John Howard (left), James Webber, Kenneth Kelley, Bob Hall
Kobe, Japan 1955
I Robert Dean Hall “Bob” was born 8 September 1935 in Missouri. Currently my hair is reddish grey, my eyes are blue. I enlisted in the navy at St. Joseph, Missouri, 21 January 1953, and went to boot camp at Great Lakes, Illinois. I reported on board USS FRANK E. EVANS (DD 754) in 1955 to B Division where I served as a Boiler Tender third class.
I joined the navy right out of high school at the ripe old age of 17. After boot camp, I served on a P.C.E. on Lake Michigan. In January 1955 I went to Treasure Island, San Francisco. I wanted a ship, so I drew the good ole USS FRANK E. EVANS (DD 754). First, they sent me to Diesel training, then put me in B Division, in the Forward Fireroom running boilers.
I bought a little camera in Japan in 1955 and took a lot of little, not very good, pictures. Here are some samples. These are the best ones, “yuck.” I still have that little camera. It must be an antique, like me. I hope this will help a little.
L-R Ernest Thorpe, John Talle, Leroy DeLima, Charles Kilburn, Kenneth Kelley, Chester Watson
At Sea Near Okinawa 1955
“Bob” currently resides at 22509 Hwy E, Forest City, MO64451-9715. You can reach him at 660-442-3676.
Laundry Boat – Hong Kong
1955/56
Bob’s health is not very good so he spends most of the year in the Florida Keys. He has a house at 1681 Watson Blvd., Big Pine Key, FL 33043, phone 305-872-1149. He’s usually there from November 1st through April 10 . If you are down that way stop by.
1955
USS Bryce Canyon AD-36, USS Frank E Evans DD-784, USS Alfred A Cunningham DD-752, USS Blue DD-744
This website is dedicated to the men who served aboard the USS Frank E. Evans (DD 754), including those who were lost on 3 June 1969, and to the families and friends of those fine sailors.
This website is dedicated to the men who served aboard the USS Frank E. Evans (DD 754), including those who were lost on 3 June 1969, and to the families and friends of those fine sailors.
