Some old jacket patches I picked up in Yokosuka, Japan during the 1967 West Pac |
The header above should need no explanation. Ships name shoulder patch that was required
on all uniforms worn on liberty. This did make it easier for the paddy
wagon to drop us off at the quarterdeck. There were times when we were just a little too tired to walk and they were nice
enough to help us out. Shore Patrol arm band at left. Every Petty Officer has worn this at some time and have often helped some of us get back to the ship, whether or not we wanted thier help. |
Just some items that were saved thru the years. Some of us don't throw anything away.
A couple of the envelopes were picked up on Ebay. Rich Bashlor supplied the
Vietnam and the Ships Emblem envelope. He also sent the Family Gram that the
CO sent out periodically to all our families. |
This envelope was sold in the ships store and was the standard style during the sixties. |
For the 1967 West Pac cruise these were sold in the ships store. Notice stamp price
on these two. This must have been mailed outside of the war zone. When in the
war zone we had "Free Mail" Five cents could still buy a soda in some stores
then. Every penny meant something to a sailor then. |
In 1968 New participated inthe search for the illfated US sub Scorpion. This envelope
was found on Ebay during spring on 2002. I know nothing about it other than
that. If anyone recognizes this please contact me. RICK |
In 1970 New also participated in excercises for the Apollo 13 recovery. This was
also found on Ebay. |
USS New post mark Aug 1970 |
Thanks to Rich Bashlor for the Family Gram cover. |
From a 1962 cruise to northern Europe this souvenir post card is of the New outboard
the USS Rich DD 820 and another DD in Holland. The scene at the right was added
for the card. A bit time worn and tattered it is still a keepsake and some
memories for a former New sailor. When I can remember who sent this in I will
add his name here. |
Venice, a beautiful little and ancient city in northern Italy was built on a swamp
and a series of small islands. New visited there during her first Med Cruise
shortly after the closing of WWII. This is a souvenir photo sent in by Dennis Butler |