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:	Cary Skidmore
	Rate:	SM3
	Years aboard:	1958 - 1962
	Job aboard:	Signalman



	Phone number:
	E-mail address:	papaskidmore@charter.net
	Note/Comment:	I was a crew member for the full 3 ½ years Skidmore, Cary SM3 October 1958 to March 1962 Cary Skidmore 8301 Tieton Dr. #19 Yakima, WA. 98908 papaskidmore@charter.net Please add me to your crew list; membership request to follow. Thank you

	Log entry made on:	November 8, 2010
	Name:	Allen B. Gray
	Rate:	SN(RM)
	Years aboard:	1945 - 1946
	Job aboard:	Radioman



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	E-mail address:
	Note/Comment:	Hello, Allen B. Gray was proud to serve aboard the USS Cabildo from 1945 to 1946 with the rank of SN (RM). We are sad to say that Allen passed away on October 23rd, 2010 at the age of 83 years after a valiant struggle with kindey and cardiac failure. Thank you, The Gray family 5351 Ontario Street Sacramento, CA 95820 916-381-2469 Webmaster note: Allen's obituary is on his over the bar page.

	Log entry made on:	Oct. 22, 2010
	Name:	Parley Myers
	Rate:
	Years aboard:	1945
	Job aboard:	boat Coxswain



	Phone number:
	E-mail address:	pmyers@fivearea.com
	Note/Comment:	The family of Parley Myers want to thank all of you for the gift you made to the Navy Memorial Foundation in Parley's name. He would be so proud, and so are we. Mary Myers Box 261 Olton, Tex. 79064

	Log entry made on:	Oct. 12, 2010
	Name:	John Faynor
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	Job aboard:



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	Note/Comment:	I would like to inform the Cabildo members of the passing of John Faynor, October 11. Remember him in our prayers. George & Dorothy White Webmaster Note: John Faynor has been a member of the association since 2004 although he did not serve on the USS Cabildo. He and his wife Nola came to most of our reunions from that year on.

	Log entry made on:	Oct. 6, 2010
	Name:	Floyd Archibald
	Rate:	GM3
	Years aboard:	1945 - 1946
	Job aboard:



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	E-mail address:
	Note/Comment:	Floyd "Archie" Archibald Age 83, of Indianapolis, passed away October 5, 2010. He was born March 13, 1927, in Indianapolis to Floyd and Ida Mae (Becker) Archibald. He was a WWII U.S. Navy veteran who served on the USS Cabildo and a truck driver for Pony Express and Crossroads Auto Dealership for most of his life. Archie was a member of Prospect Lodge # 714 F&AM, the Loyal Order of the Moose and a member of IATSE Local 836, and a member of Immanuel United Church of Christ. He married Jearuldene Nicely and she survives. He is also survived by two sons, Terry (Lorraine) Archibald, and Charles (Deborah) Joerendt; three daughters, Brenda (Jim) Barr, Alice (John) Zelahay, and Shirley M. Andrews; 17 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be Saturday, October 9, at 10:30 a.m. at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, Greenwood, with burial to follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Visitation is Friday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. The family requests memorial contributions to Immanuel United Church of Christ Building Fund or the American Lung Association. To send online condolences or to sign the guestbook, please visit: forestlawncemetery-fh.com Webmaster note: I receivd an e-mail linking to this obituary today. It is sad to see another USS Cabildo plankower has passed away.

	Log entry made on:	Sept. 30, 2010
	Name:	Henry D. Pierce
	Rate:	MM3
	Years aboard:	1964 - 1967
	Job aboard:	Machinist Mate



	Phone number:
	E-mail address:	duckhunterhdp@aol.com
	Note/Comment:	Dear Sir; My name is Henry D. Pierce. I served aboard the Cabildo from Dec. 1964 thru Dec. 1967 as a Machinist Mate in "M" division. There are several ships that operated in the in-shore waters off the coast of Viet Nam, or tied up directly to a pier, that are now on the list of ships presumed to have been exposed to Agent Orange or other hazardous chemicals. To date, the Cabildo is not on that list. Do you have knowledge, or know of anyone, that could tell me if She was ever tied to a pier in the RSVN? I remember going on liberty in places like Qui Nhon, Vung Tau, and Cam Rhan Bay but I can't remember if we were tied up or took liberty launches to go ashore. Perhaps you know of someone that has copies of the Deck Logs for those cruises. By the way, I just recently reapplied for membership in the Association, maybe Trea. Grimm (Gwin) has it by now. I would appreciate hearing from you on this matter. Thank You, Pierce Henry, Thanks for checking in with us. I can't shed any light on the issues you raise but will post your e-mail on the guest log as others may be able to. Warren Gammeter, Webmaster

	Log entry made on:	Sept. 28, 2010
	Name:	George T. Baker
	Rate:	EN-3
	Years aboard:	1965 - 1969
	Job aboard:



	Phone number:	(509) 388-1948
	E-mail address:	gtb6609@gmail.com
	Note/Comment:	George T. Baker EN-3 1965-1969 Engineman 6607 Tieton Dr. Yakima, Wa. 98908 gtb6609@gmail.com 509-388-1948

	Log entry made on:	Sept. 26, 2010
	Name:	Raymond J. Johnson, Jr.
	Rate:	Ensign/Lt.
	Years aboard:	1953-1955
	Job aboard:



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	E-mail address:
	Note/Comment:	My father, Raymond J. Johnson, Jr. formerly of Elmhurst, IL, served as a Junior Officer (Ensign/Lt.) on the Cabildo during the Korean War. He graduated from High School (York) in 1949 and from Purdue U. in 1953 -therefore he would have been on the ship in the 1953-1955 time frame. (I was born in 1957 and he had been out of the Navy for a couple of years). He passed away in 1991. Best, Bill Johnson William Johnson johnsonlido@sbcglobal.net Cell: (949) 981-4595

	Log entry made on:	Sept 26, 2010
	Name:	Thomas J. Burke Jr.
	Rate:	RD3
	Years aboard:	1965 - 1968
	Job aboard:	RADARMAN



	Phone number:	(562) 594-9740
	E-mail address:	tburke3964@aol.com
	Note/Comment:	My name is Burke, T J RD3 I was on the USS CABILDO from 1965-1968 1223 Provincetown st. Seal Beach, CA 90740 email: tburke3964@aol.com phone: 562-594-9740

	Log entry made on:	Sep 21, 2010
	Name:	Frank V. Kenneally
	Rate:	FSCM
	Years aboard:	1965 - 1966
	Job aboard:



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	E-mail address:
	Note/Comment:	This is to advise you that my father Master Chief Petty Officer Frank V. Kenneally, a member of the USS Cabildo crew in 1965, passed away in 1986 and is buried at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego overlooking the Fleet Training Group which was his last duty station. He spoke often and fondly of the ship and its officers and crew. Dennis M. Kenneally Major General (ret) United States Army e-mail: majgenkenneally@aol.com

	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:



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	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



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	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. 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:	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:	Nov 23, 2009
	Name:	John M Parker
	Rate:	EM2
	Years aboard:	1964 - 1967
	Job aboard:
	Address:


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	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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