Willie James White served aboard the USS Calvert from April 1951 to December 1952 as a Steward Third Class (St3c) and Ship’s Serviceman Third Class (Sh3c).
Willie is quickly approaching his 100th Birthday, this coming August, 2024!
Here is a photograph of Willie at his time of enlistment in the U.S. Navy in 1943.
Willie served aboard the following ships during his many years of service in the U.S. Navy:
- USS Denver CL-58
- USS Cascade AD-16
- USS Okanogan APA-220
- USS Calvert APA-32
- USS George Clymer APA-27
- USS Montrose APA-212
- USS Turner DDR-834
Appreciation to Willie’s grand daughter, Donna, for providing the photographs and service information.
God Bless you Willie. Sailed on the Calvert out of Pusan, Korea July ’53. To you, I am a youngster of 92!!!!!