Joe Burdette, in a recent photo, served in the US Navy from 1951 until 1954 and is a Ruchamkin shipmate.
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Joe and his Kodak Brownie take a break.
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Joe, his lovely Wife Lois, younger Brother Ronnie and Niece Betty, stateside.
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Joe stands with his parents James and Ethel, while Ronnie and Betty play.
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Joe gets a hug from his Sister Earline while Betty stays close to her Mom.
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Relaxed crewmates pose at a lifeline. Vic Turi MM, is front and center. In the back row wearing a whitecap, is John Spain, an IC Electrician and then James Bailey MM, anchors the line at center with Joe Burdette MM, on the right.
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Unknown 3rd Class Machinists Mate - circa 1954 - photo submitted by Joe Burdette
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Three shipmates alongside, aboard one of our LCPRs.
We need the names of the sailors, if possible.
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Tied up, looking aft - circa 1954 - photo submitted by Joe Burdette
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Tied up, looking foreward - circa 1954 - photo submitted by Joe Burdette
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