Contact Me / Links

      If you have any questions or comments.  If you have anything you would like to add,  or crew members that have pictures or stories they would like to share,  PLEASE, PLEASE Do not hesitate to contact me, THIS IS YOUR SITE!!!!!!!  We are always looking for pictures of the ship. We are hoping to find a good picture of our Destroyer Division 601 logo on the stack. Also, any patches, uniforms, artifacts or story's from the USS Greenwood, or information on our ships namesake LT Frank Greenwood. If you have any of these items you would like to share, We can be reached at the e-mail below.  We must preserve LT Frank Greenwood's / USS Greenwood's, and her crew's memories for future generations.  Thanks!!
John Lorence
285 Moraga Way.
Orinda,  CA.  94563
(925) 386-0494
DE679  At  Yahoo  . com
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DESTROYER  ESCORT SAILORS ASSOCIATION. Are you a member?  If not, you better get over there and join!  Another must see site for DE Vets.   They have local chapters,  there is one in your area!  Also they have a Ladies Auxiliary,  and lots of news and links. This web site is now under new managment. It is run by Pat Stephens. She has added Lots of new stuff over there. To much to list!  Just get on over there and take a look!  Do not forget to tell her what a great job she is doing!


Tin Can Sailors Destroyer Site Now the Best DD site, with a ships store,  links to ship associations, and just an all around good site filled with lots of information.  They now have a bulletin board for finding lost shipmates, or other questions you might have. Take a look see!

USS Francis M. Robinson (DE-220) Mr Billy  F. Johnson jr has the BEST and I mean the BEST Destoryer Escort web site on the net. I have spent days going over it! He covers everything from the bow to the stern!  He backs up his info with National Archive photo's plus his own photo's and drawings from museum's he as visited. He has a great write up on our Destroyer Division 601. I highly recommend you stop by. Even if you are a seasoned old salt, you will learn something at his site. If you have pictures or stories you would like to add, he would love to hear from you!

 USS Coolbaugh DE217 Must see everyone!  The Coolbaugh is one of our sister ships,  and she was also in our Division and went galloping all over the pacific with us!  Head on over and sign Jim Andrus guest book.  He also has us written up in his History section.

 USS Gillette DE681 This is another fine ship,  and a sister ship as well.  Give a visit to Warren Szczypiorski "Fighting Blade" site.  He has some rare pictures of the Gillette's Christening and Christening programs.  Must see!

 USS Rich DE695 Survivors Association Web site  Mr. Frybergers site is a fine tribute to his father, crew and the men who lost their lives that 8 June 1944. When the Rich was sunk coming to the aid of others. We are linked ships, for some of our crew (Joe Podrorski)  was transferred to the Rich. Please stop by, pay your respects and sign the guest book. They would love to hear from you.

USS Underhill  DE682 This fine ship has a history that makes all destroyer men proud. She is also our sister Ship,  built next to us at  the Fore River Ship Yard.  Please stop by and sign their Guest book.  They  would love to hear from you.

USS Slater Museum Ship. This another Must see site.  Has lots of Info, pictures, and the ultimate detail drawings of this last of the DE's.  I spent hours there! Can not wait to visit her again!!!! When you drop by, give Mr. Mike Stenzel an e-mail and let him know what a great job they are doing over there!!!

History of Methuen Mass. This is the home town of our name sake, Lt. jg Frank Greenwood. The site is run by Mr. Dan Gagnon. He has helped us greatly in our search for info on Lt. Greenwood. Drop by and have a look.

NAVSOURCE NAVAL HISTORY The most comprehensive Naval web site in the world. They cover everything from BB's to row boats !  So If you need some information / photo's on a specific ship this is the place to go. When you stop by there drop Mr. Watkins a line he would love to here from you.

TOKYO ROSE.  You guys have to check this one out.  They have little download able clips of her radio show!  When was the last time you heard her voice? It will bring back a flood of memories!!!

Title A Fighter Pilot's Story Quentin Aanenson. Very seldom doe's something completely capture my attention.  Mr. Aanenson story of the 366th Fighter Group on PBS did just that. I know P-47's in Europe is a long way from Tin Cans in the Pacific, but this is a MUST SEE site.

Quincy's Fore River Shipyard.This is were the USS Greenwood was built
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Some of you have asked who I am,  and what I looked like.  Well my name is John Lorence son of Ted Lorence who served on the Greenwood.  I am the GRUNT (Ground reinforcement usually not trained) on the Left.  The other question I get is why did you not join the Navy Like your Dad?  Well,  I get Sea sick in the bath Tub!! There is no way I could have survived aboard a little Tin Can like you.  And any ways once the shooting starts there is no where to hide on board a ship!  At least I can head for the nearest hole in the ground, or seek out the fattest tree in a hurry!!  I served all over the Pacific in the 2nd Infantry Div.  Korea.  25th Infantry Div.  Hawaii.  I might not have been out there the same time you were,  but we sure chewed some of the same dirt,  Uh,  water.


I pray our service was enough, that my sons will not have to see what there father and grandfathers have seen.   John Lorence  26 May 2000.







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