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PT 167
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I am looking for any living members of the "Who-Me?" PT 167 crew. My late father was a member and I have some photos of the some crew members and my father taken in 44-45'. His last Pacific duty was departure from Samar on 19 Oct 1945.
Dick Weaver
Posted By: Dick Weaver | Posted on: Sep 4, 2008 - 1:33pm
Total Posts: 3 | Joined: Sep 1, 2008 - 1:19pm
Dick;
Welcome to the forum. Post your photos if you would like. I believe John Bowman is still with us, he lives in California. I spoke with him several years ago though by phone. while I was amking a model of 167(fall 1944 time frame), I also later made a 1/72nd scale PT 167 model( spring1945 time frame)I also think George Holavak(sp?) is still alive. I don't believe any of the 167's skippers alive, Ray Bernking, being the last to go on final patrol.
take care,
TED
Posted By: TED WALTHER | Posted on: Sep 5, 2008 - 5:23am
Total Posts: 3059 | Joined: Oct 16, 2006 - 7:42am
Hi Dick-
Several years ago I built a model of PT 167. I wrote an article about it which was kindly posted on PTBoatWorld by T. Garth Connelly. Jim Bowman passed away a year or two ago but I did meet him at a PT Boat Reunion about 6 or 7 years back. My PT 167 project came to me after I met two other former crewman, one of whom asked me to build him a model. How about you email me offsite (alexjohnsonpt155@hotmail.com) and I can pass along your inquiry to them directly. I'm sure they each be delighted to be in touch with you.
ALEX
Posted By: Alex Johnson | Posted on: Sep 5, 2008 - 12:32pm
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Hello Dick,
I was in contact about two years ago with Robert (Bob) Pickett who was aboard the 167 when my now deceased dad was skipper.
I can give you his email address if you email me: Mikeberlin@talktalk.net
I have a photo of the crew and I'd be interested in seeing the photo you mention.
Best, wishes,
Mike Berlin
Posted By: mike berlin | Posted on: Sep 30, 2008 - 9:06am
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Contact Alex Johnson. He could help you sir.
Posted By: TGConnelly | Posted on: Sep 30, 2008 - 1:36pm
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