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Gary Szot

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Great shot of the 323 boat with its crew.


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KatDerrick

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Thanks to all of you for the kind words.

According to my Mom, my Dad left the 323 about a week before it was hit. I don't know much more than that. I don't know why or where he went after that. I don't know if crew changes at the same time or not. Any information or generalities you all could give me on that would be appreciated.

I will be scanning at some point over this weekend. My current project is the book The BlackJacks which he co-wrote with a William P. Hall.

My long term goal is to add a page to Wikipedia as there are so few about actual PT boats. That is why I am interested in whom captained the ship before and after him.

Thanks to all of you for you kindness. It is truly appreciated!

Kathleen


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Proud Daughter of:
Lt. Emery M. Newton, (Jg)
PT 323
b. 1913 d. 1997

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Great pics. Thanks for sharing

I am a proud Army Strong Dad who has a deep appreciation for all who serve and have served our country.

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Dick

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Thanks for the post - please never be shy about sharing the photo or anything else PT boat, we all have a craving for them.

Dick . . .


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Wayne Traxel

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Really great pictures of PT-323 and I thank You for posting them. PT 323 other nick-names were SNAFU and Jinx.

In 1999 while researching another boat I made contact with Einrid (Bud) Neet who was on three other boats before being assigned to Ron 21's PT-323 in October 1944. At the time PT-323's CO was Lt. (jg.) Herbert Stadler with Ens. William Adelman XO.

" A Look Inside the Blackjack" On the morning of 12-10-44 PT's 323 and 327 along with Ron 36 PT's 528 and 532 were returning returning to base from night patrol, when out of the brilliant morning sun, the boats were attacked by four Japanese planes. One plane targeted 323, it's pilot's intention was to get this boat by whatever tactics he could. The 323 tried every evasive action possible but the enemy plane with bulldog persistance came on in, in the face of of 323's blazing guns. The plane was hit, but still stuck with them diving into the PT. The diving plane hit the radar mast with one of its wings. The impact of the plane hitting the radar mast tore 323 in half, at the cockpit, amidship. Lt (jg) Stadler and Ens. Adelman lost their lives and several of the crew were wounded.


Ron 21's PT-323 Photo from Mrs. Walter Keuhn


Ron 21's PT-323 Charthouse purchased from PT Boats Inc.


Ron 21 PT323 day after loss 12-11-1944 Photo from Bud Neet.


Ron 21 PT323 Day After Loss 12-11-1944 Photo from Bud Neet.


Ron 21 PT323 Day After Loss 12-11-1944. Photo from Bud Neet.




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KatDerrick

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Post a Reply To This Topic    Reply With Quotes     Edit Message     View Profile of KatDerrick   Send Email To KatDerrick Posted on: Oct 7, 2009 - 4:54pm
Yes my father left in the beginning of October. At some point right around then he was injured (I don't know how) and he carried metal in his leg the rest of his life. But I am pretty sure that it was not physically on the 323 that this injury happened.

And yes I was aware of who took over the boat and what happened in December. I always felt some lucky star was looking down on my Dad to take him off the boat then.

But thanks for the rest of the pictures as some I hadn't seen. I will add to my file on my Dad.

Kathleen



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Proud Daughter of:
Lt. Emery M. Newton, (Jg)
PT 323
b. 1913 d. 1997

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Drew Cook

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Great photos, Wayne. Thanks for posting them.

Interesting to note the broken shards of the cockpit windshield at the port side of the 323...seems obvious it was painted-over plexiglass, and in other photos of the 323, it seems pieces of wood were bolted/screwed over the plexiglass of the windshield ..

It's always fascinating to study the details of the boats in these vintage, historic photos.


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Patricia Myers Small

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Kat,

My father, David Michael Myers, was the radioman on PT 323 under the command of your father. He is kneeling on one knee on the far left in the front row. In some photos he is misidentified as "Lange".

Patricia Myers Small

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KatDerrick

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How wonderful to hear from you! I'm still going through my parents things and keep looking for more. But time is always in short supply. I hope to identify all on the pictures at some point.

When I think of all they went through it is just amazing. I sure wish they made men like that these days. My father rarely spoke about the war. It was just something you did. He never spoke of the horrors he witnessed. I had to really prod him for any information.

Glad to see you joined and hope to hear from you again.

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Kat,

My father, David Michael Myers, was the radioman on PT 323 under the command of your father. He is kneeling on one knee on the far left in the front row. In some photos he is misidentified as "Lange".

Patricia Myers Small

Patricia Myers Small




Kathleen NEWTON Derrick
Proud Daughter of:
Lt. Emery M. Newton, (Jg)
PT 323
b. 1913 d. 1997

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Patricia Myers Small

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I am also very proud of my father. He never spoke very much about his time on the boat but did say that he had the opportunity to meet JFK at some point, and that JFK had asked him to join his political campaign after the war. He died at a young age and was not fortunate enough to know his grandson, Major James David Small, U.S. Army Ranger, West Point Class of 2006 who he would be very proud of. I will post a photo of my son who looks very much like his grandfather. When I found the photo of the crew and the other photos that I had never seen before of my father during the war, I was thrilled. My son has proudly hung the crew photo in his house in Alexandria, Virginia and it will be with him wherever he is assigned. Thank you for your work on this project.

Patricia Myers Small

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