The Susquehanna. It is also named as AOG 5.
It was an gasoline tanker for supplying aircraft.

For a small tanker it was heavly armed: 3 inch cannons and 12 20 millimeter machine guns and 16 depth charges.The ship was part of the 7th fleet. It splashed enemy aircraft down.

Tbe ship was given the Phillipine Presidential unit with a bronze star for all the crew.

I was a gunnery and deck officer (Lt.(jg))

I would like to hear from any person that sees this message.

At this time December 2006, I am healthy, active and employed.

There are six grandchildren and a great wife, the same wife that married with me the day I completed my naval education at the Columbia University.