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I just found the website about the Diablo - thank you for this great site. I am
the son of JJ Davidson (1952-1954).
I see you have some information on him, but not all, so I am sending you this:
Full Name - Joseph John Davidson, Jr. Nickname: Joe
Next of Kin: Spouse = Jean Davidson (Deceased), Children = Pat, Linda, Joanne &
Jim Davidson. Address: Concord, Mass then St. Augustine, Florida
Status: Deceased May 28, 2002
Here is Joe in 1954 on the deck of the Diablo (I think):
I would like to attend a reunion sometime, so please add me to your email list
if you have one. Jim Davidson
jim@speakingofadventure.com
My father served on the USS Diablo and loved getting on the website
and browsing. The grandkids loved hearing all his stories of the places he
visited and the jobs he had to do on board. He passed away yesterday morning
(10-15-11). Thank you for keeping in touch with all the mates. He will be buried
with a USS Diablo cap.
Sincerely,
Joey Jablonski, Jr.
My father Louis Flood served on the Diablo from 59-60 he was a ET# at that time. He retired in 1973 as a CWO3 and was a plank holder for the Pulaski and the Lincoln He died July 3, 1978. I also served on the Lincoln form 70-72.
Bert Flood
Gildo
J. Simeone
Born
on February 21, 1929, he was a son of Giuseppe and Rosina (Mallozzi) Simeone
and grew up in Barre, graduating from Barre High School in 1947.
Devoted to his family, Joe enjoyed gardening, golfing, fishing, and many
Diablo reunions.
My name is Ned Schroeder and I found your information on the USS Diablo website.
My father, Fred Schroeder, was a crew member (radioman) aboard Diablo when it
was commissioned in 1945. I recently received some of my father's pictures and
other items from my mother and included was a plaque that contains the names of
the Diablo Radio Department at the time of commissioning. The plaque misspelled
Diablo's name (Diabol) so I assume that my father got the plaque when a
replacement was received. I have attached an image of the plaque for your
review.
Prior to joining the crew on Diablo, my father was aboard S-11, S-12 & Tang.
Growing up, my father would relate many stories about his time in the navy with
particular emphasis on his time on Tang. As is typical of the men of his
generation, the stories never really focused on the war aspects of his life
during that time, but on the relationships he had with shipmates. He was aboard
Tang for the 1st four war patrols and he always mentioned that he had lost many
good friends that were aboard Tang. Prior to my father's death, he was able to
re-connect with Floyd Caverly (one of the few Tang survivors). They spoke on the
phone and exchanged audio tapes with each other over the last couple of years
that my father was alive. I know that the reconnection brought a great deal of
joy to my father.
My father had always requested that he be buried at sea because he wanted to
join his many lost shipmates. When my mother would protest because she said that
she would want to place flowers on his grave, he would tell her to drop the
flowers in any river and they would find their way to him. I am glad to say
that, with the help of the Navy, we were able to comply with his wishes and he
received a burial at sea in the Atlantic at Lat. 36-07N, Long. 074-09.2W. And I
am also glad to say that my mother continues to drop flowers into the Ohio River
for my father to this day.
Sincerely,
Ned Schroeder
Gentlemen,
Wanted to pass along the information below about my Dad passing on to an eternal
patrol.
He loved his days in the Navy and especially his time on Diablo. He enjoyed the
reunions, pretty sure '06 Kings Bay was the last one he attended.
My brother Marty and I followed in his footsteps in the undersea Navy world and
both are retired submariners.
Best of luck to you all and I hope you have many more Diablo reunions.
John Lomax
Wilburn "Jiggs" Lomax, 85, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday,
Sept. 11, 2010, at Missouri Veterans Home.
He was born Wednesday, Feb. 4, 1925 in Hornersville, Mo. to Jack W. and Prudy
Riggs Lomax.
Wilburn and Doris Colburn were married in 1952. Mr. Lomax served in the Navy
during World War II and the Korean War. He was a truck driver for Pacific
Intermountain Express and belonged to the Teamsters. Wilburn later worked as an
engineer on the Mississippi River for Conti-Carriers. Mr. Lomax was a member of
V.F.W. Post 3838 and a lifetime member of U.S. Submarine Veterans Association.
He was also a member of St. Martin's United Church of Christ in Dittmer, Mo. He
enjoyed fishing and hunting and watching westerns on TV.
Surviving are two sons, John Robert Lomax of Orlando, Fla., Martyn Riggs "Marty"
Lomax and his wife, Donna, of Ellington, Mo.; one daughter, Patricia Hogan and
her husband, Veigh, of O'Fallon, Mo.; two sisters, Betty Louise "Pent" Korff of
Washington, Mo., and Blanche "Sis" Dowdy of St. Mary, Mo.; and three
grandchildren, Evan and Miles Lomax, and Holly Bonds.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack W. and Prudy Riggs Lomax; one
brother, Gary "Bub" Lomax; and one sister, Jackie Hutson.
Thu, 23 Jul 2009
Subject: Diablo Families
Just wondering if the Diablo Vets have a Families section.
A place where we can swap stories from the family side of life with the extended
crew and their families.
My Dad was Chuck Prey, he was assigned to the Diablo from 11/51 to 11/53. He
passed away in December 2003 after fighting the effects of a massive stroke for
over 9 years.
I have some memories as a child eating glazed donuts fried chicken and watching
movies in the torpedo room on weekends when my dad was the OD. Diablo family
gatherings on the 4th of July and other get togethers. I have an 8mm movie of
Havana from the deck of the Diablo during the time when Castro was just starting
his revolt in the outback of Cuba, and a stainless steel ashtray made from
surplus Stainless Supplies liberated from a secrete supply hut....and other
stories from that time.
Can family attend future annual gatherings if their family Diablo vet has passed
on?
I love the web site and the work everyone has put into it.
I have the love for the Diablo that only a little kid could get from a great
time visiting with the crew on those weekends at port.
Steve C. Prey
oldest son of Charles W. Prey, USNR
Steve all family members of the crew are always welcome at reunions, Please join us. Thank you for sharing your story.
July 2, 2009
From a note Francelle Lambertson sent to Bob Johnson
Roy came which was a very nice surprise and some local Sub Vets came as well.
Next time you send out a notice re: the reunion, please add
a
thank you for me to those who have called or sent cards and messages. They have
truly meant so much and I keep them separated
from the other cards. I am on my second read-through of them and they help. I am
fine and expect to remain that way except a periodic
melt-down, but they aren't too frequent. My niece left this morning and our son
goes home early Sunday morning. Anyway, that's where I
am
at the moment. Love to both Francelle
LCDR Tomme J. Lambertson, the last skipper of the Diablo passed away Tuesday afternoon June 23rd.
Captain Tom was admired and respected by all of under
his command.
For many years Tom did an excellent job setting up the reunions and
doing most of the work. Because of his leadership many Diablo sailors still
enjoy each other’s company at reunions.
Tom and Francelle were married 63 years. It is our fervent hope the Francelle will be no stranger at ship’s reunions. She is loved by all.
On about April 15, 2009, LCDR
Dick Underwood passed away in Newport News, VA. He qualified aboard DIABLO in
1946, and returned to her as skipper in the late nineteen fifties. We were
shipmates on DIABLO in 1946.
SCOTT, Arnold David (Scotty), 87, of Red Lion, PA died on Thursday, August 14, 2008 following a lengthy illness. He was born in Maida, ND, on November 24, 1920, He was the husband of Dorith (Lehn) Scott, to whom he was married for 63 years. tt. Mr. Scott served in the U.S. Navy Submarine Service, Pacific Fleet, during WWII and in the Naval Reserves until 1960. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 1976. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of York, Rural Letter Carriers Assoc., US Sub-Vets, VFW, and NARFE. Scotty was an ENC on the Diablo 44-46
From: Andrew Everett grandson of Darwin Whitcomb Heath