November 2018 – USS Mississinewa AO-59

Teen book, Faces in the Flames: A Ghost Story, written by Ron Fulleman brings splashes of history into a modern ghost story.

November 20, 2018 admin One comment

Faces in the Flames: A Ghost Storyby R. Fulleman Inspired by the many stories in the sinking of the USS Mississinewa. Young Cam and his father SCUBA dive on the sunken WWII ship his grandpa served upon. The ship was sunk amidst burning oil in 1944, killing 63-men. Diving on

Putting a name to the face – Ray Glendening S2c

November 14, 2018 admin Leave a comment

Putting a face to the name! We can now put a face to the name of Ray Glendening, S2c. Ray’s granddaughter, Debra Hamilton, was able to supply a portrait of her late grandfather. Glendening tragically only came aboard Mississinewa in October 1944, only to perish one month later when the

Celebrating George Huss’ birthday

November 1, 2018 admin Leave a comment

George W. Huss, RM3c, turned 94 in November, 2018 George’s daughter, Elizabeth Gavin, was kind enough to share a recent photo of her dad, George, celebrating his 94th birthday. Happy Birthday, George. You look great!