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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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LT Robert C. Stutzman, WWII Walton Vet, Dies at 85

Robert Stutzman of Bellbrook, OH, died Saturday, May 1, 2010 at Miami Valley Hospital.  He was born April 16, 1925.  He was preceded in death by his first wife, Susanne P. Stutzman, step son Terry Fulcomer, 2 sisters Anna Elizabeth … Continue reading

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Paul Naples Pics: WesPac Cruise 1962

Here are some photos provided by Paul Naples (RD3) from the Walton’s WesPac cruise in 1962.  Scene from downtown Saigon, Viet Nam Saigon Girl U.S. planes brought up by “Jeep Carrier” to Saigon, Vietnam.   Snyder (SM1) on right. Vietnamese Junks in South China … Continue reading

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Dan Ash in & out of Hospital: Let’s drop him a line.

I just heard from Jerry & Mary Hudson and they recently called Betty & Daniel Ash.  Dan was a BT on the Walton from 1961 to 1963 more or less.  Well, come to find out, Dan has been in & out of the hospital … Continue reading

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2010 Reunion Date Set! Oct. 13 to 17 in San Diego

I’ve place our reunion in 15 magazines . It will be  Oct-13-17- at the Hampton Inn —3888 Grenwood Street — San Diego,Ca.    reservatioms  619-299-6633 or www.sandiegoseaworld.hamptoninn.com Ask for USS Walton De 361 rates of $ 89.00 a night. Email Mary with … Continue reading

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The Night Before Xmas….Navy Style

What I saw out there looked like those Mardi Gras floats, T’was a Captain’s gig drawn by four white Navy goats. In the boat was a man who seemed quiet and moody, I knew in an instant St.  Nick had … Continue reading

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