Al Bradbury, RDM, ’53-’56 has provided original copies of Calversion volumes 02 through 09 and scanned copies are now posted here.

Many thanks to Al for his generosity in providing these copies.

Chris

Thanks to Wasey Broussard for providing an electronic copy of the latest Calversion, Volume 68, which is dedicated to John Cole’s work with the USS Calvert Association and his work publishing the Calversion. This volume includes contact information for the future of the Calversion and for the reunion coming up this September in Des Moines, Iowa.

John Cole died unexpectedly on May 17th, 2013.

John’s efforts over 30+ years, through his Calversion newsletters and organizing annual reunions, built a community of 700+ USS Calvert associates. He will be missed by shipmates, former crew members, and family members of the men who served on the Calvert.

John typed each individual Calversion using his trusty typewriter and in-fact had purchased a new machine just last year to keep up his work. His use of a computer was limited to visits to his local library.

John’s service aboard the Calvert, as a Fireman and then Boilerman, spanned late 1950 through 1952 when he was transferred to the USS Eldorado (AGC-11). He completed his time in the Navy in May 1954.

Here are a few recent articles regarding John’s great work for his community of Kenyon MN and his work in other avenues during his life:

• John’s Obituary
• Remembering John Cole article in SouthernMinn.com
• Kenyon History is in Your Hands Now article in Kenyon Leader
• Kenyon Leader’s article on John’s post card collection just prior to his passing.
• Red Wing Republican Eagle’s article on John following his passing.

John will be missed by so many people.