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USS ROBERT L WILSON WAS BORN OUT OF THE NECESSITY OF AMERICA'S INVOLVEMENT IN WARS... WW2, KOREA, VIETNAM AND A LONG COLD WAR....SHE IS GONE NOW DUE TO THE PROCESS OF MODERNIZATION, BUT ALTHOUGH SHE IS GONE, SHE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN IN THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF THE MEN SHE SERVED SO WELL !!. |
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YOU WILL BE EXPERIENCING THE HISTORY OF A GREAT SHIP IN THESE PAGES WHO SERVED HER OFFICERS, CREWMAN AND COUNTRY VERY WELL FROM MARCH 1946 TO SEPTEMBER 1974 |
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THE PHOTO BELOW REVEALS THE CHANGE OF A GEARING CLASS INTO A BASILONE CLASS IN 1964, WHEN A MAJOR CHANGE WAS MADE WITH THE FRAM CONVERSION |
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| This Photo of the Robert L Wilson was sent to us by our shipmate Duane Kimbell, and it was presented to him when he reported aboard in 1971. This photograph appears to have been taken later than any we have previously seen on the net. Some of the opening material for this site was also used from our Shipmate Bill Jones' site which we all know was the only site for our ship on the net for sometime. That site was very instrumental in keeping the memories of our ship alive! Thus, the reason for saving part of the great work he has done as a reminder to all who will visit here!! |
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100 YEARS OF TIN CAN SAILORS |
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| The history of the destroyer is the story of Rugged Sailors and their Gallant Ships in the foaming seas making haste to go in harm's way. But the story isn't just about these "Greyhounds of the Seas", it's also about the "Tin Can Sailors' who have manned them for a hundred years. "Throughout the years, Destroyermen have been a proud breed" said retired Admiral Arleigh Burke in the book "Destroyer---60 Years". |
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THIS SITE HAS BEEN ADDED TO PATRIOT FILES |
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| Visit Patriot Files at: www.PatriotFiles.com |
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USS ROBERT L WILSON DD/DDE 847 ASSOCIATION |
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| The Association (Over 350 Members) Welcomes all Shipmates and Friends of the USS Robert L. Wilson Aboard and ask you to enjoy your tour here and please leave us a Message in the Guest Book so your friends and shipmates can find you. Reminisce and let us know a little about yourself and this site. You can email information to the Webmaster at: DD847@webtv.net, or the association secretary/treasurer at: wilson847assoc@bellsouth.net Your mail will be answered promptly. For more information you can find it on the Association Page Link Below |
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You Can Find a Photo of a Four Foot Model of our Ship as it looked before the Fram Conversion Below | |||
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FELLOW SHIPMATES AND FRIENDS PLEASE SIGN THE GUEST BOOK BELOW AND LET US, AS WELL AS OTHERS, KNOW HOW YOU ARE... THANK YOU!! The Guestbook is now being moderated do to spammers! I will check at least weekly to eliminate them and add your entries! |
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Visit OSOT at: www.osot.us... |
A MESSAGE TO ALL WHO SERVED ABOARD THE USS ROBERT L WILSON DD 847 |
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| As webmaster of this Site, I would like to take the time to thank all my former shipmates of this Great Ship for your help, consideration and donations to this site. This Site was built for your enjoyment and on behalf of the USS R. L. Wilson, DD/DDE 847 Association, it belongs to the Officers and Crewman who served aboard her and it is with Great Pleasure and Honor, that I have been asked to build and maintain this Site for all of You !! Respectfully and Sincerely, GGRicks@webtv.net |
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VISIT THE NEXT PAGE FOR IMPORTANT LINKS AND PHOTOS OF SHIP'S PATCHES |
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