Update January 24, 2010

Once again we have had another Transfer of one of our Chilton Shipmates. Jason Friedman, Grandson of William F. Burbas SN1/c

1943 - 1945 (Plankie) has informed The Chilton Association that his Grandfather had received his Transfer Papers on Jan. 19, 2010 just four days shy of his 90th Birthday which he got to celebrate several days before with family and friends.

Bill got his Transfer at his home in Poughkeepsie, NY. Bill was very happy to attend the San Antonio and Orlando Reunions with his Grandsons Jason and Joel.

We are sure Bill will enjoy his new duty station where he will join his old Chilton Shipmates from WW-II.

Jason's E-Mail jayf781@gmail.com 
John Bottone

Image below is the USS Chilton in Panama in 1957 sent by Dave Cupples   MM/2   USS Norris  DD-850

I received a E-mail from Jill Satterley Daughter of James Munson RM3/c 1944 ~ 1946. Jill informed me that her Dad and USS Chilton Shipmate received his Transfer Papers on Nov. 1, 2009. Jim turned 85 on Sept 6th of this year. The past 17 months of bad health with heart problems and Dialysis 3 times a week had been rough on Jim and it was the cause of his Transfer Papers coming down. The VFW honored him with  a full Military Service .

Jim just found out about the USS Chilton Association in 2007 and I had a chat with him about the old war years and our mutual buddies. I referred him to Bill Shields and he signed up for the Orlando Reunion. His daughter went to the Reunion with him and she informed me that they really enjoyed themselves and he was looking forward to the next Reunion.

I am sure James Munson will enjoy his Transfer to his new duty station as I have heard that they have a great Captain in charge of it up there.  John Bottone
Daughter Jill Satterley E-mail jillsatterley@yahoo.com

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On Oct. 1, 2009 the Transfer Papers came down for former Shipmate George McCormick, RM2/c, Beach Party, 44~46. George was 89 years of age. He had a coronary violation that prompted his transfer.  I am told that his transfer was peaceful and he was surrounded by many of his friends. Mack as we called him lived in Manhattan Beach, California.

 He attended Chilton reunions in the past until his illness prevented him from traveling. Mac was a likable guy as the people that met him will attest to.

 I am sure Mac will be happy with his transfer to his new duty station------

John Bottone, MoMM1/c, Beach Party, 44~46