The PT Boat Forum
http://www.ptboatforum.com/cgi-bin/MB2/netboard.cgi

ť Forum Category: PT Boats of WWII
http://www.ptboatforum.com/cgi-bin/MB2/netboard.cgi?cid=101&fct=showf

ť Forum Name: PT Boats - General
http://www.ptboatforum.com/cgi-bin/MB2/netboard.cgi?fct=gotoforum&cid=101&fid=102

ť Topic: LAST PATROL
http://www.ptboatforum.com/cgi-bin/MB2/netboardr.cgi?cid=101&fid=102&tid=4765

MY FATHER JOHN W SULLIVAN GUNNER 3RD. SET OFF ON HIS LAST PATROL NOVEMBER 6 2018. JOHN SERVED ON THE 107 BOAT FROM APRIL 1942 THRU. NOV. 1943 WHEN HE WENT ON LEAVE. JOHN WAS PROUD OF HIS SERVICE BUT NEVER BRAGGED ABOUT IT. HE DID LIKE TO BOAST THAT HE NEVER WENT ON SICK CALL NEVER MISSED A PATROL. HE WAS 18 WHEN HE GOT ON HIS BOAT THE OLD SALTS CALLED HIM KID.
JOHN WAS THE LAST OF HIS CREW OF THE 107.
THE 107 WAS ON PATROL SHOOTING AT JAP DESTROYERS THE NIGHT THE 109 WAS LOST. HE SAID THEY SAW THE FIRE AND DID NOT EXPECT TO BE ANY SURVIORS.
SO WHAT DOES A FARM BOY FROM ILLINOIS KNOW.
I ATTENDED THE REUNION AT DENVER IN 1980 I THINK IT WAS.
I DID NOT APPRECIATE BEING WITH THOSE MEN AT THE TIME.
NOW YOU ARE WITH JESUS I HOPE YOUR CREW IS THERE ALSO
YOUR SON JAMES SULLIVAN

Posted By: jim sullivan | Posted on: Nov 24, 2018 - 10:28pm
Total Posts: 1 | Joined: Apr 4, 2012 - 12:28am

Jim;
My condolences to you and your family, Your Dad is once again that 18 year old kid on the deck of PT 107 as it rides off into the sun and on to warriors heaven Valhalla!!!
TED

Posted By: TED WALTHER | Posted on: Nov 25, 2018 - 5:17pm
Total Posts: 3059 | Joined: Oct 16, 2006 - 7:42am

I am sorry to hear this Jim, thank you for letting us know. I always enjoyed reading his posts here. My condolences to you and your family.

Posted By: Jeff D | Posted on: Nov 26, 2018 - 7:28am
Total Posts: 2200 | Joined: Dec 21, 2006 - 1:30am

Very sorry to hear of your lost. Prayers.

Bill P Reese

Posted By: billpr | Posted on: Nov 26, 2018 - 8:11am
Total Posts: 83 | Joined: Mar 19, 2017 - 4:34pm

My condolences to the Sullivan family.

R.I.P. Mr. Sullivan, and we thank you.

Posted By: Drew Cook | Posted on: Nov 26, 2018 - 1:45pm
Total Posts: 1306 | Joined: Oct 19, 2006 - 10:44am

Duplicate.

Posted By: Drew Cook | Posted on: Nov 26, 2018 - 1:46pm
Total Posts: 1306 | Joined: Oct 19, 2006 - 10:44am

Rest in Peace GMG 3/c John W. Sullivan PT 107 May you have fair winds and following seas on your last patrol. Prayers to the family in their time of need.

Posted By: Hank | Posted on: Nov 26, 2018 - 3:00pm
Total Posts: 4 | Joined: Oct 21, 2018 - 7:46am

Fair Winds and Following Seas...

Will

Posted By: Will Day | Posted on: Dec 1, 2018 - 8:45pm
Total Posts: 1955 | Joined: Oct 8, 2006 - 4:19pm

Hi there,

My dad was on PT Boat 221. He was Cliff Anderson. He passed away a little over a year ago. I remember as a kid we went to Al Piotter's restaurant in Wisconsin. I would love to have the diary too that Al put together of PT Boat 221 and Ron 16.

It would be fun if some of the next generation of PT Boat children/descendants could get together for a reunion and keep their legacy alive.

Merry Christmas!

Mark A. Anderson

Mark Anthony Anderson

Posted By: Mark Anthony Anderson | Posted on: Dec 23, 2018 - 8:39pm
Total Posts: 5 | Joined: May 29, 2014 - 6:22pm

So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers go out to to the Sullivan family.

Mark

Mark Anthony Anderson

Posted By: Mark Anthony Anderson | Posted on: Dec 23, 2018 - 8:41pm
Total Posts: 5 | Joined: May 29, 2014 - 6:22pm

God Bless your dad another of our PT BOAT VETS and Greatest Generation.

Posted By: Frank J Andruss Sr | Posted on: Dec 25, 2018 - 8:56am
Total Posts: 3497 | Joined: Oct 9, 2006 - 6:09am

Hi Mark
I have Al Piotters RON16 PT221 diary on pdf format. His widow Celia gave us a copy at the PT658 a few years back. I made the effort to digitize it just for occasions like this. I can email it to you if you like. I need your email address. Jerry

Jerry Gilmartin
PT658 Crewman
Portland OR

Posted By: Jerry Gilmartin | Posted on: Dec 27, 2018 - 9:48am
Total Posts: 1472 | Joined: Oct 8, 2006 - 11:16pm

Condolences to you and your family on the loss of your father. I'm sure he was quite a man. May you sail Sir with fair winds and following seas on your last patrol now to be with your crew forever.

Posted By: Hank | Posted on: Dec 27, 2018 - 4:38pm
Total Posts: 4 | Joined: Oct 21, 2018 - 7:46am