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Fall 06 Fireball.Pub VOLUME 15, NO. 4 FIREBALL! FALL 2006 Pvt. Joseph W. Ozbourn Tinian, Marianas Islands The official newsletter of the USS Ozbourn (DD 846) Association 28 July 1944 Dedicated to perpetuating the memory of a gallant Marine and the history of a fine ship Visit our website at www.ozbourn.org FROM THE BRIDGE will be shar- Do you have all of your ducks lined up in a row? My family knows what ing some of type of service I would like to have. Not only did I talk about it with them, I have I my feelings seen to some of the arrangements myself. My instructions are written down and with you regarding placed in a steel security box with all of our important family papers including several items that my DD-214 Form. Make sure that you have all of the documents that are needed. appear in my Check out everything in advance and save your family any additional grief. “From the Bridge” column. Let me How many times have you heard the phrase “freedom is not free”? Truer words “This will remain the start by thanking land of the free only Paul Logan and the were never spoken. Right now, our country is Ozbourn Plaque involved in a conflict that is being fought by so long as it is the Committee for the courageous men and women in our coun- home of the brave.” their work on making arrangements to try’s military services. They are fighting to Elmer Davis, American have a permanent plaque, honoring the preserve our freedoms and our way of life. One news commentator. USS Ozbourn, installed at the Admiral of those freedoms is the right to vote. Nimitz Museum in Fredericksburg, Texas. The USS Ozbourn Association sincerely I have a hard time understanding how this privilege is taken so lightly when thanks plaque committee members Paul it influences every area of our lives. Members of the military are making count- Logan, Richard Satchell, Guy Posey and less sacrifices and putting their lives on the line. Show them how much we ap- Don Sacco for their time and effort that preciate them and our country. went into the success of this project. I would like to close with a quote from Elmer Davis, an American news You will find an article on this page commentator (1890-1958). “This will remain the land of the free only so long as providing you with the latest details of it is the home of the brave.” Rudy Boff, President this very important project. Since the last edition of the Fireball, OZBOURN COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUE the USS Ozbourn Association has lost a READIED FOR DEDICATION special shipmate who was instrumental in its organization as well as several other he commemorative plaque active members. They will be truly of the USS Ozbourn has missed by all of us who had the privilege T been installed at the Admi- of knowing them and enjoying their com- ral Nimitz Museum in Fredericks- pany at the many reunions we shared. burg, Texas. The plaque is located The family of one of these men in the Memorial Courtyard. asked the Association for help in honoring A formal memorial service their father with a military funeral. They for the unveiling of the plaque will had to have his DD-214 (Report of Sepa- take place on Veterans Day 2006. ration) Form. His children couldn’t locate Anyone planning to attend the the important form nor did they have any memorial service should contact Memorial Courtyard, Admiral Nimitz Museum knowledge of his serial or service number. Association President Rudy Boff at Several Association members were able to (412) 833-0572. The 20” x 20” condition as possible. The ship still has her point them in the right direction and his plaque was installed at a donation dark blue WWII colors and small bow family proudly celebrated his life by cost of $2,500, which was made numbers. A professional photographer has showing his love for the US Navy. from an Association fund. taken photos of the plaque which will be The replica of the Ozbourn is available at the next reunion. as close to the commissioning (See photo of plaque on back page) Fireball, Fall 2006 TAPS FOR SHIPMATES Officers of the Association President Rest easy, sleep well my brothers. Rudy Boff (52-55) Know the line has held, your job is done. 1036 Connor Road Rest easy, sleep well. Pittsburgh, PA 15234-1033 Tel: 412 833 0572 Others have taken up where you fell, the line has held. Email: [email protected] Peace, peace, and farewell. Vice President Kenneth E. Keene (71-74) The four shipmates listed below served aboard the Ozbourn during the early 1950s, some of them 9995 Perry Highway at the same time. Meadville, PA 16335-6445 Tel: 814 337 3197 Email: [email protected] Charles, O. Akers John S. Blonsick Norman Laux Jack M. King Corresponding Secretary September 2, 2006 July 27, 2006 August 13, 2006 September 1, 2006 and Editor of Fireball Captain — 50-52 Ensign — (50-51) Ensign — (52-55) RD2 — (51-54) Richard N. Johnson (61-64) 5899 North Bronco Lane ur former skipper, Capt. Charles O’Neal Akers, went to his Prescott Valley, AZ 86314-5892 final harbor on September 2, 2006. To all who had the Tel: 928 775 4205 Email: johnsonsimival- O privilege of knowing him, he was the model of what a Navy [email protected] commanding officer should be. He was always cool and competent under fire. He was a gentleman in any social setting. Foremost, Recording Secretary however, he was both an outstanding leader and superb seaman. William L. Jones (51-52) Capt. Akers was born in 1915 in Nashville, Tenn. After a year 15721 Piccadilly Road of pre-med at Vanderbilt University, he unexpectedly secured an Goodyear, AZ 85338-8767 appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy, taking the place of a mid- Tel: 623 935 1073 shipman who had been reassigned after getting married. Midship- Email: [email protected] Capt. Charles O. Akers man Akers entered the Academy in 1934, graduating in 1938. Treasurer and Historian His first assignment as an ensign was aboard the USS Tennessee (BB 43). In 1940, he was Warren Zschach (52-55) detached to the USS Ramsay as the chief engineer. The Ramsay was a four-piper destroyer that 1311 Ponderosa Dr. had been converted to a mine layer. The Ramsay was present during the attack on Pearl Harbor by Petaluma, CA 94954-4393 the Japanese. While serving aboard the Ramsay, Akers qualified as executive officer and was then Tel: 707 762 0469 Email: [email protected] assigned to the USS Laws (DD 558). He later qualified as a commanding officer and assumed command of the USS Hobby (DD 610) in 1945 where he served until the end of WWII. While Past Presidents aboard the Hobby, Akers earned the nickname “Lucky Charlie” because, despite attacks by numer- Robert Whitten, Jr. (50-52) ous kamikazes off Okinawa, his ship was never hit. Cupertino, CA His second ship command was aboard the Ozbourn, where in Korean waters, the Oz was hit W.D. Minter (52-55) by shore fire. The only personnel casualties were some minor cuts from shrapnel. Texarkana, TX Other assignments included professor of engineering at the Naval Academy, working at the Bureau of Personnel, XO aboard the USS Los Angeles (CA 135), commander of a destroyer divi- We’re on the Web sion, CO of the USS Manatee (AO 58) and commander of DESRON 13. at By Robert C. Whitten (50-52) — Past President, USS Ozbourn Association www.ozbourn.org ohn S. “Jack” Blonsick was born on August 11, 1928 in Braddock, hipmate Jack M. PA. Blonsick died July 27, 2006 at his home in Palm Coast, FL. King, 73, died on J Captain Jack, as he was called by his friends, joined the Marines at S September 1, 2006 at the age of 17. He saw service during WWII as a TBM Avenger radioman/ Effingham, IL. bombardier. He served in the U.S. After the war, Blonsick attended the University of Mississippi on Navy between 1951-54. Navy and football scholarships, studying mechanical engineering and While aboard the Ozbourn, business management. Upon graduation, he was commissioned a line offi- King was a radarman, leav- cer in the U.S. Navy. ing the ship as a second Blonsick served aboard the Ozbourn between 1950-51. While class petty officer. aboard the Oz, he saw combat against North Korean and Chinese forces He was employed by during the Koran War. War-time action included engaging the enemy off the Illinois State Police Ens. John S. Blonsick Wonsan, Pusan, Inchon, and Hungnam. He helped with the evacuation of from June 15, 1958, until his retirement on June 30, U.S. forces through enemy mine fields off Chosin. Completing Navy flight training, he was 1984. He was a member of awarded his wings of gold as a Naval aviator, flying A-1 Skyraiders off the USS Midway (CV-41). VFW Post 7676 of Alta- John Blonsick retired as a captain from Eastern Airlines after 30 years of service. mont, IL. WELCOME ABOARD PUBLICATION DEADLINE If you have a letter, story or photo you would like to Reverend K. Michael Lambeth Trenton, New Jersey share with other Ozbourn shipmates, the deadline for submit- ting contributions for the fall issue is Friday, December 15. A hearty welcome aboard to Reverend Lambeth. The Oz- Articles may be rewritten for purposes of editorial style. Due bourn Association hopes that you will become an active to space limitations, some materials may used in a future member and get involved in Association affairs.
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