Don is my handle. Born in Manila, Philippines. Went thru four years of Japanese occupation as a toddler. Joined the Us Navy (submarines) and retired as a Chief Warrant Officer. Worked in facility engineering and permanently retired in '03. Have been a volunteer tutor teaching 6-8 grade math since then. My hobbies include flight simulation and working on computers and troubleshooting automobiles. Now live in San Diego with wife, four kids and four grandkids. Am looking forward in shooting the breeze with you guys.
Dear Sir, Welcome to the Forum. I would be eager to learn the name of the ship that transported your family & you from The Philippines back to the USA after you were liberated in 1945. Also, the date & location you departed The Philippines as well as the date & location you arrived back in the USA. Respectfully, Richard V. Horrell
I and a group of others were interned in Sangley Point, Cavite (ex-US Naval Station) for five days after being sworned into the US Navy. I just turned nineteen then and single. We left the Port Area, Manila on the 16 of January 1955 aboard the USNS Gen. Barret and arrived in Frisco, February 2nd. I married a white girl from Milwaukee, Wisconsin and last year we just celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary. I became a US citizen in 1960, commissioned a warrant officer in 1967 and retired from the US Navy in 1976. My family and I have resided in San Diego, CA since 1963.
