USS Salem
Association
Reunion -
Savannah, GA
December 8th - 11th, 2008
The 20th Annual Reunion welcomes all Former Officers,
Crewmembers, and Marine Detachment.
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Formed in 1989 by USS
Salem Plank owner R.M. ("Bob") Daniels, the USS Salem association is
an organization of former officers and crewmen of the USS Salem
CA-139. (Bob
passed away June 30, 2007.)
The USS Salem
Association held its first reunion in 1989, and now holds an annual
reunion where former crewmembers meet to renew old acquaintances and
share good times. The USS Salem Association maintains an extensive
database. growing constantly, of former USS Salem crewmembers who
would like to keep in touch with their former crewmates. The
Association also publishes a newsletter bringing news of former
crewmembers, USS Salem herself, and other articles of interest to
the membership. "Original" USS Salem crewmembers also work aboard
the Salem once again, this time as volunteers, working to restore
the Pride of the Navy to her original glory.
The USS Salem
Association Memory Room on board the USS Salem is now open for
visitors. Located in the Captain's in-port cabin, the Memory Room
contains artifacts and memorabilia from the USS Salem and the men
who were her crew.
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U.S.S. SALEM ASSOCIATION |
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For Association Information
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Eileen Daniels
Vice
President Administration & Operations
(352) 315-1397
bedaniels53@aol.com |
Raymond Creamer
Vice
President
(614) 863-6419
rayjo6@aol.com
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For Shipboard Information Contact: |
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*William Anderson
Vice President
(781) 272-0566
usssalem@verizon.net
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Shipboard
Tour Guides:
Gene Lacey
Dick Downey
Dan Shalkauskas
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Shipboard Working Parties:
Fred Handte
Pat Volpe
Frank Adkins
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USS Salem Memorial Room:
Contact Laurence Leger for information on contents
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* For Shipboard Working Party
Info. |
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