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Posted
7-11-10
I am retired
Navy and MSC and spent so many days in and out of Subic I can't
even remember most of it. Lived there for years. Anyhow.... I had
a Bell casted for a friends sailboat way back in the 70s at SRF
facility foundry. I personally had a hand in the making of this
one. Rounded up about 100 silver Pesos for the crucable to insure
the ring tone. It's incredable and is a rather heafty Bell. The
Bell I mention was casted in 1978 as a Wedding Gift for a very
good friend. That is still So and Living in New Zealand now on
his Sailboat ARMOREL.
There was a very old Filipino gentelman that did the Bells way back then. In fact he was the one that casted the SRF Bell that Hung on Wharfside until the closing of the base. He did a lot of the old Churches in Manila as well. He was a genuine Master Bell Maker. It took awhile to get him to acomadate me and make this Bell. I am trying to find out just who this Gentelman was and what became of him. Pretty old back then, so maybe passed away some time back. But I do know that the little paper that used to be printed up by SRF did a lengthy article write up on him. Hoping that there is someone living that just might know this Old Gentelmans story. Would dearly like to hear back from anyone that may have anything helpful on this one. I was there in Ship Repair Facility Subic the day Pinatubo Erupted and my wife and I were living in an apartment in the old Barrio . Was the Second Eng. on Kilauea TAE 26 and we went down 18" in the water with the dirt on deck from those days and it got really dark. Scarey days to be certain. Glad to have had the experence but don't ever want to go through it again.
Frank
Blackstone
FrankB@cebridge.net
Posted
2-22-04
Hope someone
can help. I am looking for a metal clip on watch band with CPO
insignia. Willing to pay reasonable price plus
shipping and handling cost. You have a great web
site! Thank you, Please respond to:
Robert
Stratton, SKC, USN, RET
Strattonr001@hawaii.rr.com
Posted
11-29-03
I was assigned to NSD
Fuel depot code 700, 1978 - 1983, and I am looking for photos and
a newsclipping that the base newspaper took during Subic Bay
Admirals Fooball Games. I played during my time stationed in
Subic, #29 Fullback, and would like to find information of the
coaching staff.
Ret. Chief
R.A. Gray USN
lckdn@sbcglobal.net
Posted
8-18-03
I have been looking for a
book that was printed right after the evacuation of Saigon.
As you know Subic processed the refugees on Grande Island.
I remember this book being available in the Exchange and the
Stars and Stripes bookstore. There was a photo in it that
showed the hundreds of Vietnamese junks and other vessels that
were in Subic Bay. It looked like you were in Hong
Kong. I would really like to find this book or the photo.
This email address will not be checked until after Christmas/New
Years break here at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. Thanks if
anyone can help out.
Merton J.
Garrison, DS1, USN, Retired
Former USS Sterett (CG-31) sailor
garrisonmj@psns.navy.mil
Posted
4-20-03
I was
stationed onboard the USS Sterett from 83 to 86. At that
time I did not smoke so I never bought a Sterett Zippo. I
now collect Zippo lighters and I would love a Sterett Zippo from
the ship to add to my collection. Does anyone have a Sterett
Zippo that they would be willing to part with? Thanks
Dan Wilson
dhanb69@hotmail.com
wilsond2@ftscpac.navy.mil
Posted
3-09-03
I'm looking for the floor plans of housing on base. I remember
them in the welcome aboard packet.
Marshell
Crider AEC, USN Ret
vjday@hotmail.com
Posted
12-8-02
I am looking
for Info and possibly pics of the Christmas Star. Usually was
about 3 x 4 ft and about a foot thick or larger. Was hand crafted
by the locals with balsa and tissue paper. Often was sold outside
the gates. Some of the stars moved in circles when hung on a
hook..... like a star within a circle. Or something like
that. I use to see them made just off base, but a few flew in the
fronts of (officers housing) windows. They had like a 3-d
star, which rotated in the middle.... often with long tassels.
Thank you for any info or pictures anyone could offer.
Posted
11-7-02
I met my
husband while enroute to Subic in 1987. He was stationed
their for 2 years around 1975. Does anyone know if Agent
Orange was used in/around Subic? My husband has cancer of
the tonsil. If agent orange was used, his cancer will be
service connected & his pension will not die with him.
He retired USN 1995 just after our little girl was born.
Any info will be appreciated.
Anngray
Doig
doig@bellatlantic.net
Posted
10-25-02
I am doing
research for the USS Duncan DDR 874 crew association. We visited
Subic many many times. On march 26 1964 while visiting Subic,
Subic Bay Control requested we get underway for an emergency. A
sailboat was adrift in high seas with an American Diplomat and
his family aboard, attached to the Philippine Embassey. We set
sail and rescued that vessel and towed it back to Subic the next
day. The vessels name was "Cygnus". I was in the radio
shack all during this rescue and was keeping the log, but out of
stupidity did not list the peoples names, only the ship
name...dumb sailor....we are all old guys now. Can you help us
locate a news article about the rescue or official document or
???? anything. We all would greatly appreciate any help.
Tim Murphy,
Rm 3, USS Duncan, 1961 - 1964
harvl44@email.msn.com
Posted
9-18-02
I am
interested if agent orange was used on the base to keep weed
growth down or even if it was stored there for use in
Vietnam. I was on the U.S.S. America during the first 9
months of 1968 and Subic Bay was our base. Thanks
Jim Mann
jmann@en.com
Posted
9-18-02
In
1972 I was aboard the Saratoga and needed to go to the hospital
at Clark. When I was released Sara was gone, so I was aboard some
old transit ship welded to the pier. What was she? Any info?
Thanks!
Steve
Imrisek, (AMH-1 Ret)
EvilMoonGod@aol.com
Posted
9-3-02
I currently
work for Lockheed-Martin in Sunnyvale and recently I've just
found that P3-Orion planes were made by Lockheed. I
would like to know the type of the P3-Orion (with serial number
if possible) that flew in the Subic Bay area in July
1980. I would also like to have a picture of that
plane. Could you please help me getting the info.? I
am gathering information so I can write a story about my escape
from Veitnam. Thanks in advance for your help. I'd still very
much like to find the crew who helped save my life and my
boatmates' in 1980. If you know anyone who was involved in
the rescue, please let me know. Thanks.
Shelley
shelleyngoc@attbi.com
Posted
7-0-02
My husband
Sgt. James Neal Pipes USMC, was mugged in the Philippines the wee
hours of the 22Nov85 while in route, via local taxi, to Clark Air
Force Base. Neal was delivering a aircraft part necessary
to repair a plane for flight. Neal original departure
was from Kadena Airforce Base in Okanawa on a C141. He
landed in the Philippines whereby he sought out the first
available transport. The taxi took him to an alley whereby,
he fell prey to bodily harm resulting in a coma. The
information he can remember is sparse therefore, we are trying to
find anyone who remembers any part of this injury to
provide testimonial evidence for a VA disability claim
pending.
To elaborate more on Neal's memory he remembers riding in a Jeep
and being literally dumped off at the Gates of Clark Air Force
Base. Thereby a Brigg van (only transport available to
carry him) carried him to a facility for him to rest. He
got a key to the door then passed out. The next thing he
remembers is being in a hospital setting and he feels sure it is
Clark Air Force Base still. He then passed out again
whereby, waking up in Subic Bay Hospital. The only
testimony so far, that we have documented is from Sgt. Robert
Morris who claims to have visited Neal in the hospital. In
his letter he states that he is surprised Neal survived at all as
he was in the hospital for a week and in a coma for several
days. Neal has suffered many health issues related directly
to this incident therefore, I implore you to assist in any way
shape or form. There are several obstacles in our
way,
J. Neal
Pipes, Jr. or Sheri Pipes, 7 Tomahawk Drive, Damascus, AR,
72039
cajuncrazy@alltel.net or Phone: 501-335-7020
Posted
5-19-02
I am
interested in a dish I used to get at the "CORK ROOM
CELLAR". It was called, SALPICAO or something to that
effect. The dish was served in a French Fry bowl, and it
was "PORK"??. It was sauteed in soy sauce and
garlic and had "SEELY" "Hot" peppers in
it. I just would like the recipe and any information about
it.Thanks in advance.
Tom Mollitt
Kalboklein@aol.com
Posted
5-13-02
Is there
anyone out there that knows the story of the assassination of
Olongapo's Mayor Jimmy Gordon in 1967. I now only that he
was in fact killed in the center of town, but never learned the
details. I believe it was strictly political and would like
to know the details. I considered him to be a friend and good for
FILAM relations.
John
Dornick, Camarillo, California
jonrob11@earthlink.net
Posted
3-30-02
Hello,
I am AMS 1 USNR James D.Starnes I was in VRC-50 Atsugi,
Japan with detachment to NAS Cubic Point from 1969-1971. I flew
In Country several times, one time flew into Danang to fix
hydrualics res on C2A. I've got prostrat cancer and Type 2
diabetes, and trying to find TDY orders or flight manafest
showing where I'd been In Country. I need these copies to prove
to the VA that I was there, so they'll give me my Disability. Am
trying to locate someone who'd know how I can find these papers.
VA said they'd done all the could do, and now it was up to me to
prove that I'd been there. Please, if anyone has any ideas how to
locate them, please let me know. Thank you.
AMS 1,
USNR, James D. Starnes
halcorky@yahoo.com
Posted
1-27-02
I remember
playing a dice game where the object was to bet on a specific
number on the dice. I don't remember much else about the game or
its name. Could anyone enlighten me about the name of the game
and its particulars? Thanks!
Stan
Reynolds
sreynolds@oak.gws.k12.in.us
Posted
12-01-01
I am
currently doing research on the Subic/Cubi Pt bases and was
wondering if anyone might have access to information generated
from the marriage office in Subic NB. Specifically, I'm
interested in the number of marriages contracted between sailors
and Filipinas, either monthly or yearly totals would be most
welcomed. I would even appreciate educated guesses. Thanks!
Steve
Gooding
sgooding@spinn.net
Posted
9-9-01
Hello, I
would like to gather information regarding the Kalayaan
Elementary School. Rumor has it that a little girl died there
long ago. When we held a summer camp there once, the children
would tell us that they saw a girl run across silently or a swing
moving without anyone on. Rumor also has it that it used to be
the site of a Japanese garrison during world war 2? Is this true?
Also, rumor has it of a secret hidden hanger in the mountains
where airplanes would arrive at CUBI and then suddenly dissapear.
Hope to know how much is truth and how much has been made up!
Thanks!
Zak Yuson
zak@i-manila.com.ph
Posted
7-20-01
I am
researching my uncle , (Lt. Berkley J. Kinkade), who was with the
Second Signal Service at Fort McKinley, Rizal, PI until the fall
of Corregidor. He was a POW aboard the Oryoku Maru. The War
Department originally informed our family of his death on
12/15/1944 when the Oryoku Maru was sunk. Later, we
received word that he did not die until 1/25/44, with place of
death shown as China Sea. I would be deeply grateful for any
information at all about my uncle.
Mary Maddox
mhmaddox@comp.net
Posted
6-4-01
I am looking
for information on the sinking of the submarine USS LAGARTO
(SS-371) on or around May 3, 1945 in the South China Sea. Reports
indicate that LAGARTO was sunk by a Japanese ship which was part
of a convoy that LAGARTO was intercepting.
My grandfather, Lt. Arthur H. "Bud" Keeney, Jr., was killed along with his 84 other crewmates. I am doing research for a book to present to my father, who was only 1 year old when his dad died.
As far as I know, the LAGARTO still lies in the South China Sea to this day. I would like to hear from anyone with information on LAGARTO's stay at Subic Bay, her mission, or anything pertaining to my grandfather.
Thank you!
Laura Keeney Zavala
lauraz@ll.net or lzavala@staff.dailyregister.com
Posted
5-27-01
"TAKE ME
HOME, JEEPNEY DRIVER." This was the name (I think) of
a song written and performed by the COMSEVENTHFLT band which was
stationed aboard the U.S.S. Oklahoma City (CG-5) until
1979. It was a spoof sung to the tune of "Take Me Home
Country Road," by John Denver. If anyone remembers the
exact words to the song, I would greatly appreciate your sending
them to me or posting them on this site.
To me, those words tell the whole story of Olongapo in a single song. Here are a few bits of the song that I vaguely remember: Beginning is, "Almost heaven, Olongapo City" and something about "the smell o'er that river." Then, "While driving down the road (Magsaysay Street) I get the feeling she took all my Pesos yesterday, yesterday. Jeepney driver, won't you take me home, to the girl, I ...., Subic City..., take me home, Jeepney driver." Also, if anyone remembers who wrote the lyrics, I'd appreciate that too. Thanx!
Blaine
Collins, FTG2, USN, 1975-1980
florit@anv.net
Posted
5-11-01
I was a TM2
stationed at NavMag from 9-67 to 12-68. I now have prostate
cancer which has been linked to 'Agent Orange' and I know we
handled a lot of ordnance and material bound for VietNam, which I
think included 'Agent Orange,' but I need someone to help my
memory. Thank you.
Posted
4-13-01
Aloha! I
just went through part of you Phillipine web site. I am
trying to find out who the person is in the photograph
below. It's a kind of historical USMC quiz. It is
known that this person is a Marine and in the Phillipine
Insurrection battles (which as I have read are a distinction from
the Spanish American War although the two conflicts appear to
over lap the same time lines and in the case of the Phillipines
the same area. Who am I? I am (was) an FMF Corpsman with
the Marines in Vietnam in 66-67; I have lived in Hawaii for
almost 30 years now following the Vietnam experience. If
you can tell me who this person is or point me to a url that can
I would appreciate it. I have tried many 'phillipine
insurrection' searches and most of the 'hit's' I have had, while
image rich do not have this one particular photo? As you
can see the person who acquired the image and popped the quiz has
named it wia.jpg for obvious reasons. You can see
this veteran has lost a lower leg and some of his left
hand. We (a group of us) think he may be decorated for
valor possibly MOH on down; but can't be certain. What I
can tell you given the parameters of the Quiz-master is the
photos will always be a U.S. Marine, or an FMF Corpsman (who has
served with the Marines) or possibly a Navy FMF (person of faith
such as a priest in the combat theatre); at least that is what we
have been told, so it rules out non FMF Naval personnel, Air
Force, and U.S. Army personnel. If you know
who this is, I would like to hear your response.Semper Fi!
Ron Ferrell
ferrell@aloha.net
Posted
3-16-01
I am a
Consulting Engineer now based in an office on Dewey Avenue.
My team is designing some upgrades to roads in the Central Area,
including Dewey Ave, Waterfront Road and Manila Ave. Does
anyone know where the Navy may archived any flood records for the
area as the SBMA does not appear to archived any. Any contact
details would be a great help. I look forward to any assitance
that you may be able to offer.
John Thorpe
Project Manager for DMJM International
dmjm@svisp.com
Posted
1-14-01
I am looking
for information on the sinking of the Japanese transport Oryoku
Maru in Subic Bay, December 15, 1944. I need any information, and
especially about what actually attacked the ship, the US planes
or submarines? I would like news about the present work being
done on the sunken ship and how to visit the area. I am
interested also, in any relics or information on any of the POWs
killed in the ship, or recollections of the survivors. My father
, Lt.Col. Fred O. Tally died on this ship and I am doing
research. Thank you!
Cynthia
Tally McDonald
Cinmiles@aol.com
Posted
1-5-01
I was
involved in a helo accident at Subic Bay while serving with the
3d Marine Division. I'm trying to locate the site of the accident
and it would be helpful if I knew where... (1) TACAN 48 was
located and... (2) the location of GREEN BEACH. Can anyone help
me with this info?
Fred Kuhn
fredmar_us@yahoo.com
Posted
1-3-01
Attention!
Author seeking information from any U.S. military personnel
present during KENNEL GUARD '87 with regard to the Navy
antiterrorist exercise conducted there by the Red Cell (Naval
Security Coordination Team).
V/R Tom
Hunter
TomHunter2@aol.com
Posted
12-30-00
I am ex-Navy
and I live half of the year in Olongapo and the other half in
Houston, TX. I am looking for pictures of Olongapo life and the
bar scene for a book I am writing. Do you have any or know of
some former shipmates who have any? Any would be appreciated. All
who donate pictures will be mentioned in the acknowledgements and
receive a free copy of my book when completed.
Sincerely
Greg Shaw
gtshaw@selec.net
Posted
12-29-00
Would anyone
know a site where "Filipino Baby" might be found in mp3
format? Would appreciate it.
CTRC Lee
steve2lyn@aol.com
Posted
12-29-00
In December
1945, approximately 1300 (mostly) American POWs were crammed into
a tennis court on what was then the Japanese Naval Base, Subic
Bay. The prisoners came from the Japanese transport ship
(also known as a "Hell Ship") "Oryoku Maru"
that was sunk by American bombers just off Mainside, Subic Bay,
and they were held in the tennis court for about one week prior
to being shipped out to Japan on other ships.
Would anyone happen to know the location of this infamous tennis court in relation to other features on the base? A guess is that the tennis courts of 1945 would be fairly close to the present site of the sunken "Oryoku Maru."
James L.
Poole, LCDR Ret.
lpoole@dallas.net
Posted
12-3-00
Spent my
times in the PI, 81-83, 87-90, but thought I'd use this venue to
make a request. I'm getting down to the short hairs and about to
transfer to fleet reserve. Got interested in the designs of cards
for shellback, bluenose, winter overs, ditch transits and
various. Not certificates, just cards, If you have one, I'd
apprciate it if you can scan it and send it to me. I'm gonna
pepper one of my walls with all the different designs that I can
find. The older the better. I'd appreciate it.
CTRC(SW/NAC)
Steve LEE
steve2lyn@aol.com
Posted
11-25-00
During the
67-69 era while stationed at Subic, I heard a particular Filipina
song dozens of times every day in every bar in Olongapo. The
words "One day maybe we will meet again..." by the
Filipina singer never failed to bring tears to the eyes of most
of the girls in each club. At the time I didn't much care
for the whiny sad song but would get a kick out of hearing it
now. Anyone know who sang it?
Brian Rudd
Ruddmann@bellsouth.net
Posted
11-25-00
Good Day:
I would like to find out more info. on a boxing plaque I
picked up at a garage sale. The plaque is made of brass, its 11
5/8 " across, the ingraving is "FIL-AM BOXING SUBIC BAY
1975". Would apprciate any Info. THANKS
MIKE BURKE
mikeslike@aol.com
Posted
11-14-00
While Subic
was still active and open, there was a Cafeteria near the
Exchange up at Cubi Point which served a delicious, yet different
taste of Spaghetti sauce with their Spaghetti dinners.
(this may have also been at other locations on base, but only
recall this specific location that served it) The taste was
unique or different in taste, compared to that which most
Americans know of in the states or get out of a jar. Does anyone,
by chance, know of what the RECIPE for this was? Or possibly know
someone whom may know or actually helped in making it back then?
If so, please contact me. Thank You!
Donald C.
Lane
lanedonald@att.net (updated 6-1-11)
Posted
9-19-00
There was a
HUGE python caught around Mango Drive in Binictican
Housing. This thing was about 18-20 feet long and as big
around as a telephone pole. It had been shot by the security
when it attacked a dog and I remember seeing the skin in the Fire
Chief's office at Fire Station #1 up in Cubi Pt., when I was
stationed at NAS Security. It was around 1988-1989, when
this incident happened. There was a picture of this in the
Subic Bay News. Would like to find a copy of this photo
that was on the front page. If anyone has a copy of this, please
contact me. Thank you!
MAC Ken
Bridges
Chief Master-at-Arms, Naval Hospital, Oak Harbor, WA.
kbridges@naswhidbey.net
macbridges@usnavypolice.zzn.com
Posted
8-12-00
I recently
purchased a life preserver at a garage sale with the following
markings:
TOP:
"NAVSTA" BOTTOM: "SUBIC"
RIGHT SIDE: "4" LEFT SIDE: "UB"
COLOR: ORANGE WITH WHITE ROPES
I would like to know where (and when) exactly this life preserver was used at Subic Bay. NOTE: I have no connection to Subic Bay or to the military, but purchased it because I immediately was attracted to it. It is currently hanging next to my hot tub. Any information would be appreciated.
Kent
Maurer Jackson, Michigan
maurerk@dmci.net
Posted
6-21-00
I am looking
for any information or photos of PTFs and Boat Support Unit
One/MST at Subic Bay or the facility at Building 1457 used to
repair the Nasty class PTFs brought over from Viet Nam in the 60s
and very early 70s. This information will be passed on to
the webmaster of www.ptfnasty.com for possible inclusion in the PTF
website. Anything, small or large, would be appreciated.
Chip
Marshall
Schnakeyes@aol.com
Posted
6-8-00
Does anyone
remember a piece of steel plating with bullet holes in it that
was on display in the base library at Subic? What ship was
it from? I seem to remember that it was form the USS
Maddux, but I've blinked since then. What happened to it?
Bradfield,
Brad V.
cpo_brad@yahoo.com
Posted
5-28-00
I am a
Filipino Phd student of oceanography here in Kyushu Japan. I came
across with the famous NAGA expeditions made by the Americans on
the Gulf of Thailand just before the Vietnam War. The expeditions
gathered a lot of hydrographic information about the Gulf. The
research cruises has been so extensive that it collected
historical data (e.g. temperature, salinity, depth,
density, wind, etc.) that was very valuable for academic
purposes.
I would like to ask if anyone knows where to get this kind of hydrographic information about the Subic Bay. Since the Americans where in our country for a long time, they must have done the same kind of information gathering that may be available for the public. I can use the data for my research to understand better the flow pattern in the bay, thus help the fishing industry of my country. I will appreciate any help that you can extend.
Rolando S.
Balotro, Kyushu University, Japan
balotro@esst.kyushu-u.ac.jp
Posted
5-24-00
I'm looking
for any one that did harbor clearing operations for Alava
Wharf during the late 40's early 50's. Thank you
David
Lessard
lizard@hvisions.com
Posted
5-1-00
I'm a SEABEE
that was in Subic 82-83, and again there at NavMag from 85 to 88.
I'll be retiring in September of this year, and I'm looking for a
UIC rocker that goes on the right shoulder. I want to put it in
my shadow box. Anyone out there able to help?
Clyde
Turner
TurnerCL@EVERETT.NAVY.MIL
Posted
4-29-00
Would like to
know about an item that was on the menu of Cubi Point Christmas
Dinner of 1958. The title of "Jack of the Dust" was
listed on the menu and was wondering what it was. Can anyone tell
us what this refered too? We have asked a number of ex-galley
rats and no one seems to remember.
Dave Rice
doofus@lodinet.com
Posted
4-27-00
During the
time of March 1968-November 1969, did the Victory Terminal
exist? If it didn't, were there any places referred to as
Victory.
Bill
Grulkey
charming@direct.ca
Posted
2-29-00
There
was Viet Cong AK-47 caputured during the war and was hanging
over the bar in the Gunny Club...anybody now what happened to it?
It like looked like a shrine.
George
nodicei@netzero.net
Posted
1-29-00
I would like
to know what year the bases in the Philippines became joint use
bases. I believe it was 1977 or 78, but I need to know
where I could find this information.
Mike Early
early@datelnet.net
Posted
11-14-99
I have been
reading a VFW magazine with a chronology of the Cold War.
They list quite a few troops who were killed at Subic and Clark
between 1970 and 1990 by a group called the NPLA. I assume
this is some sort of "liberation army" terrorist
group. Does anyone know anything about them? Any info
would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Al
cornella@rapidnet.com
Posted
6-12-99
The maps
pages are a real nice addition to the site. As I recall, when I
was there (1957-1959) the main gate was at the end of Rizal Ave
and Magsaysay was just being graded and a new gate being built.
This was in Sept. of '59. I was a photographer stationed at Cubi
and it seems we took construction progress photos of that area
being built. None of the bars and businesses shown on Magsaysay
were there when I was. It appears that the Economical Restaurant
moved to Magsaysay from Rizal as it was the first establishment
out of the old main gate. Also, on Rizal just out the old gate
were the Wahington Club, Blue Moon and a number of others that
are not listed on any of your maps from the early '70s. Can
anyone verify my memories of the area at that time? Thanks,
Dave Rice
NAS CUBI PT '57-'59
doofus@lodinet.com