DeHaven Log

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Dan Roby, my husband served as a signalman. Am not sure of the years, maybe during 70-72. He is deceased and I'm trying to fill in some of the blanks. Would appreciate hearing from anyone who knew him or knew of him.
Rebecca Roby <beccaroby@yahoo.com> Pace, FL USA Monday, March 01, 2010 at 11:04:00 (EST)

I served aboard the DeHaven from Sept.1968 until July 1969. Most of that time was spent in the Naval Shipyard at Long Beach. I was RM2 at that time.
Gary L Hinson <riverview01@msn.com>
Charlotte, North Carolina USA - Monday, February 22, 2010 at 16:38:36 (EST)

westpac 1971
johnny graves <jboy1150@gmail.com>
baskin, la USA - Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 12:56:02 (EST)

I have some old letters from a crew member in 1944. Would they be of interest?
Michael Barrett <mikebarrett1@rogers.com>
Oshawa, Ontario Canada - Monday, February 15, 2010 at 10:22:21 (EST)

I was a BM3 on board the USS DeHaven from 1965-1967. Any shipmates out there from that time would like to hear from you.
Manuel A. Lopez <buddha965@q.com>
Rio Rancho, NM USA - Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 23:16:37 (EST)

Wilford E. Capps, Sr. passed away on Feb. 10, 2010. My Dad served on the De Haven during World War II. Dad will be buried Monday Feb. 15, 2010 Military Funeral. God Bless his generation!
Alan Capps <alancapps@carolina.rr.com>
Charlotte, NC USA - Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 23:15:20 (EST)

Are there any other Radarman/Radioman out there that was stationed on board from 66' to 68'?
Don Kovacs <kovacsdonald@yahoo.com>
Peachtree City, GA USA - Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 18:19:20 (EST)

I was stationed aboard the Dehaven in 1966 after graduating Radarman A School. I came aboard as an RD3. Was still there during all that gunfire support off Vietnam and drydock at Subic Bay. If any of u RD's remember me let me know. Haven't seen any pics of me in the photo albums, but do remember Kovacs.
Daniel J.Ferrara <dferra@tampabay.rr.com>
Tampa, FL USA - Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 12:39:41 (EST)

Just wanted to look at some Pics
Gene A Partch <gpartch26@yahoo.com>
Cheyenne, Wyoming USA - Tuesday, February 09, 2010 at 15:41:22 (EST)

I served on DeHaven from Sept of 66 until Dec of 67. I left as an MM3 and worked in main control. My brother Mike Hartley and I had brother duty for around the last five months of my time in DeHaven. He was a CS3 when he left the ship. He asked me the other night if I knew where Bob Tesmer SM3 might be. Does anyone know? Please contact me at that e-mail address. My time aboard DeHaven was interesting and formative for a new MMFN right out of A school. I would never had the career I have had without the Navy experience.
Patrick Hartley <phartley1@charter.net>
Portage, WI USA - Saturday, February 06, 2010 at 12:52:21 (EST)

Served 1965-69 /Radarman/IO Div
William (Bill) Knopf <bsknopf @sbcglobal.net>
Plainwell, MI USA - Thursday, February 04, 2010 at 22:13:15 (EST)

Active on the raven in 1956-7
Robert C Stone <rocnshar@aol.com>
Pataskala, Ohio USA - Sunday, January 31, 2010 at 22:36:25 (EST)

I served onboard from 1957 to 1959 and left the ship as an RM2. I always enjoy reading the ships log which brings back so many memories. Bless all my shipmates.
Ellis Bell <darbyde@usa.net>
Dumfries, VA USA - Sunday, January 31, 2010 at 12:14:23 (EST)

MM3,65-68. Just want to take a moment to say what a great job all of you are doing on always adding something new and interesting to this web-site. I really enjoy going to it from time to time. Keep up the good work.
Tim Schrier <timschrier@hotmail.com)>
Kalamazoo, Michigan USA - Sunday, January 31, 2010 at 09:47:16 (EST)

My Dad Robert T. Wilson, Sr. Served aboard the DD469 USS DEHaven. I believe he worked in the engine room. He was aboard when it was bombed and sunk on Feb.1, 1943. He was wounded, but returned to action During WWII serving aboard the USS Dorsey DD117 in 1944 the USS Baldwin in 1943, the USS twiggs DD 591, And the USS Adm. R. E. Coontz. He passed away in June of 1996, But I'd love to hear form anyone who might have served with him During WWII. Thanks, Robert T. Wilson, Jr. his son
Robert T Wilson, Jr. <rt2Wilson@verizon.net>
Lakeland, Florida USA - Sunday, January 31, 2010 at 09:46:04 (EST)

My grandmother Edna DeHaven says this ship was named after our family. I was curious
Kathy Dehaven <katttyd@aol.com>
Ben Lomond, CA USA - Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 06:45:55 (EST)

I'm trying to find Hershel W. Fowler BM1.
Keith Depriest <skeeter74055@yahoo.com>
Bartlesville, OK USA - Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 15:39:17 (EST)

My father (Tuure L. Tofferi) was serving in the engine room when the DeHaven (DD-469) went down off of Guadalcanal. He was one of the lucky survivors. After being picked up,for a period of time, he was with the marines on Guadalcanal. He went on to serve on the Destroyer Baldwin DD-624for the rest of the war. It is great to see the history of the ship being preserved.
Tuure Gerald Tofferi <tgtofferi@comcast.net>
North Clarendon, Vermont USA - Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 15:38:01 (EST)

It would be great to hear from the old ops gang! Does anyone know the whereabouts of "Makaala Stone?"
Donald Kovacs <kovacsdonald@yahoo.com>
Peachtree City, Georgia USA - Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 13:12:04 (EST)

Does anyone remember the DeHaven being in port at Cam Ranh Bay sometime during 1970-1971? We're assisting a former crew member who is trying to get this information for VA disability purposes. Thanks for any help!
Stephanie Grogan <stephanie@timwhite.net>
Tulsa, OK USA - Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 10:55:11 (EST)

Son of Art Couglin. Served on the DeHaven 1943. He saved some shipmates and fought along side the marines. He was spared. He fathered 11 children. I served on the MCKEEN DD784. Our slip was next to DD-727. I was aboard a few times; proudly asking to board.
Arthur W Coughlin Jr <arthurcoughlin@msn.com>
Clearwater, FL USA - Friday, May 22, 2009 at 08:29:33 (EDT)

Lost a cousin on the DeHaven
Joseph Ochs <cjochs@yahoo.com>
Wichita, Kansas USA - Friday, May 22, 2009 at 08:25:55 (EDT)

I served 69-71 in the Vietnam conflict as a STG2 and 50 caliber machine gun. Glad to see you are all up and going. Great site !!
Spence Wainright <jssrw@yahoo.com>
Satsuma, Florida USA - Sunday, May 10, 2009 at 20:25:28 (EDT)

The best destroyer in the fleet!
David E. Oppenheimer <deoppy@aol.com>
Boca Raton, FL USA - Sunday, May 10, 2009 at 20:23:31 (EDT)

Served onboard Jan '64 til mid '66. 2nd div and gun gang. Remember Grehalva, Walters, and a few others. Good friends were "Butch" Lambert and "Tex" Driggers. Worked for BM2 Walters then GMG1 Ogle.
Jim Whisenant <james.whisenant@navy.mil>
suffolk, Virginia USA - Thursday, May 07, 2009 at 08:59:38 (EDT)

REF; TO ONE RUTH SANKOVITCH OF WINTERHAVEN FL. YOUR POSTED MESSAGE OF 6-21-08 . WERE YOU INQUIRING ABOUT FRANK C. FELTER OF STATE LINE MASS..
BEN OZACK <benozack@yahoo.com>
ALBANY, N.Y. USA - Wednesday, May 06, 2009 at 15:32:57 (EDT)

Great ship. Lower level forward engine room.
Robert N. Johnston <matchless@frontiernet.net>
Monticello, Utah USA - Monday, May 04, 2009 at 06:16:42 (EDT)

Trying to find a ships patch. I was on board 70 - 72 in the aft fireroom
Dennis Forslund <ringgoldred@comcast.net>
Danville, Virginia USA - Sunday, May 03, 2009 at 10:06:37 (EDT)

Sorry to hear about the death of Gary Allen I would like to hear from anyone that servered on the big D form 1970 - 1972 Thanks Russ
Russell Chapin <russchapin@me.com>
Las Vegas, Nv USA - Sunday, May 03, 2009 at 10:05:36 (EDT)

Good work Scott Keep up the good work
Ralph A Galliher <RlphGal.Aol.Com>
Abingdon, Virginia USA - Friday, April 17, 2009 at 08:25:16 (EDT)

Would love more information on history.
Robert Wayne DeHaven <rdehavenlpc@gmail.com>
Hazlehurst, GA USA - Sunday, April 12, 2009 at 14:14:30 (EDT)

1964 to 1965
Andy Kukorelli <jakuk@q.com>
Prescott Valley, AZ USA - Wednesday, April 08, 2009 at 18:57:13 (EDT)

I'm looking for a friend of mind, who served on your ship in the 1965-68 time frame. His name is Manuel Lopez, if you can help me I would be thankful
Alan Turner <apt2besmt2@aol.com>
Norco, CA USA - Sunday, April 05, 2009 at 13:28:09 (EDT)

Just thinking about the "old days" ... What a blast on board the DeHaven. Russ Killion, Bob Mattson, Lanny Holgerson. etc. etc.
Maynard J Lagace <dogpackkanu@yahoo.com>
Bloomington, Minnesota USA - Monday, March 30, 2009 at 14:39:34 (EDT)

Anyone heard from Gary Richards?
Terry Putnam <desertsnake2002@yahoo.com>
Peoria, IL USA - Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at 09:49:52 (EDT)

I served on board the DeHaven in 1973 and 1974 as FTG3 and had the privilege of operating the stable element during the firing of the last 6 5".38 caliber guns to be fire by a warship in the Pacific Fleet. After 2 unsuccessful attempts to have all 6 guns fire in unison, we rechecked all circuits a second time to make sure all guns would fire in unison as a ship only gets 3 attempts to set such a record, which we were successful to complete the firing. We were told that only 23 copies of the color photo with the commanding officer's signature of the event were made and the color negative was destroyed, so the Department of the Navy only had a black and white photo. Don't know how many copies with the captain's signature are still in existence, I still have mine. If any member of the gun gang still have their copy I don't know. It is certainly a rare photo since it includes the captain's signature, wished I knew the value this photo since I was the lucky person who clicked the salvo warning key 3 times and on the third time clicked the firing key to accomplish this event, but it wasn't me alone, it took all members of each gun crew in each mount and the director operator to have all keys closed to perform this event. Thinking of selling my photo with a description of the process to fire all guns in unison to pay off my home since I am at retirement age. After leaving the DeHaven I transferred to The U.S.S. Welch (PG93) stationed out of Guam, the squadron of PG's was disbanded and relocated to different ports in the U.S. with the Welch and Tacoma being assigned to Norfolk,Va. While onboard the Welch I attained the rank of FTG2 and was released from the the Navy in March of 1975.
Larry W. Bowman <bowman.larry61@gmail.com>
Sand Springs, OK USA - Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at 12:22:42 (EDT)

Served on board 1961-1963 as Electronics Material Officer and Communications Officer
John P. Burlew <burlew1@windstream.net>
Manlius, NY USA - Saturday, March 14, 2009 at 15:32:28 (EDT)

I was aboard from Jul'69 till Jan'72 would like to hear from shipmates.I was in the Sonar Gang and Bridge Detail on the firing line.
Robert Barnett <bobb@ojaimail.com>
Oak View, C USA - Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 23:51:16 (EST)

Found this site and told my dad about it. He was on the DeHaven during the Korean conflict. His name is Thomas M. Cross. Have seen some photos during that time and he has told of some experiences.
Jim Cross <GRINDER_9@MSN.COM> Cheyenne, Wyoming USA - Monday, February 23, 2009 at 00:15:53 (EST)

1966-1969 served on the Dehaven during westpac and the return to long beach. Enjoyed the ship and crew very much. I was on the deck crew for a year then went into the ships office as a yeoman. Sad to hear of the passing of Captain Franz and Doug Alldredge, they were great shipmates. If anyone has any info about agent orange exposure please let me know. I was called Gibby
Harry Gibbons <maverickss52@yahoo.com> Ashland, Ky USA - Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 09:14:43 (EST)

It is with a heavy heart that I must info you that Russell Espenschied Passed Away Jan.25 2009 The Moose is Gone to Fair Seas & Calm Winds
Jo Vogel <jvgolf@gmail.com> Summerfield, FL USA - Wednesday, February 04, 2009 at 20:03:34 (EST)

I was on the ship out of Long beach 1965. R - Division. Looking for shipmates
Bob Pallo <bob.pallo@hotmail.com> Medina, Ohio USA - Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 20:06:49 (EST)

My sister and I were going through the newest photos. under "Charlies pics" there was a nice size picture of my father. William Hunter. We are both trying to join our local VFW and need some information about his history while on the USS DeHaven. Charlie Harrington is the name of the man who submitted my father's picture to this site. If you are out there Charlie, please contact me. Would like to know more about my father. Thanks
Carol Mcdonald <noah1161@aol.com> Santa Maria, CA USA - Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at 23:15:52 (EST)

I just wanted you all to know that Russell Espenschied, Sr., has been in the hospital since 12/23/08 with congestive heart failure. He is not doing well at this time. Your prayers and good wishes are greatly appreciated.
Sandy Espenschied <gypsyq2@yahoo.com> Murphy, NC USA - Monday, January 19, 2009 at 10:41:28 (EST)

MY UNCLE MARCO L. DEBERNARDO SEAMEN WAS KILLED ON THE USS DEHAVEN WHEN IT WAS SUNK IN FEB 1943. HE RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART MEDAL WHICH WAS GIVEN TO ME BY HIS SISTER. I HONORED HIS MEMORY AND THE SHIPS MEMORY BY HAVING HIS INFORMATION ENTERED IN THE PURPLE HEART MUSEUM HALL OF HONOR IN NEW WINSOR NY,ORANGE COUNTY NY ON ROUTE 300
John Dibernardo <mrjdibo@gmail.com> WAPPINGERS FALLS, ny USA - Tuesday, January 06, 2009 at 16:38:01 (EST)

I was on board 63 to 66 worked under Walters in 2nd Div. Have GREAT memories of the DeHaven and all the GREAT ports we saw Anyone from that time give me a shout.Tim McNichol BM3
Tim McNichol <timmcn@comcast.net> Ocean View, New Jersey USA - Sunday, January 04, 2009 at 11:41:20 (EST)

I served on the Dehaven during the vietnam conflict 70-71. I was a machinist mate. I worked in the aft engine room. Would like to hear from old shipmates.
Keith DePriest, Owasso, OK. December 30, 2008

IM LOOKING FOR ANY INFO ON OUR SHIPS POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO AGENT ORANGE DURING 66-68, PROOF THAT WE WERE UP THE SAIGON RIVER ETC... I NEED THIS INFO FOR VA PURPOSES Don Alan Anderson <ANDERSON.ALUMINUM@VERIZON.NET> Tampa , FL USA - Monday, December 15, 2008 at 14:00:53 (EST)

My brother just passed away on December 2, 2008 and was aboard the USS DeHaven 727 during the Korean War 50-53. He was aboard during the Inchon Invasion. I am his brother and would like to add his name to your log. He was 78 years old and lived in Colorado most of his life and retired in Phoenix AZ. He passed away in Waco Texas at his daughters house.
David C. Miles <paulwm1@embarqmail.com> Pinehurst, NC USA - Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 10:50:45 (EST)

i am tring to find anything about my dad,carmine demarzio. any and all help would be great
tony demarzio (mnshn-1165@live.com) on Sunday, November 30, 2008 at 20:35:04

She was a grand old ship.
David C. Miller (innkeeperdave@cox.net) Santee, CA on Sunday, November 30, 2008 at 00:27:15

I am looking for commander F.B.McFarland that was the caption of the DeHaven in 1951.if any one knows about him please let me know.
Janet Brady <jiwbrady@gmail.com> Alexander, Arkansas USA - Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at 13:02:45 (EST)

I`m still searching for my after engine room buddy Ron Buchannan MMFN from Kansas.
Eddie Throckmorton <aftsnipe1@yahoo.com> Cottondale, Texas USA - Monday, November 17, 2008 at 13:58:02 (EST)

My father-in-law, Charlie Harrington, served on the Dehaven during the Korean War. He was at Inchon. You can see his pictures under "newer pics", drop down to "Charlie's pic's". Much respect to all you men who served on the Dehaven. (My own father was U.S.Navy also- he was in a torpedo bomber in the Pacific in '44-'45) God Bless y'all and America. Respectfully, Alex Squyres.
Alex Squyres <amsquyres@hotmail.com> Houston, Texas USA - Saturday, November 01, 2008 at 20:44:07 (EDT)

I ran the ships store from 70 to 71 like to hear from any of the old boys
Charlie Davis <charwngr@frontiernet.net> Mound, MN USA - Friday, October 10, 2008 at 16:39:45 (EDT)

It's been a while, I was on the DeHaven for 71 to 73. Would like to here from anyone from that served during that time.
Dewey Simpson <dewey_melissa1@yahoo.com>Colorado Springs, Colorado USA - Friday, September 12, 2008 at 09:59:13 (EDT)

Served on board from 1966 to 1969, G divison. Just want to say hello to all my old shipmates, especially Figge. Hope you all had a great summer. God Bless America. Yours truly Woody
Mike Wood <mmwood1w@msn.com> Farmington, New Mexico USA - Sunday, August 31, 2008 at 22:46:54 (EDT)

Served in the forward engine room from 72 until the war was over. If anyone remember me, I would like to hear from them. 75 and still ride motorcycle on the road and off.
Robert Johnston <matchless@frontiernet.net> Monticello, Utah USA - Saturday, August 30, 2008 at 20:40:33 (EDT)

MY GRANDDAD SERVED ON THE DEHAVEN DURING THE KOREAN WAR. HIS NAME WAS ROBERT PHILBECK. JUST LOOKING FOR PICTURES OR INFO. THANKS
BRYAN MEADOWS <MUDDJEEP@HOTMAIL.COM> WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. USA - Thursday, August 28, 2008 at 10:22:08 (EDT)

I make lighthouses out of brass artillery casings.My wife & I were at our annual festival of arts , we were in the Manley Arts Booth.A gentleman in a wheel chair & his wife came by ,I noticed he had on a DeHaven 727 Hat .Boy that started a long conversation as I had Made a lighthouse out of a shell that had a Circle etched on it with water waves and a duck sitting on the water .Also on top of the circle was a flag pole with a furreled US flag .Under the circle was USS 727 .I got on the internet and found her history. The gentleman said that I made his Day ,however He made mine.In the excitement I forgot to get his name an phone # etc .I did give him my business card .He lives in Pacifica Ca. If you know this info please Email me at rzs@charter.net
Robert Z Stafford <rzs@charter.net> Brookings, Oregon USA - Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at 19:53:24 (EDT)

My dad William (Bill, Billy??) Francis Scollin, Jr. served from 1966-71/72? was aboard DeHaven 67-68/69?, looking for shipmates. Want to know what happened
Elizabeth Scollin <elizabethscollin@sbcglobal.net> bay point, ca USA - Friday, August 22, 2008 at 08:56:24 (EDT)

With regard to the Hedgehogs, as Newt points out, they were fired from both the port and starboard launchers during the Dependent's Cruise in March of 1966. Pictures of the hedgehogs in the air and hitting the water (all simultaneously as designed) are available in the Photos section of the Website Under Dave Anderson's photos.
David Anderson <anderso@mindspring.com> Penn Valley, CA USA - Friday, August 15, 2008 at 19:45:21 (EDT)

I was reading the raven DeHaven news and got confused. They were talking about the patrol plane that crashed and the ship picked the crew off of an island. The plane was towed out to an area at sea and the ship sank the plane with one 3" shell. When I reported to the ship in the shipard in Long Beach, she was just changing out the 40mm to 3", this was about May 1954. There were 3 of us that reported aboard, I was a EMFA, Jim O'Roke was a ICFA and I can't remember the name of the MRFA.Maybe someone remembers the visit to the yards. Thanks, Gene
Gene A. Partch <gapartch@hotmail.com> Cheyenne, Wyoming USA - Friday, August 15, 2008 at 19:46:25 (EDT)

Coming from one who bears the name DeHaven, I find it interesting to see our ties and history to the U.S. Military.
SSgt Joshua DeHaven <til_tuesday79@yahoo.com> USA - Friday, July 11, 2008 at 06:15:25 (EDT)mailto:til_tuesday79@yahoo.com

Fred Martin SK2 who was aboard 57-59 during the H-Bomb experiments in '58 passed away about three weeks ago. He was a neighbor of mine here in Kingsland, Texas. RG Floyd USS Knapp DD 653, Lt. Cdr. USNR retired
R.G. Floyd <texbagman@verizon.net> Kingsland, Texas USA - Tuesday, July 08, 2008 at 18:51:04 (EDT)

As a member of the DeHaven family, I enjoyed reading the stories here and was surprised to see that your address is in Joplin.
Rev. Dr. Sharlyn DeHaven Gates <pastorshar@sbcglobal.net> Parsons, KS USA - Wednesday, July 02, 2008 at 10:24:34 (EDT)

I'm searching for a Ronald Coleman Harris, service number 297-7524 who served with my father Jack R. Underwood in 1956. Please contact me if you know of a way I can find Mr. Coleman Harris. Thanks & God bless you all this 4th of July and always! Thanks for your service!
Joy Underwood <joy_underwood@hotmail.com> South Haven, Michigan USA - Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at 20:35:28 (EDT)

Hi, I haven't written for awhile. We have moved to Florida and it has been the usual crazy move. I am still looking for information on my Uncle Frank Felter. He served on the DeHaven when it went down in the Solomon islands. He was married but there is a question as to whether or not Uncle Frank knew that he was to be a father to a little girl. Well at this time I am willing to concede that I will not hear from anyone that knew him. The ship was only 32 days old> God Bless you all on this fourth of July 2008 and always.
Ruth Sankovitch <rahsdawn5@yahoo.com> Winter Haven, FL USA - Saturday, June 21, 2008 at 22:01:47 (EDT)

Looking for Bill Monzert was aboard 1956 to 1958 RMSN I was an RMSN also
Robert Kirkland <dehaveb_1@charter.net> Sturbridge, MA USA - Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at 15:47:14 (EDT)

My father, George Waters, was on the DeHaven from 3-31-44 to unknown according to his military service summary. The next entry states he was in the USN Hospital in Chelsea Mass. The DeHaven went for one month to Bermuda for a strenuous shaking down and then one month of alterations in Boston. My father was injured during his time on the DeHaven - does anyone know what happened. How could I find out what happened during that month? Thanks
Cindy Durden <CWDurden@aol.com>  Jacksonville, Florida USA - Tuesday, June 03, 2008 at 09:17:30 (EDT)

I just came from a Memorial Day Service for service members who lost their lives at sea. I represented our association [DD469/727]. The various associations each tossed flowers into Puget Sound as part of the service. A very impressive service, a cannon, honor guard and band. It made this geezer proud to have served at sea. Law Risken SO3...54-56
Law Risken <olylaw1@comcast.net> Olympia, WA USA - Sunday, May 25, 2008 at 23:13:20 (EDT)

Back on line again. I came back from WesPac in '73 on the Higbee in Long Beach and me and several others were sent TAD to the DeHaven to help out as they were decommissioning her and transferring the ship to the S. Koreans. I have the decom ceremony papers and other pictures they gave out to the crew including a copy of the last six gun salvo fired in the US fleet. Does anyone remember taking her out past the breakwaters in Long Beach with the Korean crew that was sent over and most of them were hugging the rails? Fair Winds everyone
Martin Davis <martys85vette@live.com>  Boise, Idaho USA - Sunday, May 25, 2008 at 07:53:21 (EDT)

Enjoy reminising about my days aboard the Raven DeHaven. Would enjoy hearing from any ship mates that remember me. Was hospital Corpsman aboard '52 - 54
Eric Brummitt <Ericbrummitt@bellsouth.net>  Kingston, Tennessee USA - Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 10:26:00 (EDT)

Spent very meaningful years as a J.O. back in the early 70's Tom Murray Capt.USN (Ret)
Tom Murray <murrayt21@verizon.net>  Arlington, VA USA - Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 20:03:57 (EDT)

Barry Grant Maxfield, 59, passed away April 28, 2008, in Price, Utah. He was born June 9, 1948 in Grand Junction, Colo., to Raymond Baker and Leda Mecham Maxfield. He married Linda Lilly in Green River, Utah on Feb. 22, 1975; they were later divorced.
Grant was raised in Green River, Utah, and attended school from the first grade through 12th grade in Green River. He joined the Navy in 1966 and served aboard the destroyer USS Dehaven. When he got out of the Navy, he settled in Green River; he later moved to Price, Utah.
In Price, he was a member of VFW Miners Post # 2379. He had an excellent reputation as a professional truck driver and as a miner.
He had a tremendous voice and excelled as a guitar player, providing joy to many who listened as he shared this talent. His idol was Elvis Presley, and one of the highlights of his life was his visit to Graceland, where he recorded “How Great Thou Art.”
He is survived by his daughters: Stacy (Juan) Lovato of Green River, Utah, Crystal Maxfield of Albuquerque, N.M.; son: Kevin (Kitty) Marshall of Green River, Utah; grandchildren: Presley and Talynn Lovato, Nadia Russell, and Holden, Spencer, and Preston Marshall; brother: Leon (Diane) Maxfield of Grand Junction, Colo.; sister: Marilynn (Joe) Mazak of North Edwards, Calif.; and many loving nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Rodger Dean Maxfield, and Dennis Raymond Maxfield; and special friends: Bonnie Lee Adams, and Rita Yates Hayward.
Funeral Services were held Saturday, May 3, 2008 at 2 p.m.at the Hanksville LDS Chapel at 59 South Center in Hanksville. Visitation was held Saturday at 1 p.m. prior to the service at the church. Interment in the Hanksville Cemetery.
Mike McDougall (mmcdougall@eberlineservices.com)  on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 16:34:25 (EDT)

I served on board the DeHaven from 1970-71. worked in the aft engine room
Keith Depriest <skeeter74055@yahoo>  Owasso, OL USA - Thursday, May 01, 2008 at 15:27:22 (EDT)

I was aboard from 7/69 to 1/72 as Stg2. Would like to hear from anyone that served during that time. To Hardesty I was on the Bridge wing assisting Navigation and saw . I was calling out Bearings for plot
Robert Barnett <bobb@ojai.net>  Oak View, CA USA - Saturday, April 26, 2008 at 09:03:16 (EDT)

My grandfather, John DiLucca sunk on the USS DeHaven DD469 on February 1, 1943. I am trying to find out what his birth date was. Does anyone know how I can find this information out? Any free website? Thanks Denise
Denise Anello <dmjanello@yahoo.com>  Palm Coast, Florida USA - Sunday, April 20, 2008 at 14:33:48 (EDT)

My father served aboard the USS DeHaven during WWII. He died 10/09/2007. He often told stories of his service in the navy, but I did not write the stories down. I would like to know more and write an account for my children and grandchildren.
Lois Dummermuth  Elgin, IA on Saturday, April 12, 2008 at 18:33:06 (EDT)

My father explained the history of the USS DeHaven to my sister Natalie age 9 and myself age 14. As DeHaven's, thank you to all of the brave men who served on the ship. Without brave men like you, we wouldn't be free today. God bless all of you and your families for your sacrifices. Sincerely, Jessica and Natalie DeHaven
Jessica and Natalie DeHaven <kdehaven1@gmail.com> Chicago, IL USA - Saturday, April 12, 2008 at 15:22:10 (EDT)

Served as an ETC when the De Haven was a Navy Reserve ship in Long Beach, CA 1972 - 1973 era.
Charles Shepard <chucks@frontiernet.net> Overgaard, AZ USA - Wednesday, April 09, 2008 at 20:44:28 (EDT)

My brother, Arthur G. Ellis, Jr., served on this destroyer in 1952 and 1953 in battles along with the battleship, Missouri off the coast of Korea.
Robert Ellis <amecre1961@yahoo.com>  Boonville, IN USA - Monday, April 07, 2008 at 23:39:56 (EDT)

My Father was on the DeHaven during WW II amongst other ships, this was one of them. His name was Alois A Knotek 17 yrs young then and served as a water tender. he recalls the time when Helen DeHaven was there to christen the ship, when at the same time he lifted the hatch from below only to discover her bottom half up her dress as the officer yelled at him to get back down below.
Patricia L Joe <mike_pat@telus.net>  Agassiz, BC - Monday, April 07, 2008 at 12:39:00 (EDT)