Done.

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In March of 1968 Dick was transferred to the U.S.S. Snook (SSN 592) based in San Diego at Point Loma. He was leading Chief Electronics Technician and "Chief of the Boat." He supervised the trouble shooting, repair and maintenance of the following equipment; AN/WLR-6 ECM System, AN/BXQ-3 (Periviz), a closed circuit TV system with video recorder, AN/WPN-3 (Loran "C"), AN/UPN-12 (Loran "A") "SS" Radar with AN/SPA-4 Repeator, Iff system, AN/WRC-1 Transmitter, AN/WRA-3 Transmitter and Special periscope Electronics.

The Command's confidence in Dick's ability to fill an Officer's billet and to qual-ify him as a Duty Officer In Port is proof of his outstanding performance and ability.

It was on the Snook that Dick was involved in highly classified missions that earned him an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Korea) and a Viet-nam Service Medal.

A few years ago I remember Dad making a comment about the book "Blind Man's Bluff" and "Operation Ivy Bells." He told me that he was the one that found a undersea communications cable during the Cold War while on a top secret patrol on the Snook. He also revealed to me that he was the ears for the CIA and one time when he had periscope duty he found a disabled surfaced Russian Submarine.

During Dick's years on the USS SNOOK he was involved in the Navy experiment known as the "UPTIDE series", which was a series of experiments exploring a new approach to antisubmarine warfare. The underlying concept was dispersion, deception and emission control. These tests generated a wealth of valuable information that reshaped the Navy's antisubmarine warfare strategy during the Cold War.

In January of 1970, due to the nature of duties he performed while on the SNOOK, Dad was put on a hazard-ous duty. The Navy didn't want him subjected to capture and interrogation. Within a few weeks he was transferred to the USS SPERRY (AS-12), sub tender based in San Diego.

On the SPERRY Dick was Leading Chief in charge of the Electronic Repairs Division and supervised over 40 men. He received a letter of appreciation from his commanding officer for a job well done on his short tour on the SPERRY and was also awarded the NAVY ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL for his superior performance of his duties.

By September of 1971 we were back at the Submarine School in New London Connecticut. This was a very difficult move for me because it was my senior year in high school. Dad tried everything to get out of these orders. The Admiral of the Pacific Fleet couldn't get him out of the transfer and he even tried retiring, but they wouldn't let him. The Submarine School was in critical condition and needed him back. He was committed to his country so back we went to New London.

In April of 1973 Dick retired. He was transferred to the Fleet Reserve to finish out the last few months of his 30 year career.

Dick was a highly dedicated career man with an impeccable record. He received 11 medals; Navy Achieve-ment, WWII Good Conduct with a silver star and an additional 4 years, Asian Pacific Campaign with 2 bronze stars, World War II Victory, Navy Occupational medal in Asia, China Service Medal, National Defense with 1 bronze star, Korean Service Medal with 2 bronze stars, United Nations Korean Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal with 1 bronze star.

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His military career is best exemplified by his ability to convert from the Shipfitter rate to Electronic Techni-cian and advance to Master Chief without formal training. Furthermore, a good measure of his ability was he was qualified to fill an Officer's billet and a Duty Officer in port.

After Dick retired from the Navy, he and my Mom, Esther, moved back to Poway out- side of San Diego. One of Dicks first jobs in the civilian world was with Conic Corporation, this was short lived. It was about this time that Dick took up cycling, he would ride 50 to 100 miles a day. At the age of 57 he fin-ished 92nd in a 123 mile race from Mexicali to San Felipe with over 4,000 rac-ers. He was one of the oldest riders to finish the race. He also designed and built his own re- cumbent bikes way before they were popular.

Next he worked for Kennecott Explorations Inc.. He was a senior electronics tech involved in design, procurement, fabrication, repair, maintenance and operation of equipment used in the research and devel-opment of ocean mining systems. They were determining the feasibility of mining the ocean floor for copper nodules.

Once the ocean mining project was terminated, Dick went to work for McDonnell Douglas Corp. Astronatuics Division. He was Senior Development tech and Laboratory supervisor on the flight verifi-cation and repair of the Tomahawk Cruise Missile ground control guidance systems.

Dick's last job was with Systems, Science and Software, also known as "The Think Tank" or "S-Cubed." One thing you have to understand about Dick, he never even graduated from high school. Yet he was working side by side with some of the greatest minds money could buy at that time. He was a good old logical thinker.

When Dick finally retired, in the mid 1980's, he and my Mom started to travel. I never knew where they were. They traveled from Guatemala to Alaska; and back and forth across the country. They wore out 2 mo-tor homes and clocked hundreds of thousands of miles.

Dick also found a new/old hobby, vintage cars. He bought a 1930 Model A 4 door sedan all original. He and my Mom joined the Palomar A's Model A club and started participating in rallies and tours. Soon that led to Dad buying a 1929 Model A with a rumble seat and converting it into his beloved Speedster.

By 1992 Dick and his speedster were competing in "The Interstate Battery Great American Race" across the country in his orange speedster. He would go on to compete in this timed road rally about 5 times. He was always the oldest in the race but you would never know it. Matter of fact Dick had just pulled the engine from his speedster the week before he fell and his health started to decline. He was 90 years old and still working on his treasured car. My nephew now has the speedster in Phoenix, AZ and is enjoying it with his 2 sons.

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My heart is swollen with pride for my father and the accomplishments he achieved in his life. Growing up in the military taught me to enjoy the scenery quickly, because I never knew when I would have to leave (ASAP). Experiencing so many different places and people has made me who I am today.

Thank you Dad for all the memories. I will treasure them forever.

Pam (Ekenberg) Castner

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Classifieds The following business have generously donated to defray the costs of

printing and distributing the Corvina Base Newsletter.

Please consider using them if you need one of their services and

let them know you saw it in the newsletter.

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Russell Noragon MMC (SS)

USS Segundo SS-398

Qual Date 1963

James Tiernan QMC(SS)

USS Irex SS-482

Qual Date 1958

Frank Urbani EN2 (SS)

USS Gudgeon SS-567

Qual Date 1958

Lowell Wapelhorst MOMM2(SS)

USS Angler SSK-240

Qual Date 1944

Clyde Webber ETNSN (SS)

USS Trumpefish SS-425

Qual Date 1954

Phillip Zeddies ENFN (SS)

USS Caiman SS-323

Qual Date 1960

Richard Dentino EM3 (SS)

USS Tigrone SS-419

Qual Date 1955

Paul Allen EN1 (SS)

USS Blackfin (SS-322)

Qual Date 1963

Bruce Hedrick EM2 (SS)

USS Sea Dragon SS-584

Qual Date 1961

Joseph Casten EM3 (SS)

USS Baya AGSS-318

Qual Date 1954

Dave Craig ETC (SS)

USS Croaker SS-246

Qual Date 1961

Terry Critchett EM3 (SS)

USS Bluegill SS-242

Qula Date 1955

Donald Johnson RMC (SS)

USS Charr SS-328

Qual Date 1958

James Jordan TMSN (SS)

USS Toro SS-422

Qual Date 1948

Frank Kenyon EM3 (SS)

USS Skate SS-305

Qual Date 1944

Arthur Akerson LCDR

USS Carbonero SS-337

Qual Date 1949

Gerald Baer ENFN (SS)

USS Charr SS-328

Qual Date 1959

Richard Barringer SOSN (SS)

USS Bang SS-385

Qual Date 1952

Walter Lewis IC1 (SS)

USS Rasher SS-269

Qual Date 1961

Frank Lipera EM2 (SS)

USS Greenfish SS-351

Qual Date 1960

Kenneth Anderson EMC (SS)

USS Perch USS-313

Qual Date 1963

Holland Club members are those submarine veterans of USSVI (United States Submarine Veterans, Inc.) that qualified on a submarine 50 or more years ago. When qualified, a sailor earns the right to wear, and responsibility of, the dolphin insignia of submarine service.

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William Parsons RM1 (SS)

USS Thresher SS-200

Qual Date 1941

Jack Quade SN (SS)

USS Skipjack SS-184

Qual Date 1943

Primo Quarisa EN3 (SS)

USS Aspro SS-309

Qual Date 1952

Oscar Rambeau Qm3 (SS)

USS Carp SS-338

Qual Date 1954

James Saunders SOS3 (SS)

USS Greenfish SS-351

Qual Date 1960

Dennis Wiley E9 MMCM(MDV/SS/SW

USS Medregal (SS-480)

Qual Date 1963

David Aunkst ET1 (SS)

USS Rasher SS-269

Qual Date 1962

Rod Friedline STS1 (SS)

USS Pomfret SS-391

Qual Date 1962

Gabriel Fretias SK3 (SS)

USS Wahoo SS-565

Qual Date 1962

Albert Skidmore YN2 (SS)

USS Diodon SS-349

Qual Date 1947

Herbert Starmer HMC (SS)

USS Cobia SS-245

Qual Date 1944

Leonard Stefanelli QM3 (SS)

USS Catfish SS-339

Qual Date 1954

Harry Cousins LT

USS Chopper SS-342

Qual Date 1962

Norman Peterson IC2 (SS)

USS Growler SSG-577

Qual Date 1962

Robert Heaps IC2 (SS)

USS Grampus SS-523

Qual Date 1962

Lionel Schmidt STS1 (SS)

USS Seafox SS-402

Qual Date 1955

Jon Schoenfeld ET2 (SS)

USS Sea Cat SS-399

Qual Date 1960

Delmar Schwichtenberg CWO3 (SS)

USS O6 SS-67

Qual Date 1941

Kenneth McCray EN1 (SS)

USS Blackfin SS-322

Qual Date 1951

Daniel Moran EN3 (SS)

USS Jallao SS-368

Qual Date 1959

Raoul Noland EM2 (SS)

USS Trutta SS-421

Qual Date 1945

Holland Club Members (cont)

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Bill Desormier SK3 (SS)

USS Plunger SSN-595

Qual Date 1963

Wayne Levie SN (SS)

USS Bashaw AGSS-241

Qual Date 1963

Elmer Hopson

USS Pomfret SS-391

Qual Date 1963

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Thomas Bonner IC22 (SS)

USS Bonita SSK-3

Qual Date 1958

James Gibson LCDR(SS)

USS Conger SS-477

Qual Date 1949

Holland Club Members (cont)