USS Cabildo (LSD-16) Guest Log 2010

Warren,
I was aboard the U.S.S. Cabildo from 1953 to 1957. You will find me in the Members list. When we went to Japan we had a collision with a DE. The name of the De was the Spangler DE 696. Well I though it would be kind of nice if the Spangler crew had the pictures I took of the occasion. Let me explain. We were doing high line transfer of guard mail. I was shooting the breeze with the QM on the bridge of the Spangeler with semaphore. All a sudden I knew the Spangler was going to hit us. I stop chatting with the QM on the Spangler, and grabbed my camera and took three quick pictures, which I am sending you. I had just put a new QMSN ( BonHam also in the crews members list) on the helm. I ran to the pilot house and shouted to Bohman, "are you on course, she's going to hit us". He said let the ..........hit us I'm on course. About then the ship shuttered as the Spangler hit us. I checked and Bonham was on course. By this time the Spangler had bounced off the Cabildo and was doing flank speed passing us. I left the pilot house and headed for the bridge. About then for some reason the Spangler did a hard right rudder and was crossing our bow.....CLOSE. Standing on the compass platform I could see her stern on the port side of our bow and her bow on the starboard side. Dead ahead I could only see her mast. I thought we were going to hit her amid ship. But she was sailing fast enough and we missed her. Now I have sent this information to the site manager of the Spangler. It happens he was a QM also .I sent him the pictures also. He is excited as heck about this. Being the age I am now I forget some things. He wanted to know if I could get any more information from anyone on the Cabildo.
Is there's a chance some one would remember any more about the collision. And maybe have pictures also?
Also, I have a ton of pictures of my time on the Cabildo. Hong Kong, Iwo Jima, Taiwan, Alaska, Japan Eniwetak. I hope this isn't to confusion. But if you know anyone that remembers this incident would you send me his name. I don't think I will make the Reunion, even thou I live in Iowa and about a five hour drive to Branston MO. Darn. Now the pictures.

Webmaster Note:
Joe, I hope posting your e-mail will find someone who remembers the incident. I am always looking for pictures to add to the websiite. We would love to have you join us in Branson.

	Log entry made on:	MMM DD, YYYY
	Name:	Harry L Moore
	Rate:	Marine Tanker
	Years aboard:	1965
	Job aboard:



	Phone number:	(724) 323-6137
	E-mail address:	oorahskip@lcsys.net
	Note/Comment:	note Hello : I should start by saying I was not in the Navy when I was aboard the Cabildo. I was a Marine Tanker in 1965 when I landed in VietNam aboard your ship. We was looking at some websites and I just thought I would I would send you guys a e-mail. That was 45 years ago this month but when I close my eyes it seems like yesterday.My name is Harry L. ( SKIP ) Moore. I was with Bravo Company 3rd Tanks 3rd Marine Division. Harry L Moore 81 Old Braddock Road Lemont Furnace, Pa. 15456 Ph. 724-323-6137 Webnaster Note: Always nice to hear from Marines who were aboard the USS Cabildo.

	Log entry made on:	July 8, 2010
	Name:	Theodore J Berry
	Rate:	LT
	Years aboard:	1945
	Job aboard	Medical Officer



	Phone number:	(941) 775-9596
	E-mail address:	theojberry@aol.cam
	Note/Comment:	SORRY I AM UNABLE TO ATTEND THE REUNION. UNFORTUNATELY, AT THE AGE OF 92 I DON'T GET AROUND LIKE I DID AT ONE TIME. I AM A PLANK CREW MEMBER OF THE CABILDO, SERVED AS HER FIRST MEDICAL OFFICER FROM HER COMMISIONING UNTIL AFTER THE JAPANESE SURRENDER. I AM RETIRED FROM MEDICINE AND NOW LIVE IN NAPLES, FLORIDA. GOOD LUCK AND MY BEST WISHES TO ALL THOSE WHO SERVED ON THE CABILDO. THEODORE J BERRY MD

	Log entry made on:	July 7, 2010
	Name:	John R. Briscoe
	Rate:	SKSN
	Years aboard:	1962
	Job aboard:



	Phone number:	(405) 414-2458
	E-mail address:	johnr1458@cox.net
	Note/Comment:	Sorry, but I can't make it this time. I really enjoy the newsletters and emails. Keep up the good work.

	Log entry made on:	May 7, 2010
	Name:	Hershel Kaiser
	Rate:	RMC
	Years aboard:	1945
	Job aboard:



	Phone number:
	E-mail address:
	Note/Comment:	Dear Mr. Gwin, I am writing to let you know that my father, Hershel H. Kaiser, passed away on April 12, 2010. Hershel often talked abot the Cabildo and the fine people he served with on that ship. I thought you and the USS Cabildo Association should know of the passing of another member of the "Greatest Generation". Sincerely, Randee Kaiser

	Log entry made on:	April 3, 2010
	Name:	Joe Gansemer
	Rate:	QM2
	Years aboard:	1954 - 1957
	Job aboard:



	Phone number:
	E-mail address:	Joganse@aol.com
	Note/Comment:	Warren, I was aboard the U.S.S. Cabildo from 1953 to 1957. You will find me in the Members list. When we went to Japan we had a collision with a DE. The name of the De was the Spangler DE 696. Well I though it would be kind of nice if the Spangler crew had the pictures I took of the occasion. Let me explain. We were doing high line transfer of guard mail. I was shooting the breeze with the QM on the bridge of the Spangeler with semaphore. All a sudden I knew the Spangler was going to hit us. I stop chatting with the QM on the Spangler, and grabbed my camera and took three quick pictures, which I am sending you. I had just put a new QMSN ( BonHam also in the crews members list) on the helm. I ran to the pilot house and shouted to Bohman, "are you on course, she's going to hit us". He said let the ..........hit us I'm on course. About then the ship shuttered as the Spangler hit us. I checked and Bonham was on course. By this time the Spangler had bounced off the Cabildo and was doing flank speed passing us. I left the pilot house and headed for the bridge. About then for some reason the Spangler did a hard right rudder and was crossing our bow.....CLOSE. Standing on the compass platform I could see her stern on the port side of our bow and her bow on the starboard side. Dead ahead I could only see her mast. I thought we were going to hit her amid ship. But she was sailing fast enough and we missed her. Now I have sent this information to the site manager of the Spangler. It happens he was a QM also .I sent him the pictures also. He is excited as heck about this. Being the age I am now I forget some things. He wanted to know if I could get any more information from anyone on the Cabildo. Is there's a chance some one would remember any more about the collision. And maybe have pictures also? Also, I have a ton of pictures of my time on the Cabildo. Hong Kong, Iwo Jima, Taiwan, Alaska, Japan Eniwetak. I hope this isn't to confusion. But if you know anyone that remembers this incident would you send me his name. I don't think I will make the Reunion, even thou I live in Iowa and about a five hour drive to Branston MO. Darn. Now the pictures. Webmaster Note: Joe, I hope posting your e-mail will find someone who remembers the incident. I am always looking for pictures to add to the websiite. We would love to have you join us in Branson.
		Joes pictures are at this link.

	Log entry made on:	March 16,2010
	Name:	Marvin E. Howard
	Rate:	AS, S2c
	Years aboard:	1945-1946
	Job aboard:



	Phone number:
	E-mail address:	djcoody@suddenlink.net
	Note/Comment:	Dear Webmaster My father served in the US Navy from 1944 to 1946. On his separation papers it states he served on the USS Cabildo (LSD-16) and so I looked for it. My dad passed away this past week, but he was very proud to have served in the Navy, and I am very proud to say that he did. His name was Marvin E Howard, from Portales, NM. If I am reading the paper right he was an AS, S2c. I just wish I had of looked up the ship before now so he could have looked at the site with me. Thank you for maintaining the site and honoring the US Navy. Debera (Howard) Coody Clovis, NM Webmaster note: We are sorry for you loss and also wish that your father had found our association sooner. I have added his name to the crewmember log. Thank you for contacting us and your kind words.

	Log entry made on:	March 6, 2010
	Name:	Joseph Stephen Kiraly
	Rate:	ENS
	Years aboard:	1962 - 1963
	Job aboard:	CICWO & 2nd Division Officer



	Phone number:
	E-mail address:	jkiraly@cox.net
	Note/Comment:	Guest Book Joseph Stephen Kiraly, LCDR, USN, Retired. CICWO & 2nd Division Officer as ENS 1962-1963 636 Mosaic Circle Oceanside, San Diego, CA 92057 jkiraly@cox.net

	Log entry made on:	Dec 31, 2009
	Name:	Frank Hulsman
	Rate:	MM2
	Years aboard:	1955 - 1959
	Job aboard:



	Phone number:
	E-mail address:	rankhulsman@yahoo.com
	Note/Comment:	My father, Frank Hulsman, was a crew member on-board the USS Cabildo, 1955-1959. You have him listed correctly. You are also correct, that he is deceased. You can remove the address and phone number listed for him. If you wish, you can list my email address, as a contact for him. frankhulsman@yahoo.com I would be interested in hearing from anyone trying to contact my father. Frank A. Hulsman, Jr. Webmaster Note: Frank, I removed his address and phone number and I made you an associate association member. Your e-mail address is posted.

	Log entry made on:	Dec. 24, 2009
	Name:	Richard P. Elvine
	Rate:	E3
	Years aboard:	Sept 1961 - Dec 1964
	Job aboard:	Electrician
	Address:	809 Laurelwood Ct.

		Antioch, Ca.
	Phone number:	Cell phone (925) 200-3583
	E-mail address:	relvine@comcast.net
	Note/Comment:	Be great to hear from any of my shipmates. I am in contact with some now. Just want to tell all you guys Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

	Log entry made on:	Nov 23, 2009
	Name:	John M Parker
	Rate:	EM2
	Years aboard:	1964 - 1967
	Job aboard:
	Address:


	Phone number:
	E-mail address:	jmparker57106@yahoo.com
	Note/Comment:	Just heard that my dear friend and shipmate Bobby G Albertson passed away in 2003, shortly after retiring. I don't have any details other than that, if I hear more I'll let you know. John M Parker, EM2 1964 -1967, E-Div jmparker57106@yahoo.com

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