WELCOME - SITE MAP
The WebSite was last updated on JUNE 16, 2018 - see bottom of this page for list of updates. To open any link, DOUBLE click on the BLUE words
To sign up for the 2018 reunion and print the form - click on the blue text that follows REUNION FORM - DATES JULY 26TH AND 27TH 2018
LIST OF THOSE WHO WILL BE ATTENDING THE 2018 REUNION - AS OF JUNE 1, 2018
The Reunion Officers of the USS Des Moines Association welcome you to the Official Website of the USS Des Moines CA-134.
USS DES MOINES ASSOCIATION OBJECTIVES
The following words provided by the USS SAINT PAUL Organization.
The objectives of the association are fraternal, patriotic, and historical: to preserve and strengthen comradeship among its members; to perpetuate the memory and history of its deceased comrades, and to provide social and recreational activities for its members.
The regular members of the association are members and former members of the Armed Services and their families who served on board the USS Des Moines CA-134 or staffs embarked in this ship.
The following words provided by the USS SAINT PAUL Organization.
The objectives of the association are fraternal, patriotic, and historical: to preserve and strengthen comradeship among its members; to perpetuate the memory and history of its deceased comrades, and to provide social and recreational activities for its members.
The regular members of the association are members and former members of the Armed Services and their families who served on board the USS Des Moines CA-134 or staffs embarked in this ship.
The annual membership dues is $25 per year.
The year begins August 1st and ends July 31st.
Please send your check made payable the USS Des Moines CA-134 to:
Vincent Alfonso
Gonzaga University School of Education
502 E. Boone Avenue, AD Box 25
Spokane, Washington 99258-0025
The year begins August 1st and ends July 31st.
Please send your check made payable the USS Des Moines CA-134 to:
Vincent Alfonso
Gonzaga University School of Education
502 E. Boone Avenue, AD Box 25
Spokane, Washington 99258-0025
THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Order the new Des Moines Patch from Ship's Stores. Ship's Store
Reunion Association Officers
As of 07/29/17
Current Service
Picture Picture
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Arthur (Art) G. Weeks—Ppresident
“OE” Div. 1958-59 P.O. Box 156 10 Wentworth St Rollinsford, NH 03869-0156 401-439-1660 w1agw@comcast.net |
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Donald King
Vice President "M" Div. 1954-1957 7200 Kiowa Circle Chanhassen, MN 55317 (952) 934-4715 DK7200@aol.com |
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Barrett (Barry) E. Ferguson—Treasurer
“A” Div. 1958-61 8 Grizzly Bear Path Ormond Beach, FL 32174 befergie1939@aol.com |
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Vincent C. Alfonso
Secretary (Son of Alfred Alfonso - "B" Div, 1954-1957 - Deceased) Gonzaga University School of Education 502 E. Boone Avenue, AD Box 25 Spokane, Washington 99258-0025 (509) 313-3495 alfonso@gonzaga.edu |
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Roy Lammey, Jr.
Ship Stores & Newsletter “OI” Div. 1957-60 3093 Ben Davis Avenue Lower Burrell, PA 15068 724-335-3441 or cell—412-600-7207 royjo3093@gmail.com |
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Gerald (Jerry) Manriquez
Web Master Chief "FOX" Div. 1958-60 3211 Kips Korner Road Norco, CA 92860 jerjoman@gmail.com |
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This web site was updated to include the following:
09/19/15 - Added 3 files to the "TAPS" Tab
09/19/15 - Added 4 files for Boot Camp under the "Ship & Sailors' Tab
10/03/15 - Added Daisy Mae Newsletters
- Added 2009 Reunion Book
- Added Enlisted and Commissioned Officer insignia - for sailors and marines
- Added Nautical Terms
10/12/15 - Added the Current Reunion Roster, sorted Alphabetical, by Division and by Year served on board. See TAB "Ships & Sailors"
10/19/15 - Added the Association's October 2015 newsletter and a picture of
Paul Overly's ring
11/01/15 - Added a link to Sarina Koren's (Paul's Grand-daughter) Facebook Page
for the USS Des Moines. see related links
11/03/15 - Added some pictures to "Ship Store"
11/06/15 - Added a page for Commanding Officers in the SHIP & SAILORS ta b
11/18/15 - Updated Active Roster
11/20/15 - Added the 1950 Blue Jackets Manual
11/30/15 - Added Jim Chapman's Boot Camp Book from Parris Island, South Carolina
01/15/16 – Added “The Message from the President” under Jim Chapman’s picture
01/16/16 - Added a page for Badges and Patches
01/16/16 - Added hundreds of pictures from Anthony Meli (OS Division) from 58-61
01/23/16 - Added two newsletters to the President's Message - subject Villa Franche reunion
01/23/16 - Added to the Marine Detachment - Pictues of Sgt. Jack Moore 1958-1960
01/27/16 - Revised and added the Active Roster under "Ships & Sailors"
01/27/16- Revised and added the Deseased Roster under "TAPS"
01/28/16 - Revised the CONTACT data, updated with Nov, Dec and Jan comments.
01/31/16 - Revised to add to the Villefranche Reunion, THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE", a letter from a Sailor's Daughter and a Jan 2016 Villefranche Reunion Newsletter.
02/04/16 - Moved the Villefranche Reunion page from the PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE to a page under "SHIP & SAILORS" - Added an old Reader's Digest Article about Mom Germaine.
02/06/16 - Added a page to "Ships & Sailors" for PORTS OF CALL - thanks Louis Lockwood
02/07/16 - Revised the COMMENTS NEW AND NEW data,
02/09/16 - Revised "SHIP & SAILORS" section to add to the Des Moines Reunion; 2004/05 from Lou Lockwood and 2008 from Art Weeks. Thanks to Jim Chapman for sending them.
02/15/16 - Roy Lammey set a date for the 2016 Des Moines Reunion. See TAB "Des Moines Reunon"
02/18/16 - Added the 1986 (1st NationalDes Moines Reunion) newspaper article, under "TAB Des Moines Reunions" - Thanks to Tony Meli
02/18/16 - Added hundreds of pictures from Louis Lockwood (1st/OR Divisions)
02/19/16 - Added two Reunion Newsletters from Mar and Oct 2011
02/28/16 - Added the August 1955 Deck Log Book under "Ship & Sailors" tab
02/29/16 - Added a Des Moines Patch from Jim Chapman under "Ship & Sailors" tab
03/02/16 - Added the 6th Fleet Feb. 2016 Newsletter about the Villefranche 2017 reunion.
03/03/16 - Revised and added the Active Roster under "Ships & Sailors"
03/03/16- Revised and added the Deseased Roster under "TAPS"
03/05/16 - Added the February 2016 Newsletter and Registration Form for the 41st Annual Reunion
03/07/16 - Added the 6th Fleet Mar 2016 Newsletter about the Villefranceh 2017 reunion.
03/08/16 - Added the Deck Logs for Jul-Dec 1955 - See SHIP & SAILOR'S TAB
03/08/16 - Added Ports to Ports of Call for period of Jul-Dec 1955 - See Ship & Sailor's Tab
03/17/16 - Added the Feb 2016 Spring edition of the Navy Leaguer - Villefranche reunion
03/18/16 - Added City Newspaper Articles from 1948 to 2006. under "Ship and Sailors" tab
03/28/16 - Villefranche reunion request for write-ups of your time in Ville
03/31/16 - Added the story of Bloody Mary sent by Shipmate Jerry Aheron, 5th Div, 58-60
04/03/16 - Finished updating all the Commanding Officer's pages. Missing pictures for Capts Richard Barry, Edward Winslow, and poor picture of Edward Grimm and Carlton Adams.
04/05/16 - Added pictures of Mom Germaine and her family to the Villefranche Reunon page
04/08/16 - Added the Navy League "Electronic Form" for the Villefranche Reunion page
04/11/16 - Jerry Manriquez added 1959 Des Moines videos from his collection.
04/17/16 - Added picturs from Phil Roberts, X Div, JO2, 1955-56 - See "pictures and video tabs"
04/20/16 - Updated the Ports of Call page and the Comments Page, Marine Page, addes picturs of Mere Germaine.
04/22/16 - Added 1955 & 1956 Daisy Mae Newsletter and the 1955-56 Cruise Book, thanks to Phil Roberts, JO2, X Div
04/26&28/16 - Updated the current and deceased rosters to make corrections, and the COMMENTS section. Also added Mom Germaine's Grand Children's Sixth Fleet Web Site under RELATED WEB SITES
05/04/16 - Added 1952 Aug-Dec Cruise Book, thanks to Bruce Webster, son of Rear Admiral David A Webster (he was a LT. Gunnery Office on the Des Moines)
05/05/16 - Villefranche Reunion - Hotel reservation and price information
05/14/16 - Added the 1952 Aug-Dec Marine Detachment
05/14/16 - Added "The Hawk Eye" Des Moines Newspaper of 25 Dec 1951
05/18/16 - Donald P Schaffer, IC2, E-Div, 1954-1957 shared information on Bloody Mary, George Welsh, how the newspaper got it's name Daisey Mae, and will send Port of Call info later.
05/21/16 - Don Schaffer shared his Ports of Call information from 1955-1957
05/22/16 - Added Misc category under "Ship & Sailors", Despatch newsletter, Newsweek article and Thanksgiving day menu.
05/22/16 - Added some GREAT pictures under "Ship & Sailor's" tab, taken by USS New Jersey museum crew.
05/23/16 - Added a picture of the USS Des Moines BATTLE FLAG
05/25/16 - Added to the "Ship & Sailor's" Tab - Categories for "Personal Stories" and "Misc"
06/15/16 - Villefranche Reunion - Hotel reservation and price information UPDATE
06/18/16 - Added a SITE MAP to the HOME PAGE
07/04/16 - Ports List Pamphlet (1958-1961), Hawkeye Newsletter, Personal Story-Phil Catalano, Misc - Bureau of Supplies Newsletter, Misc - The Palimpsest - Iowa Historical Society, Updated Comments, 2011 Reunion
07/10/16 - "Pictures & Videos" - added many youtube videos of the Des Moines, 1988 Reunion Book, Commissioning Ceremony Program, 5th Anniversary Dinner menu, History and Picture of ship, Billy Harrington personal story.
08/26-31/16 - Added 1957 Cruise Book, Port Brochures and 1957 Daisy Mae's - Thanks Don Schaffer. Also the 2016 Reunion Pictures and Videos. Final Villefranche reunion registration form. 1957 Marine Detachment. Personal story update for don Schaffer and Lou Lockwood. 1980's & 1990's DVD of Des Moines Reunions. 2008 Reunion Picstures by Jim Chapman. Lou Lockwood collection of Daisy Mae newspapers; some 1959, all 1960 and 1961 and a couple of Des Patch Newspapers.
09/08-20 - Added Ship's pictures taken in 2006. Added 1957-1961 Muster Rolls for Officers and Enlisted thank to Leonard Buffery. Added Reunion Newspaper articles donated by Jim Chapman.
10/21/16 - Added to the Ports of Call page, many tour guide brochures for each port.
11/12/16 - Added Sixth Fleet Newsletter about Villefranche Reunion.
11/18/16 - Added PDF from Jerry Aheron under Villefranche tab, "Tribute to the French People"
01/06/17 - Added October 2016 Reunion News Letter, 1957 Internatonal Naval Review Booklet, 1955 Barcelona & Villefranche Ports Brochure.
03/16/17 - Added February 2017 Reunion New Letter, and The President's Message.
04/13/17 - Added the Ville Franche 2017 Reunion Book created by shipmate Phil Roberts.
05/04/17 - Added an article to "Personal Stories" written by Robert Watts, ? Div - 1959
05/31/17 - Revised the COMMENTS NEW data. And added to the Ports of Call, the 1956 Midshipman Cruise Brochure and Map of Stockholm.
07/23/17 - Updated the Current Roster and the Deseased List (TAPS)
07/24/17 - Revised the COMMENTS NEW data.
07/29/17 - Updated the newly elected Association Officer's pictures and data
08/19/17 - Added 17 "Ports of Call Pamphlets"
08/22/17 - Added to the "Comment" tab and added the price for the new DM patch
09/21/17 - Sheliah Shepard the daughter of deceased shipmate John P Pilon sent us his Plank Owner's Certificate, the first I have seen. It is under the Heading (SHIPs & SAILORS) under MISC
10/21/17 - Updated the COMMENTS data
11/05/17 - added the 2017 Reunion Newsletter
12/15/17 - Added the 2017 Reunion pictures from Lou Lockwood
03/30/18 - Updated the COMMENTS data
03/30/18 - Updated the Current Roster and the Deseased List (TAPS)
04/02/18 - Added pictures from Tom Dore, S2 Div, 1951-1954
04/19/18 - Added the Ports of Call for 1954, Thanks to Don King (M Div) our Vice Pres
04/22/18 - Added Richard Werline's San Diego Boot Camp Book, Ports of Call updates, menu's, plan of the day, Hawkeye, Compartment Check off listsm, Marine pictures 1948-1949, Personal pictures from shipmates
4/30/18 - Updated the Secretarys (Vincent Alfonso) phone number
05/16/18 - Updated the COMMENTS data
06/04/2018 - Added a list of our shipmates who will attend the 2018 Reunion
06/15/2018 - Added picture of Valerie Blouin in Marine Polo Shirt sent by Jim Chapman
06/16/2018 - Added the June 2018 Reunion Newsletter, Revised Reunion Form, revised the STATS in the Misc Tab, updated the comments section, updated the Roster both Active and Deceased.
09/19/15 - Added 3 files to the "TAPS" Tab
09/19/15 - Added 4 files for Boot Camp under the "Ship & Sailors' Tab
10/03/15 - Added Daisy Mae Newsletters
- Added 2009 Reunion Book
- Added Enlisted and Commissioned Officer insignia - for sailors and marines
- Added Nautical Terms
10/12/15 - Added the Current Reunion Roster, sorted Alphabetical, by Division and by Year served on board. See TAB "Ships & Sailors"
10/19/15 - Added the Association's October 2015 newsletter and a picture of
Paul Overly's ring
11/01/15 - Added a link to Sarina Koren's (Paul's Grand-daughter) Facebook Page
for the USS Des Moines. see related links
11/03/15 - Added some pictures to "Ship Store"
11/06/15 - Added a page for Commanding Officers in the SHIP & SAILORS ta b
11/18/15 - Updated Active Roster
11/20/15 - Added the 1950 Blue Jackets Manual
11/30/15 - Added Jim Chapman's Boot Camp Book from Parris Island, South Carolina
01/15/16 – Added “The Message from the President” under Jim Chapman’s picture
01/16/16 - Added a page for Badges and Patches
01/16/16 - Added hundreds of pictures from Anthony Meli (OS Division) from 58-61
01/23/16 - Added two newsletters to the President's Message - subject Villa Franche reunion
01/23/16 - Added to the Marine Detachment - Pictues of Sgt. Jack Moore 1958-1960
01/27/16 - Revised and added the Active Roster under "Ships & Sailors"
01/27/16- Revised and added the Deseased Roster under "TAPS"
01/28/16 - Revised the CONTACT data, updated with Nov, Dec and Jan comments.
01/31/16 - Revised to add to the Villefranche Reunion, THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE", a letter from a Sailor's Daughter and a Jan 2016 Villefranche Reunion Newsletter.
02/04/16 - Moved the Villefranche Reunion page from the PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE to a page under "SHIP & SAILORS" - Added an old Reader's Digest Article about Mom Germaine.
02/06/16 - Added a page to "Ships & Sailors" for PORTS OF CALL - thanks Louis Lockwood
02/07/16 - Revised the COMMENTS NEW AND NEW data,
02/09/16 - Revised "SHIP & SAILORS" section to add to the Des Moines Reunion; 2004/05 from Lou Lockwood and 2008 from Art Weeks. Thanks to Jim Chapman for sending them.
02/15/16 - Roy Lammey set a date for the 2016 Des Moines Reunion. See TAB "Des Moines Reunon"
02/18/16 - Added the 1986 (1st NationalDes Moines Reunion) newspaper article, under "TAB Des Moines Reunions" - Thanks to Tony Meli
02/18/16 - Added hundreds of pictures from Louis Lockwood (1st/OR Divisions)
02/19/16 - Added two Reunion Newsletters from Mar and Oct 2011
02/28/16 - Added the August 1955 Deck Log Book under "Ship & Sailors" tab
02/29/16 - Added a Des Moines Patch from Jim Chapman under "Ship & Sailors" tab
03/02/16 - Added the 6th Fleet Feb. 2016 Newsletter about the Villefranche 2017 reunion.
03/03/16 - Revised and added the Active Roster under "Ships & Sailors"
03/03/16- Revised and added the Deseased Roster under "TAPS"
03/05/16 - Added the February 2016 Newsletter and Registration Form for the 41st Annual Reunion
03/07/16 - Added the 6th Fleet Mar 2016 Newsletter about the Villefranceh 2017 reunion.
03/08/16 - Added the Deck Logs for Jul-Dec 1955 - See SHIP & SAILOR'S TAB
03/08/16 - Added Ports to Ports of Call for period of Jul-Dec 1955 - See Ship & Sailor's Tab
03/17/16 - Added the Feb 2016 Spring edition of the Navy Leaguer - Villefranche reunion
03/18/16 - Added City Newspaper Articles from 1948 to 2006. under "Ship and Sailors" tab
03/28/16 - Villefranche reunion request for write-ups of your time in Ville
03/31/16 - Added the story of Bloody Mary sent by Shipmate Jerry Aheron, 5th Div, 58-60
04/03/16 - Finished updating all the Commanding Officer's pages. Missing pictures for Capts Richard Barry, Edward Winslow, and poor picture of Edward Grimm and Carlton Adams.
04/05/16 - Added pictures of Mom Germaine and her family to the Villefranche Reunon page
04/08/16 - Added the Navy League "Electronic Form" for the Villefranche Reunion page
04/11/16 - Jerry Manriquez added 1959 Des Moines videos from his collection.
04/17/16 - Added picturs from Phil Roberts, X Div, JO2, 1955-56 - See "pictures and video tabs"
04/20/16 - Updated the Ports of Call page and the Comments Page, Marine Page, addes picturs of Mere Germaine.
04/22/16 - Added 1955 & 1956 Daisy Mae Newsletter and the 1955-56 Cruise Book, thanks to Phil Roberts, JO2, X Div
04/26&28/16 - Updated the current and deceased rosters to make corrections, and the COMMENTS section. Also added Mom Germaine's Grand Children's Sixth Fleet Web Site under RELATED WEB SITES
05/04/16 - Added 1952 Aug-Dec Cruise Book, thanks to Bruce Webster, son of Rear Admiral David A Webster (he was a LT. Gunnery Office on the Des Moines)
05/05/16 - Villefranche Reunion - Hotel reservation and price information
05/14/16 - Added the 1952 Aug-Dec Marine Detachment
05/14/16 - Added "The Hawk Eye" Des Moines Newspaper of 25 Dec 1951
05/18/16 - Donald P Schaffer, IC2, E-Div, 1954-1957 shared information on Bloody Mary, George Welsh, how the newspaper got it's name Daisey Mae, and will send Port of Call info later.
05/21/16 - Don Schaffer shared his Ports of Call information from 1955-1957
05/22/16 - Added Misc category under "Ship & Sailors", Despatch newsletter, Newsweek article and Thanksgiving day menu.
05/22/16 - Added some GREAT pictures under "Ship & Sailor's" tab, taken by USS New Jersey museum crew.
05/23/16 - Added a picture of the USS Des Moines BATTLE FLAG
05/25/16 - Added to the "Ship & Sailor's" Tab - Categories for "Personal Stories" and "Misc"
06/15/16 - Villefranche Reunion - Hotel reservation and price information UPDATE
06/18/16 - Added a SITE MAP to the HOME PAGE
07/04/16 - Ports List Pamphlet (1958-1961), Hawkeye Newsletter, Personal Story-Phil Catalano, Misc - Bureau of Supplies Newsletter, Misc - The Palimpsest - Iowa Historical Society, Updated Comments, 2011 Reunion
07/10/16 - "Pictures & Videos" - added many youtube videos of the Des Moines, 1988 Reunion Book, Commissioning Ceremony Program, 5th Anniversary Dinner menu, History and Picture of ship, Billy Harrington personal story.
08/26-31/16 - Added 1957 Cruise Book, Port Brochures and 1957 Daisy Mae's - Thanks Don Schaffer. Also the 2016 Reunion Pictures and Videos. Final Villefranche reunion registration form. 1957 Marine Detachment. Personal story update for don Schaffer and Lou Lockwood. 1980's & 1990's DVD of Des Moines Reunions. 2008 Reunion Picstures by Jim Chapman. Lou Lockwood collection of Daisy Mae newspapers; some 1959, all 1960 and 1961 and a couple of Des Patch Newspapers.
09/08-20 - Added Ship's pictures taken in 2006. Added 1957-1961 Muster Rolls for Officers and Enlisted thank to Leonard Buffery. Added Reunion Newspaper articles donated by Jim Chapman.
10/21/16 - Added to the Ports of Call page, many tour guide brochures for each port.
11/12/16 - Added Sixth Fleet Newsletter about Villefranche Reunion.
11/18/16 - Added PDF from Jerry Aheron under Villefranche tab, "Tribute to the French People"
01/06/17 - Added October 2016 Reunion News Letter, 1957 Internatonal Naval Review Booklet, 1955 Barcelona & Villefranche Ports Brochure.
03/16/17 - Added February 2017 Reunion New Letter, and The President's Message.
04/13/17 - Added the Ville Franche 2017 Reunion Book created by shipmate Phil Roberts.
05/04/17 - Added an article to "Personal Stories" written by Robert Watts, ? Div - 1959
05/31/17 - Revised the COMMENTS NEW data. And added to the Ports of Call, the 1956 Midshipman Cruise Brochure and Map of Stockholm.
07/23/17 - Updated the Current Roster and the Deseased List (TAPS)
07/24/17 - Revised the COMMENTS NEW data.
07/29/17 - Updated the newly elected Association Officer's pictures and data
08/19/17 - Added 17 "Ports of Call Pamphlets"
08/22/17 - Added to the "Comment" tab and added the price for the new DM patch
09/21/17 - Sheliah Shepard the daughter of deceased shipmate John P Pilon sent us his Plank Owner's Certificate, the first I have seen. It is under the Heading (SHIPs & SAILORS) under MISC
10/21/17 - Updated the COMMENTS data
11/05/17 - added the 2017 Reunion Newsletter
12/15/17 - Added the 2017 Reunion pictures from Lou Lockwood
03/30/18 - Updated the COMMENTS data
03/30/18 - Updated the Current Roster and the Deseased List (TAPS)
04/02/18 - Added pictures from Tom Dore, S2 Div, 1951-1954
04/19/18 - Added the Ports of Call for 1954, Thanks to Don King (M Div) our Vice Pres
04/22/18 - Added Richard Werline's San Diego Boot Camp Book, Ports of Call updates, menu's, plan of the day, Hawkeye, Compartment Check off listsm, Marine pictures 1948-1949, Personal pictures from shipmates
4/30/18 - Updated the Secretarys (Vincent Alfonso) phone number
05/16/18 - Updated the COMMENTS data
06/04/2018 - Added a list of our shipmates who will attend the 2018 Reunion
06/15/2018 - Added picture of Valerie Blouin in Marine Polo Shirt sent by Jim Chapman
06/16/2018 - Added the June 2018 Reunion Newsletter, Revised Reunion Form, revised the STATS in the Misc Tab, updated the comments section, updated the Roster both Active and Deceased.