PERCH BASE
           







OUR CREED:
"To perpetuate the memory of our shipmates who gave their lives in the pursuit of their duties while serving their country. That their dedication, deeds, and supreme sacrifice be a constant source of motivation toward greater accomplishments.
We pledge loyalty and patriotism to the United States government."


MEMORY OF THE CREW and BOAT
USS Perch SS176

LET US NEVER FORGET THEIR DEEDS, and SACRIFICES, FOR OUR COUNTRY.
GOD BLESS YOU ..... SUBMARINERS
and
GOD BLESS AMERICA.


CLICK THE PICTURE TO SEE USS Perch SS176, AS SHE LAYS AT REST

KNOWN SURVIVORS

Robert W. Lents TMC(SS)
Thomas Moore TMC(SS)
Ernie Plantz LT
Marion M. Turner MMC(SS)

Read the story told by Thomas Moore TMC(SS), in his own words.
!!! WARNING !!!
THIS IS NOT A STORY TO BE READ BY CHILDREN.
THIS STORY IS NOT POLITICALLY CORRECT.
THIS STORY IS WHAT TOOK PLACE FOR 3-1/2 YEARS,
WHILE BEING HELD CAPTIVE AS POW's BY THE JAPANESE.


TAKEN WITH PERMISSION FROM THE PAGES OF
"WAR TALES"
BY DON MOORE.

CLICK HERE TO READ STORY


Click the USSVI Logo's to take you directly to National Web Site

Then USSVI National Commander Charles Marin, presenting Perch Base Charter to
Jim Newman and Frank Rumbaugh , Commander and Vice Commander, of Perch Base.
September, 23rd 1995


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Perch Base Application

UPDATE YOUR MEMBERSHIP DATA


NOTE!!   NEXT MEETING NEWS    NOTE!!

October 18th 2008 @ 11:00 AM

American Legion Post #61

Located at

35 N. Dysart Rd.

Avondale, AZ 85323
Phone 623-932-4960



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SOUTH



November, 15th 2008 @ 11:00 AM

American Legion Post #44

Located at
7145 E. Second St.

Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Phone 480-941-0130
623-932-4960

Our Guest speaker, for the November meeting will be John Dudas, a Regional VA Representative
for the State of Arizona. Mark your questions down, as John is very versed in the workings
of the Veterans Administration.
John is also a Life Member of USSVI and Gudgeon Base

NORTH

SOUTH





 
 
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USSVI Constitution & By Laws

Perch Base Constitution & By Laws




USSVWWII Constitution & By Laws




OTHER BASES IN THE NEST



!!! Tucson  Base !!!
Base Commander:  Brad Bradstead
Vice Commander : Gary Bartlett
Sect/Treasurer: Mike Ortiz




!!! White Mountain Base !!!
Click their link to Web Site
Base Commander:   Jim Clewett
Vice Commander :  Dick Jarenski
Secretary:  Steve Day
Treasurer/Membership:  Armand Deprins
Storekeeper:  Doug Eddy




!!! Gudgeon Base Prescott !!!
Commander/Membership:  John "Jack" Messersmith
Vice Commander/Newsletter:  Albert "Al" Landeck
Secretary: Edgar T. (Ed) Brooks
Chief of the Boat: Dave Herrington



!!! Barbel Base Yuma  !!!
Base Commander:  Robert V. Grant
POC:  Barny Bakara



!!! Tautog Base Casa Grande !!!

Base Commander & POC:  Gerald Holloway





FUTURE CONVENTIONS
District 8 Meeting
San Diego ~ Fall of 2009
2009
International Submarine Association
2010 Cincinnati ~ Aug 30th - Sept 5th



If years and locations are BLUE with a line under them, this indicates a link

with much more information.
CLICK AND GO


PERCH BASE LADIES
CLICK THE LOGO TO GO TO THEIR PAGE

THIS PAGE CONTAINS INFORMATION ABOUT JOINING THE SUBVETTES
AND
HOW TO SUBMIT AN ENTRY FOR THE
KAY HARNISH
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD





PERCH BASE HAS BEEN ASKED TO HELP WITH THE EFFORTS TO SECURE
A SITE SUITABLE FOR THE SAIL, & RUDDER OF THE
USS PHOENIX SSN-702
THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROJECT OVER THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS.

CLICK THE LOGO TO LEARN MORE AND MAYBE YOU WILL BE
INTERESTED IN "LENDING A HAND".






QUIET, VERY VERY QUIET
CLICK THE LOGO ABOVE





CLICK THE IMAGE ABOVE

 





America the Beautiful
Sung by Elvis Presly

The "The Final Roll Call" is a page listing all
U.S.A. Military Personal
Who gave their all for the United States of America.
In the War with Iraq.



CLICK THE PICTURE
!!! NEVER FORGET !!!
IS IT IN YOUR HEART TO FORGIVE?
God Bless America

Sung By Kate Smith

LET YOUR QUALIFING BOAT, PERSONALIZE THE CHECKS YOU WRITE.
SS - SSN - SSBN




CLICK THE PICTURE, TO GO DIRECTLY TO MIKE MILANO'S SITE




FOR VETERANS AND BUILT BY VETERANS (V2V)

www.vetsrollcall.com

 
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