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USS Champlin DD-601 |
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Reunion Group News The 20th Anniversary reunion is now history - but what a reunion it was. Congratulations to George and Gal Styles for all of their work in making this reunion another memorable one. Attendees included: Allen, Robert and Elsie; Berman, Richard, Black, Joe and guest Helen Miller; Brawdy, John and Ruth; Carpenter, Max and Wynelle; Connors, Charles and Wanda; Cowen, John and Virgie; DiSanto, Caesar and Doris; Dolsen, Warren and Doris, Faaland, Halvdan and Barbara; Gilbert, Louis; Glass, Norman and Barbara; Gustin, William and Beverly; Higgins, Donald and Doris, Horjus, Marvin and Ruth; Hotard, Sidney and Heloise; Knowlton, Archa and Aline; Koster, Frank and Julia; Medvedeff, Harold and Becky; Meehan, Charles; Miadock, William and Agnes; Morton, Thomas and Honey; Olson, Carl and June; Porter, Ray and Janet; Prewitt, Norman and Phyllis; Robertson, James and Lena; Staller, Leroy and Ruth; Styles, George and Gal; Suter, Larry and Margaret; Tricarico, Joseph and Marie; Valentine, Richard; Vecchione, Joseph and Helen and Wahle, Francis and guest Marge Shine. The facilities were more than adequate, the food good, the Hospitality Room active and the special events of the Dixie Stampede and the Carolina Oprey were outstanding. Oh yes, the bus drivers and their trusty steeds were magnificent- always on time and a smile for everyone. Again, George and Gal, thank you for all your efforts. The next reunion will be held in the Virginia Beach/Norfolk area under the leadership of Bud Wahle. Bud arranged for his brother-in-law, a resident of that area, to make a presentation regarding the facilities available and answered questions from the membership. Under consideration for future reunions are Colorado Springs and Kansas City. A special plaque was presented to George Styles for twenty years of service to the Reunion Group, including many years as Historian. George did an excellent job as Historian but his efforts were not limited to that responsibility. He was the "go-to" guy whenever a job needed to be done. George and Gal, we salute you and give you the Navy's highest praise: Well Done. George Styles resigned from the position of Historian. Bill Gustin was appointed to fill this vacancy, and Jack Brawdy was appointed Assistant Historian, a new position. Doesn't that sound like the Navy; appoint two people to do the job previously handled by one. It's what you always suspected George, you were doing the work of many.... |
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The members approved the purchase of copies of the ship's log from the National Archives to add to our historical collection. This data will be helpful to the Historian in completing rosters, and hopefully, assist in locating former shipmates. Many of the members attending contributed to this purchase. We thank you all. Marvin and Ruth Horjus attended their first reunion - less than a year after they were located. We welcome you both. Max and Wynelle Carpenter, Warren and Doris Dolsen and Norman and Phyllis Prewitt attended for the second year in a row. It was great seeing them get into the routine of attending reunions. Glenn Ecklund and Nat Lerner were missing for the first time. We missed you both. Hopefully you will be able to be with us at Virginia Beach. Dues are due! Please send your dues of $15.00 to Carl Olson. Dues become due (dew, do, do, dew) at the Annual Meeting each year. Those members unable to attend the Annual Meeting should send their dues to Carl just as soon as possible at the following address: Mr. Carl H. Olson. 4520 18 Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201. Thanks for your support. Champlin References Books: Hitler's U-boat War, The Hunted 1942-1945, Clay Blair, Random House, pg. 56 Magazines: Sea Classics, Challenge Publications, Vol. 32 # 9, March 1999, "Red Anzio" by Irwin J. Kappes Internet:
http://uboat.net/boats/u130.htm Note: Please submit any additional references for inclusion on this list. Thank you. |
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