Appreciation to Mr. Jack Hancock for sharing these photographs of the Calvert’s Radio crew, OR Division.
Mr. Hancock can also be seen in this 1965-66 movie footage, at the 16 minute, 5 second to 15 second section. Jorge de la Rossa (left), Skip Steedsman (middle), Jack Hancock (right), as the camera pans to the left and then back right.
Mr. Hancock also helped to produce the ’65-66 Cruise Book and took many of the photographs included in the book.
Sheila, Loved the photo, and want to thank the family for the video, lots of memories. When I first came aboard in Nov 1963, Jim was already aboard as a RM3. I recall our first meeting, he raised his hand towards the sky and said, “see the A-plane”, then lowering his hand, palm up said, “give me a little bit”. A friendly jester, I still recall. What, 56+years! Jim helped me a lot learning the job we had.
Good Morning…..I also served on the CALVERT during the 65-66 WSTPAC. I was an RM2 at time. I went on and stayed 20 yrs. retiring in Oct 82 as RMC. CALVERT was my first and probably best ship of the six ships I served on in my 20 yrs. Lots of good memories. I remember the ‘ole’ gang: Richardson, Chernak, Russell, Steedsman, Hancock, Murphy, De La Rose, Sure brings back good memories. Turn page…..Anyone who served on USS CALVERT in Da Nang in Nov 65-Mar 66 is eligible for Agent Orange exposure. and can be compensated. See your VA area rep.
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Note: Additional details are available here regarding the Calvert’s time in DaNang ’65-’66, compliments or Mr. Burch: http://www.usscalvert.com/2020/05/05/letter-of-commendation-danang-vietnam-12-25-1965-01-16-1966/