USS BUSH (DD 529)

Latest Updates to ussbush.com

DATE	NATURE OF UPDATE
8/30/2023	Various Survivors Aboard APA45 Photo Page - Image of survivor Leroy F. O'Laughlin - RM1c was identified.
7/9/2021	Jack Welch - S1c Photo Page - Welch, one of the ship's casualties on April 6, 1945 is remembered.
4/2/2018	Donnell D. Mills - MM2c: is remembered. Mills was lost as the first plane struck the ship, killing all in the forward engine room where he was stationed.
4/2/2017	Tony Wysocki - S1c: a Silver Star recipient and killed in action April 6, 1945 is remembered.
8/3/2014	Homer Paul Pace - MM1c Photo Page - Pace, one of the ship's casualties on April 6, 1945 is remembered.
7/14/2013	Rescue - Surigao Straits: A picture of B-25, No. 953's crew has added to the photo page about two rescued pilots.
9/19/2010	The Fred D. Johns-RM3c photo page has been added to remember this DD529 veteran.
9/02/2010	Various Survivors Aboard APA45 - A previously "unknown" face has been identified as that of Fred D. Johns-RM3c.
8/22/2010	The The John Lavelle-S2c photo page has been added. Lavelle remembers the dubious distinction of being the projectionist on "movie night" aboard ship.
11/2/2009	The Stanley Greenberg-MoMM1c - photo page was added. Greenberg was one of those men who did not return following the ship's final combat action on April 6, 1945.
11/1/2009	Lost at Okinawa - was updated with a memory from Quartermaster Paul Pedersen recalling a "helmet" incident that occurred right after the first kamikaze struck the ship.
9/1/2008	Eugene N. Sanzi Photo Page - Eugene Sanzi was a Yeoman 3rd Class aboard BUSH. Sanzi provides a glimpse into a yeoman's duties aboard ship, as well as memories of the ship's travels to The Philippines, Iwo Jima and finally the ship's sinking at Okinawa.
7/13/2008	Stan Gallaher Photo Page, - was updated to include additional images and information about his early days in the Navy and his subsequent rescue when the USS BUSH was lost
6/28/2008	Edmond B. Bennett Photo Page, - Ed Bennett was part of the ship's deck division. He received a Letter of Commendation for his actions on April 6, 1945. Bennett shares some vivid memories of his shipmates and events aboard DD-529
6/21/2008	The "Real Chief" Photo Page - was updated to include to include an image of the Blue Star Banner that this wife of a USS Bush sailor displayed in her home.
6/8/2008	Paul Trella, S2c, Photo Page - was updated to include a photo of Paul's brother in law Frank Bush and his sister Margaret. Frank Bush, in the U. S. Army in World War II, visited Paul aboard ship on Christmas Eve 1944, less than 4 months before Paul Trella was kille in action.
3/1/2008	Second Set of Memories - two excerpts from letters dated January and March 1945 written by Lt. (jg) Richard P. Anderson were added. Anderson was killed on April 6, 1945 when the ship was lost.
2/24/2008	Lt. (jg) Richard P. Anderson - The ship's "Chief Engineer" is remembered. He helped commission the ship and served aboard DD-529 until the ship was lost. Anderson was killed at his post during the action that claimed the USS BUSH.
2/24/2008	#1 5-Inch Gun Crew - A previously unknown face of the No. 1 5-inch gun crew photo has been identified as Fireman 1st Class Al Shook.
9/25/2007	Various Survivors Aboard APA45 - A previously "unknown" face has been identified as that of Eugene N. Sanzi, Y3c.
6/9/2007	John Littleton Photo Page - received minor updates as to direction (north, east, south, west) that as the former XO of the LCS-64 remembers the events of April 6, 1945. As navigator, his work and that of the LCS64 crew, were instrumental in finding and rescuing USS Bush sailors. Related updates were also made to two recollection sections: Third Set of Memories and Fourth Set of Memories
1/7/2007	Nicholas Kosty - Fireman 1st Class Kosty was killed in action on April 6, 1945. A photo page has been added to remember him and his sacrafice.
9/2/2006	Four recollection pages have been updated with the memories from Jack C. Day - CM2c and John Peterson - B2c. The specific memory pages updated include Shakedown and Off To War, Lost At Okinawa , Rescue At Okinawa and Miscellaneous Tidbits
9/2/2006	Seattle, Washington Survivors - A photo page was added for three Bush sailors from the Seattle, WA area - Jack Day-CM2, John Peterson-B2c and Curtis Stenson-WT3c. All three men helped commission the ship and survived the ship's sinking. Jack Day shares memories about his duties aboard ship as a Carpenter's Mate and the events of April 6, 1945.
5/1/2006	Lt.(jg) John Gordon Foster - A photo page was added remembering Foster and his Yankee Ingenuity. Lt.(jg) Foster was killed in action April 6, 1945.
5/1/2006	John Hillan - FC1c - A photo page was added noting the service of John Hillan as a Fire Controlman aboard the USS Bush.
5/1/2006	Ensign John E. Littleton - A photo page was added for Ensign John E. Littleton, XO and Navigator of the LCS(L) 64. His actions, and those of his shipmates, were an essential element in the rescue of USS Bush personnel.
3/31/2006	Rescue Sailors - A picture of Ensign John E. Littleton, Executive Officer and Navigator of the LCS(L)64 was added to the photo page of men participating in the rescue of USS Bush personnel.
3/11/2006	Engineering Division Picture - A previously "unknown" face was identified as that of Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Ernest J. Ritschel.
2/20/2006	Raymond Lockhart - WT1c is remembered in this photo page. Ray Lockhart was one of of five men killed in a 5-inch shell accident on July 23, 1944.
2/20/2006	Gilmer Thomas - S1c - In this photo page, Gil Thomas shares memories of time as part of the deck division, his battle station, and recollections about the loss of the USS Bush on April 6, 1945.
11/14/2005	Engineering Division Picture - A previously "unknown" face was identified as that of Fireman 1st Class John L. Keene.
9/25/2005	Various Survivors Aboard APA45 - previously unknown image has been identified as Wilbur Mulvaney, RM3c.
9/25/2005	Rescue Ships Photo Page has been updated to include a picture of the LCS(L) 64 and a better image of the LCS(L)24.
9/18/2005	Miles S. Burke, StM2c winner of the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for his lifesaving actions is noted on this photo page.
9/6/2005	Three recollection pages have been updated with the memories from John Littleton, the Executive Officer and Navigator of the LCS(L)64, the support ship on radar picket station #1 with the USS BUSH on 6 April 1945. The specific memory pages updated include Lost At Okinawa , Rescue At Okinawa and Miscellaneous Tidbits
8/20/2005	Rescue Ship Deck Logs - Rankings of officers aboard the LCS(L) 64 were updated.
8/21/2004	J. M. Cross Photo Page - A new photo page remembering this Fire Controlman, a Silver Star recipient lost with the USS Bush.
6/12/2004	The "Various Survivors Aboard APA45 Photo Page - A correction was made to to properly identify Walter "Bud" Serviolo-SM3c.
5/9/2004	Engineering Division Picture - A previously "unknown" face was identified as that of Fireman 2nd Class Harry F. Turner.
5/9/2004	The "Various Survivors Aboard APA45 Photo Page" - A previously "unknown" face was was identified as that of Radarman 3rd Class James S. "Pat" Carney.
03/20/2004	Stan "Stores" Gallaher - Photo Page - - Meet Stan Gallaher - Storekeeper aboard the USS BUSH from June 7, 1944 through April 6, 1945.
10/27/2003	The "Invasion Preparations - Philippine Islands" photo Page - General Charles P. Stivers middle initial has been corrected, and he identified as the man on the far right of the picture.
8/30/2003	The "Short History" Page - Namesake data about Marine Lt. William S. Bush was updated.
3/9/2003	Ensign Jerome Rush - Photo Page - Ensign Rush was listed as Missing in Action after serving aboard ship for 2 months and week. This page remembers Ensign Rush, his good work, and provides some insight into the Navy's V-12 training program.
3/9/2003	Albert Brody - PhM3c Photo Page - Lost with his ship, this page recalls a valued member of the ship's Medical Department.
2/9/2003	Gene Younce - RM3c Photo Page - This photo page recalls Gene, his best friend and few of Gene's memories and duties while aboard ship. He was assigned to the USS Bush from July 2, 1943 through April 6, 1945.
2/9/2003	Radar Survivors Picture Info - The last unknown face in "Radar Survivors" picture has been indentified as Wilbur Mulvaney-RM3c. As a radioman, Wilbur Mulvaney was assigned to the USS Bush on a temporary basis in support of Fighter Direction activities.
1/12/2003	Miller West Beals - F2c Photo Page - recalls this family man who perished with his ship on the Radar Picket Line off Okinawa.
12/1/2002	Wesley Northey-BM1c Photo Page - remembers this Silver Star recipient who lost his life in action on April 6, 1945.
12/1/2002	Engineering Division Picture - two unknown faces identified and one correction, Albert Daunoris-MM3c, Virgil Hayes-F1c, and Leonard Bretz-F1c are identified.
12/1/2002	Admiralty Island Invasion Photos - correct spelling of pictured U. S. Army doctor Lt. George Novis received.