Comments for USS Samuel B. Roberts (DE 413) Survivors Association http://de413.org Sun, 19 Feb 2012 15:20:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Contact by Vincent Perla http://de413.org/contact/#comment-1910 Vincent Perla Sun, 19 Feb 2012 15:20:58 +0000 http://de413.wordpress.com/?page_id=5#comment-1910 I would like to contact Jack Yusen USS Samuel B Roberts. In an episode of WWII in HD he mentioned two of his best friends die when a gun turret was hit. One of them he mentioned was John Peoni. His son (my cousin) saw the program as I did was amazed to hear is fathers name on TV. As you can imagine, we were all excited to hear this. John Peoni’s sons name is Richard and still lives in Philadelphia. ‘Richie’ would like to contact Mr. Yusen about some remembrances of his shipmate and friend John I would like to contact Jack Yusen USS Samuel B Roberts. In an episode of WWII in HD he mentioned two of his best friends die when a gun turret was hit. One of them he mentioned was John Peoni. His son (my cousin) saw the program as I did was amazed to hear is fathers name on TV. As you can imagine, we were all excited to hear this. John Peoni’s sons name is Richard and still lives in Philadelphia. ‘Richie’ would like to contact Mr. Yusen about some remembrances of his shipmate and friend John

]]> Comment on About the Ship by Neil Fidler http://de413.org/#comment-1758 Neil Fidler Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:36:26 +0000 http://de413.org/?page_id=90#comment-1758 God bless all the brave men of the Sammy B (DE-413) and Taffy 3. I am a retired Chief Petty Officer having served aboard three ships, the last one USS Aylwin (FF-1081) homeported in Newport, RI, on the same pier as the newest Sammy B (FFG-58). I wish I knew then what I know now about the original Sammy B. Since then, I've read quite a bit on the Battle of Sumar and Taffy 3 especially "The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors." This former tin can sailor thanks all of you brave men for your service. You are truly the Greatest Generation! God bless all the brave men of the Sammy B (DE-413) and Taffy 3. I am a retired Chief Petty Officer having served aboard three ships, the last one USS Aylwin (FF-1081) homeported in Newport, RI, on the same pier as the newest Sammy B (FFG-58). I wish I knew then what I know now about the original Sammy B. Since then, I’ve read quite a bit on the Battle of Sumar and Taffy 3 especially “The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors.” This former tin can sailor thanks all of you brave men for your service. You are truly the Greatest Generation!

]]> Comment on About the Ship by Patrick Tullier http://de413.org/#comment-1670 Patrick Tullier Thu, 26 Jan 2012 04:31:19 +0000 http://de413.org/?page_id=90#comment-1670 I too have read “the Last stand of the Tin Can Sailors" along with other numerous books and magazine articles about naval combat in WWII. I can honestly say that battle off Samar has to be one of the most heroic acts of bravery by the US Navy. The odds were incredible. I salute all the men of DE-413 and Taffy 3. I am truly thankful for their service and sacrifice. May God bless them! I too have read “the Last stand of the Tin Can Sailors” along with other numerous books and magazine articles about naval combat in WWII. I can honestly say that battle off Samar has to be one of the most heroic acts of bravery by the US Navy. The odds were incredible. I salute all the men of DE-413 and Taffy 3. I am truly thankful for their service and sacrifice. May God bless them!

]]> Comment on About the Ship by de413 http://de413.org/#comment-1520 de413 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:35:52 +0000 http://de413.org/?page_id=90#comment-1520 Thank you for the comment. This webmaster recently visited amazon.com and learned that the #1 helpful positive review was from my father, Dick Rohde, who passed away in 2009. I didn't know that he had written the review. He was always humbled by those who served and were not as fortunate as he to survive the battle. Thank you for the comment. This webmaster recently visited amazon.com and learned that the #1 helpful positive review was from my father, Dick Rohde, who passed away in 2009. I didn’t know that he had written the review. He was always humbled by those who served and were not as fortunate as he to survive the battle.

]]> Comment on About the Ship by Peter Alagona http://de413.org/#comment-1518 Peter Alagona Fri, 06 Jan 2012 03:55:09 +0000 http://de413.org/?page_id=90#comment-1518 I just finished reading "The Last Stand of the Tin Cab Sailors" by James Hornfischer. What can any individual say? How can anyone stand up to what the crew of the Samuel B. Roberts went through and accomplished? I never served in the armed forces and as I read the book (and others) I've tried to imagine the unimaginable. The terror of that battle. The courage and sacrifice of every man on board. Horrible and uplifting at the same time. Magnificent but very, very sad. These men paid a more than ultimate price for what they did. Hopefully all will have eternal peace and the thanks of a forever grateful nation. I just finished reading “The Last Stand of the Tin Cab Sailors” by James Hornfischer. What can any individual say? How can anyone stand up to what the crew of the Samuel B. Roberts went through and accomplished? I never served in the armed forces and as I read the book (and others) I’ve tried to imagine the unimaginable. The terror of that battle. The courage and sacrifice of every man on board. Horrible and uplifting at the same time. Magnificent but very, very sad. These men paid a more than ultimate price for what they did. Hopefully all will have eternal peace and the thanks of a forever grateful nation.

]]> Comment on Shipmates Killed in Action 25-27 October 1944 by Lewis Clardy http://de413.org/2011/05/08/shipmates-killed-in-action-25-27-october-1944/#comment-1444 Lewis Clardy Mon, 26 Dec 2011 21:31:36 +0000 http://de413.org/?p=323#comment-1444 John T. Rozzelle was my uncle. Left 13 brothers and sisters from Reform, Alabama. John T. Rozzelle was my uncle. Left 13 brothers and sisters from Reform, Alabama.

]]> Comment on About the Ship by Roger D. Daulton http://de413.org/#comment-1398 Roger D. Daulton Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:08:40 +0000 http://de413.org/?page_id=90#comment-1398 I served on the Samuel B Roberts from May 1961 thru April of 1964. [Ed. note: presumably a reference to the Samuel B. Roberts, DD-823] Would love to hear from any shipmates who servered at this time. Roger I served on the Samuel B Roberts from May 1961 thru April of 1964. [Ed. note: presumably a reference to the Samuel B. Roberts, DD-823] Would love to hear from any shipmates who servered at this time. Roger

]]> Comment on DE 413 Survivor Association Newsletter October 2011 by Peter Leyden http://de413.org/2011/11/17/de-413-survivor-association-newsletter-october-2011/#comment-1313 Peter Leyden Fri, 09 Dec 2011 04:34:59 +0000 http://de413.org/?p=421#comment-1313 I am looking for the name and address of a survivor of the" Sammy B" , who lives in or around Bethpage, Long Island. I met him at he American Airpower Museum on Pearl Harbor Day, talked with him for a short while but failed to get his name. If anyone can help it would be greatly appreciated. Peter Leyden 631-226-8754 I am looking for the name and address of a survivor of the” Sammy B” , who lives in or around Bethpage, Long Island. I met him at he American Airpower Museum on Pearl Harbor Day, talked with him for a short while but failed to get his name. If anyone can help it would be greatly appreciated.
Peter Leyden
631-226-8754

]]> Comment on About the Ship by de413 http://de413.org/#comment-1364 de413 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:51:07 +0000 http://de413.org/?page_id=90#comment-1364 David Gayton lilbigman76@yahoo.com Dec 7, 2011 Shipmates, My name is MM1(SW/AW)Dave Gayton and I am an Machinist Mate in our Navy. I take this time on the anniversary of the Pearl Harbor Attack to let you all know I THANK YOU for your sacrifice for our freedoms. Without YOU I couldn't see my little girl's smile everyday and when I put on this uniform I honor those who have fallen! I thank DE 413 for their unwaivering courage during the Battle off Samar Oct 1944. I will never forget it or you shipmates. Very Respectfully MM1(SW/AW)Dave Gayton David Gayton lilbigman76@yahoo.com
Dec 7, 2011

Shipmates,
My name is MM1(SW/AW)Dave Gayton and I am an Machinist Mate in our Navy. I take this time on the anniversary of the Pearl Harbor Attack to let you all know I THANK YOU for your sacrifice for our freedoms. Without YOU I couldn’t see my little girl’s smile everyday and when I put on this uniform I honor those who have fallen! I thank DE 413 for their unwaivering courage during the Battle off Samar Oct 1944. I will never forget it or you shipmates.

Very Respectfully
MM1(SW/AW)Dave Gayton

]]> Comment on About the Ship by Christy Mihos http://de413.org/#comment-1253 Christy Mihos Fri, 02 Dec 2011 20:44:00 +0000 http://de413.org/?page_id=90#comment-1253 Honored to read the warm words of so many on this site. My Dad, Peter Mihos served on the Beatty and the Tweedy in both WWII and Korea. His memories of his time serving were something I always looked forward to hearing. God Bless All Patriots Who Served Our Country. Christy Honored to read the warm words of so many on this site. My Dad, Peter Mihos served on the Beatty and the Tweedy in both WWII and Korea. His memories of his time serving were something I always looked forward to hearing. God Bless All Patriots Who Served Our Country. Christy

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