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349 History
(updated
04-10-08)

349 Name

349 Poloshirt, Sweatshirt & Windbreaker which Your Webmaster & Historian has gotten


1st Diodon Reunion
Photos & Stories 2001

2nd Diodon (SS-349) Reunion 2002

 3rd Diodon (SS-349) Reunion 2003

4th Diodon Reunion 2004
(Updated 07-30-05)

5th Diodon Reunion 2005
Where are photos from this one?
(Updated 03-05-05)

6th Diodon Reunion 2006
Where are photos from this one?

(New 03-04-06)

7th Diodon Reunion 2007
Where are photos from this one?
(Updated 04-03-07)

8th Diodon Reunion 2008
When will be photos from this one?
(New 04-20-08)


Diodon Information and Memorabilia
(Updated 06-03-05)

Diodon Patch Pencil Drawing by Curt Hingson

Diodon Shipmates listing extracted from D.O.S. Directory of
Online Submariners

Memories & Stories of The Boat
(updated 12-16-02)

Memories & Stories of A General Nature

Some Back Ground 
on 
Diodon's Ship Patch

Other Diodon Links


Photo Stuff

Diodon Boat, Crew History, & Reunion Photos
Why no photos from 5th Diodon Reunion in 2005 or 6th Diodon Reunion in 2006?
(updated 11-30-06)

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The Sailor's Creed

I am a United States Sailor. I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America and I will obey the orders of those appointed over me. I represent the fighting spirit of the Navy and those who have gone before me to defend freedom and democracy around the world. I proudly serve my country's Navy combat team with Honor, Courage, and Commitment. I am committed to excellence and the fair treatment of all.

A view into history with a USN Submarine and its crew

USS Diodon in 1966

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Jim Santos, Your Historian & Web Master

Here is your Web-Master on USS Diodon (SS-349) in September 1967 in Hong Kong, BCC.  That is an Australian frigate's bow seen in the background.

Back then on Diodon

Submarine Qualification Certificate of James Richard Santos, TNSN(SS)
(New 04-17-07)

Photo from WestPac 1967 in Hong Kong, about ready to get underway

I am your Web Master, and self-appointed Historian for the old and gone USS Diodon  (SS-349) and her fine crews.  I am the Web-Master for the Torpedoman's Association, as well.

SR to TM2(SS), USN Submarine Reserve, 6/12/65 to 6/12/71
PS3 to PSCS, USCGR, Retired, 10/2/78 to 1/1/97


USS Diodon conversion to GUPPY II

USS Diodon conversion to GUPPY IIA

Both above added 09-09-05


Notices & E-mails

Did Electricians Mate William Henry Roberson serve on the Diodon?
(New 07-23-06)

Do you have any information on Donald R. Wiltse who served on Diodon around 1955-1958?
(New 09-20-06)

What was the name of the kid that stole a tug from the tug port and pulled Diodon away from the pier
(New 09-07-06)

Vern Grubbs looking for James Jones
(New 03-27-06)

2007 Subvets National Convention-Important Information

Thomas David Clifford served on Diodon at sometime

Louis Mercier wants to contact Joe Rinaldi and Raford Malone

Milton L. Laurie, Diodon crew of '58 - '63

Milton L. Laurie passed away 10 March 2008
Sailor Rest Your Oar
(Updated 04-10-08)

George Stoffels has Passed Away on 24 November 2004
Sailor Rest your Oar

George Stoffel's Funeral
Sailor Rest your Oar

Plankowner, USS Diodon (SS-349)

If you were on Diodon 24 December on WestPacs 1958 or 1960 please read this

Driving in the rain - Do NOT use that Cruise Control!

Does anyone have a Diodon decommission certificate?
Question from William Zuchero

NOTE:  Your Web-Master and Diodon/Crew Historian would like a photo or scan of the Diodon (SS-349) decommssioning certificate.

Don Messner with New E-Mail and Diodon Stuff

Don Remily is moving and here is his contact info

Grandson of John D. Donnelly who served aboard the Diodon sometime during the late fifties or sixties is looking for info

Living Will

Sons of LCDR John D. Donnelly are USN Submariner Captains
 

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From: Phyllis Speer [mailto:pspeer@san.rr.com]

Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2003 2:09 PM

Subject: Dick Speer

Dear Jim,

I am truly sad to tell you that Dick died this morning at 10 am. He was a wonderful man and faced his disease with incredible courage.

I would appreciate it if you could let the members of the Diodon family know.

thank you,

Phyllis Speer

   Sailor Rest Your Oar

May He Rest in Peace.

May God have Mercy on his eternal Soul

Diodon Skipper Richard Speer 1964 to 1966 Photos
Photos from Ensign to Commander and later