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Jim Santos, Your Historian & Web Master

Here is your Web-Master on USS Diodon (SS-349) in September 1967 in Hong Kong, BCC.  That is an Australian frigate's bow seen in the background.

Back then on Diodon

Submarine Qualification Certificate of James Richard Santos, TNSN(SS)
(New 04-17-07)

Photo from WestPac 1967 in Hong Kong, about ready to get underway

I am your Web Master, and self-appointed Historian for the old and gone USS Diodon  (SS-349) and her fine crews.  I am the Web-Master for the Torpedoman's Association, as well.

SR to TM2(SS), USN Submarine Reserve, 6/12/65 to 6/12/71
PS3 to PSCS, USCGR, Retired, 10/2/78 to 1/1/97

    The Sailor's Creed

    I am a United States Sailor. I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America and I will obey the orders of those appointed over me. I represent the fighting spirit of the Navy and those who have gone before me to defend freedom and democracy around the world. I proudly serve my country's Navy combat team with Honor, Courage, and Commitment. I am committed to excellence and the fair treatment of all.


    Diodon Shipmates Missing in Email Addresses
    (updated 12-17-07)

    USS Diodon conversion to GUPPY II

    USS Diodon conversion to GUPPY IIA

    Both above added 09-09-05


    Notices & E-mails

    Did Electricians Mate William Henry Roberson serve on the Diodon?
    (New 07-23-06)

    Do you have any information on Donald R. Wiltse who served on Diodon around 1955-1958?
    (New 09-20-06)

    What was the name of the kid that stole a tug from the tug port and pulled Diodon away from the pier
    (New 09-07-06)

    Vern Grubbs looking for James Jones
    (New 03-27-06)

    2007 Subvets National Convention-Important Information

    Thomas David Clifford served on Diodon at sometime

    Louis Mercier wants to contact Joe Rinaldi and Raford Malone

    Milton L. Laurie, Diodon crew of '58 - '63

    Milton L. Laurie passed away 10 March 2008
    Sailor Rest Your Oar
    (Updated 04-10-08)

    George Stoffels has Passed Away on 24 November 2004
    Sailor Rest your Oar

    George Stoffel's Funeral
    Sailor Rest your Oar

    Plankowner, USS Diodon (SS-349)

    If you were on Diodon 24 December on WestPacs 1958 or 1960 please read this

    Driving in the rain - Do NOT use that Cruise Control!

    Does anyone have a Diodon decommission certificate?
    Question from William Zuchero

    NOTE:  Your Web-Master and Diodon/Crew Historian would like a photo or scan of the Diodon (SS-349) decommssioning certificate.

    Don Messner with New E-Mail and Diodon Stuff

    Don Remily is moving and here is his contact info

    Grandson of John D. Donnelly who served aboard the Diodon sometime during the late fifties or sixties is looking for info

    Living Will

    Sons of LCDR John D. Donnelly are USN Submariner Captains
     

    Health related Information

    Use your own judgment


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From: Phyllis Speer [mailto:pspeer@san.rr.com]

Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2003 2:09 PM

Subject: Dick Speer

Dear Jim,

I am truly sad to tell you that Dick died this morning at 10 am. He was a wonderful man and faced his disease with incredible courage.

I would appreciate it if you could let the members of the Diodon family know.

thank you,

Phyllis Speer

   Sailor Rest Your Oar

May He Rest in Peace.

May God have Mercy on his eternal Soul

Diodon Skipper Richard Speer 1964 to 1966 Photos
Photos from Ensign to Commander and later


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