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THE CREW OF THE USS YMS-196
These photos are from the collection of Arthur R. Say


(If you know the identity of any of these crew members, please send an email with their names)

(All images are from left to right unless otherwise indicated)

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1. 6 May 1946
Olongapo, Subic Bay, Luzon, Philippine Islands
Fourth from left, John Dever.

2. 6 May 1946
Olongapo, Subic Bay, Luzon, Philippine Islands
Sitting, 1st on left, William "Archie" Gamble; 6th from the left, John Dever

3. 6 May 1946
Olongapo, Subic Bay, Luzon, Philippine Islands
Standing 2nd from left, William "Archie" Gamble; 7th from left,
John Dever

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6. Far left, with hand on rail, John Pipski; First on the right leaning on the rail under the 3"/50 gun breech, MoMM3c Robert F. Boyer.

7. Front row kneeling, far right, John Pipski;
Standing in front third row on right, Willis C. "Sonny" Hudson, MoMM 2/c.

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11. After crossing the Equator
Arthur R. "Dick" Say

12. Edwin Planz

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17. John Pipski looking into truck

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19. Top left corner: Elmer Walcome

20. Edwin Planz on the left

21. Front row, kneeling: Second from left, "Sonny" Hudson holding rifle next to flag
Middle row, standing on right: Martin A. Faley

22. Front row, center: Martin A. Faley

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26. Edwin Planz on the left

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30. First row: "Sonny" Hudson, third from right; Martin A. Faley, 4th from right

31. c. April 1945
Manila, Philippines.

32. MoMM3c Robert F. Boyer, second from right behind guy with cigar. Tall person in back may be Jim Cunningham from Texas

33. Manning a 20mm gun mount

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35. King Neptune's Court
Third from the left: Arthur R. "Dick" Say

36. MoMM3c Robert F. Boyer sitting in the gun trainers position. Behind him may be Jim Cunningham.

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37. c. 1945.
Front row: 2nd from left, Garabaldi; 3rd from left, Blackie
Back Row: 2nd from left, Hubert (Doc Barlow); 4th from left, Glen Cutler

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