SCUTTLEBUTT A Quarterly Newsletter December 2015

Our Suvivors attending this year’s Reunion in Norfolk, VA

George Feliz Dean Moel

Carl Admundson Norm St Germain

Presidents Corner

Hello Gambier Bay Family!

What a great time we had in Norfolk at our USS Gambier Bay/USS Kitkun Bay reunion. If you were at the 2015 reunion you may remember our guest speaker at our memorial service, Jim Zobel, from the MacArthur Memorial Museum/Norfolk. We were able to see Jim when we visited the MacArthur Memorial Museum. One of the highlights of the tour at the museum was Leyte Gulf exhibit. We also toured the Norfolk Naval Station and enjoyed a motor coach guided tour through the maritime seaport’s historical district. Our second day tour was another motor coach guided tour through Virginia Beach and a stop at the Military Aviation Museum. The museum is home to one of the largest private collections of WWII and Korean War era fighters and bombers. Our last stop was to visit the historic Cape Henry Lighthouse.

Don’t forget to support the Association by shopping our ship store! We have some great items, mousepads, ladies BLING shirts, polo shirts, personalize granite etched tiles, our Men of the Gambier Bay book, and may other items. Also, remember we have the following DVDs available ($15.00/see enclosed order form for the DVDs and the ship store).

• Just released – we have on DVDs the survivor oral stories with bonus material that was made by the twelve First Class Midshipmen of the United States Naval Academy who attended our 2014 Taffy III reunion in San Diego.

• Also have available our memorial service DVD from our 2014 Taffy III reunion in San Diego, which was held on the USS Midway. If you were unable to attend that memorable reunion this is a great way to see how we honor, remember, and recognize our survivors.

• Plus our Life of Duty DVD, which was produced by the NRA, and it features Norm St Germain and Fred Grabos, USS Gambier Bay survivors.

• If you have any questions, you can contact me at pk_grond@yahoo.com

SECOND AND THIRD GENERATION FAMILY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS – Please help support the Association with your membership. Your membership donation allows you to have a vote at the membership meetings and it helps with the printing and postage of our Scuttlebutt. Lifetime membership is $100 or you can join on a yearly basis at $15 a year. Please see our membership application inside.

THANK YOU FOR CONTINUING TO SUPPORT THE ASSOCIATION. OUR MISSION AND GOAL IS TO CONTINUE TO HONOR, RECOGNIZE, AND KEEP THE MEMORY ALIVE OF ALL WHO SERVED ON THE USS GAMBIER BAY/VC-10.

I look forward to seeing you and all of our friends from the USS Kitkun Bay at the 2016 reunion in New Orleans (September 21-25, 2016)!

Paula LaRocco-GrondPresident

Paula & Norm

TO THE LEFT ARE THE SURVIVORS AT THE DINNER BANQUET. 4 FROM THE GAMBIER BAY AND 6 FROM THE KITKUN BAY.

TO THE RIGHT IS GEORGE FELIZ DANCING WITHMARLENE HUGHES-HE IS A GOOD DANCER.

TO THE LEFT IS FRANK CUBILLO, OUR ENTERTAINMENT SINGING NEW YORK NEW YORK AND HAVING THE LADIES KICK UP THEIR HEELS. HE SANG SINATRA.

DEAN, GEORGE AND NORM ENJOYING THE HOSPITALITY ROOM.

JACK BACASTOW AND VICTOR BUHL GETTING ACQUAINTED.

PHOTOS FROM THE REUNION

PHOTOS FROM THE REUNION

^Our guide Sally & Marlene checking names ^Boarding the bus for our 1st tour

^Welcome to Naval Station ^ one of many aircraft carriers at the base.

^Having lunch on the base-very good fried chicken! Then off to the MacArthur Memorial & Museum

In Memoriam Shipmates who have crossed the Bar

David J Bladzik 12/3/1922 - 12/11/14 David Joseph Bladzik, age 92 of Manistee, died Thursday December 11, 2014 at West Shore Medical Center. He was born Dec 3rd, 1922 in Manistee the son of the late Joseph & Sallie (Bartoszek) Bladzik. He graduated from Manistee High Schook in 1941 & married Marian Mack on Nov 8, 1941 at St Joseph Catholic Church. He served in the U. S. Navy from April 29, 1944 to January 25, 1946 where he was awarded a Purple Heart serving on the USS Gambier Bay during the Battle of Leyte Gulf. He was employed as a machinist at Excello in Manistee for 44 years. Dave played baseball with the Manistee Saints for 20 years, golfed at the Manistee Golf and Country Club for 40 years, enjoyed bowling & was an avid deer hunter. He also was an avid fan of Detroit Sports Teams & Michigan Collegiate teams. He was inducted in the Manistee Saints Hall of Fame and the Manistee Bowling Hall of Fame. He was a life-time member ofVFW Walsh Post 4499, Manistee Eagles Aeries 1765 & the Catholic Community of Manistee. He is survived by this wife of 73 years, Marian Bladzik; 3 sons, Allen Bladzik and Darwin (Patricia) Bladzik both of Manistee, Michael (Amy Bladzik) of Ionia; 9 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren and 2 brothers and 3 sisters .Military honors were conducted by the Manistee United Veteran’s Council Ritual Team following the Interment at Mount Carmel Cemetery.(The bell was tolled for David at this year’s memorial service in Norfolk, VA. Rest in Peace)_______________________________________________________________________________________________ Norbert A. Trainor 1/5/1924- 8/6/2014 AM 3/c Norbert A. Trainor, 90 of Waterloo, died at home Wednesday, August 6. He was born on January 5, 1924, in Waterloo, son of Lillian Trainor. He married Marcie Brunn on April 23, 1957, in Waterloo. A U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, who served on the Gambier Bay when it was sunk October 25, 1944. Norbert owned a tilling company and worked as a farm drainage contractor, on road construction and in regional transit. He was involved in various organizations, such as the Grout Museum, Antique Acres and Cedar Valley Hospice. He also served as an Ambassador for Christ with the Knights of Columbus. He is survived by his wife, Marcie; a son, Darwin of Waterloo; seven daughters, Deborah(Lee) Morrison of Evansdale. Della (Ray) Mosher, Diane Steimel, Denise Trainor, Dorothy Nieman and Donna Trainor, all of Waterloo, Lori (Vern) Wedmeier of Frederika; 27 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by twon sons, David and Donald; a daughter, Angel; two grandchildren, Chad and Bambi Morrison; two great-grandchildren, Devon Mosher and Thomas Finn; his mother; and four uncles.Services were held at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Waterloo, with burial in St Mary’s of Mount Carmel Cemetery, Eagle Center, where military rites were conducted by Nugent-Demuth Post 714 of Gilbertville.( I got to meet Norbert at our Reunion in Minnesota. We will toll the bell for you at our next reunion. Rest in Peace)________________________________________________________________ _________________ Elbert Covington crossed the bar August 4, 2006 S 2/c Faye Ball ( wife of James Ball) passed on November 1, 2015

Roberta June Allison (wife of Survivor Charles “ Pat” Allison) passed on September 16, 2015

In Memoriam continued Richard “Sparky” Pinch 1/08/1924 - 11/4/2015 Richard “Sparky” Pinch, 91, of Central City, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2015, at Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 7, 2015 at Murdock Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion by Rev. Vicki Engelmann with millitary honors. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service Saturday at the funeral home. Burial: Oak Shade Cemetery, Marion. Survivors include his two sons, Rick Pinch of Florida and Larry Pinch of California; brothers, Robert Pinch of Nevada and Roy Pinch of California; serveral nieces and nephews; special friend, Bernice Boots and many other friends in Central City. Richard was born January 8, 1924 to Richard and Mabel ( Knapp) Pinch in Cedar Rapids. He graduated from Marion High School in 1941 and then enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He served during WWII in the South Pacific and was discharged in 1947. Richard was a member of American Legion Wapsie Post #421 of Central City.

(Sparky saved the life of Dean Moel (survivor) while in the water after the Gambier Bay sunk. They have been friends ever since.Rest in Peace Sparky and we will toll the bell for you at our next reunion).________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Donald G. Baughman 2/10/1922 - 10/3/2015 AMM 2/c Donald G. Baughman, 93, Abington, Il died on Saturday October 3,2015 at the Care Center of Abingdon. He was born Feb. 10, 1922, in Maple, Iowa, the son od Thomas and Glenny Allison Baughman. He married Lois Radestockin Seattle, Washington, and she preceded him in death in 1977. He was also preceded in death by his parents; one son, Gregory Baughman; three sisters; and one stepbrother.Doc is survived by one son, Edward Byron (Paula) Baughman of Macomb; two grandsons, Josh Baughman and Zack Baughman; and his companion of 18 years, Trudy Campbell. He graduated from high school in Iowa. He then served in the Navy during World War II on the USS Gambier Bay. After the war, he studied optometry and graduated from the Chicago School of Optometry. He was an eye doctor from 1951 until the late 1980s at 200 S. Main St. in Abingdon. He was a member of Abingdon United Methodist Church and former Sunday school superintendent. He was a past member and president of the Abingdon Kiwanis Club and a past member of the Illinois Optometric Association. He also held a state of Illinois Real Estate Broker's License and sold real estate in the 1970s and 1980s.Graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015, at the Abingdon Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to the Abingdon United Methodist Church.(The bell was tolled for Donald at this year’s reunion in Norfolk, VA. Rest in Peace Donald)_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Joseph Dennis McGraw 11/17/923 - 07/24/2015 Ens Joseph dennis McGraw, 91 of Coupeville and Burlington, Washington, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 24,2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He is suvived by his especially beloved and best friend for life wife Diana (Bryson) McGraw, and his children Michael (Jeanette) McGraw, Teresa (Mike) Ramsey, Mary (Glen) Wadley, Joe McGraw, Denise (Alex) Mowery, 9 grandchildren and 11 great-grand children. Born to James and Mary McGraw in Cleveland, OH and growing up in Dewitt, NY Joe was the third oldest of eight children: Mary, Bill, (Joe), Teresa, Raymond, James, John and Alice. He graduated from HS in June of 1942 and at the age of 19 went to war after completing Naval Flight training, being commissioned an Ensign and winning his “Wings of Gold”in July of 1943. Joe saw action flying FM-2 “Wilder Wildcats” in the Pacific where in the Battle of Leyte Gulf in the Phillippines he was awarded the Navy Cross, the Distinguished Flying Cross and achieved “Ace” status with 5 aerial combat victories over enemy fighters and bombers. He served with Air Group 101 aboard USS Boxer flyingmore than 60 missions over Korea in the F-9 Panther Jet. Joe eventually completed 25 years of service with retire-ment in 1968. His service awards include the Navy Cross, the Distinguished Flying Cross, and 8 Air Medals.Aditionally the Congress of the United States, on May 20th, 2015 awarded the American Fighter Aces the

In Memoriam continuedJoseph McGraw:Congressional Gold Medal for “heroic actions as an American Fighter Ace”.Joe enjoyed his first “retirement” in which he and Diana took up ranching, raising kids and horses in Colorado &flying slurry bomvers against forest fires. After hanging up his spurs in Colorado he fulfilled a promise to Diana to take her back to the sea and they retired in truth to the wonderful community life in Coupeville and then Burlington, Washington.The family would like to express their deep, heartful gratitude for all of the loving and caring expression of sympathy and joyful celebration of Joe’s life pouring out from family and friends.A funeral mass was held on Friday July 31, 2015 at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Coupeville, WA to honor Joe’s life.The family kindly requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to Catholic Relief Services.(Rest in Peace Joe and we tolled the bell for you at this year’s reunion.) Joe retired as a Navy Captain. _______________________________________________________________ Lawrence Larry Thomas Epping LT 8/16/1921 - 10/22/2015

Larry moved to Salem, OR in 1937 from Hope, ND, where his family lost their farm due to Dust Bowl and the Depression. Larrry and his parents and four brothers Charles, Francis, Jerome and Wilfred, settled in Mt Angel. Larry graduated with honors from the Mount Angel Abbey College. During World War II he served as an officer in the U. S. Navy where he survived the the sinking of his aircraft carrier the USS Gambier Bay. In 1946, he returned to Oregon to start his building and development business in Salem, where he married his wife Jeanette and raised their five children. When Larry was named Salem’s First Citizen of the Year in 1993, he was cited in the U.S.Congressional Record for his outstanding contribution to Salem and the State of Oregon. Over the years, he served on over 25 boards, commissions, and volunteer agencies and has supported many charitable causes in themid-Williamette Valley. Through the family foundation that he and Jeanette set up. Larry quietly supported manyprojects in Salem and elsewhere in Oregon-- a legacy that willl continue for generations to come. Larry was married to Jeanette for 64 years before she passed in 2013. Larry is survived by his four children: RandyCharles, Daniel Patrick, Shawn Marie, and Gary James. Larry’s oldest son Tracy Lawrence passed in 2007. He is also survived by his youngest brother, Wilfred, and six grandchildren: Jennifer, Chesley, Dianne Johnson, JerrodEngelberg, Rick Engelberg, Mark Engelberg, and Christian Epping. In addition, he survived by four great-grandchildren: Madeline Johnson, Piper Johnson, Vivian Chesley and Maren Chesley.A rosary was held on Sunday, October 25th, at St Vincent Church in Salem. A funeral Mass was held on Monday,October 26th at St Mary’s Church in Mt Angel with burial following at Calvary Cemetery with full military honors.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Blanchet Catholic School, Salem Catholic Schools Foundation,Boys and Girls Club or a charity of your choosing.(Rest in Peace Larry, we were lucky to meet your son Gary at last year’s reunion. We toll the bell for you in New Olreans in 2016)

Mail CallReceived from Mrs Betty Johnson 5/1/2015Dear MarleneI won’t be making the reunion-But I’m sending my information to my son John, who maymake it. He has been to several reunion. I will be thinking of you all. I think Buford wason both ships. ( We missed your son and hope you can come to next years reunion in New Orleans)_____________________________________________________________________________________________Received from Pat Jones via the guestbook on our website on 7/7/2015Hello, and thank you so very much for maintaining this website. My father, Carl G. Jones served aboard the USSGambier Bay as a metal smith. He is still alive, living on his own and will be 93 this month. I have asked him to attend this years reunion with me and he is considering it. Where can I get registration information for this event? Iwould like to sign him up to get any information you publish about the Gambier Bay. Please advise me how to best do this. Thank you for your service.Pat Jones ( Our website as well as our Facebook page have helped our membership grow.p.jones17@hotmail.com Unfortunately, we missed Carl and you at the reunion. Hopefully you can come to next years reunion in New Orleans._________________________________________________________________________________________Received from Jan Loomis via e-mail 7/6/2015

Marlene, thanks for all the work you and Paula are doing for the Gambier Bay Association. Really enjoyed the Scuttlebutt newsletter with all its news. Thought you would like to know that the midshipmen who attended the 70th anniversary were commissioned and graduated on May 22nd including our grandson, Justin Loomis—great-grandson of R.W. Roby, a Gambier Bay pilot. I’ve attached a couple of pictures of some of the ones that were there in Oct. They all have fond memories of the veterans they met and the stories they heard. It was an experience that they will treasure as they accrue their own experiences with the fleet or the Marines.Regards, (Thank you for sharing these pictures-and it looks like Justin cut his hair under his cap. Those of us whoJan Loomis attended last years reunion will not forget the midshipmen)

__________________________________________________________________________________________________Received from Darwin Bladzik via e-mail 7/7/2015Dear MarleneMy name is Darwin J Bladzik 1552 Fruit Ridge Dr Manistee Mi 49660. My father David J Bladzik has been receiving the SCUTTLEBUTT quarterly newsletter & I would like to inform you that he has passed away on 12/14/14. (Thank you Darwin and I have included you on our e-mail list and we tolled the bell for your Dad at this yearsreunion.___________________________________________________________________________________________________Received via e-mail to Paula 10/4/2015Paula Grond:My father died 10/3/2015 and always mentioned his ship the Gambier Bay. His name was Donald G. Baughman. I have not found his name yet in any of the records. Do you have info or a location of his name on the web?Thank you (Paula send condolences to Byron and his family and found his name added it to the website. HisByron Baughman obituary is in this newsletter and we tolled the bell for Donald at this years reunion.)___________________________________________________________________________________________________Received by mail 11/4/2015MarleneJust a few lines to say thank you for the good time at the reunion. Have not had that good of a time in years. I want to send our vets a card and the only one I don’t have an address for is Carl Admundson, could you send it to me?Hope too see everybody next year. Say hi to Bob for me. Robert Belcoure( Robert we are glad you came to your 1st reunion-Paula and I want to thank you for our earrings, see you in New Orleans)

Reunion Photos

Grandchildren of George Feliz, Gabe and KristyRamirez tolling the bell at the memorial service

Jennifer Wheeler giving the eulogy on her father Owen Wheeler

Everyone enjoying the hospitality room where our welcome reception was held.

Mark & Sandy Heinl looking happy in theHospitality room.

Norm St Germain, Dean Moel & George Feliz having a few laughs

Tony Potochniak’s uniform on display atMcArthur Museum

Phil Young, Jennifer Wheeler, Marlene Hughes & Chris Kolakowski (guest speaker and Exec Director of the McArther Museum & Memorial.

Have you lost your military service records, medical records, personnel records, or records of awards and medals earned?Normally only the veteran or the next-of-kin may request copies of military records.What Information is Needed to Request Records:Your request must contain certain basic information to locate your service records. This information includes:

* The veteran’s complete name used while in service* Service number* Social Security number* Branch of Service* Dates of service* Date and place of birth (especially if the service number is not known)* If you suspect your records may have been involved in the 1973 fire, also include: > Place of discharge > Last unit of assignment > Place of entry into the service, if known.All requests must be signed and dated by the veteran or next-of-kin.If you are the next of kin of a deceased veteran, you must provide proof of death of the veteran such as a copy of death certificate, letter from funeral home, or published obituary.

How to Request Service Information

The National Archives online program eVetRecs is the preferred and fastest method for requesting service information.Provide as much information as possible in the comments field. Should you prefer to submit your request using a SF180 then provide as much information as possible and send the form to:

National Personnel Records CenterMilitary Personnel Records1 Archives DriveSt. Louis, MO 63138Or Fax to:314-801-9195How Long Does It Take To Receive Copies of Records?

According to the National Personnel Records Center 92% of separation record request are processed within 10 days of receipt. However. health records may take longer. The eVetRecs website has instructions for emergency request needing faster processing._______________________________________________________________________________________________________Requesting Replacement Awards and MedalsRequests for the issuance or replacement of military service medals, decorations, and awards should be directed to the specific branch of the military in which the veteran served.The eVetRecs is preferred for requesting medals and awards. Provide as much information as possible in the comments field. Should you prefer to submit your request using a SF180 then provide as much information as possible and send the form to: National Personnel Record Center1 Archives DriveST Louis, MO 63138

Where to write in case of a problem or an appealDepartment of the NavyChief of Naval Operations (DNS-35)2000 Navy PentagonWashington, DC 20350-2000

Board of Governors & Officers 2013-20151. Paula Grond, President 13632 Carpintino Ave Bellflower, CA 90706 Telephone: 562-866-1192 E-Mail: pk_grond@yahoo.com2. Lauren Bagen-Buhl, Governor 1944 Paris Plano, TX 75025 Telephone: 972-489-7281 E-Mail: lauren.bagen.buhl@gmail.com

3. Marlene Hughes, Treasurer 2228 E Greenlee Rd Tucson, AZ 85719-2012 Telephone: 520-326-0747 E-Mail: mahhome@cox.net

4. Linda Shimerda, Secretary 9110 Trails St San Antonio, TX 78250 Telephone: 210-680-1574 E-Mail: kayshimer@yahoo.com5. Jennifer Wheeler, Governor 4122 Blossom St Columbia, SC 29205-2849 Telephone: 860-816-4236 E-Mail:phanchap@live.com

6. Tom Westbrook, Governor 5958 Lookingglass Roseburg, OR 97471 Telephone: 650-248-3987 E-Mail: westpony@yahoo.com

7. Lucille Gutzwiler, Governor 212 W Edgemont Wenatchee, WA 98801 Telephone: 509-663-1406 E-Mail: luciqutz@nwi.net8. Susan Bagen, Governor 1944 Paris Ave Plano, TX 75025 Telephone: 972-517-7928 E-Mail: bagen@verizon.net 9. Susan Turner, Governor 14875 Creekside Lane Longmont, CO 80503 Telephone: 303-485-8815 Email: turnersusan31@gmail.com

10. Mark Heinl, Governor 217 Eastview Dr Coldwater, OH 45828-1506 Telephone: 419-678-8168 E-Mail: heinl_22@hotmail.com11. Norm St. Germain, Governor 1231 N Street Springfield, OR 97477

12. Dean Moel, Governor 1761 Racine Avenue, NE, A-1 Solon, Iowa 52333

In AppreciationThank you to all the names listed for your donation, buying from the ship’s store, subscription or lifetime membership. All of this helps the association spread the word about that fateful day on October 25,1944.

Robert A. Belcoure Paula GrondDan Bacastow Phil YoungSusan Bagen Matt KennedySteve Lanier Carl AdmundsonPat Stoker Shelley Bacastow Laurie Bacastow Sandy HeinlGwen Hurst Al Zukerman George Bisbee II Patricia Ann Jones Norman Loats Jennifer WheelerSteven Janz Gordon SmithMarlene Hughes Barbara Schlaff

Marlene, Chris & Paula showing off ourBling shirts

Lucille Guzwiler &Linda Shimerda enjoying themselves

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Lifetime membership for survivors and widows is offered at no charge. As many of you know our membership application fees and our Scuttlebutt donations help tremendously with all the costs associated with the publication.

We would love to see our many, many second generation family members become part of the USS Gambier membership! Please help us support not only the publication of the Scuttlebutt but the Association as well by sending in your membership application today!_____________________________________________________________________

SHIP’S STORE

Please check out all of our fabulous USS Gambier Bay merchandise and memorabilia in our ship’s store. All merchandise prices include the shipping cost. Pictues were not inclued in this issue due to space-see it on our website, ussgambierbay.org.

<To the left is our raffle table-with great items.Paula Grond finally won the Navy blanket thatBarbara Boggs Schlaff made and donated.

To the right is the missing man table at our banquet. >

SHIPS MERCHANDISE FORMALL PRICES INCLUDE SHIPPING COSTS

Survivor Oral History from Taffy III 2014 San Diego Reunion$15.00 _____________ _________________

Taffy III 2014 Memorial Service San Diego, California$15.00 _____________ _________________

Life of Duty DocumentaryFeaturing Norm St. German andFred Grabos$10.00 _____________ _______________

Freedom’s Cost Lithograph$75.00 _____________ _________________

The Men of the USS Gambier Bay Book$40.00 _____________ _________________

USS Gambier Bay Framed Stamp$5.00 small frame/$8.00 large frame _____________ _________________

USS Gambier Bay Hat$25.00 _____________ _________________

USS Gambier Bay Mouse Pad$10.00 _____________ _________________

USS Gambier Bay Polo Shirt(mens/womans)(Navy with yellow embroidery)S-M-L-XL - $30.00XXL–XXXL – $35.00Shipping time is 2 weeks from order _____________ _________________

USS Gambier Bay Womens Bling ShirtBlackS-M-L-XL - $35.00XXL- XXXL - $40.00Shipping time is 2 weeks from order _____________ _________________

I Love the Men of the Gambier Bay Button Pin$3.00 _____________ _________________

USS Gambier Bay Coffee Mug$10.00 _____________ __________________

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