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ť Topic: Ron-16, PT-220 info wanted
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Hi,
My grandfather Raymond Koplin was assigned to RON 16. I believe he was on PT-220 as I have a crew picture with that boat and him in the photo. I'd like to find out any info on the boat and the crew.

Thanks,

Kipp Yeakel

Posted By: kyeakel | Posted on: Feb 17, 2008 - 4:09pm
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Kipp - What is your e-mail? I have some pictures of the 220. Also, check the book AT CLOSE QUARTERS for operational menion of the boat.

Will

Posted By: Will Day | Posted on: Feb 17, 2008 - 4:40pm
Total Posts: 1955 | Joined: Oct 8, 2006 - 4:19pm

Will,
Thanks for the reply, I've sent you the e-mail address via your e-mail reply button. I appreciate the help. I've been reading a few books on PT boats, and the Morrison naval history books. I ordered the book you suggested, as it was not in my collection. I have a few pictures of the boat and crew, as well as some others. I also have his records, and a letter from one of his PT boat buddies. Is there a cantral repository of pictures and other memorabilia on line? I'd like to include some digital images of the ones I have.

Kipp

Posted By: kyeakel | Posted on: Feb 18, 2008 - 5:04pm
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Kipp: Thanks for the photos. There is a repository of sorts at PHOTOBUCKET under ptboats. Take a look.

Will

Posted By: Will Day | Posted on: Feb 19, 2008 - 5:38am
Total Posts: 1955 | Joined: Oct 8, 2006 - 4:19pm

Kipp,

I just joined the forum and I noticed your post. I know its old so I don't know if you are still interested, but my dad was on the 220 crew. I have some crew photos and the like, and a little diary that he kept. Its generally not very detailed, but it does a day-by-day of activity for the time he was on the 220 (the last year of the war). I would also be interested in any pictures of the boat--I don't have any. I only have a couple zoomed in shots.

thanks.

v/r,
tom

Posted By: Tom Wallace | Posted on: Aug 13, 2015 - 4:45pm
Total Posts: 1 | Joined: Jun 13, 2019 - 11:46am

I found this picture in the Knights of the Sea Book

[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/Jerry%20G%20PT658/PT220%20RON16%20enroute%20Kuching%20Sept45.jpg[/image]
I also have a RON16 Diary that mentions PT220 in several places. It is small enough to email to you if you give me your email address. Jerry

Jerry Gilmartin
PT658 Crewman
Portland OR

Posted By: Jerry Gilmartin | Posted on: Aug 13, 2015 - 5:19pm
Total Posts: 1472 | Joined: Oct 8, 2006 - 11:16pm

Jerry,

Great pic--thank you. My e-mail is usma75b4@gmail.com. I'd love to have a copy of the diary. I do not have a soft copy of my dad's. I need to do that. My sister, who was born after he died, is reading it right now.

Thanks.

v/r,
tom

Posted By: Tom Wallace | Posted on: Aug 14, 2015 - 4:54am
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