I really hope some other people can find this service and get in touch with people like I did. We're hoping that you will sign the roster, seek out and reconnect with former shipmates. The Savannah was laid down in May 1934, launched in May 1937 and commissioned on 10 March 1938. Savannah received three battle stars for World War II service.. N/S Savannah Association Board of Directors . These ships are storytellers and the deeds of those who served aboard them provide inspiration to present and future generations.

Bainbridge Association Site This site is dedicated to Bainbridge veterans and their families, containing a great deal of information and links to other information sources.

USS Savannah (CL-42) was a Brooklyn class cruiser that took part in Operation Torch, the invasion of Sicily and the Salerno landings, where she was badly damaged by a radio-controlled bomb that ended her active career.

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Steve Lyons. She was laid down on 31 May 1934 by the New York Shipbuilding Association in Camden, New Jersey; launched on 8 May 1937; sponsored by Miss Jayne Maye Bowden, the niece of Senator Richard B. Russell, Jr., of Georgia; and commissioned in the Philadelphia Navy Yard on 10 March 1938, with Captain Robert C. Griffin in … Uss Savannah (AOR-4) Jump to. Do you have USS SAVANNAH AOR-4 Reunion information you'd like to share ... After 30 years and learning the computer and finding VetFriends, I went to my first reunion of the USS Navasota AO-106. He lived in Vineland NJ.

He served on the USS Massey in 1955. he was a member of the association at one time. Doug worked for the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program from 1970 to 2012, retiring in 2012 after has 42 years of service. Douglas A. Davis – President & Chairman. Sections of this page. RM1 Kelley Long I served on the USS Massey in the 60’s and we had a lot of sea stories to share. My brother-in-law, L. P. Creach (Luther pete Creach) 4/28/33 to 3/16/19, passed away in his sleep last night.

Welcome to the U.S.S. USS Savannah (AOR-4) has 263 members. Savannah (CL-42) was laid down on 31 May 1934 by the New York Shipbuilding Association, Camden N.J.; launched on 8 May 1937; sponsored by Miss Jayne Maye Bowden, niece of Senator Richard B. Russell, Jr., of Georgia; and commissioned in the Philadelphia Navy Yard on 10 March 1938, Capt.

The Historic Naval Ships Association (HNSA) links the public with historic ships from around the world. Doug became the NNSA President & Chairman in June 2017. I had a great time and intend to go again next year. Robert C. Griffin in command.. Add Image USS Savannah (CL-42) was a light cruiser of the Brooklyn-class. ... ‎ Timmy Sanders ‎ to USS America Carrier Veterans Association, Inc. May 6 at 6:02 PM.