USS PUFFER
(SSN 652) Online Crew Registry
USS PUFFER
(SSN 652)
Online Crew Registry
SS 268
photo courtesy of Craig McDonald
crmcdona@indiana.edu
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Rate: TM2/c SS
plank owner toApril 1944Message:
Plank owner nest in forward room starboard side high,gun crew battle surface, rear planesman battle station submerged After third run, to relief crew and then to Nautilus, SS 168 for her last several runs
Message: She brought us back from bad times, thanks to the crew at Manitowoc Shipbuilding I was rear planesman, gun pointer and stood many lookouts. My nest was forward room, top bunk starboard fwd. We had a damn good crew and had many a good time. Also she was a good feeder.
Oliver R. Jones
palletoys@peoplepc.com
http://www.palletoys.com
Rate: ch. pty officr
Dates: 1946 - ??
Message: Oliver R. Jones, served on Puffer (reserve) starting 1946 after re-enlistment from WWII. Passed away 29 October 2003. He was Chief Petty Officer / Chief Enginman when he retired in 1986. Chuck Jones, nephew.
03 Nov 2003
William F. Inskeep
MargNSarg1@Juno.com
Dates: April 1943 to May 1943
Comments: Was transferred to USS Rasher SS269.
Howard D. Baird
birdlvs@aol.com
Dates: '45 - '46
Comments: The eternal mess cook
William "Bill" Gooch
bgooch@swbell.net
Dates: 1943 1946
Comments: Looking for my dear friend and Buddy Robert Kennedy RM. We just had our Puffer reunion in fort Worth The old crew is sure dwindling
Otha L.[Fred]Frith
ffrith @bellsouth.net
Dates: 1944 -Oct.-1945
Comments: was washed overboard while in process of converting #4 fuel ballast tank in February 1945.
Sandy Mays McClain
sandra_mcclain@webtv.com
Comments: I just wanted to let you know my father Frank Mays was on the US Puffer (268) during WW II, he was a radio man...I have lived my life listening to story's of the "Puffer"... My father is still alive and well, he is so proud to have served on the "Puffer"...Maybe someone will read this that remembers him, is so email me with your name and email addy and I will see he gets it...I believe he left the "Puffer" around the end of 1943-or 1945...Thanks and I really enjoyed reading about the "Puffer" and seeing the old pictures and seeing my father in them...Sandy
adrienne allen
a1m2a3_1970@yahoo.com
Rate: StM2cV6
Dates: WWII
Message: Hi my grandfather Carroll Louden Allen served on the USS Puffer SS268. My grandfather enlisted 20-dec43 his rate at the time was StM2cV6 I am not sure what he did. My grandfather has since deceased and I was trying to find out anyone who may of known him. I know he was on the USS Puffer during WWII and he received a Navy Cross. The citation has been lost and I was also wondering if anyone know where I could go to get a copy. I have followed in my grandfather's foot steps and I to have joined the US Navy I have been in for 11yrs and plan on making it a career.
Greg Washburn
washwashburn@att.net
Dates: October 9, 1943
Comments: My dad, Edgar Wheeler Washburn, from Jersey City, New Jersey, probably known as "Eddie" was on the original crew of the PUFFER SS268. He was stationed at Manitowoc, Wisconsin at one point. He served at least through the harrowing October 9, 1943 depth-charging on the first war patrol. The sub was under attach for 30+ hours. I think he may have served on a few more patrols, but was re-assigned to the sub-tender Orion. I believe that he was stationed out of Fremantle for the most part.
He had blue eyes, blond hair, and about 140lbs. He was the "class clown" type so probably easy to remember.
I am looking for anyone that may have known him.
I can be reached at washwashburn@att.net
Shipmates, Sailors, Family -
Just viewed the nice website. I too am a son of a PUFFER crewmember. My dad was on the
commissioning crew, the shakedown cruise, and the first war patrol.
I know that he was originally stationed in Manitowoc, Wisconsin after basic training in
Great Lakes and sub school in New London/Groton.
His name is Edgar Wheeler Washburn from Jersey City, New Jersey. He was on board during the October 9, 1943 depth-charging of 30+ hours. He also served on the subtender ORION stationed out of Fremantle/Perth, and I think that he sailed on the ORION back to Staten Island New York after the war.
Am especially interested in finding anybody that knew my dad, and am trying to find a photo of him.
May god bless all of you.
Greg Washburn
e-mail address: washwashburn@att.net
WILLIAM LIGGETT
res02656@gte.net
Comments: my uncle was part of the crew, would like more detail info on first combat mission
Cathy McGehee Jennings
cjennings@sdi-inc.com
Comments: My dad was a sailor on the Puffer. He will soon be 80 years old and is still so proud.
Suzanne Decker
deckes2@rpi.edu
Comments: My father served aboard the Puffer during WWII. His Email address is : smdecker@sover.net
Donald B. McDonald
crmcdona@indiana.edu
Dates: 11/43 to 2/46
Comments: Father served on SS-268 during WWII. He lives in Tacoma Washington. Has many great memories of submarine service.
Craig McDonald crmcdona@indiana.edu
For NEIL D.STEWART
Stu007@aol.com
Dates: 1938-1960
Comments: For my Father who was stationed on board for a time. May he rest in peace with his Fellow shipmates. Scott
guy roberts
guybabe618@netchannel.net
Dates: 1941TO1945
Comments: I WAS NOT ON THE 268 BUT MY BROTHER RAY ROBERTS Radioman 1 class myself tin can sailor uss murpydd603 and the blue dd744 41to45 i would like to hear from anyone that was his shipmate my address 7 durhamoc lane north babylon ny 11703 happy new year guy roberts
bruce backus
bruce.j.backus@boeing.com
Comments: I visted this ship in 1956 or 57 in Seattle. I was in the Cub Scouts then....
Louis Bianco
lbianco@juno.com
I'm the son of a sailor that served on the first Puffer during WW2. I would enjoy hearing from anyone who served with my father.
SUBJECT: USS Puffer SS268
Just a quick note to let you know that I enjoyed your web page. My Dad served on the Puffer SS268 during WWII. I was looking for some information on the submarine service during the war and came across your page. I was glad to see the tribute to the original Puffer.
Mike McGehee
paraglid@imagin.net
joseph lavell anglin
elevteck_295@msn.com
Dates: 1944,45
Comments: my dad served on the uss puffer in 1944 45. i dont know alot about his time in the service.i would love to know more,he died in 81,we did not talk alot before.if you can send me some imfo, about his time in service,i would thank you .joseph ronald anglin
KARL H. EATON
ABCDEATON@AOL.COM
Rate: RM3C
Dates: CIRCA 1945