Jean and Paul Reincke
Friday, September 24, 2010
Monday, July 26, 2010
Currier Reunion 2010
When: September 23-25, 2010
Where: Holiday Inn
435 Smoky Park Highway
Asheville, North Carolina
Phone: 1-800- 678-2161
YOU MUST ASK FOR THE CURRIER DE 700 ROOM BLOCK .
YOU WILL HAVE TO MAKE THE RESERVATIONS BY AUGUST 23.
ANY QUESTIONS TO CECIL MEDFORD OR CECILE KNOX AT 828-627-3179 (HOME PHONE)
Where: Holiday Inn
435 Smoky Park Highway
Asheville, North Carolina
Phone: 1-800- 678-2161
YOU MUST ASK FOR THE CURRIER DE 700 ROOM BLOCK .
YOU WILL HAVE TO MAKE THE RESERVATIONS BY AUGUST 23.
ANY QUESTIONS TO CECIL MEDFORD OR CECILE KNOX AT 828-627-3179 (HOME PHONE)
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Henderson Military History
Henderson Military History
Click the above link to read about Thomas Culberson Henderson, who served aboard the Currier.
Click the above link to read about Thomas Culberson Henderson, who served aboard the Currier.
Monday, January 4, 2010
USS Bugara's Fate
In response to your question, I found the information about the sinking of the USS Currier at http://bugara.net/. Click on the history link to the left. This website is about the submarine USS Bugara, which sunk the Currier during target practice.
What goes around comes around.......The ex USS Bugara sank in a towing accident in June 1971 . She was being towed to Bangor Naval Ammunitions Depot in Washington to be used as target practice for a new weapons system. The Bugara took water in her stern and sank quickly into the Pacific Ocean before arriving at the depot. The tow ship was able to cut her lines before she sank, and luckily no lives were lost and no one was injured.
I agree that it is a sad fate for these two worthy vessels and the crews that served on them.
Monday, December 28, 2009
Happy New Year!
Hi everyone,
Best wishes for a happy and healthy new year. We have readers on three continents now, including North and South America and Europe.
Heard from H.T. (Harold) Fair. He was on the Currier from Spring '52 until Summer '54 and was a RMSN at that time. He was wondering if Gene Shope was a machinist and if anyone had photos. Harold said he knew almost everyone by first name, but that he was in another department.
We would love to hear from you if you or a loved one served on the Currier!
Best wishes for a happy and healthy new year. We have readers on three continents now, including North and South America and Europe.
Heard from H.T. (Harold) Fair. He was on the Currier from Spring '52 until Summer '54 and was a RMSN at that time. He was wondering if Gene Shope was a machinist and if anyone had photos. Harold said he knew almost everyone by first name, but that he was in another department.
We would love to hear from you if you or a loved one served on the Currier!
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Gene Shope
The following update was sent to this blog via email. You can send any updates, photos or news to shockaglow@gmail.com for posting here. Thanks for the information!
"My late husband, Raymond E Eugene "Gene" Shope, served aboard the Currier during the Korean Conflict. He lived in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, until his death from a stroke on December 10, 2001.
Deborah S. Hester
Semmes, Alabama"
"My late husband, Raymond E Eugene "Gene" Shope, served aboard the Currier during the Korean Conflict. He lived in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, until his death from a stroke on December 10, 2001.
Deborah S. Hester
Semmes, Alabama"
Friday, October 23, 2009
From the DESA Bulletin Board
DESA Bulletin Board: Seeking Shipmates or Ship Information: USS Currier DE-700 history
By Harry Steven King on Saturday, April 04, 2009 - 10:13 am: Edit Post
My name is H. Steven King. My father served on the USS Currier, during WW11. He was a 2nd Class Gunner's Mate. His name was Corbly Glen King,Jr. He passed away on Veterans Day of last year.
By Edmund W. White on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 - 06:25 pm: Edit Post
I served aboard DE 700 from about Nov. 1945 to Feb or March 1946. I was a young ensign assigned to the O-Div (Gunnery) and as radar maintenance officer. The Currier was in the Todd shipyards in Long Beach at the time converting from 3"/50 to 5"/38 main battery and from 1.1" to 40 mm antiaircraft armament. She was also upgrading her radar. After the conversion and after a brief shake-down, we took her down to San Diego where I was put ashore as my time in service would have necessitated transporting me back from the far Pacific.
By Craig Smoot on Saturday, November 11, 2006 - 09:07 am: Edit Post
At this time I am not sure of the exact dates my Dad was on the USS DE-700 Currier.I think he boarded in New Orleans and he may have been on its first tour it may have been put in service for the first time in New Orleans during WWII my late dads name Billy O Smoot from Virginia .If anyone has any data related to the first tour please contact. God Bless Our troops and Heros
By Richard Bale on Wednesday, January 22, 2003 - 05:29 pm: Edit Post
A detailed history of the full life of the Currier is now available. For information visit www.usscurrier700.com
By Ann Crochet on Monday, August 16, 2004 - 01:59 pm: Edit Post
My dad was enlisted in the Navy in 1955 through 1957 and was onboard the USS Courier DE-700. If you have any photos or any information, I would be most grateful. His name is John R. Kirby, Deerford, Louisiana
By tomparry on Wednesday, May 17, 2006 - 04:17 pm: Edit Post
My (late) father, Edwin Parry, from Swanville, Minnesota, was aboard this vessel - while I know little about this, I do have some valued photos of the ship as well as the entire crew(?). I'd be very grateful to coorispond with anyone who might have known my father, or who might like a copy of those photos. Thanks, Tom Parry (Proud and only son of) Edwin Thomas Parry
By Harry Steven King on Saturday, April 04, 2009 - 10:13 am: Edit Post
My name is H. Steven King. My father served on the USS Currier, during WW11. He was a 2nd Class Gunner's Mate. His name was Corbly Glen King,Jr. He passed away on Veterans Day of last year.
By Edmund W. White on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 - 06:25 pm: Edit Post
I served aboard DE 700 from about Nov. 1945 to Feb or March 1946. I was a young ensign assigned to the O-Div (Gunnery) and as radar maintenance officer. The Currier was in the Todd shipyards in Long Beach at the time converting from 3"/50 to 5"/38 main battery and from 1.1" to 40 mm antiaircraft armament. She was also upgrading her radar. After the conversion and after a brief shake-down, we took her down to San Diego where I was put ashore as my time in service would have necessitated transporting me back from the far Pacific.
By Craig Smoot on Saturday, November 11, 2006 - 09:07 am: Edit Post
At this time I am not sure of the exact dates my Dad was on the USS DE-700 Currier.I think he boarded in New Orleans and he may have been on its first tour it may have been put in service for the first time in New Orleans during WWII my late dads name Billy O Smoot from Virginia .If anyone has any data related to the first tour please contact. God Bless Our troops and Heros
By Richard Bale on Wednesday, January 22, 2003 - 05:29 pm: Edit Post
A detailed history of the full life of the Currier is now available. For information visit www.usscurrier700.com
By Ann Crochet on Monday, August 16, 2004 - 01:59 pm: Edit Post
My dad was enlisted in the Navy in 1955 through 1957 and was onboard the USS Courier DE-700. If you have any photos or any information, I would be most grateful. His name is John R. Kirby, Deerford, Louisiana
By tomparry on Wednesday, May 17, 2006 - 04:17 pm: Edit Post
My (late) father, Edwin Parry, from Swanville, Minnesota, was aboard this vessel - while I know little about this, I do have some valued photos of the ship as well as the entire crew(?). I'd be very grateful to coorispond with anyone who might have known my father, or who might like a copy of those photos. Thanks, Tom Parry (Proud and only son of) Edwin Thomas Parry
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