Back to last page back to cruise book page back to uss dixie page. After 30 years and learning the computer and finding vetfriends, i went to my first reunion of the uss navasota ao106. Soldiers finals cruise southern ads books travel livros book. The second uss dixie ad14 was a destroyer tender in the united states navy. Dixie ad 14 1962, 1967 dixon as37 1971, 1981, 1988, 1993 donald b. This file is a work of a sailor or employee of the u.
Decommissioned destroyer tender uss dixie ad14 under. Oct 17, 2017 uss dixie ad 14 details about uss dixie ad 14 final voyage cruise book 19811982 stay safe and healthy. In 1981, she was the first ship to be awarded the first navy jack as the ship with the longest active service in the navy. Uss kawishiwi ao146 1966 westpacvietnam cruise book. Uss dixies fortieth anniversary cruise book includes a comprehensive ships history. Navy photo from the uss dixie ad 14 19811982 cruise book available at. Cruise books are yearbookstyle books put together by volunteers on board ship to commemorate a deployment. The uboat war in world war two kriegsmarine, 19391945 and world war one kaiserliche marine, 19141918 and the allied efforts to counter the threat. Back to last page back to cruise book page back to uss. Navynew uss dixie ad 14 the final voyage 198182 navy cruise book monogram us navy cruiser uss chicago with shaped balsa hull.
Andrew calhoun pickens, wife of rear admiral pickens. Tin can sailors the national association of destroyer veterans a tin can sailors. Our high quality canvas prints are water, color, and uv resistant and made to last for years. Navy, taken or made as part of that persons official duties. These ships provided support to destroyers and other surface ships. Uss brewton westpac indian ocean 1982 cruise book page 5. Fate on april 21, 1983, the kobe maru, a japanese oceangoing tug, left san francisco embarcadero with the uss dixie ad 14 in tow. The dixie notes where soon called dixies and louisiana became known as dixieland.
Wwii photographers salt tours album explore movie posters men. I have an envelope he sent to his wife in 1945 with pictures from the bombing of nagasaki with a return address of the uss dixie ad14 keywords. In the ship yard undergoing maintenance when ww ii started, dixie advanced westward across the pacific as the united states fought the japanese. There should be a separate set of postmarks for each incarnation of the ship ie, for each entry in the ship name and designation history section. I had a great time and intend to go again next year. Anyone that was stationed on the uss dixie, name, year and division please keep topics to sea stories, friends and. Media in category uss dixie ad14 the following 28 files are in this category, out of 28 total.
Altair classcascade classdixie classdobbin classhamul classklondike classmelville classsamuel gompers classshenandoah classyellowstone. Alamo lsd33 1961, 1966, 196768, 1969, 1972, 1974, 197576, 1977, 1980, 1986. Navy destroyer tender uss dixie ad14 in 1962 with six. Which navy shipsunits are agent orange eligible 1st lt. Uss dixie ad14 was home ported out of san diego california 1969 1982 at least and was flag ship for comcrusdespac usually tied up at pier 4. Decommissioned destroyer tender uss dixie ad14 under tow, in 1982.
Destroyer tenders are generally named for geographic area. The second dixie ad 14 was launched 27 may 1939 by new york shipbuilding corp. He has served as commanding officer of uss adroit mso509, uss john willis de1027, uss gurke dd783, uss barbey ff1088, uss dixie ad 14. Uss dixie was the lead ship of a class of five destroyer tenders and the second ship in the navy to bear the name. Uss samuel gompers ad 37 destroyer tender multiple dockings to piers at da nang during april 1972 uss graffias af29 auxiliary stores ship docked to pier at da nang for resupply on february 20 and november 25, 1967, and conducted other inport docking replenishments at. Navy cruise books for various years and ships from 1919 to 2009. The second dixie ad14 was launched 27 may 1939 by new york shipbuilding corp. Destroyer tenders have served the us navy from 1898 the uss dixie ad 1 until 1996, when the last active ship was decommissioned. Uss harry e hubard dd748 ad 14 andrew gee mm3 265 to 269 donaldpa at. In early 1957 he became executive officer, uss chevalier ddr 805 and upon being promoted to the rank of commander in march 1958 he was reassigned as executive oicer, uss dixie ad 14 where he served until late 1959. Uss dixie ad 14 the second dixie ad 14 was launched 27 may 1939 by new york shipbuilding corp. Tin can sailors the national association of destroyer. Uss dixie served her country for 42 years, 1 month and 21 days, until decommissioned on 15 jun 1982.
Cruise books in the navy department librarys collection 7300 total words in this text 51698 reads ship name hull number year of cruise or publication aaaron ward dm34 1945 abbot dd629 1958, 1960. Uss dixies fortieth anniversary cruise book includes a comprehensive ships. Where he had tremendous responsibility and lived with his closest shipmates. Uss dixie ad 14 personalized canvas ship print not just a photo or poster but a work of art. Dixie sailed from norfolk 20 june 1940 for pearl harbor to serve the destroyers. Bahm in command dixie sailed from norfolk 20 june 1940 for pearl harbor to serve the destroyers of the battle force until october when she cleared for the west coast and similar operations. How blue water navy ships were exposed to agent orange. Uss kawishiwi ao146 cruise book westpac vietnam cruise 1966 commissioned july 1955 the kawishiwi was called to refuel ships in the da nang harbor with identified division photos 9 x 11 hardbound in acceptable condition with cover wear thank you for looking the photos show the actual item being.
Uss dixie ad 14 returned from her 25th deployment on 10 february 1982 and was decommissioned on 15 june 1982. We are happy to offer a classic style 5 panel custom us navy destroyer tender ad 14 uss dixie embroidered hat. You will be able to zoom in to better read names etc. Uss hornet cvs12 cruise book 1963 1964 westpac wanderer military huk navy. I have the 1966 cruise book for reference pictures, stan campbellyears served. I really hope some other people can find this service and get in touch with people like i did. Captain wards decorations include the meritorious service medal, the joint service commendation medal, and the navy commendation medal. Uss saint paul ca73 westpac deployment cruise book year. Her keel was laid 17 march 1938 and she was launched 27 may 1939, under the sponsorship of mrs. Uss dixie was the lead ship of a class of five destroyer tenders and the. Uss dixie ad 14 westpac deployment cruise book year log 1971 navy.
As one gets older his appreciation for the ship and the navy experience gets stronger. We are concerned that this will be our last reunion since no. Uss dixie ad14 at anchor, circa 1966, with uss cook apd alongside, location unknown, courtesy cruisebook store. Personal comments page 3 uss dixie ad14 us navy korean war project almost three thousand units pages are available at the korean war project. Bahm in command dixie sailed from norfolk, virginia, on 20 june 1940 for pearl harbor to serve the destroyers of the. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Operated in dixie and yankee stations, then replenished ngfs ships and coastal patrol ships along the coast of south vietnam. Great time in subic bay and hong kong and loved those dixie burgers. The first uss dixie later ad 1 was a united states navy auxiliary cruiser and later a destroyer tender. The name dixie originated from the early days of louisiana when the citizens bank issued a ten dollar note bearing the french word dix ten. Jan 20, 2017 uss dixie ad14 details about uss dixie ad14 final voyage cruise book 19811982. Us navy cruise book ff1083 uss cook westpac 1987 deployment lcdr willia.
Discover uss dixie ad 14 tshirt, a custom product made just for you by teespring. The uss dixie ad14, a dixie class destroyer tender, was commissioned on 25 apr 1940. Find great deals on ebay for uss dixie and uss dixie ad14. Our ship was in commissioned from 1940 until 1982 and the head of our association is retiring. Cruise books in the navy department librarys collection. With worldclass production and customer support, your satisfaction is guaranteed. This section lists examples of the postmarks used by the ship. I also served on the uss dixie ad 14 and the uss shields dd 596 during my tour of duty.
Customs services and international tracking provided. The second uss dixie ad14 was a destroyer tender in the united states navy dixie was launched on 27 may 1939 by new york shipbuilding corporation in camden, new jersey, sponsored by mrs. Decommissioned destroyer tender uss dixie ad14 under tow. A collective designation for the southern states of the united states. Here you can download the uss dixie ad 14 westpac cruise book 198182 as a high resolution. Navy on her final day of service to our great navy. Uss dixie ad14 19691970 westpac vietnam cruise book ebay. Dixie was decommissioned and struck from the naval vessel register on 15 june 1982. Uss dixie served her country for 42 years, 1 month and 21 days. He was then ordered to duty in the bureau of ordnance later the bureau of nava weapons where. Uss mount baker ae4 18apr66 0352 uss ranger cva61 alongside to port. Bahm in command dixie sailed from norfolk 20 june 1940 for pearl harbor to serve the destroyers of the battle force until october.
Pickens, and commissioned 25 april 1940, lieutenant commander g. Both decommissioned and stricken from the navy list on june 15, 1982, the dixie spent the following months laidup in the national defense reserve fleet at suisun bay, calif. Uss dixie ad14 underway off the coast of southern california on 1. They include the volumes in the navy department librarys collection, the nations largest cruise book collection. Mytour of duty aboard the uss dixie ad 14 as a photographers mate. We are concerned that this will be our last reunion since no one has stepped up to take his place.
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