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Reunions

Notice: All veterans of USS Whitehurst at welcome at all reunions.

Pictorial History of 1950-1969 Crews' Reunions ReU History Pictorial History Of WWII Veterans Reunions WWII Veterans' Reunions

The 2004 reunion was extra special.  It was a combined reunion of both the WWII Crews and the later Crews.  The WWII vets generously asked us to be their guests at their reunion in Chattanooga, TN the last week of June, 2004.  Everyone enjoyed the time together.  Many of the Korean era and later Whitehurst vets were honored to meet the men who brought Whitehurst home from the big war.  These men didn't seem to be much older than the rest of us.  They are as young in spirit as any of us.  Next year there will, once again, be separate reunions.  max crow

Why there are two Whitehurst  reunions?

Most of the WWII vets who are able to attend reunions live in the Southeast.  They have long agreed to meet in Tennessee.  Members of the later crews are scattered from Hawaii to Maine, and Florida to Alaska.  At each reunion  a volunteer host for the next reunion is selected.  The host chooses a reunion site relatively near his home.    This method of hosting serves to move the reunion to various parts of the country.

Current Reunions The WWII Veterans' Reunion June 22-24, 2011 DE-634 WWII Veterans' ReU Photos Note:  The Reunion of the USS Whitehurst WWII crew is always held on Wed - Friday of the last full week of June, in Knoxville, TN.  Clarion Inn 5634 Merchant Center Drive,  KNOXVILLE, TN  37912 ph. (865) 687-8989 Take Exit #108 off I-75 We are asking that each  of make your own reservations with the hotel.  Be sure to mention that your reservation is for the USS WHITEHURST ASSOCIATION Reunion. JIM LAWRENCE 120 Ryan Drive Goose Creek, SC 29445  ph# (843) 533-1908     E-Mail Host:  dachie2008@att.net Room Reservation Cut-off Date is: June 1st  Hotel Link Online: Clarion

25th Reunion of the 1950-1969 Crews Sep. 11-14, 2011 Holiday Inn San Diego - On the Bay 1355 North Harbor Drive San Diego, CA 92101 Reservation Number 800-877-8920 Mention USS Whitehurst Reunion Group Code UWR when calling for reservations. The cutoff date for reservations is August 12, 2011 Activities will include the Hornblower Harbor Tour, The Maritime Museum, and a tour of the USS Midway, the largest Aircraft Carrier of WWII.  There will be a closing Banquet the evening of the 13th. e-mail questions can be sent to Zeke Frazier zeke@aol.com Please use phrase "Whitehurst Reunion" in the subject line

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