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USS Donner Memorial Association, Inc.
[Non-Profit Florida Corporation]
USS Donner Memorial Association Mission: To provide information and hold reunions for former shipmates of the Ex-USS Donner LSD-20. Preservation of the Donner's history. Educate young men & women about US Naval and Marine Amphibious Forces by commemorating her service
from 31 July,1945 through 31 December,1970 and
as a tribute to The Gator Navy.
USS DONNER MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION, INC.
1167 Peak Circle
Deltona, FL. 32738
Board Members
President: James A. Palmer, 508-877-0640 or e-mail
Vice President: John Fuchs, 410-668-8606 or e-mail
Treasurer: Gerald Tesar, 386-860-0524 or e-mail
Secretary: Ronald Luxon, 330-725-6285 or e-mail
Membership Committee:
Officers Membership:
Capt. John E Stewart USNR ret (910) 452-1616 or e-mail
Newsletter Editor:
Donnie Emerson (207) 854-5684 or e-mail
In Memoriam Service Chaplains:
Harry Watts, 717-367-4712 or e-mail
Assistant Secretary & Association Photography:
Womens' Auxilliary:
Peggy Winter 843-893-3469
C.O. Founder & First President & Host 1st Reunion Hamel, IL:
Webmaster: Ron Luxon e-mail
On all correspondence,
BE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR ADDRESS, AREA CODE & PHONE NUMBER.
The USS Donner Memorial Association, Inc. Membership: former US Navy or US Marines Corps shipmates,
including shipmate family & friends, who served
aboard the USS Donner LSD-20 during her shipbuilding
1943 - 1944 and commissioned service
31 July,1945 - 23 December,1970.
ANCHORS A-WEIGH
ANCHORS A-WEIGH MY BOYS ---
ANCHORS A-WEIGH
FAREWELL TO COLLEGE JOYS
WE SAIL AT BREAK OF DAY
DAY -- DAY -- DAY
ROLL OUT THE T.N.T.
ANCHORS A-WEIGH
SAIL ON TO VICTORY
HERE'S WISHING YOU
A HAPPY VOYAGE HOME !!
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"Fair Winds and Following Seas"
Protect All Who Value Freedom
God Bless those who serve!
The Internal Revenue Service granted the Donner Association "Tax Exempt" status under Section 501 (C)(3). Any donations made to the USS Donner Memorial Association after 09-17-01 can be
TAX DEDUCTIBLE.
THE MARINE's HYMN
From the halls of Montezuma,
to the shores of Tripoli
We will fight our country's battles in the air, on land and sea.
First to fight for right and freedom,
and to keep our honor clean.
We are proud to claim the title
of United States Marine.
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The USS Donner 1945 - 1970
Her Last Voyage 2004
Photos shared by late Bob Mclellen 2008
Courtesy of Cdr. Martin V. Cornetta, USN ret
1918 - 2006
NEW Veteran or family members
of deceased veterans.
NEW Veteran or family members
of deceased veterans.
The Ship 1944 - 1970
In Remembrance & Honoring All Hands who served aboard USS Donner LSD 20
Web site designed & hosted by USS Donner Memorial Assn. © 2007 at Homestead™
Flag Hoist/International Radio Call Sign:
November - Juliet - Papa - Lima
Attn: Donner Mem. Assn. Members
In Memoriam March 10th
USS Donner LSD 20 Anchor Links to:
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other US Navy Shipmate Rosters
USS Donner Memorial Association Membership
May 1, 2009 through April 30, 2010.
Donner Shipmates
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Mesothelioma and Veterans
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