Volume 29 -No. 1 January, 2016

2016 REUNION - NORFOLK, VA The 2016 USS Ashland LSD Association reunion will take place at the Lake Wright Quality Suites and Sleep Inn, 6280 Northampton Boulevard, Norfolk, Virginia on June 22, 2016 thru Saturday June 25, 2016. Information concerning the reunion is included in this issue. The Ashland rate will apply for five days prior and after the reunion, based on hotel room availability. Registration forms and complete information is included in the following pages. Please remember to register by mail or e-mail as early as you can, you do not have to send payment at registration, pay at the reunion. The important thing is that you register with Bob Parrish, (who is coordinating the reunion) to assist him with the event planning. Cut-off dates are listed. KEEP THEM IN MIND. If you have any questions, then contact Bob Parrish by phone or e-mail. Bob's contact information is contained on page 2 of this issue. Sick Bay: Received word Doris Elliott (Mrs. Sam) is having some health problems. Doris is currently a resident at: Majestic Oaks, 901 Veteran's Memorial Parkway, Orange City, FL 32763.

Lesson Learned If you would like to identify objects or people that are included in a photograph that you plan to scan and included in the issue that you are preparing for the printer; you cannot make any additions to the scanned item. Belatedly, the World War II Shipmates are (left to right), Jim Doig, Ray Talley, Ray Parks and Dario Sicker. Group: Back row, left to right: Gene Miller, Davie Chapman, Quincy Shelton, Calvin Nichols, Harlan Engel, Ray Banowetz, Ron Thompson, Jerry Cockrell, Harold Lee and Bill Schorr. Front row, left to right: Prinest Burton, Jim Doig, Ray Talley, Ray Parks, Dario Sicker, Tom Webb and Bob Parrish. The ladies in the second group: Back row, left to right: Norma Webb, Ginny Chapman, Birdie Shelton, Joan Jones, Eleanor Nichols, Jeannine Miller, Pat Banowetz, Myrna Talley, Don Nita Schorr. Front row, left to right: Roseida Burton, Susan Doig, Jane Thompson, Monie Doig and Wilma Parrish. Photos are the courtesy of Davie Chapman.

Officers, Board of Directors and Chairpersons President Robert E. Parrish, 1416 Broadway St., Lincoln, IL 62656 (217) 871-9706 rep1933@yahoo.com Honorary President Commander Daniel P. Duhan, Commanding Officer, USS Ashland LSD-48, FPO AE 96660-1736 First Vice President Vacant --Awaiting Board of Directors action Second Vice President Ronald C. Thompson. 4500 Roberts Drive, Ashland, KY 41102 (605) 325-7970 ronjaneky@yahoo.com Recording Secretary Don Nita Schorr, 927 Country Club Rd., Sparta, IL 62286 (618)443-4789 williamjschorr@gmail.com Treasurer Gene J. Miller, 34 E. Ash St., Lombard, IL 60148 (630) 627-3746 gjm34@att.net Newsletter Editor Vacant --Temporary Editor Gene Miller (see above) Webmaster - Temporary Jimmie Barnes Historian (LSD-1) Jimmie Barnes, 5460 Karen's Terr., Homosassa, FL 34446 (352) 62d1-0617 jbarnes17@tampabay.rr.com Ship's Store Robert Parrish, 1416 Broadway St., Lincoln, IL 62656 (217) 732-9705 rep1933@yahoo.com Master at Arms Harold S. Lee, 201 Ellingson Bridge Drive, Decorah, IA 52101 (563)546-7941 Chaplain Ronald C. Thompson, 4500 Roberts Drive, Ashland, KY 41102 (606) 325-7970 ronjaneky@yahoo.com Ways & Means Committee Jeannine Miller (See Gene Miller above) Eleanor Nichols, 4505 Mosaic Ct., Louisville, KY 40299 (502) 267-9242 Norma Webb, 108 Forest View Ct., Cox's Creek, KY 40013 (502) 348-8142 2016 Reunion Coordinator Robert E. Parrish, 1416 Broadway St., Lincoln, IL 62656 (217) 871-9706 rep1933 @yahoo.com "The Ashlander" is a publication of the USS Ashland LSD Association, Inc. The Association is a non-profit, historical and educational organization dedicated to promoting the fraternal, civic, patriotic and historical memories of those who served or may serve aboard the USS Ashland and among the public at large. It is intended that the Association will be a viable organization for both ships bearing the name USS Ashland LSD-1 and LSD-48. Voluntary dues are used for publishing and disseminating the "Ashlander" and for annual reunions. Please send dues ($15.00 per year) to the Treasurer and material, comments, etc., to the same as temporary editor.

From the Office of the President Fellow Shipmates, As President of your USS Ashland LSD Association, I personally hope all our members had a wonderful Christmas and New Years , and are looking forward to 2016. I want to encourage all present and past LSD- 48 men and women to become active members of your Association. The members of LSD- 1 were the ones to get our Association going. Many have passed away or have health problems and no longer can attend. Our attendance at the Reunions for the past four years has dropped off greatly and we need more members to attend the Reunions. For our Association to survive we need the members of the LSD- 48's involvement. The information about the 2016 Reunion in Norfolk, Virginia can be found in this issue. I hope all members will try to attend at least one day, if not all. I would encourage you to get your reservations in to the Reunion Host early. I received a telephone call from a family member of one of our members, listed in our roster, that I had sent an invitation to attend the 2016 Reunion. I was shocked and saddened when she informed me that her father and mother had both passed away, father in 2003 and mother in 2007. I would encourage a family member of our Association's member, to notify our Association when a member passes away. As President and our Reunion Host for 2016, I personally want to invite you to attend this years Reunion and become an active member of the USS Ashland LSD Association. I hope and pray I will see many of you at this year's Reunion in Norfolk, Virginia in June. Your President, Bob Parrish WAYS AND MEANS We hope your Holidays were peaceful and shared with family. With winter doldrums setting in, it might be a good time to think about what to donate for the raffle or auction. Your donations are always appreciated. Hoping to see you in Norfolk. TO VIEW THE ASHLANDER ON LINE: Input www.ussashland.org then click on USS ASHLAND NEWS which will bring up the homepage. Click on Ashlander online to view the newsletter.

Dues received since last issue for 2015/2016 and beyond Deom, Charles (4) Pitcher, Paul T. (2) Fleck, Murray (1) Raymond, Marcelene (2) Franke, Roy E. (2) Simms, James P. (1) Inman, Jack (4) Schorr, William J. (2) Kerstner, William L. (1) Soderstrom, David W. (3) Lavaglio, Michael (1) Tomlin, Michael A. (2) Legend: (1) Dues paid thru 15/16 (2) Dues paid thru 16/17 (3) Dues paid thru 18/19 (4) Dues paid thru 20/21 Deaths: Emery, William, FP2, aboard 55/58, date of death: October 9, 2015 Engel, Harlan J., EN2, aboard 68/69, date of death: September 23, 2015 Warford, Charles F., AOC. aboard 57. date of death: 2003 Warford, Hilda, spouse of Charles F., date of death: 2007 ******************************************************************************** Reunion Info request via HullNumber.com Shipmate Name: Timothy Ludwig Email: timothy.m.ludwig@gmail.com Message: My father, Robert M. Ludwig (Bob) served onboard the USS Ashland in 1951. If anyone knew him, please contact me. He passed in April of 1999. Thank you. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ASHLAND HAS A FACEBOOK PAGE!!!!!!! On your Facebook page, at the top left where it says Search Facebook, type in USS Ashland LSD-1 and the page will open. This page takes the place of the E-News on the Web page. (Jimmie Barnes)

PLAN OF THE DAY 2016 REUNION USS ASHLAND LSD ASSOCIATION WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2016 TIME Complimentary Breakfast Buffet 0600-0930 Hospitality Room open-Chesapeake A & B 0700-2300 Hotel Check In 1600 Lunch and Dinner on your own Board of Directors Meeting in Hospitality Room 1700 THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 2016____________________________________________ Complimentary Breakfast Buffet 0600-0930 Hospitality Room open-Chesapeake A & B 0700-2300 Tour: Bus loads 0845 Bus leaves 0900 Bus returns to Hotel 1400 Dinner on your own FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 2016________________________________________________ Complimentary Breakast Buffet 0600-0930 Hospitality Room open-Chesapeake A & B 0700-2300 Tour: Bus loads 0845 Bus leaves 0900 Memorial Service 1100-1200 Bus returns to Hotel 1400 Lunch and Dinner on your own SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 2016______________________________________________ Complimentary Breakfast Buffet 0700-1000 Hospitality Room open-Chesapeake A & B 0700-1630 Annual Business Meeting in Hospitality Room 1000-1200 Lunch on your own Hospitality Room closed to allow Banquet setup 1630-1800 Annual Banquet in Hospitality Room 1800-1900

Hospitality Room 1900-2300

SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 2016________________________________________________

Complimentary Breakfast Buffet 0700-1000

Hospitality Room open-Chesapeake A & B 0800-1000

for clean up and removing our supplies

Hotel check Out UNTIL 1100

2016 REUNION INFORMATION

The 2016 Reunion will be held on June 22nd to June 26th at the Lake Wright Quality Suites and Sleep

Inn in Norfolk, Virginia.

This year members wil have a choice of the type of room to stay in. We have selected Quality Suites

Lake Wright and Sleep Inn Lake Wright (connected with one main lobby). We have a block of 15

rooms at Quality Suites with 2 Queen beds or a King, and 10 rooms blocked at Sleep Inn with 2 doubles

or King. The Quality Suites is a true two room suite and the Sleep Inn a more simplified guest room.

They also have handicappped rooms in both hotels offering a selection of different shower and tub

types. Included is a complimentary full hot breakfast buffet each morning. Available for all guests are

a mini convenience store, fitness center, indoor/outdoor swimming pool, guest laundry facility,

electronic door locks, interior corridors and ample parking. The Lake Wright lobby bar and

restaurant "Que" is open daily. They are also pet friendly.

The cost per night to stay in the Quality Suites is $103.46, inclusive of 14% sales tax plus $2.00

occupancy tax. The cost per night to stay in Sleep Inn is $92.06 inclusive.

They are located at 6280 Northampton Boulevard, with check-in at 4:00 P.M. and check out at 11:00

A.M.. Guests must CALL THE HOTEL DIRECT and mention they are with the USS Ashland LSD

Association when making their reservations to insure they are included in the block at the group rate.

Toll-free reservations: 800-228-5157. individuals make their own reservations and are responsible

for all their own expenses. A valid credit card is required to make and guarantee reservations. Our

rate is available 5 days before and after, based on hotel availability. Rooms will be released from

group block back to hotel on cut-off date of May 22, 2016.

If you have to cancel your room reservations you must do it by 4:00 P.M. local hotel time of the day

of arrival to avoid a cancellation penalty. Individual changes and/or cancellations can be made up to

24 hours prior to the date of arrival to avoid a one night room and tax penalty.

The Lake Wright provides complimentary airport shuttle service daily to and from Norfolk

International Airport, 24 hours per day. Their courtesy telephone is located at the baggage claim area.

They are just 3 miles from the airport. RV parking on premises is available at no charge.

SCHEDULE

Thursday, June 23, 2016 9:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

Board motor coach with guide to enjoy views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay as

you learn about the history of Virginia's largest city and get the pulse of current day Virginia Beach.

Ride down the resort strip and see the historic Cavalier Hotel as well as the beautiful homes located

along the North End.

See the First Landing Cross at Cape Henry where the English colonists first came ashore in 1607 prior

to settling at nearby Jamestown. Walk out on the overlook to see where the bay and the ocean

meet, and where the famous Battle of the Capes took place during the Revolutionary War.

Enjoy a stop at the Old Cape Henry Lighthouse, built in 1792, this lighthouse was active until the late

1800's and is currently a Virginia Historic Landmark. Guests may choose to climb to the top of the

Lighthouse (small admission fee, pay on own) or shop in the gift shop for all things Lighthouse related.

Next, visit Naval Station Norfolk. - the largest naval installation in the world. Home port to 78 ships,

ranging in size from aircraft carriers to submarines, 26 aircraft squadrons comprised of 133 aircraft and

headquarters of the Atlantic Fleet, this naval complex occupies over 8,000 acres of land and is home to

more that 100,000 military personnel. Tour will take you past the 14 piers and through the Naval Air

Station. You will also drive by the historic homes built for the 1907 Jamestown Exposition on

"Admiral's Row" which now house the flag officers.

Lunch will be included at one of the clubs on base.

Friday, June 24, 2016 9:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

Board motor coach with guide to visit Norfolk's exciting downtown waterfront for a tour of

Nauticus, a unique and thriving campus of visitor attractions that explores the economic, naval and

natural powers of the sea. Features here include a series of ingenious interactive exhibits, shows and

theaters with various films.

A true highlight of your visit will be a self-guided tour of the Battleship Wisconsin, one of the famous

Iowa-class ships. This great ship saw action in WWII, the Korean War and most recently in the Persian

Gulf War. Wisconsin is permanently berthed beside Nauticus where it is easily accessed by a

connecting walkway. Explore the main deck and recently opened portions of the interior.

Memorial service will be held on board the Wisconsin

Also housed on the Nauticus campus is the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, one of ten museums

officially operated by the U.S. Navy. Enjoy lunch on your own a the Nauticus Cafe and shop in the

beautiful gift shop for nautical themed items.

Following lunch, visit the MacArthur Memorial for a glimpse into our country's history. View the

oustanding collection of artifacts, documents, photographs and memorabilia housed in Norfolk's

historic city hall which traces the life and times of five-star General Douglas MacArthur.

The General and Mrs. MacArthur are entombed in the rotunda of the memorial. Nine separate

galleries arranged in two levels circle the rotunda and tell the story of General MacArthur and the

millions of American men and women who served in the United States Armed Forces from the Civil

War through the Korean War. A gift shop is located on the premises.

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The preceeding information is provided by Phillips DMC, a full-service destination management

company, serving military reunion groups. Phillips DMC is assisting with this reunion.

We will have to furnish counts of participants early in May of 2016. Prices are indicated on the

registration form.

NOTE: All passengers visiting any military installation MUST haver a picture ID (driver's license,

military ID, passport), and no bags other than pocketbooks or camera cases will be allowed on base.

Do not bring any pocket knives, scissors, or nail files on the base tour. All persons are subject to,

personal search.

A complete schedule of activities and costs is included in this issue.

PLEASE DECIDE TO ATTEND THE 2016 REUION. MAKE YOUR HOTEL RESERVATIONS EARLY AND

SEND YOUR REGISTRATION INFORMATION TO BOB PARRISH EARLY.. WE NEED YOUR ATTENDANCE.

NOTE: The lowest contract price we are being offered is based on a minimum of 35 attendees. We

need you to register early and we need full participation. Please make every effort to attend.

USS ASHLAND LSD ASSOCIATION, INC.

2016 REUNION REGISTRATION FORM

HOST MUST HAVE BY MAY 26, 2016

Robert Parrish, 1416 Broadway Street, Lincoln, IL 62256

Phone: (217) 871-9706 e-mail: rep1933@yahoo.com

NAME:___________________________________ADDRESS:_______________________________

CITY:_____________________________________STATE_________ZIP CODE:________________

Name Tag #1______________________________Name Tag #2____________________________

Name Tag #3______________________________Name Tag #4____________________________

Dietary /Handicap Restrictions:______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

Years of service aboard Ashland: ( ) 40's ( ) 50's ( ) 60's ( ) 90's ( ) 2000's

COST PER NUMBER OF

DATE EVENT PERSON PERSONS TOTAL

Thursday, Tour Virginia Beach and

June 23, 2016 Naval Station Norfolk $62.00 _______ $___________

Lunch on Base

Friday, Tour Nauticus, Battleship

June 24, 2016 Wisconsin with Memorial $59.00 ________ ___________

Service on board.

Tour MacArthur Memorial

Saturday, Annual Banquet $32.00 ________ ___________

June 25, 2016

Hospitality Room $15.00 _________ ____________

Annual Dues ____________

Administrative Fee ______10.00_

Grand Total $____________

Amount included with form: $____________

Amount due at Reunion $____________

MARK YOUR CHOICE FOR BANQUET MEAL:

SIRLOIN OF BEEF BORDELAISE #_______ CHICKEN CORDON BLEU #______

(Other meals on your own; Wednesday lunch and dinner, Thursday dinner, Friday lunch and dinner,

Saturday lunch.)

REGISTRATION FORM

Please complete this form and mail to the address below so your addresss and information on the rosterand

mailing list is correct and verified. want to send any information to an incorrect addfress.

NAME__________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS:_______________________________________________________________________ CITY:_________________STATE:__________________ZIP CODE:__________________________ PHONE: ( ) __________________ Spouses name (if applicable)________________________ E-MAIL ADDRESS_________________________________________________________________ When Aboard the Ashland_________________________________________________________ Rate/Rank (When leaving the ship)_________________Division___________________________ Mail to: Gene J. Miller, 34 East Ash Street, Lombard, IL 60148-2602 _______________________________________________________________________________ The Association dues are $15.00 per year for a single member or a couple. We consider spouses as full members of the Association. The dues year begins each year at Annual reunion time. Dues to the Association are voluntary by our bylaws but we always hope you will support our efforts. The dues collected help pay for printing and mailing out the Newsletter, locating former crew members, planning the Annual Reunion and other expenses in running the Association. Please complete this portion of the form and mail to our Treasurer. $________Enclosed is/are dues for ( ) year/s. I understand that the dues year begins at the annual reunion and will cover up to the next Annual Reunion. NAME:________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS:______________________________________________________________________ City, State and Zip Code:__________________________________________________________ Make any checks payable to USS Ashland LSD Association, Inc. Mail checks to: Gene J. Miller, Treasurer, 34 East Ash Street, Lombard, IL 60148-2602