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Attention shellbacks from the Maryland. Yes I'm still collecting Maryland items, stories and pictures for an historical exhibit I am doing on the Maryland and it was suggested( by an Army Shellback)that I try and aquire a copy of a sailors Shellback papers from the Maryland. I'd love to get a copy since I have lots of crossing the equator photos and am willing to pay copy and mailing costs. Thanks for any help!!
Steve Pavlosky
410-285-5239

I am wondering about the USS Marylands history. I have a Christmas Menu from the USS Maryland dated 1912.
U.S.S. Maryland
Navy Yard
Mare Island, Cal
Christmas, 1912
I have read here that the ship was comissioned in 1920. If anyone has any information, please e-mail me at:


Thank-You

Hello Pharmacist Mates and Hospital Corpsman,

I am doing research and would like to know how many medical personel were on the USS Maryland. Also what was the delineation and compliment of rank with in this rating? And what were the specific duties? This information has been difficult to find. Being in the medical field myself I am always interested in military medicine. Any assistance is appreciated. Please e-mail my at

My father was a PHS and I would like to find a model or photo of the ship USS Maryland. I have heard many stories and have visited Battleship Row and was very moved by the experience. One of the proudest moments in my dads life was serving his country, and he shared so much of it with us growing up. Is there anyone out there who could tell me more about his life back then? His name was Carl Miller, I am sorry I don't know what his job was or his rank at the time. Thank you...Marianne(Miller) Bamm

My Dad was a hero in everything he did in life. One of his proudest achievement's was serving on the USS Maryland. Although he passed away this last August, his many stories of his time spent on the Maryland, will live with me forever. I never got tired of hearing them.
A Very Proud Son........Ted G. Poelma

Having been born and raised in Maryland, and having a father who was retired Navy I have always been fond of the USS Maryland. I have a picture of her that I got from the Naval Institute.
My father, a retired RMC (now deceased), bought me a letter opener and a keychain sometime in the late '60's both of which had teak in them that was purported to be from the deck of the Maryland. I know that these items were advertised in the Fleet Reserve Association's magazine, Naval Affairs for quite awhile around that time. I still have the letter opener, although I have lost the keychain.
My only comment on the website, which is generally excellent, is that all the pictures depicting the main battery refer to 16" guns, and I believe the Maryland's main battery was composed of 14" guns. Am I correct, or did I simply misremember my facts?
Thanks for preserving a bit of history. Jim Arnold, Major, USAF(Ret).

Value or Find USS Maryland Items for Sale. Price guide, http://www.antiquecast.com , allows searches of recent auction results. Auction search lists sale items at several auction sites. Pictures are often available. Concise searches are best with the 3 most characteristic terms. For ready reference this site is worth a bookmark.

Hello,
My father-in-law was on the Maryland and I attended one of his reunions in Lousisiana. My father-in-law is Frank Wevers Jr. I am completely in awe of the stories he has told me. Any photos of him or the ship, would be greatly appreciated. Unfortunatley, his memory is growng dim. Anyone with any info can e-mail me at glp106 @ excite.com Thank you all for your service and keeping our country free for me and my children. I salute each and every one of you. Thank you! Gary Pratt.

Hello, I am Ginny Houle Schmiling, daughter of Robert C. Houle. Have heard many stories, would
like to know more. My dad was very proud to have searved on the Maryland!

To: Mr. Don Warren, Saw your note on the guest book. Attempted to e-mail you because my Dad was onboard when yours was. Same Div. too!! No luck with your e-mail address. Sure it's correct? Hope we can trade info.

New Book out about BB-46!!!"THE LAST BIG-GUN NAVAL BATTLE"...The Battle of Surigao Strait by Howard Sauer assigned to Maryland as a gunnery officer in 42'. As of early Dec. this book was unavailiable at any of the book stores, small or large chain store. I ordered mine from amazon.com books via the internet and I got it just 3 days later! So far it has been great! It is really neat to be reading this book to your Father and he tells you what damage etc. took place, only to read it in the next paragraph! Yes; he was part of the crew at the time. So gentlemen, when you have finished reading your copy I'd like to read here what you think. Merry Christmas and God Bless!

Hey Vets
I'm building a model of the Maryland as she appeared at Pearl on Dec 7 1941. I have a question for those who may have served at or before this date. What happened to the bow bullnose anchor???? Mary is only carrying 2 anchors, not three in all photos just before and after Pearl. Any body like to share stories, please email me at . Thanks

Steve Pavlosky

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