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information. If it is inaccurate or you wish it to be removed, contact me at
colin@ringleib.com. If you have details
or a short story about a crew member or a simple picture, please forward it to
me and I will try and add them.
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Allison, Harold :
My Grandfather was
on the Terror and we as a family know very little about the way he died on the
ship . If there is anyone that has any information about Harold Allison our
family would be forever grateful! I think this is a wonderful site and I wish
that there was more information on the crew that served on board the Terror.
Thanks for putting this site together! kcball24@aol.com
Asenze,
Dante(Danny :
My grandfather served onboard the USS Terror during World War II. His
name was John Paul Benda. He met his lifelong friend Danny Asenze while
onboard. My grandfather passed away on October 13, 2004 and I'd like to add
his name and his friend Danny's to your website.
LTJG Benda, J.A.
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Badger, Charles
J. :
My dad, Charles J Badger, served on the Terror in
1945. My dad was a cook on the ship. He wanted to get a list of the crew to
see if he remembered anyone. Do you know where I could get one? I saw your
site, but did not see a list of the complete crew. Also if you have the names
or email addresses to any of the cooks, we would appreciate it.
Lisa
Almodovar (daughter)
ljalmodovar@comcast.net
(4/2003)
Banner, Ardeal :
Ardeal is retired and lives in Morristown, TN. He
would love to hear from any crew members who may have remembered him.
Jill Banner (daughter-in-law)
harleydavidsonlvr@yahoo.com
(5/2006)
Barr, John Andrew :
 My father, John
Andrew Barr served on TERROR from 1943 to 1945 as mineman 3rd class. He was
wounded in the kamikaze attack in May 1945. He died December 25th, 1963, at
the age of 39. I was 2 years old when he died, but used to read his
Bluejacket's Manual, & mineman's notebook (which I still have).....My
mother has two of Lloyd's paintings of the TERROR hanging in her living
room, the calm one, and under attack. I spent many hours drawing the ship
when I was a lad.. Thank you, John Barr
(son) email:jzer300@yahoo.com
(11/2002)
Since he died when I was 2 years old, I only know from his discharge
papers that he was a mineman 3rd class, and that he was wounded in the
kamikaze attack on the ship.
He was a good man, and good father, built my mother a nice house before
he passed away. (Helped as a stone mason before entering the Navy in WWII.)
Christmas eve 1963, he worked the 3 to 11pm shift in the coal mines, came
home, and died in his sleep from a heart attack on Christmas morning,
leaving my mother and 4 children, he was 39.
........my mother never re-married. I always get a bit solemn around the
holidays.
My fishing boat is named: 'USS TERROR', and has sailed many rivers here
in PA for the past 30 years, or so, and still does. Sorry for all the
rambling,
Take Care, and God Bless the TERROR Crew, and their families.....always.
(12/2002)
John Barr
I do, indeed.
have John Barr on my roster of Terror crewmen. John enlisted May 11, 1943
and went on Terror as a Seaman 2c on July 20, 1943. When wounded on May 1 ,
1945 he was transferred to the Hospital Ship USS Samaritan. He was a MM3 at
that time.
Allie Ryan
Barr, Philip
Emery :
 My
Father was on the USS Terror ( not sure about the dates). He passed away in 1983
of cancer. I know he was a cook and a Petty Officer Third Class. We had the
same painting that's on your home page in our living room. I remember looking
at it for hours. I flipped out when I saw it on your website. You are doing a
really good thing by having this website. Thank you very much,
Bill Barr(son)
billbramble@gmail.com
(12/2006) Another Photo
Batory, Martin :
My name is Stan, my grandfather Martin Batory served on USS Terror and he
was killed on May 1st 1945 in the suicide attack . His daughter (my mother)
never meet him (know him only from photographs). She looks for somebody who
used to know him, have some information and photos or share memories. Please
let me know, she will be so happy. Thank you very much (3/2008)
Stanley Winiarski
ivsmoka@yahoo.com
Beeghly, Wood :
Crewman starting
July 30th, 1942
Benda, John Paul :
My grandfather served onboard the USS Terror during World War II. His
name was John Paul Benda. He met his lifelong friend Danny Asenze while
onboard. My grandfather passed away on October 13, 2004 and I'd like to add
his name and his friend Danny's to your website.
LTJG Benda, J.A.
Briggs, Gifford
G. :
My grandfather,
Gifford G. Briggs served as a Mine Man first class. The USS Terror was the
first ship that he served on. He came aboard during 1943. He's never cared for
computers but when I pulled up the site he sat here for hours looking at it.
He has a watercolor that he produced while in Pearl Harbor. If you would like
contact him, E-mail me at Eagle21@fuse.net
Birch, Charles F.
(Coxswain) :
He was on the USS
Terror and was transferred to the USS Waters during WW II. He was on Temporary
Duty on the Waters. He was killed on Feb. 22, l945 during an underwater mine
sweep off the shores of Iowa Jima.
This is just a
note to tell you how much I appreciated the contact with Roger Millsapp
concerning my father Charles F. Birch. Mr. Millsapp and I had a conversation
about my father this past August and I was proud to know that someone out
there had remembered my Dad. My dad was on the USS Terror a short time and
was killed off the shores of Iowa Jima on 2/22/45. (10/2002)
Joyce (Birch) Halberstadt
Biscay, Leon :
Leon was the
barber on the ship. I believe he was instrumental in helping to organize the
first reunion in Fresno, CA. While not yet computer friendly, he has some
grandkids who may be able to get him involved in the future. (12/2001)
Blair, Jack P. :
My dad, Jack P. Blair,
was assigned to the USS Terror as an electricians mate. He often spoke of the
time he spent aboard ship. He was born in Ogdensburg, NY in 1918 and I believe
entered the Navy in 1944. He recently passed away this year. He would tell
hours upon hours of "war stories" to his grandchildren and great
grandchildren. I would love to hear from any of his shipmates. It would really
mean a lot to the great grandchildren he has left behind. (10/2007)
Norrie Wojcik
Boers, Wallace E.
:
Boers, Wallace E.
: My husband's grandfather Wallace E. Boers served aboard the Terror. We do
not know anything about the time he served and would be extremely grateful
if someone had any information or pictures that they could send us. Mr.
Boers passed away in December, 2001. Thank you for your wonderful website.
Cindy Diaz
Borsari, Louis G.
:
My father Louis G.
Borsari served aboard the ship from 1943-1945 from what he told myself, I
would love to hear from anyone who served with him. Dad passed away in
8/1988 and often spoke of his experiences, in fact I have a framed picture
of her on my wall. (10/2002)
Brewer, Arthur S.
:
My Father Arthur S
Brewer served aboard the Terror '44 - '45. He passed away October 26, 2000. If
anyone knew him and has any stories to tell, please contact me. I would like
to pass them along to his grandchildren. Also has anyone gone through the
process of obtaining replacement medals? I am building display box for my son
and would like to include them along with his flag from the funeral and
pictures.
Mark A Brewer
mbrewer@onlinemac.com 406 E 9th #20 Newberg OR 97132
Mark
A. Brewer
Brown, Willie :
My father, Willie
Brown served on the USS Terror and I would like to hear from anybody that knew
him or served with him. Also I would like to know if there is anyway to get
his medals replaced. You can write me at mabglb5@worldnet.att.net
(8/2002)
C
Carey, Dick:
C.R. Carey later went by his middle name Richard. He was in the Electrical
division and was also in the engine room. At one point he typed for Commander
Glasscott.(10/2002)
My Dad doesn't feel like getting out much anymore and can no longer
drive. But he does love to talk about his Terror days. (9/2004)
David Carey
Causee, Robert
F.:
 Ahoy Shipmates, Wow My father was on the Terror. My dad Robert
F. Causee was onboard about May of 1946. This is so neat. I told my dad . He
couldn't believe it . He'd love to hear from you. (9/2007)
He talks about his memories a lot. We saw a picture of him on the
site. His Grandson(my son)is a Lt. in the Navy and was impressed and proud of
his Grandpa. Wow my son looks just like him. (12/2007)
Lt Chris Causee, is the grandson of Robert Causee who was on the USS
Terror. Chris is now
studying for his Master's Degree at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey,
Ca. He was commissioned in May of 2003. His first duty station was Sasebo,
Japan aboard the USS Essex and included an 8 month deployment to the Persian
gulf. His next duty station was Norfolk, VA aboard the USS Cape St. George and
that also included a deployment to the Persian Gulf. The Cape St. George was
attacked by pirates off the coast of Somalia.(12/2007)
His Son
Cebrero, Pete:
 Peter
passed away in 2002 and while he always told his family of a combat wound he
suffered, there is no record and his family is looking if anyone can verify
the incident which probably happened 2/1/45 to 4/30/45. They want to received
his purple heart that they feel he earned. Can you help?(10/2003)
Allie Ryan
Colello, Joseph
S. : His Story
My father, Joseph
S. Colello, served on the Terror, and was on it during the attack. He tells an
amazing story of how he happened to be able to find his way out of the smoke
and fire. He was burned very badly, and spent, I think, 6 months or so in the
hospital after they got him off the ship. I think he suffered for many years
from his injuries. He's still alive, healthy and kicking, though! He lives
here in Albany, NY, with my Mom. They're like kids!. (2001)
Vicki
Colello
April 27, 1945,
"Reported aboard for duty --with bag, hammock, records and---papers in
hand, Colello, Joseph S.C. S1c(RM)". He came aboard as Flag Allowance,
Admiral Sharp's staff. He was on the ship three full days when ---. Does this
strike you as a "wrong place, wrong time" kind of guy?(2001)
Allie Ryan
Combs, Albin :
My dad, Albin
Combs arrived on board in July, 1943 as an electrician's mate 2/C in the E
division. I have heard so many stories about a lot of his shipmates and the
ship. Albin is still living, but he does not have a computer. If any of his
shipmates that remember Albin would like to write to him, his address is 1775
Guynn Rd. Paint Lick, KY 40461. He would love to hear from you. If you want to
send any in via e-mail, I can forward it to him. My grandfather, Albin Combs
served on the USS Terror and was in Engineering Div. E. He lost his battle
with cancer on March 29,2003. He was proud to serve with his fellow sailors.
Joe
Combs
My
grandfather, Albin Combs served on the USS Terror and was in Engineering Div.
E. He lost his battle with cancer on March 29, 2003. He was proud to serve
with his fellow sailors.
Jeanna Turner
Cserny, Bill :
 Bill
Cserny came on board Terror July 30, 1943.
Allie Ryan
Csizmar, John:
My Dad was John Csizmar who was mentioned in the article and
was on the Terror when it was hit off Okinawa. He died back in 1968 after
retiring as a LCDR with 31 years in the service. My sister has the piston from
the Jap plane that hit the terror. My dad had it engraved with details of the
attack. He lost his roommate in the attack and we would visit the cemetery in
Connecticut and put flowers on the grave when I was a youngster. Dad received
the Bronze Star for fighting fires below deck and spraying water on the mines
so they would not blow up. Dad had a lot of memories about the war years and
the Terror always surfaced when he talked about the horrors of war. He was
fond of "Error" because a crewmember brought him aboard late one night as a
puppy hidden under his jumper. The sailor insisted that it would be good for
morale and would not grow much bigger. Dad said "if it does, it will be your
error". (2/2004)
Jack Csizmar
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Depot, Ed :
Dominick, Henry
Nantz :
Henry was a Water
tender First Class and was in the Forward Fire Room from it's commissioning in
1942 till right before the Terror went to the Pacific Theater. Worked to get
the ship into shape after commissioning and was on the ship when it went to
Casablanca to bring ammo to Patton and lay mines in the harbor. He is
deceased.
Justine D. Simone
Duke, Tom :
My father was on
the USS Terror. His name is Tom Duke. He would like to hear from any one who
knew Him. He can be reached by my E-mail. (7/2002)
Jeff
Duke
Dupler, Leon W. :
My father, Leon
Dupler, S1/c on board June 7, 1945 served on the Terror in 1945 and 1946. He
was a Seaman First Class in the M Division (mine division). He is from
Maple, Texas and is still living in that area. He had some good friends that
I would like to try to find, a man with the last name of Burkham from
Marshall, Texas and Steve Waterson from Concord, New Hampshire. If you ever
have any correspondence from these men, please let me know.. (7/2003)
Susan Sears
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Eppig,
John : Killed in Action 5/1/45
John was in the
mess area during the attack. His brother Henry is looking for information
about his death and burial. Anyone with info would be much appreciated. He is
listed on the Honolulu Monument
for
soldiers or sailor missing in action or buried at sea.
Colin
Ringleib
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Faucher, John :
My father,
John Faucher, survived that final attack. He was in the Quad 40 mount the
plane crashed under but he doesn't talk about it much. he lives at 15 Madison
Ave. Massena, NY 13662. If any of you remember him, I am sure he would love to
hear from you. (12/2002)
Fitch, Commander
Howard Wesley :
Commander Howard
Wesley Fitch was married to my maternal grandmother's sister, Louise. He was
born 17 September 1895 in Omaha, Nebraska. He graduated from USNA 6 June
1918, 16th in class of 199. He married Louise in Annapolis on 12 June 1920.
He retired from USN 30 June 1950. Earned Bronze Star and Legion of Merit. He
died 1 June 1967 in Riverside, California, and is buried in Arlington
National Cemetery. Attached is a picture of Uncle Howard in front of Terror.
I believe it is an official Navy photo, as the back is stamped
"confidential", which presumably is not in effect anymore. Feel free to add
this picture and Uncle Howard's information to your website.
Sam Clarke
G
Grassi, Louis :
I'm proud to say
my father Louis Grassi served aboard in 44'and 45'. He passed away in 8/99,
but I know he would have enjoyed this web site. We often talked about our Navy
experiences his during WW11 and mine during Vietnam. If anyone knew my father
(1st division) I'd appreciate a hello and a short story. my e-mail address is g_gri@msn.com
H
Hall, Herman :
Herman Hall served
on the USS Terror in 1944-1945. He is interested in any info that we can find
for him about shipmates. He is living in KY and is ill. Please let me know
about anything I can find for him concerning his time with the
Terror.(12/2006)
Unknown
Henderson, Bob :
I was aboard the
Terror when we were hit by the Kamikaze but was transferred after repairs
and a short visit to Sasebo, Japan. I lost some very close friends in the
attack. I was a radarman and was in the radar shack when we were hit. Today,
I live at Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, which is in the panhandle of Florida.
Also, we are near Eglin Air Force Base located in Ft. Walton Beach,
Florida..
Bob Henderson
Hewitt, Walter :
He came on board
Dec 29, 1944 as a Seaman 2c. He was transferred from the ship March 1, 1946
as a Seaman 2c, at Treasure Island for processing and Separation at Lido
Beach, L.I., N.Y.
Allie Ryan
My father passed
away in 1985 and I recently came across the ship's picture from Pearl Harbor
in 1946. My father and I only had one conversation about his service time, and
that was 30 years ago. He just never wanted to talk about that time. I didn't
even know the name of the ship until recently. If anyone remembers any further
info, I would appreciate hearing it.
Walt
Hewitt Jr
Hillman, Luther
Monroe " Buck" :
 My
brother, Luther Monroe Hillman, III served on the USS Terror In World War II
as a signalman (Petty Officer) in the South Pacific. I believe he was assigned
to that ship out of Norfolk, Virginia early on. He suffered a fall from the
signalman's area during a typhoon. He is deceased, now. I hope this will be a
welcome addition to your web. Thanks, and may God Bless You and All of the
Valiant servants of our great Country. The picture of the
Terror, I provided was an official
US Navy Photo given to my brother, Buck (Luther) or to my brother, Earl who
was a Lt./Cdr in the US Navy. Earl is still living and also served in the
South Pacific during the 2nd World War. (Earl is 92 years old.)
Frank Hillman
Hipp, Eugene:
 Being
the 11th of the 12 children, I didn't get to hear too much about his days in
the Navy. I think the only time that the subject came up of being in the
military was when I was going to take the physical to get into the Air Force.
From that point on, nothing was really ever talked about. Now that my mom is
dividing photos and things from my dad and with the emergence of my 10 year
old son asking questions, I am trying to find out a little more about what my
dad was really like when he was younger. I wish I would have done this before
he passed away. About the last 5-7 years of his life he suffered from
Alzheimer's so that didn't help too much. There were days I would go see him
and he didn't recall that he had a son named Timm. Once in a while he would
remember my older brothers but that was few and far between.
Any stories that the crew could share about what kind of person he was
like, what his activities on the ship were and any dreams/goals that he shared
would be greatly appreciated.
My father was a quiet man and really didn't talk to much about his past
except when we would pry it out of him.
I would like to thank you for all your help. I'm starting to learn that I
should document my life so my son doesn't have to go thru the same things I'm
going thru right now.
Timm Hipp
Hite, Bill:
He was born in Huntington, WV and spent most of his life at his home on the
other side of the Ohio river at South Point, OH. He passed away in 1991 at the
age of 64.
Bill had several pictures from his days on the Terror. Among them are two
on the Terror site. One is " "The Gang" Sasebo, Japan", and another is "Rork,
Fred and Van on forecastle, Japan, 1945". He also had others that are
unidentified. His family also has his original blue uniform with the
ribbons still attached. I'd like to find someone who could identify what they
mean.
I've attached Bill's copies of "The Gang". In the first picture Bill is
second from the right sitting on the rim of the boat in front with his dixie
cup tilted to back. In the second picture he's sitting in the same place
without his hat. Click to see
pictures
Mack Gore, Cocoa, FL
Hogan, A. C.:
My father started the USS Terror Ship Reunion almost 20 years
ago. His name is A. C. Hogan, now residing in Port Arthur, Texas. He does not
use the computer; however, I will be happy to relay any messages.(10/2006)
Lana Flory
Humphreys, Ira
Douglas :
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Hynes, Jack :
Yes, I served in
Terror shortly after Iwo, transferring from Specter. Got banged
up 1 May and ended up in an army hospital in Guam. I rejoined Terror
following a stay at mine assembly base in Pearl. Came back to the states after
the typhoon at Okinawa and picked up the "MO". I was in the same ward as chief
Stakitch when he passed away. I can put more info for his family when I check
my archives.
Jack Hynes
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Kushner, William P.
:
My father served aboard the USS Terror in 1945. He died in 1984 and I would
like to learn more about his experience on the Terror. His name was William P.
Kushner. I would like to know if I could find out his dates of service on the
Terror, MOS (Military Operating Specialty), and any other information you
could possibly provide me. Thank You
John P. Kushner
William P. Kushner, Seaman 2c 717-57-03 came on board Terror Feb. 21, 1946.
He does not appear on the Muster Roll of June 30, 1946. He must have left the
ship between 3/31/46 and 6/30/46. He was V6 and Reservists were being
discharged in droves at that time.
Allie Ryan
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