1950’s Crew

1950’s Crew Members’ Pages & Memorials

Biographies of 29 officers who served aboard the Calvert during the 1950’s, including:

  • Aiau, Harvey “CK”
  • Albers, Delmar D.
  • Bainton, Donald “Don”
  • Beckett, Peter “Pete”
  • Bridford, Hugh
  • Christopher, Allison “Chris”
  • Cook, Bruce L.
  • Farley, Stephen D. “Steve”
  • Ferguson, Samuel “Sam”
  • Flores, Adolph A.
  • Hemphill, Allen Polk
  • Herlihy, William “Bill”
  • Hillies, Frederick V.H.
  • Huff, Robert “Bob”
  • Hornbuckle, Ross
  • Kahan, Lawrence “Larry”
  • Lanyon, Howard
  • Laudenschalager, Philip “Phil”
  • McCarty, Charles “Pug”
  • Mills, Alfred “Al” – January 2021 obituary
  • Moeller, John
  • Morgan, Leroy
  • Niemi, Edwin “Ed”
  • Papas, Nicholas “Nick”
  • Parton, Robert “Bob”
  • Precht, Robert “Bob”
  • Stein, Norman “Red”
  • Thoes, R. Donald “Don”
  • Vasliades, Jim
  • Wagner, Norman “Norm”
  • Willhite, Dale
  • Yamnicky, John
  • Zerbe, Wesley “Wes”

20 thoughts on “1950’s Crew

  1. ERIC WAGNER

    I WANTED TO LET USS CALVERT ASSOCIATES KNOW THAT LT NORMAN V WAGNER II “NORM” LOST HIS LIFE TO CANCER ON 3/23/2014 AT THE AGE OF 85.

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    1. Joel C. Snider

      ALSO WANTED TO LED CALVERT ASSOCIATES KNOW THAT MY DEAR FRIEND BOB DUMAS PASSED AWAY IN JULY OF 2011 DUE TO HEART FAILURE.

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      1. admin Post author

        Hi Joel, thank you for sharing this sad news on Bob’s passing. I will let the Calvert Associates know. Chris.

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  2. Louis W.Pontecorvo

    Kindly acknowledge and add to the USS Calvert crew list of 1950’s that Donald H.Jayne,who served on the USS Calvert (1952-55?) passed away in August,1967,age 35..If anyone r emembers him kindly contact me. He has two sons who would like to know of his time on the USS Calvert, and perhaps attend the next Calvert reunion.. Sincerely,Louis.

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    1. admin Post author

      Hi Louis, thank you for visiting the site and for your comments. The following page of the ’54 Cruise Book shows Donald with his division, AB (boat engine maintenance & repair): http://www.usscalvert.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/USS-Calvert-1954-Cruise-Book_07.jpg

      I will ask the men from the ’50s crew that I am in contact if anyone remembers him. I’ll also add him the ’50s crew page. Please let his sons know that I’d be happy to include any pictures that they are wiling to share and create a page specifically dedicated to him.

      Regards,

      Chris Funck
      Webmaster: http://www.USSCalvert.com

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  3. Justin Munroe

    Wanted to add Crew member Melvin Cheston passed away January 28th 2015 surrounded by his loved ones. I know he served during the Korean war but still trying to find such years.

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  4. Darrien Sira

    My Grandfather was in the navy on this ship in 1956, but we can only find one picture of him, do you perhaps know anything about a John Sira?

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  5. Ivan R. Vail

    I served aboard the Calvert APA-32 during the years of 1956, ’57. & ’58. Did not see even ONE listed name on here.. (except my own, which I believe the ‘squid’ friend of mine added to this e-mail before sending it to me.) that I knew. Not even the Gunnery officer Graham was listed here. I have tried several times to learn of several of my good buds on the Calvert, ie: John P. Moreno, Will. Alsip, Charles Mann, Chester Bartel, Herald Olson…. (Not to mention Smith, Anderson, Cox, Cayo, Smith… others in the ‘Gun Gang’ 4th Div. ) In attending USS Calvert reunions, I have only met 2 ol’ swabbies I knew aboard ship.

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    1. Chris Funck Post author

      Hi Ivan, Chris here (webmaster of this site). Were you aboard when the Calvert and USS Magoffin collided at sea, circa 1958? If so, can you share any memories or details?

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  6. Robert Hile

    My dad served aboard the USS CALVERT from 1950 to 54 he piloted a landing craft that’s all I know, he never talked about those times. I would sure like to know anything. He passed away 10 31 2019. Thank you. His son Robert.

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  7. John J.Roy

    Looking for information on my father Kenneth w. Roy BMSN sailed on the USS Calvert, he did not talk about his navy career . He was on the FDNY for 34 years was forced to retire 9 months after he passed all that Time couldn’t get much go of him . Born in Brooklyn NY than moved in mid sixties to mass. Pk . Long Island . I don’t even know what year he was in the navy

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    1. Chris Funck Post author

      John, thank you for visiting the Calvert’s website and for your comment. The Calvert’s crew muster logs show that your father served aboard the Calvert the early 1950s. I will be in touch directly via email with additional information. Chris

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  8. sharon Kirkpatrick

    hi, I am a retired Navy Chief and an American Legion Service Officer trying to assist CAPT Charles “Pug” McCarty. any information about him, including – Purple Heart? any information that will help his VA claim. he is now 92 years old, has dementia, and is in serious legal trouble. I want to help, so if you can help him, please contact me.

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  9. Sherry Davis Key

    My grandfather Fred Davis served in 1951 on the USS Calvert. Anyone have information on him or where can I find any out? I did not see his name on this list.

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    1. Chris Funck Post author

      Hi Sherry, Thank you for your question and for visiting the website. I will look through my records to see if I can find any more details on your grandfather.

      If you haven’t already found this page on the website, and the downloadable document, you might find it of interest as it will provide details for the Calvert and her crew in the early 1950s.

      http://www.usscalvert.com/2020/05/05/august-1950-to-august-1954-historical-details/

      Regards,

      Chris

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