The book Medal of Honor describes one of those incredible … Remember camping at Cushman Lake? In the four days the saboteurs had anxiously watched the skies for cloud cover, the inventive crew of the Barb had built their micro switch. The crew had put out fires and hid as a boarding party from the Barb looted it, looking mostly for charts. Started as a non-qual deck grinding mess cook! JOHN H. LEHMAN John H. Lehman died March 5, 2021, aged 98. In the crew's mess of the BARB, 30 men can be fed at once, and in minutes the compartment converts to lounge or theater. Still work for the navy in Norfolk. The barbus is a ray-finned fish genus, noted for its pair of barbels on its mouth used to search for food at the bottom of the water. European Theater – First through fifth patrols, Pacific Theater – Sixth through twelfth patrols, See the identification of Namkwan Wan with Yanpu Wan e.g. Fluckey was born in Washington D.C. in 1913. Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1970 Had a great time with a great crew, THE MEMORIES ARE BETTER TODAY THAN BACK THEN. It was in the Pacific waters that Barb found lucrative hunting and went on to compile one of the more outstanding submarine records of World War II. Battle flag of USS Barb (SS-220) including the train the crew derailed in an operation to the Japanese home islands in World War II. Register and add yourself to the Crew List of the USS Barb (SSN 596). The prospects were not pleasant. The crew of the USS Barb received the Presidential Unit Citation and Navy Unit Commendation. He attended the United States Naval Academy in 1931 and graduated in 1935 as an Ensign. Try the Ship's Store. Following a brief overhaul period at New London, Barb departed for Pearl Harbor where she arrived in September. An American submarine had found them, the USS Barb, commanded by Eugene B. Fluckey. In recognition of one outstanding patrol, Barb received the Presidential Unit Citation. In recognition of one outstanding patrol, Barb received the Presidential Unit Citation. Thunder Below! Under the leadership of Commander Eugene B. Fluckey, who would be awarded a Medal of Honor and 4 Navy Crosses for his exploits, the crew of the Barb devastated Japanese shipping during its patrols. On 3 December 1951, she was recommissioned and assigned to the Atlantic Fleet, operating out of Key West, Florida. 23, 1945, eight members of Barb ‘s crew landed on mainland Japan under intense cloud cover and a dark moon. During her seven war patrols, Barb is officially credited with sinking 17 enemy vessels totaling 96,628 tons, including the Japanese aircraft carrier Un'yō. In 1989 the U.S. Navy honored Fluckey by naming the nuclear submarine Combat Systems Training Center, the largest and highest building in New London Connecticut, … Add Your Name to the SSN-596 Crew Roster . The Barb’s battle flag featured a train in honor of this exploit. Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website. Immediately, their best-laid plans went right out the window, forcing the crew to improvise. The thunderous roar of exploding depth charges was a familiar and comforting sound to the crew members of the USS Barb, who frequently found themselves somewhere between enemy fire and Davy Jones's locker. I had both good times and bad times on Barb, however it wouldn't serve no purpose had it been too easy for me! When the need was posed for a pick and shovel to bury the explosive charge and batteries, the Barb's engineers had cut up steel plates in the lower flats of an engine room, then bent and welded them to create the needed tools. The prospects were not pleasant. USS Barb (SS-220), a Gato-class submarine, was the first ship of the United States Navy to be named for the Barbus, a genus of ray-finned fish. The USS Barb was a Gato-class submarine operated by the United States in the Pacific Ocean during World War II. [9] On July 2; she also bombarded the town of Kaihyo on Tyuleny Island (Sea of Okhotsk) with her regular armament, destroying 60 percent of the town. Help | The USS Barb was on its last war patrol. LPO of Sonar Division. Barb's war operations spanned the period from 20 October 1942 – 2 August 1945, during which time she completed 12 war patrols. USS Barb (SS-220 ), was commissioned on 8 July 1942, and initially assigned to Submarine Squadron 50, in which she was one of six U.S. submarines assigned to operate in the eastern Atlantic—based on a personal request from British Prime Minister Winston Churchill to President Franklin Roosevelt, over the objection of Chief of Naval Operations Ernest J. The crew of the USS Barb received the Presidential Unit Citation and Navy Unit Commendation. Under the leadership of her fearless skipper, Captain Gene Fluckey, the Barb sank the greatest tonnage of any American sub in World War II. But Barb’s crew had taken to heart Fluckey’s mantra: If there is a problem, find the solution. A submarine is designed to perform submerged, not on the surface. E.B. For the first time in U.S. submarine warfare, Barb successfully employed rockets, against the towns of Shari, Hokkaido; Shikuka, Kashiho; and Shiritoru on Karafuto. Barb's fifth patrol terminated 1 July and she proceeded to the Submarine Base, New London, Connecticut, arriving on 24 July. 334641 entries available online. A submarine is designed to perform submerged, not on the surface. Joel … He equipped the Barb with 5-inch rocket tubes, essentially creating the first ballistic missile submarine. U.S. Pacific Command, 15 October 1944, "The First Submarine to Launch Rockets from its Deck – YouTube", "Next Navy sub to be named USS Barb after storied WWII vessel", Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships, List of submarines of the United States Navy, List of submarine classes of the United States Navy, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=USS_Barb_(SS-220)&oldid=1009697214, World War II submarines of the United States, Gato-class submarines of the Italian Navy, Wikipedia articles incorporating text from the Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, 11,000 nmi (20,000 km) surfaced @ 10 kn (19 km/h), This page was last edited on 1 March 2021, at 21:45. Looking for US Navy memorabilia? USS Barb has been called a “Pacific killer sub par excellence.” Here’s some of the story. It was here the crew gathered to discuss ways of rescuing the downed airmen. After a quick refit, the Barb set sail on her 12th and final patrol of the war. The Barb racked up one of the most outstanding records of the war, including sinking an aircraft carrier. Register and add yourself to the Crew List of the USS Barb (SS 220). Recommissioned on 3 August 1954, she served with the Atlantic Fleet until 13 December 1954, when she was decommissioned a final time and loaned to Italy under the Mutual Defense Assistance Program. King. On 22–23 January Barb penetrated Namkwan Harbor now called Yanpu Wan (沿浦湾)[8] on the China coast, opposite the Matsu Islands, and wrought havoc upon a convoy of some 30 enemy ships at anchor. The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Barb (SSN 596). This was a veritable feat because there was no more dangerous job in WWII, which is why sub crews … USS BARB (SSN-596) Crew Links. I would like to give a big shout out to the following people for sharing their Barb photos on Facebook, which I have copied and added to the scrapbook. Reported on board at San Diego around first half of 1985, served 1 westpac & decommissioned her at Puget Sound Naval shipyard. Report an offensive or inappropriate entry. USS Barb (Lt.Cdr. Add Your Name to the SSN-596 Crew Roster . He was the last of Capt. Dick Clark. Served on board as a fwd ET for 4 yrs. The keel of USS Barb was laid down on 7 June 1941 by the Electric Boat Company of Groton, Connecticut. On 15–16 September Barb rescued 14 Australian and British POW survivors of SS Rakuyō Maru.[7]. It taught me the meaning of friendship and responsibility. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); There are 108 crew members registered for the USS Barb (SSN 596). During her seven war patrols, Barb is officially credited with sinking 17 enemy vessels totaling 96,628 tons, including the Japanese aircraft carrier Un'yō. 1971 – 1981 USS Bowfin Submarine Museum and Park photo She was launched on 2 April 1942 (sponsored by Mrs. Charles A. Dunn, wife of Rear Admiral Dunn), and commissioned on 8 July 1942, Lieutenant Commander John R. Waterman in command. Register and add yourself to the Crew List of the USS Barb (SSN 596), Report an offensive or inappropriate entry, A1W Machinery Divison LPO / Staff Traing Group. In 1989 the U.S. Navy honored Fluckey by naming the nuclear submarine Combat Systems Training Center, the largest and highest building in New London Connecticut, … Upon completion of her 11th patrol, Barb was sent to the U.S. for a yard overhaul and alterations, which included the installation of 5 in (130 mm) rocket launchers at the Captain's request. The barbus is a ray-finned fish genus, noted for its pair of barbels on its mouth used to search for food at the bottom of the water. On Jul. 1982 – now. | in, Greater Underwater Propulsion Power Program, "United States and Pacific Ocean Areas: Air Target Maps and Photos, China Coast, Ningpo to Canton". The last two war patrols conducted by Barb deserve mention. Pumps is pumps... Just seeing who is about & wantinga hat from the boat. Her keel was laid down on 7 June 1941 by the Electric Boat Company of Groton, Connecticut. On her twelfth and final patrol of the war, she landed a party of carefully selected crew members who blew up a train, the only ground combat operation in the Japanese home islands. Fluckey) departed from Midway for … Their mission was to rig a Japanese train track to explode when a train crossed a switch between two railroad ties. 5 Jul 1944 USS Barb (Lt.Cdr. USS Barb (SS-220), a Gato-class submarine, was the first ship of the United States Navy to be named for the Barbus, a genus of ray-finned fish.She compiled one of the most outstanding records of any U.S. submarine in World War II.During her seven war patrols, Barb is officially credited with sinking 17 enemy vessels totaling 96,628 tons, including the Japanese aircraft carrier Un'yō. At the same time, the Barb did far more than … The crew of the USS Barb received the Presidential Unit Citation and Navy Unit Commendation. There are 1 crew members registered for the USS Barb (SS 220). Fluckey) torpedoed and sank the Japanese transport ship Takashima Maru (5633 GRT) in Sea of Okhotsk in position 50°53'N, 151°12'E. Maneuvering in dangerously shallow waters, Barb launched her torpedoes into the enemy group and then retired at high speed on the surface in a full hour's run through uncharted, heavily mined, and rock-obstructed waters. During this patrol, Barb sank four Japanese merchant ships and numerous enemy small craft. 23, 1945, eight members of Barb ‘s crew landed on mainland Japan under intense cloud cover and a dark moon. Search crew members | E.B. Although a short time aboard my first submarine - I experienced a fine group of men whom help me succeed aboard, which paved the way to a successful Naval career. Machinery Division LPO. Fluckey) ended her 8th war patrol at Midway. Add yours! Larry Workman. JOHN H. LEHMAN John H. Lehman died March 5, 2021, aged 98. During her first patrol she carried out reconnaissance duties prior to, and during, the invasion of North Africa. If you also served aboard and you remember one of the people below you can click on the name to send an email to the respective sailor. Would you like to have such a crew list on your website? Eugene Fluckey's WWII Medal of Honor crew on the submarine USS Barb. They were: Chief Gunners Mate Paul G. Saunders, USN; Electricians Mate 3rd Class Billy R. Hatfield, USNR; Signalman 2nd Class Francis Neal Sever, USNR; Ships Cook 1st Class Lawrence W. Newland, USN; Torpedomans Mate 3rd Class Edward W. Klingesmith, USNR; Motor Machinists Mate 2nd Class James E. Richard, USN; Motor Machinists Mate 1st Class John Markuson, USN; and Lieutenant William M. Walker, USNR. The USS Barb, SS-220, compiled the greatest tonnage sunk by any American submarine in World War II. Login | Battle flag of USS Barb (SS-220) including the train the crew derailed in an operation to the Japanese home islands in World War II. The thunderous roar of exploding depth charges was a familiar and comforting sound to the crew members of the USS Barb, who frequently found themselves somewhere between enemy fire and Davy Jones's locker.Under the leadership of her fearless skipper, Captain Gene Fluckey, the Barb sank the greatest tonnage of any American sub in World War II. 4 Aug 1944 USS Barb (Lt.Cdr. ... She next landed a party of carefully selected crew members who blew up a railroad train. USS Barb (SS-220), a Gato-class submarine, was the first ship of the United States Navy to be named for the Barbus, a genus of ray-finned fish. Barb departed Pascagoula, Mississippi on 28 September for her shakedown cruise off the west coast. In recognition of this outstanding patrol, Commander Fluckey was awarded the Medal of Honor and Barb received the Presidential Unit Citation. She compiled one of the most outstanding records of any U.S. submarine in World War II. E.B. She was again decommissioned on 5 February 1954 and underwent the Greater Underwater Propulsion Power Program (GUPPY) conversion. During her first patrol she carried out reconnaissance duties prior to, and during, the inva… The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Barb (SSN 596). Would you like to have such a crew list on your website? Fluckey) torpedoed and sank the Japanese transport ship Takashima Maru (5633 GRT) in Sea of Okhotsk in position 50°53'N, 151°12'E. She and her crew had served six patrols in the European Theater, and had been in the Pacific for 19 months. He was the last of Capt. Admiral Fluckey noted that, had the crew known of this, they would have bought the sub and brought her back to the United States to serve as a museum ship.[11]. Immediately, their best-laid plans went right out the window, forcing the crew to improvise. ← Back to the USS Barb (SSN 596) page | Crew List main page | Ship's Patches. Sailing by way of the Panama Canal and Vallejo, California, she arrived in Puget Sound where she carried out a variety of trials between 30 October and 19 November. Search for a command's Crew List | The submarine was eventually sold for scrap in 1972 for approximately $100,000 (currently $611,000). Back to 1st page. Crewmen aboard the Permit-class attack submarine USS Barb (SSN-596) - which received two campaign stars for Vietnam service - rescue Major Ronald Dvorak, Lieutenant William Neely III, and Lieutenant Kent Dodson of the downed "Cobalt 2" B-52 Stratofortress during a June, 1972, typhoon off the coast of Guam. It was a short tour - got out when we went to PSNS. [12], List of most successful American submarines in World War II. Picture of uss barb ss 220 flag, and description of the sinking of a train. Thanks to Wagoner, Bodeau, Hayes, Wilson, Wolfe, and all the guys whose names elude me. USS Barb Ship's Flag. Report an offensive or inappropriate entry. This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Below: A series pictures of photos of a 'Nukes vs. Koners' Football game. Great times with the best CO there ever was, J.J. Grossenbacker! USS Bowfin Submarine Museum and Park photo HullNumber.com's mission is to provide a means for shipmates to keep in touch with one another. She compiled one of the most outstanding records of any U.S. submarine in World War II. PROSPECTS NOT PLEASANT. The submarine then concluded her shakedown training with a four-week, round-trip voyage to Hawaii. Try the Ship's Store. In the crew's mess of the BARB, 30 men can be fed at once, and in minutes the compartment converts to lounge or theater. 5 Jul 1944 USS Barb (Lt.Cdr. Battle flag of USS Barb (SS-220) including the train the crew derailed in an operation to the Japanese home islands in World War II. "Our country asked to do a … Wayne Russell. It was here the crew gathered to discuss ways of rescuing the downed airmen. The entry can be found here. On her twelfth and final patrol of the war… … Supported by the most amazing men. Because the ship was armed with machine guns, and was presumed to have radioed for help on seeing the Barb , Fluckey took no prisoners. I am a veteran police officer now at 41 years old with 11 years in the navy. The USS Barb and her crew went on to conduct an astonishing 12 war patrols. Would be great to hear from you all. PROSPECTS NOT PLEASANT. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Returning to the United States after the cessation of hostilities, Barb was placed in commissioned reserve on 9 March 1946 and decommissioned reserve on 12 February 1947 at New London, Connecticut. On October 13 2020, Secretary of the Navy Kenneth Braithwaite announced that a future Virginia class submarine (SSN-804) will be named for USS Barb. All of the submarine’s attacks on patrols eight through it’s final wartime twelfth patrol are covered in detail. This patrol was conducted along the coasts of the Sea of Okhotsk. During the seven war patrols she conducted in the Pacific between March 1944 and August 1945, Barb is officially credited with sinking 17 enemy vessels totaling 96,628 tons, including Un'yō, sunk on 17 September 1944. The USS Barb (SS-220), was a Gato-class diesel submarine, the first ship of the USN to be named for the barbus.During WWII in the Pacific, she was credited with sinking 17 enemy vessels totaling 96,628 tons including the Japanese aircraft carrier Un'yō. Picture of uss barb ss 220 flag, and description of the sinking of a train. Registration and communicating with shipmates at Hullnumber.com is FREE FOREVER. When John Lehman passed away earlier this month at the age of 98, he was the last of the crew of the USS Barb. "Our country asked to do a job, so we did, and Returning to the Pacific, she commenced her 12th and final patrol on 8 June. USS Barb (SS-220) was commissioned on 8 July 1942 at Groton, Connecticut. The crew began to ponder how to take out the train. Admiral Fluckey received the Medal of Honor and the USS Barb was the only submarine to 'sink a train'. 2 users currently logged in and 81 visitors active. … During the night of 22–23 July 1945 these men went ashore at Karafuto, Japan, and planted an explosive charge that subsequently wrecked a train. 4 Aug 1944 USS Barb (Lt.Cdr. is an account of the Barb’swartime patrols under Eugene Fluckey as skipper as he joined the Barb in January of 1944. The Barb's battle flag featured a train in honor of this exploit. On Jul. USS Bowfin Submarine Museum and Park photo Upon her return to the United States West Coast on 17 December 1963, she entered the Mare Island Naval Shipyardfor post-shakedown avail… Registration and communicating with shipmates at Hullnumber.com is FREE FOREVER. Their mission was to rig a Japanese train track to explode when a train crossed a switch between two railroad ties. 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