WORLD WAR II CREWMEN

Did you know - one out of every five submarine crewmen in World War II never returned?

New book Release: Heroes Beneath the Waves: Submarine Stories of the Twentieth Century.

Release of my first book, "Submarine Stories of World War II",  Chief Petty officer Melvin T. Smith, Chief Sonarman and author Mary Nida Smith, at Military Writers Society of America, Branson, Missouri.  

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A BLESSED YEAR.

Thanks to Chick McAleer Sr., member of the DBF - Diesel Boats Forever Facebook, for permission to place this on my blog. I love the illustration.

USSVI National Convention, Reno, NV August 15- 20th.
USSVI Corvina Base Reno,NV Hosting.

Shipmates,

  Thanks to IPNC Michael Bircumshaw we now have Burial At Sea information up on the USSVI website.

The information is under Documents/Application or use the link below:

https://www.ussvi.org/Documents/Forms_Application_Burial_At_Sea_Forms.pdf

Pride Runs Deep,

Al Singleman, Jr. NC

HEROES BENEATH THE WAVES: Book Signing

 LODGE AT RIVER BEND PARK

BOOK SIGNING: FRIDAY AFTERNOON, DECEMBER 18-(2-5)

HEROES BENEATH THE WAVES: SUBMARINE STORIES OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY By Mary Nida Smith.

USSVI Submarine Veterans Base of Mountain Home founded by Robert Buschbacker provided stories and pictures, plus many others across America shared war and peace time stories of how it was, and is, to live below the sea encountering the unknown. Few people know what a huge part the USS Submarine Service provides in protecting us and our freedom. Smith’s husband CPO Melvin Smith, served 16 years in submarines and 5 years in anti-submarine helicopters. He served, starting at seventeen in WWII, Korea and Viet Nam.http://submarinestories.blogspot.com.

Mary Nida Smith is a freelance writer, poet, artist, photographer and lifetime member USSVI Subvettes, Ladies of U.S. Subvets, several artist clubs, Ozarks Regional Arts Council Historian, Ozarks Writers League, Friends of the Library and founder of the Twin Lakes Writers. http://marynidasmith.blogspot.com

Location map at www.retiretoriverbend.com/contact us Information 1-870-471-0064 - Coffee while we visit  A couple blurbs from the book.
Heroes Beneath the Waves: Submarine Stories of the Twentieth Century Submarine by Mary Nida Smith

USS Boarfish (SS-327) William Dreher: The captain ordered full speed ahead, hoping to reach the cove before daybreak. They reached the cove safely and stayed submerged in approximately eighty feet of water. The executive officer asked the captain how he planned on getting out with the escorts blocking the exit. He replied, “I don’t plan on getting out. Those two ships are worth more to the war effort than this old submarine.”

They sat there in what is known as “silent running.” Everything was shut down except emergency lights, and one-third of the crew was at their stations. It was difficult for the other two-thirds of the crew to wait it out, for they had nothing to do to distract their minds from thinking of the danger. (Page 8-9)

USS Guavina (SS-363) Marion Shinn: “Words cannot express the feelings and emotions that surged through my mind while waiting helplessly. Many of the crew stretched out motionless on the deck on their departments. From my position only, the men in the forward torpedo room and ward room were visible. Some were emotionless, but most had a look of fear on their faces. One man sat down on the floor and started to giggle, but soon brought it under control. (Page 14)

HEROES BENEATH THE SEAS, FOR STUDENTS

STUDENTS/SCHOOLS Heroes Beneath the Waves: Submarine Stories of the Twentieth Century, is an ideal history book for students to learn and research how important submarines are for spying, transporting, and rescuing without the world knowing. The seas hold many secrets. Students will learn what training the submariners had to acquire to qualify, and how the crew lived and survived. Many young men starting at the age of seventeen signed-up, but few were chosen. Pets aboard were important to many, for this was their first time away from home.

Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum

3 hrs · 

Never forget the sacrifice that so many made to serve their country during a time of "peace." Join the museum today to honor the Arkansas Pearl Harbor survivors at 2:00 today.

Military identifies remains of 7 Pearl Harbor unknowns

The military says it has identified the remains of seven crew members missing since the USS Oklahoma capsized in the 1941 bombing of Pearl Harbor.

NAVYTIMES.COM

Pearl Harbor Remembered

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Ceremony ~

"December 7, 1941, a date that will live in infamy ..."

USSVI Groton Base will conduct a Pearl Harbor Remembrance Ceremony at the WWII Submarine Veterans Memorial East in Groton commencing just a few minutes before 1:00 pm Monday, December 7, 2015.

Chaplain Jack Gallimore will conduct the service.
A saluting battery will be conducted during the ceremony.

Open to the Public ... Hope to see you there.
We ask all to be there no later than 12:45 pm.

Heroes Beneath the Waves: Submarine Stories of the 20th Century by Mary Nida Smith is dedicated to the love of her life, Chief Melvin T. Smith.

 

Navy Hymn for Submariners  Chief Melvin T. Smith, STC (SS)USN-RET who served aboard the USS Snapper (SS-185), USS Quillback (SS-424), USS Sea Leopard (SS-484),USS Sennet (SS-408), and the USS Sea Fox (SS-402), went on his last patrol the 14 of November 2015.http://www.loiaconoliteraryagency.com/authors/mary-nida-smith

USSVI GROTON BASE

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Ceremony ~

"December 7, 1941, a date that will live in infamy ..."

USSVI Groton Base will conduct a Pearl Harbor Remembrance Ceremony at the WWII Submarine Veterans Memorial East in Groton commencing just a few minutes before 1:00 pm Monday, December 7, 2015.

Chaplain Jack Gallimore will conduct the service.
A saluting battery will be conducted during the ceremony.

Open to the Public ... Hope to see you there.
We ask all to be there no later than 12:45 pm.

Book Signing Mary Nida Smith

Heroes Beneath the Waves: True Submarine Stories of the Twentieth Century
Author Book Sale and Signing Holiday Event 
Event Type: Adults 
Date: 12/5/2015 
Start Time: 1:00 PM 
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Knox Rooms A+B+Great Hall 
Description: Author signing event and book sale. 
Other: The Library will showcase authors at this holiday book sale and signing event. Meet neighbors who are authors and have them autograph your purchases. Books make great gifts, so shop locally and support talented authors! Authors: please register for booth space beginning November 1. No charge. Space will be available on a 1st come 1st served basis. 
I'll be there, join me. Donald W. Reynolds Library Serving Baxter County http://submarinestories.blogspot.com