Submitted by Name: Robert Eckler From: Mechancisville, Virginia E-mail: surfngbob@yahoo.som
Comments: My father was born in Jersey City, New Jersey 1923 did not finish high school, enlisted instead in Army before 41' but his building skills were too advanced so he was discharged from Army and enlisted in Navy and served as a Seabee in The Aleutians. His name was Edwin Eckler, Jr. How do I look up his Seabee history? Thank you. Bob Eckler PS My father died a little over a year ago. He was a very modest man and people gravitated to him for his advice and help. I noticed once that a simple handshake and a voiced "thank you" from someone he had assisted would make him smile very briefly and his verbal response was always how it was not possible without someone else's help. He always diverted the credit, embarressed by praise. He once refused a good promotion preferring to stay and work with his team of men rather than a desk/office job. He was a millwright at Colgate Polmolive in Jersey City. Thanks for your help Bob
Added: May 11, 2012
Submitted by Name: Charlie Porreto From: New Orleans/ Tallahassee Fl. E-mail: JotThisDown@embarqmail.com
Comments: Itg would be great to hear from anyone who was stationed with me.
In 1951 was in Guantanamo, for five months after school at Pt. Hueneme. Then to Port Lyautey six months, then Argentia six months, then back to Lyautey 18 months then dischared. All that took four years. I was a UT, made third class right before I got out. In cuba we were on an APL barge at Bay Hill. Right next to the big mess hall and the outdoor theater.I was in Davisville between the deployments.
Maybe we knew each other. I am from New Orleans. I was 18 when I joined. Ill be 80 in August. Let me know if we were stationed together.
Comments: Current Seabees & Seabee Veterans , I am in search of David Daniels NMCB7 UNIT 60252 C-CO FPO-AA-34099-5003 GULFPORT, MS. 39501-5003. This address is over 8 years old. He posted a search several years ago which I just came across . He is looking for anyone who knew his uncle in Nam who was a KIA. I knew his uncle , he was my squad leader. Any help in tracking David would be much appreciated Welcome Home my fellow vets Ken Howe, combat wounded grunt Viet Nam 68-69
Added: April 30, 2012
Submitted by Name: Henrick (Al) Thode From: Brooklyn,NY,LI-NY and Locust Grove,VA E-mail: henrickthode@comcast.net
Comments: Served in ACB-One from 1950 through 1952,1953 MCB-10,Guam Rate was SW-1
Comments: Would like to hear from any of the MCB 128 Alpha Co Equipmet Operators 66-69 era. 315-430-2257 if you want to say hello. Hope all is well and God Bless.
Dave :D
Added: April 27, 2012
Submitted by Name: Robert Schwab From: N Kingstown , RI E-mail: schwabno2@cox.net
Comments: I am looking for anybody that may have been with me in Vietnam from January 1970 to May 1970 .. I need proof that I was there for VA compensation. Thanks
Comments: An old Seabee I was stationed with in Vietnam contacted me recently. We were at a base called Sea Float/Solid Anchor. It was a mile away from the most southern tip of Vietnam and the memories of that place are BURNED in my mind. Any time I think I have it bad, I think of that place and all gets better. Type in Solid Anchor on Google and you'll see what I mean. My old buddy and I are going to meet up soon, he only lives about 30 miles from me. See ya soon Phil.
Added: April 21, 2012
Submitted by Name: Harlan Portschy From: Oostburg, Wisconsin E-mail: harglo45@aol.com
Comments: I was stationed in Port Hueneme Calf. and in mcb 10, sereved in Nam 1964-65. Would like to hear from other's that were in my unit.
Comments: Served with MCB 62 in Dong Ha Viet Nam A Compay EO3, Camp Barnes. Proud to have served and a big hello to all Sea Bees. CAN DO !!!
Added: April 14, 2012
Submitted by Name: Nina Andersen From: Denmark E-mail: nfredsoe@gmail.com
Comments: Hi - Im looking for info about my grandfathers uncle, Johannes Jakob Andersen (maybe John Andersen?) who immigrated to USA in 1924.
I have been told about him that he participated in the Pacific War as a SEABEE, he should have been posted in Okinawa, in 101 "department" - know that is not military term .
I hope that you maybe have some information about him, pictures from the time/place.
Name: Robert Eckler
From: Mechancisville, Virginia
E-mail: surfngbob@yahoo.som
My father was born in Jersey City, New Jersey 1923 did not finish high school, enlisted instead in Army before 41' but his building skills were too advanced so he was discharged from Army and enlisted in Navy and served as a Seabee in The Aleutians. His name was Edwin Eckler, Jr.
How do I look up his Seabee history? Thank you. Bob Eckler
PS My father died a little over a year ago. He was a very modest man and people gravitated to him for his advice and help. I noticed once that a simple handshake and a voiced "thank you" from someone he had assisted would make him smile very briefly and his verbal response was always how it was not possible without someone else's help. He always diverted the credit, embarressed by praise. He once refused a good promotion preferring to stay and work with his team of men rather than a desk/office job. He was a millwright at Colgate Polmolive in Jersey City. Thanks for your help Bob