St Paul, CA-73,...

[SEATJERKER]

...looking for history of the "St. Paul, CA-73, Baltimore class, for the years 1967, 1968, 1969,,...

...A brother is in need, 21 months west pac, and I'm looking for possible info that might help him out,...

...has AO symtom's??/, diabeties, degenerative conditions of the spine, he's not doing well ,...

...I was wondering if their are any site's from which I can research,...

...

[Arrow]

Curtis,

I don't have a site right now but key in google.com and then St Paul CA-73 and the dates. You might come up with something.

Tell him to run don't walk if he has been dx with AO symptoms to the VA and put in a claim. My bro was speaking to another brother at the VA the other day. Turns out the brother had been fighting AO related cancer fortwo*&^%%$# years and NO one told him he was automatic for 100% disability. Bro gave him the heads up and my Sis in law filled in the blanks while Bro went into see the Doc. They got phone numbers and e-mail address's to follow up on him.

Thanks for caring Curtis.Sis

[MORTARDUDE]

I will see what I can find.

Larry

[MORTARDUDE]

Curtis :

The last posting on the bottom looks the most promising. I will keep digging.

Larry


http://www.navsource.org/archives/04/04069.htm

http://www.mindspring.com/~gtakisatl...t/history.html



http://www.uss-newport-news.com/guest/guestlog_2000.htm


( the below entry was on the website above )


Visitor_Name: L. J. "Gunner" Bachman CWO4 USN Ret.
Email: larrybachman@dellnet.com
Where_From: Central Virginia
How_find_us: Just surfing and found it
Date: 10/30/2000 Time: 08:30 AM
Comments: Greaqt site! I was a "Main Battery" FTG on board USS New Jersey BB-62, USS St. Paul CA-73, USS Providence CLG-6, and USS Oklahoma City CLG-5. I was Leading Chief on the Providence, which was re-gunning in Subic Bay, when we learned of the turret explosion on Newport News. GMG2 Hawker, one of those killed, was a friend and former shipmate of mine. Thanks to those responsible for this site, who ensured that they won't be forgotten.


http://goatlocker.exis.net/oldlog/oldlogc86.htm

( the below entry was on the website above )


USS Bainbridge (DLG(N)-25), USS Coral Sea (CVA-43), Uss Tripoli (LPH-10), USS Shreveport (LPD-12), USS St. Paul (CA-73), USS DuPont (DD-941), USS Biddle (CG-34), USS Richard E. Byrd (DDG-23), Instructor duty at GLakes, NAVSEACENLANT
MMCM(SW)Jack E. Logan, Sr. USN(RET) >
Escatawpa, MS USA - Monday, January 24, 2000 at 22:48:14 (CST)


http://www.vietvet.org/navy093.htm


( the below entry was on the website above )


Trying to locate: ATTN: All shipmates,
Branch of Service: Navy
Unit was: USS BLUE DD-744 & USS ST.PAUL CA-73
Where served: Viet Nam So. China Sea, Yankee Station
When served: USS BLUE 1964 -65, USS ST. PAUL 65-67
Message is: I would really like to hear from all shipmates who served on the USS Blue during 1964-65, and the USS ST. Paul 1965-67. Names have become hard to remember over the years, but experiences last forever, we have all come a long way, and it is time to get together and share it, Please don't hesitate to reply.
Please contact: Ernie Schreiner
Mailing address: 1723 166th ST. E.
City, State, Zip: Spanaway, WA 98387
Or send email to Ernie Schreiner using this automatic email form"

[SEATJERKER]

...for the info, I'll pass it on,...

...This one is real close to blood, so I'll be digging hard,...

...

[MORTARDUDE]

http://grunt.space.swri.edu/navy117.htm

( the info below came from the site above )

Trying to locate: STEVE DALL
Branch of Service: Navy
Unit was: NTC SAN DIEGO 454/67, USS St Paul/ YR-71
Where served: Vietnam
When served: 1967-1971
Message is: Looking for people that I served with: Company 454 NTC San Diego USS St Paul CA-73 YR-71 NAS Lemoore MAA
Please contact: Steve Dall
Mailing address: P.O. Box 682
City, State, Zip: Esparto, CA 95627
Or send email to Steve Dall using this automatic email form"

http://www.ndu.edu/inss/symposia/jointops00/steele.html

( the info below came from the site above )

{..}

A tour of duty as a platoon commander, executive officer, and tank company commander in the 2nd Tank Battalion was followed by duty aboard the USS St. Paul (CA-73) in Southeast Asia and an assignment as Office-in-Charge of Sea School in Portsmouth, Virginia. In 1973, he returned to Camp Pendleton and served as a tank company commander, battalion S-3, and Aide-de-Camp to the Commanding General of the 1st Marine Division.

{..}

http://www.ussperry.com/capts/capts2.htm

( the info below came from the site above )

CAPT. PETER J. WATSON USN (Ret)
Virginia Beach, VA .. PJWatson@worldnet.att.net

{...}

His next tour was on the USS BEXAR (APA-237) as Operations Officer. On short notice he was then assigned to the USS HOPEWELL (DD-681) as Executive Officer. Following this tour he and his family spent 2 and 1/2 years with the Military Assistance Group Greece in the Industrial Engineer billet. The next tour was on the USS ST PAUL (CA-73) as Operations Officer for two tours on the gun line in Viet Nam. Next it was to command of the destroyer USS Perry (DD-844) out of Mayport. Following this it was a tour in OP-44 in Washington. On making Captain he took over as OP-44G/Code 21 NAVFAC. Four and a half years later it was to Norfolk and the Atlantic Board of Inspection and Survey located at Little Creek first as Executive Officer and then Senior Member. After 30 years in the Navy it was time to retire.

{...}

http://www.vietvet.org/navy165.htm

( the info below came from the site above )

Trying to locate: LTJG John Alphin
Branch of Service: Navy
Unit was: USS ST. Paul CA-73 & Mobile Riverine Force Mekong Delta
Where served: Viet-Nam SEAFLOAT
When served: 69-70
Message is: Looking for LTJG John Alphin. Served with him on USS ST Paul and in Mekong Delta. He was a good leader, and have not seen him since 1970. Have always wondered what happened to him since Viet-Nam. Have some great war stories to tell him about what happened after he rotated out of Seafloat.
Please contact: Henry McClamrock
Mailing address: 5087 N Sky Vista Ave
City, State, Zip: Yakima,Washington 98901
Or send email to Henry McClamrock using this automatic email form"

[MORTARDUDE]

http://www.uss-newport-news.com/guest/guestlog_2002.htm

( info below from the website above )

Visitor_Name: Bud Haycraft
Email: angel7@eastex.net
Where_From: Henderson Texas
How_find_us: Just surfing and found it
Date: 09/25/02 Time: 07:02 PM
Comments: Great site. I was on the USS St. Paul CA 73 1964-1968 Gunners Mate, Mount Captain, Mount 55 5" 38s. Enjoy hearing from anyone. Bud


Visitor_Name: J.C. BOONE
Email: JCB10@aol.com
WebPage: http://found on St Paul Assc.
Where_From: Dallas, TX
How_find_us: From another guest book
Date: 04/28/02 Time: 06:30 PM
Comments: Cruiser sailors are family


Visitor_Name: Ronnie Hooke
Email: Bluebelllover@aol.com
Where_From: South Houston, Texas
How_find_us: Just surfing and found it
Date: 02/08/02 Time: 09:28 AM
Comments: Outstanding Web Site, keep up the good work. I was on the USS Saint Paul ( CA-73) 1963-1967, GM3, Gun Captain on a 3inch gun mount.

[MORTARDUDE]

http://www.mindspring.com/~gtakisatlcom.net/

Welcome to the USS Saint Paul Association
Established 1984


George Takis
125 West Spalding Drive, NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30328-1912
(770) 393-3185
(770) 351-9573(FAX)
Email: gtakisatlcom.net@mindspring.com

[SEATJERKER]

...this is good stuff,...

...all these names from which to start, i'm sure he'll get a kick out of it if we/you put him in touch with a former ship mate,...

...can't elaborate too much, but he's my cuz's kin, no that he'd ever run me aground, but,...

...anybody know how many the ship carried/etc,,...Scamp, where is you, Tamaroa, Chris, Damn, where's the Navy when you needs um, out dancing,...

...thanks for the start,...

...

[Seascamp]

Curtis,

I was aboard the St. Paul once doing some TAD things. We called her the St. Pauline, LOL. The St. Paul was unique in that she hadn?t been converted to add AA missile batteries as the rest of the Baltimore Class Cruisers had. So she was right out of WWII in the same trim except for modern Radar, commo gear and ECM. Because of her three 8inch 50 cal turret guns plus all the 5 inch 38 cals and 3 inch 50 cals she was a busy Lady for sure and did a lot of the heavy lifting when it came to shoot outs with the PAVN field arty. Page 77 of the book ?The US Navy in the Vietnam War? has a picture of the St. Paul making smoke and dodging some incoming PAVN field arty shells. She?s bracketed sure enough but served up a real pounding in return that day. The author of the book is Edward J Marolda.

Scamp