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About Big Ed

I served on the U.S.S. Walton (DE361) from 1961 to 1963. I came aboard as a FA and served in the firerooms. Later swapped with a fellow from the deck force and became an SN. After WestPac, I trasnsfered to the radar gang where I finished my tour on the Walton.

USS Walton 2011 Reunion Information: Oct. 5th-9th in Harrisburg, PA

Hello Fellow Walton Sailors and Shipmates, Mary & Jerry Hudson have been busy finding us a place for this year’s reunion.  They’ve picked a beautiful place with lots of interesting things to do.  Here’s the information you’ll need to sign up.   … Continue reading

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Walton Crew Photos 1965-1967 #12 – shared by LT Ken Sayers

OK Walton sailors, here’s the last batch of LT Sayer’s photos.  Again, many thanks to Ken for sharing his photos.  I hope some of you who served will recognize places you worked or relaxed on the ship from his photos.  … Continue reading

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Walton Crew Photos 1965-1967 #11- shared by LT Ken Sayers

Dewitt C. Johnson (ET1), Treasure Island, CA  A. B. Barnier (EM1),  Treasure Island, CA F. R. Healey (QM2),  Treasure Island, CA F. R. Healey (QM2),  Treasure Island, CA D.L. Bosnick and LTjg Ken W. Sayers awaiting the noon meal on … Continue reading

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Walton Crew Photos 1965-1967 #10 – shared by LT Ken Sayer

Clyde S. Baker (BTC) retires from the Navy and departs the ship on a rainy evening.  Among the personnel bidding him farewll are R.B. Thompson (MMC), LCDR L. R. Womack (background) and E.L. Whitley (HM1).  Treasure Island, CA  DEC 1966 … Continue reading

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Walton Crew Photos 1965-1967 #9 – shared by LT Ken Sayer

(L to R) John D. Hurd (SK1), D.R. Simpson (BT2), H.A. Stroud (BT1), D.C. Johnson (ET1) (back to camera), E.L. Whitley (HM1), and unidentified Reserve Crew HM2.  At sea off San Diego, CA during Cruise 8E-RC,  18 AUG 1966 Daniel Crowder … Continue reading

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Walton Crew Photos 1965-1967 #8 – shared by LT Ken Sayer

Well, by now, you’ve gotten the idea about how this works.  LT Sayers has a whole lot of photos of life on the Walton.  Here’s another 10 photos for your enjoyment.  Oliver J. Carpenter (RM1)   Early 1966 Malcom D. Whitman … Continue reading

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