Submitted by Name: DAVID J. CRUMPTON From: BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA E-mail: DAVDICRUMP@AOL.COM
Comments: SERVED ABOARD ARL-30 FROM SEPT 69 THROUGH SEPT 70
Added: May 29, 2001
Submitted by Name: Frank E. LaRosa From: New York City NY E-mail: Megaten2@AOL.com
Comments: I served aboard the USS ASkari, 1969-1971, I was aboard for the Sasebo Yard Period in 69 through to when we handed her over to the Indonesians in 1971 26 months on the Askari and we had her she was painted green - I have always stayed "Adjustable" Frank E. LaRosa - Radarman 3rd class
Added: May 8, 2001
Submitted by Name: THOMAS G CROSSWHITE From: 7960 GRAND STAFF DR SACRAMENTO CALIF E-mail: TOMCROSSWHITE@AOL.COM
Comments: I SERVED ABOARD THE ASKARI FROM NOV.1967 TO FEB. 1968 PRIOR TO DISCHARGE. I WAS AN EN3 WORKING IN THE INJECTOR SHOP AND BOAT MAINTENANCE. I DIDN'T GET TO KNOW TOOMANY PEOPLE SINCE I WAS THERE FOR SUCH A SHORT TIME.BUT I HAVE FOND MEMORIES OF THE ASKARI.
Comments: I served aboard the Askari from 11/49 to 5/52 as a EM2 and was the movie operator. We could make a mean jug of applejack when we could keep it from blowing up.
Added: Feb 15, 2001
Submitted by Name: Dan N Million From: San Diego,Calif E-mail: danmillion21@aol.COM
Comments: I served aboard the Askari, from pre-com to deployment in viet nam. I was in ships company in the main engine room, and was the hvac leading po as an EN1, I made chief after leaving the askari, on my way to subic.I retired from the navy in 1975 as an ENCS
Added: Feb 10, 2001
Submitted by Name: Branson Goetz From: Fowler, IN 47944 E-mail: tiny@localline.com
Comments: I served on the Askari in 1952 and got off of her in 1954. I was a BT when I got on her and left as a BT2. My commanding officer was Hall who was from Seattle, Washington.
Added: Feb 4, 2001
Submitted by Name: Ron Frankum From: Lubbock, TX E-mail: rfrankum@ttu.edu
Comments: I am currently working on a book about Operation Passage to Freedom and would like to interview some of the participants who served during this operation. Ron Frankum 806) 742-9010
Added: Jan 31, 2001
Submitted by Name: MICHAEL J. KENNA From: TRUMBAUERSVILLE, PENNA 18970 E-mail: marymike@fast.net
Comments: sent message in 1999. DK2 ON BOARD AUG 1950 - APR 1953 RETIRED MEDICALLY 1962
Added: Jan 29, 2001
Submitted by Name: Hugh Williams From: Knoxville, TN E-mail: bluruster@aol.com
Comments: my brother, Roger Williams served in Askari as an SK2 during 1969
Added: Jan 21, 2001
Submitted by Name: Mark E. Normington From: Coeur d' Alene, Idaho E-mail: Mndrd86@aol.com
Comments: I am interested in hearing from anyone who served with my father James E. Normington. He was on the Askari and the Sphinx during the Korean War. My father died when I was young so I don't know too much about him. I do know he was a storekeeper 3rd class. I would also be interested in hearing about what the Askari did in Korea. If anyone is interested I do have some pictures of the Askari taken in vietnam.
Name: DAVID J. CRUMPTON
From: BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
E-mail: DAVDICRUMP@AOL.COM
SERVED ABOARD ARL-30 FROM SEPT 69 THROUGH SEPT 70