USS PARLE DE-708
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Plank Owners, 1944
My Dad, Lt. Cmdr Spencer Hinckley (44-47), served on the Parle in WWII and is one of the plank owners. I just wanted to thank you for the page of information on the Parle, it made my Dad glad to see the old girl.He was a little bummed about how she was sunk as a target though. He said she deserved better.
WW2 Pacific, 1945-46
My wife's father served aboard the Parle during WW II. Unfortunately, he died about 14 years ago, so I never had the opportunity to meet the gentleman. However, being interested in military history, especially WWII, I have been real curious what his job was aboard ship. His name was Harold Leon Williamson. He was recalled back to active duty for Korea and served aboard the USS Bisbee. If you remember him and have any information about him, my wife and I would greatly appreciate knowing more about him.Thank you, SFC John S.Armstrong, USAR (RET) E-mail :
Sonar School 1951-58
From : .Seaman L. E. Roberts served onboard 1951 through 1953 (known as Robey).
| My home address is : | 106 Haughton Avenue |
| Hueytown, AL. 35023 | |
| (205) 491-7411 |
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I was wondering if there was any information that you could send me about my grandfather Lyle Richardson who served on the Parle during the Korean War. Please contact me via E-Mail above.
Thank you for your time.
Training Ship, 1959-61
From : BOB "Sherm" LEONARDI served on her in 1958-59, also. If you are still here, I am ET Bob Leonard. I remember J. Bauer.
I have a couple of photos that might be of interest : Pics
Later, Bob Sherman Leonard
From : JIM
You betcha I served on the Parle. Worked in CIC as radarman. This was during Castro's takeover of Cuba beginning of 1959. We watched TV on the mess decks wondering if it was good or bad? Parle then was homeported at Little Creek, VA, round the point from Norfolk. We were taking reservists on two week cruises to ports in Purto Rico, Miami, Boston.
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I served in PARLE on my reserve cruise in 59 or 60. All I can recall is that the ship's crew was very proud of the ship. I recall going to Provincetown, Mass, that cruise. I am trying to locate crewmen from that era that might have some nice photos of the old ship. I understand she met her fate as a target ship. My regular duty ship was the USS RICH DDE-820, A GEARING class can and it also met the same fate afer being run over by a tanker in '77. I now belong to Tincan Sailors to try to save some of the older ships for future generations to see. Please let me know if you can help
Great Lakes, 1962-70
From :Bob Rice searching for Kenneth Niles -- served 1964-1966
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I served aboard her 67-69 Chicago,,, after Vietnam ; What duty !!!!
From : KELLY I served on the Parle in her last two years before it was decommisioned. It was in Chicago then tied up downtown next to the Chicago yaucht club. It was tough duty (not!). We were doing the reserve thing there as well, only going to exotic places like Green Bay and Milwaukee. It was great duty and have good memories of my time on the Parle.
See : Tin Can Sailors : Shipmate Registry, USS Parle
| Ship or Organization | Hull Number | Start Date | Proposed? | Location | Contact Person | Contact | Phone | E-Mail or Fax |
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| USS PARLE | DE-708 | September 2007 | Nashville TN | Bob Rice | Box 147, Pembroke MA 02359 | (781) 293-5613 | ||
| USS PARLE | DE-708 | 9/21/2006 | Chicago, IL | Bob Rice | Box 147, Pembroke MA 02359 | (781) 293-5813 | ||
| USS PARLE | DE-708 | 3/4/2005 | Jacksonville FL | Chet Hancock | 409 Crescent Pond Drive, Jacksonville FL 32259 | (904) 287-5621 |
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About this Page: DE708 Crew. Comments by the crew of USS Parle.
I served aboard her as radarman, Nov 1958 - Sept 1959. Last updated on January 9, 2008.
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