The USS Cabildo
I served on board the USS Cabildo from 1951 to 1952.
The USS Cabildo was recommissioned in 1950 and became one of the first radioactive ships, as part of the Atomic Energy Commissions Project, Operation Greenhouse. One of the ports where the Cabildo was stationed during my time on board was Wonson, Korea. While we were there in April 1952, loading minesweeping boats for Minesweeping Squadron 3, she took a direct hit at midship. At the time of the hit, I was a few feet aft. Although damaged, after being repaired, she was still able to complete her mission.
Related Links: Ships of the US Navy 1940-1945 http://members.aol.com/cabildousn/ Dictionary of American Fighting Ships
Some of my personal memories:
Subs and sub tender, Pier 3 Yokusha, Japan March 17, 1952
Well deck of the USS Cabildo, Yokusha, Japan March 17,1952
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Division crew photo taken on USS Cabildo, March 17, 1952:
Crewman Gervais
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