USS Stevens DD-479 Guestbook

I found some old photos today that I had taken at the last reunion I attended at Omaha. I was not aware other reunions had been held since then. I miss sitting and talking with my dad's shipmates. I will never forget any of them.

My dad was a plankowner aboard the USS Stevens and was very proud to have served in the Navy aboard ship. He didn't speak too much about what happened aboard ship but he was always proud of being with the men he served with. He has been dead for many years but if he was alive he would have loved to see this website and would certainly be a contributor. These sailors were all heros as far as I'm concerned. The conditions they lived under very harsh. But he would not have traded it for the world. He even had "Tin Can Sailor" engraved on his tombstone. He was also a member of the organization. Thanks for this site to honor our hero's.

Frank Thompson
Son
MSGT Retired USAF
Vietnam Vet

I WOULD LIKE TO ADD TO MEMORIAL BOOK THE NAME OF PAUL S. KINCAID, FINAL RATING WAS FIRST CLASS WATER TENDER.

The bombing of Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, led to 16 million Americans raising their hands to serve our country. We remember the 2,403 lives lost, the millions who served and the WWII Veterans who still are with us. Thank you for your service.

Sincere thanks and gratitude to all of my father's shipmates on the Stevens for there service. Veteran's Day marks the 100 year commemoration of the end of WWI and the armisitce that was supposed to silence the guns of war forever. In the words of Kurt Vonnegut, "And so it goes on." Read an aricle by Aaron Schnoor, 'The Great War Produced Some Great Poetry' written on November 10th; worth your time. May God continue to bless you and your families.

John Lydon, son of Michael J Lydon, Steven's plankowner

I think my father was on this ship, his name was Eugene Chester Pierce, please if anyone knows anything about him I would love to hear from you..I lost him at a young age so I know nothing about what he did on this ship.... Thank you

Hello,

My name is John Trail and live in Marysville, WA. I collect nautical Antiques and U.S. Navy items.The other day purchased the Bridge mounted Engine Order Telagraph and the Bridge mounted helm stand and wheel from the USS Stevens DD-479. I would like to communicate with any crew member about these items. Please call 360-348-1102.

Hi all,

My grandfather, Harris I Sloper, seaman 2/c, served onboard in 1943. I was hoping that someone may have a collection of photos that would have him in them (photo below) or any other infornation as well is always welcome!!

Thanks a bunch,

ALex C