U.S. Navcommsta Londonderry Alumni Association

Looking To Reconnect with Old Friends  (Looking for someone?  Send us their name)

        If you have kept in contact with any of the following people, please contact them and let them know that one of their old friends from Navcommsta Londonderry is looking for them.

Searching for ET3 William Ivan Perry, 63 - 64. Any contact information or leads would be appreciated (12/22).   Please contact Jim Sullivan   sully1944@gmail.com  

Searching for RM3 Brad Winters, early 70's. Any contact information or leads would be appreciated (12/22).   Please contact Robbie Bloodworth or the Webmaster   ford427@peoplepc.com  

Searching for ET Ray McKelvey, 71 - 76. Any contact information or leads would be appreciated (01/22).   Please contact Dale Gilkey   guiltygolf@comcast.net  

Searching for anyone who served with and can share any memories of the late SH2 David Garfield Williams, 63 - 65, aka "Big Willie". Any information or leads would be appreciated (01/22).   Please contact his son, Paul Kyle   Paul.kyle@sky.com  

Searching for ETCS Hank Henry, 75 - 77. After Derry he was assigned to NTC Great Lakes IL as an ET School Instructor and may be currently living in TN. Any contact information or leads would be appreciated (04/21).  Please contact either Bob Meissner  bobkat24522@gmail.com or the Webmaster.   FOUND 30 APR 2021

Searching for YN3 Richard J. Marchesani, 63 - 66. Any contact information or leads would be appreciated (03/21).   Please contact Trevor Smith   tsmithee@hotmail.co.uk  

Searching for DM2 Joel Davis, Oct 72 - May 74 and Terry Hearn ETN, 72 - 74. Any contact information or leads would be appreciated.   Please contact Dennis Hegdahl   jmonzie@yahoo.com  

DO YOU KNOW CHICO GUADALUPE? I am looking for ‘Chico’ Guadalupe who was in the TAD Derry Base between 1964 and 1967. It is believed he would have been in his late teens/early twenties in 1965. Chico was originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico. He was an officer, sailor or technician at US Navcommsta Londonderry between 1964 and 1967. It is believed that he owned a hotel in San Juan. He was friends with a man called Sydney Bradley who has passed away. Sydney worked at a confectionary newsagent shop on Great James Street, Derry. In the mid-1960s his mother, aunt, sister and an interpreter visited Derry for a short holiday. I am hoping to find out Chico’s first name (‘Chico’ may have been his nickname), a more accurate age for Chico and at what office he worked on the Londonderry base when on TAD. Do you know or have any more information about Chico or any of his family? A family friend is trying to get in touch. MS BRUCE cjsternberg51@yahoo.com (Mob: 07970046140)   Please contact MS Bruce   cjsternberg51@yahoo.com  

Searching for anyone that may know Ferguson Marshall Duckett, rating unknown, early 1944, from North Carolina. Any contact information or leads would be appreciated.   Please contact Jade Gabriel   jadegabriel@live.co.uk  

Trying to locate Daniel J. O'Neill, RM, early 70's, from Bronx NY. Any contact information or leads would be appreciated.   Please contact Wayne "STRETCH" Rousseau   stretch@nbtx.com  

Searching for anyone that was stationed with or knew my father, James M. Lloyd, RM3, Aug 69 - Apr 71, and worked at Receivers. He passed away in 2013, his "Then" photo is posted with his Taps entry. Any information or leads would be appreciated.   Please contact Carrie Lloyd   thtrgurl@gmail.com  

Trying to locate Lee Brooks, rating unknown, around 1958. Any contact information or leads would be appreciated.   Please contact Sinead Diver   sineaddiver76@gmail.com  

Trying to locate Jack Hitchcock, SKC, 1968 - 1970. Any contact information or leads would be appreciated.   Please contact Alvin Brownstein   bearlyal1@aol.com  

Trying to locate Milton Thorne (or Thorn), RM1/RMC, 1968 time frame. Any contact information or leads would be appreciated.   Please contact Stephen Riddick   mrcreamegg@hotmail.co.uk -OR- the Webmaster. FOUND 12 AUG 2016  

Searching for the "R" group from Great Lakes NSC that arrived together in Derry in April 1943. Darryl Ramsey, John Ramsey, Charles Redin, Reiner, Herb Rhode from NJ, Al Ricard, Arthur Richards, Riif, Mike Rimar, Frank Robinson, or Rose (from Guthrie Center, IA) or other Machinists from Shop 2 or Shop 5. Or Bob Reiss relatives. Please contact Ron Rice (son of Stuart “Slim” Rice, Springtown Hut 214, 1943 – 1944).
Ron Rice, Cedar Grove, NJ   RonRice@Optonline.net or efax 847-589-6543  

Trying to locate Jerry (Gerald/Gerry) Bailey, RM3, 1969 - 1970, worked in the Comm Center - Traffic Div. Photo of:'Muriel and Gerry'   Have additional photos I would like to send you. Any contact information or leads would be appreciated.   Please contact Kieran Dunlop   dunlop.kieran@yahoo.co.uk  

Trying to locate Albert York, rating unknown, mid 1960's? time frame. Last known to be in Gulfport MS in 2011. Any contact information or leads would be appreciated.   Please contact Graham Clogg (for Albert Corsacaden, Albert's former landlord)  info@pro-european.com 

Trying to locate Bob Simpson, RM, watch supervisor at Dungiven, 1970 - 1972 time frame. Last known in Sebring FL. Any contact information or leads would be appreciated.   Please contact Edward Cripps, RM   sailorboi59@gmail.com  

Trying to locate Bill 'Slick' Eslick, RM, 1962 - 1964 time frame. Any contact information or leads would be appreciated.   Please contact Don Kear, RM   keardk@aol.com  

Trying to locate Curt/Curtis James, rating unknown, 1971 - 1972 time frame. Any contact information or leads would be appreciated.   Please contact the Webmaster   ford427@peoplepc.com  

Trying to locate Curtis Brinkley, RM, 1972 - 1974 time frame. Any contact information or leads would be appreciated.   Please contact David Rossi   Davidrossi@charter.net  

Trying to locate H.L. Engleman, SC 3/c, 1942 - 1944 time frame. Stationed at the NOB, possibly Creevagh Base and was then possibly assigned to the Armed Guard Center, 52nd St. and 1st Ave, Brooklyn NY. Any contact information or leads to him or a family member would be appreciated.   Please contact Kevin A. McFadden:  mcfaddenkevin69@yahoo.com  

Trying to find Terry Stubbs, RM, 1969 - 1970 time frame. Any contact information or leads would be appreciated.   Please contact Jonathon Paul Price   tonks3421@yahoo.co.uk  

Can anyone help me get in touch with Milton (Jonesey) Jones. He was on the base for a short time between 1969 and 1972, but in the frame of 69 and 73. He was transferred to Newquay, Cornwall in England.  
Please contact Daniel Carlin  speedydmc@hotmail.com  

Looking for any any members who might remember the other US Navy organisation that was there at the same time (1945) - under the nomenclature of either "SubMisEu" or "Task Group 120.2" (or both)? Mr. Waller authored a paper on this subject that is posted on the "Old Photos" web page of our website.  
Please contact Derek Waller  the.wallers@btinternet.com  

Looking for anyone that may recall, knows where, or has an e-mail address or contact information for Sam Gunter, TE(RM)1, 60 - 61.   Please contact Philly (Murphy) Egan  malingardens@hotmail.com  

Looking for anyone that has an e-mail address or contact information for fellow member Bob Meiers, RM, 61 - 62.   Please contact Haywood 'Eddie' White Jr.   sailorboy868@ec.rr.com  

Paul Kendrix, son of the late ETC Frank Kendrix, 1958 - 1961, would like to hear from members that knew or remember his father.   It would be greatly appreciated.  Please contact Paul Kendrix   chakubla@yahoo.com  

Searching for the "R" group from Great Lakes NSC that arrived in Derry in April 1943. Darryl Ramsey, John Ramsey, Charles Redin, Reiner, Herb Rhode from NJ, Al Ricard, Slim Rice, Arthur Richards, Riif, Mike Rimar, Frank Robinson, or Rose (from Guthrie Center, IA) or other Machinists from Shop 2 or Shop 5. Please contact Bob Reiss   robertr014@aol.com  

Looking for anyone that may recall William 'Bill' Duduk, F1/c. Bill was from Belleville, NJ was stationed at the NOB during WWII. Please contact Joe Farren   farrenjj@eircom.net  

Looking for anyone that was stationed with the late Ralph Langley, PFC - USMC. Ralph, who was from Dayton, OH, was at the NOB from 1942-1944, billeted at Lisahally for a short period, then at Beech Hill, Co. A. Please contact Janet Langley (daughter-in-law)   janetlangley@embarqmail.com  

Looking for Robert Meissner, YNCS, from 75-76, if anyone has heard from him or knows of his whereabouts please contact Bobby James  bobjames123@bellsouth.net     JOINED 7 NOV 2009 - SEE MEMBERS LIST

Looking for Jack Gemelke, RM, from 67-69, if anyone has heard from him or knows of his whereabouts please contact Jim McKee  dixieoutfitters@knology.net  FOUND 20 MAY 2008

Looking for Gary Blassingame, RM3, from 72-74, and Eldridge Camille Delatt III or "Grit", RM2, please contact Frank A. Bertke  frankb1902@msn.com

Looking for William Thomas (Tom) Welch, CYN3, from 1966-67, please contact the Webmaster  ford427@peoplepc.com

Looking for John & Mary Karmer, Steve Spencer, Sandy & Libby Higginbotham, please contact John Sadler   Tel: 619.443.4537 or sadlerjr@cox.net

Looking for Rich Bish, RM, from 1969-1971, would like to know if he is alive and well, please contact Rod Miller   rpmtvc15@flash.net

Looking for Joe Spillman (wife Rita), RM2, from 1972-1974, please contact Bill Halman   bhalman@wayxcable.com

Looking for Rudy Corbiel, CDR, XO from 1967-69 time frame, please contact Ray Ward   raymondward@mac.com

Looking for Jack L. Wittey RM 3/2 from 1960-62, please contact Byron Hodgkins   byronh61@comcast.net

Looking for Johnny Mixon, RMSA from 1974-75, please contact the Webmaster  ford427@peoplepc.com

Looking for Jasper Williams, SHC from 1972-74, please contact the Webmaster  ford427@peoplepc.com

Looking for Grant "Willie" Williams, ETR3 from 1975, please contact the Webmaster  ford427@peoplepc.com

Looking for Richard Arnold Baker, served at the base in 1945, please contact Francis Cannon. lenacannon@msn.com

Anyone (Derry civilian or US Military) that may recall Mamie Donnelly. She lived at Muobuoy Campsie near Enagh Lough during WWII, 1943 - 1944, and was approximately 24 years old. and attended Waterside Catholic Church. Please contact her niece, Geri Gibbons. gcgibbons@charter.net

"Chico" Guadalupe, a Navy sailor stationed in London, but who came TAD to the Derry Base quite often in the mid 1960's. He was originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico. Meta Coyles' daughter Deirdre Conaghan is searching for him, but please E-mail Jim Sullivan with any information:  sully1944@gmail.com

John P. Wagner, an ET in Derry 1976-1977. Just want to know if he's healthy and happy! E-mail Janet Dixon at e-mail address: bizeelady@comcast.net     John can be found on Facebook

David Garfield Willams (I believe he was called "Big Willy") an SH2 (63-65). Send any info you might have on him to Paul Kyle at e-mail address: Cepkyle@aol.com

Dick Dionne (ET2, 1972-1976). Last known to be living in Rhode Island and had Parkinson Disease. Send info to member Gordy Grimm.

Harry Sherman, Seaman, who served in Londonderry during WW2. Drove a gasoline truck and attended the Londonderry Baptist Church. Contact Harry Mercer at: harry@mercer895.freeserve.co.uk

Tom 'Dittybop' Weber (RM, 63-64). Contact Jim Sullivan

Hal Marsh, Ken Baker, Jessie Lemons, and Daniel Eugene Grant. Contact Roy Spencer

Tom Moore, Montie Greene: Contact Paul Wise

Larry Miller, Gary (or Carl) Tugent (or Tugend), Dave McCluskey, Bob Lacey (late 50's+early 60's). Contact Lee 'Tank' Byron

Charlie Lombardi (50's-60's).  Contact Frank Smith

Jim Hendricks (late 60's). Contact Ann Snodgrass Dagenais

HAM Radio operators.  Contact Andy Janer (WA1VRZ) at: wa1vrz@juno.com or: NNNOLSJ@navymars.org 

Pete Burke, Russ Downey. Contact John Duddy

Richard Bigler, Brian Beardon (mid 60's). Contact Bob Redmond

Randy Niffen (70's). Contact Mike Crawley

Norman Moore, Jim McManus, Sid Chazen, Jonathon Law. Contact Andy Janer

Mike Bradshaw, Speedy Gonzales,  and Ken White. Contact Jim Nugent

Mike St. Claire, John Calopietro: Contact Willi Braun

William 'Bill' Ryan, (late 60's to early 70's): Contact: Patrick Daly at pj.daly@queens-belfast.ac.uk

Jim Jordan (RM), Jerry Harper (EN), and Clark Klam (CE) (all from 67-69). Contact: Howard Batchelor

Any sailors stationed in Derry in 1942-45, who might remember anything about a military film that was made in Derry at that time, please contact Phil (Patton) Doherty at: Pdoh49@aol.com

Keebler (RM) (from 66-68). Contact Mike Musser.

John Roth (ET, mid 60's), and Betty (Roddy) Cohen, Derry widow of Steve Cohen: Contact Larry Sorensen.

Mike Kemmit: Contact Bob Popchak

Larry Williams (RM), and Mike Toelle (RM), all served 1966-68: Contact Ken Craddock

Jim Quick (SHC), Chief in Charge of Navy Exchange 71-74: Contact Ted Malcor.

Brad Winters (RM3) early 1970's: Contact Robbie Bloodworth.

Dan Grant, Dan Frazier, Hue Wilkie (early 1960s): Contact Lee McConaha.

Jim McLendon (SM1) late 60's: Contact Buddy Eidson.

Ward Bessette (ET, 71 to 73), would like to hear from other members of the "Derry Divers" a Scuba Club. Also, does anyone remember the name of the Royal Navy diver who acted as Divemaster?

Rick Searles and his 'Derry Bride' Bernadette (last name?), and Jim & Mary Ann Petersohn (New Jersey?). Contact Terry Cornelius (RM, 68-70).