September Thresher Base Meeting
Saturday, September 20, 2008 @ 1300
All USSVI SubVets, SubVets WWII, Spouses, Family Members & Guests Invited
Portsmouth VFW
238 Deer Street, Portsmouth NH
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James Leonard Snider
Machinist's Mate First Class
United States NavyJames Leonard Snider was born on July 22, 1939, in Clayton, N. Mex., son of Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Snider. He spent his early boyhood on his parent's ranch where he became proficient in the operation of farm machinery. He worked as a heavy-duty equipment operator for 2 years prior to entering the naval service.
He attended Pajarito Elementary School in Albuquerque, and Belen High School in Belen. His hobbies were hunting and fishing in the mountains of New Mexico.
Enlisting in the Navy on February 10, 1958, he received his basic training at the U.S. Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, Ill., and upon completion, was selected to attend the Navy's Machinist's Mate School.
Following his graduation from that school, he was assigned to the destroyer tender U.S.S. Bryce Canyon (AD 36), until he was selected for advance training in nuclear power. James was one of the first to enter nuclear power training specifically for duty in surface ships. However, he volunteered for submarine duty, and upon being accepted, he was ordered to the Submarine School located at the U.S. Naval Submarine Base, New London, Conn. Successfully completing the course of instruction, he was assigned to the nuclear-powered submarine U.S.S. Thresher (SSN 593) on March 19, 1963.
In addition to his parents, James is survived by his widow, Mrs. Phyllis A. Snider; two daughters, Michelle Marie and Sherry Ann; five brothers, Bud, Andrew, Ernest, John and Jerry; three sisters Mrs. Allen, Mrs. James Templeton, and Miss Christine Snider.
Larry Wayne Freeman
Fire Control Technician Second Class
United States NavyLarry Wayne Freeman was born on September 27, 1939, in Des Moines, Iowa. He was graduated from Runnells Consolidated High School, Runnells, Iowa, in June 1959, near the top of his class.
He served as senior class president and was selected to the Iowa all-State high school football team. Larry was also active in other school activities, including the school newspaper, the choral group, and participated in several of the school plays.
He enlisted in the Navy on July 6, 1959, and received his basic training at the U.S. Naval Training Center, San Diego, Calif. Larry volunteered for submarine duty and was enrolled in the Submarine School at the U.S. Naval Submarine Base, New London, Conn. Successfully completing the course of instruction at the school, Larry was assigned to his first submarine, the U.S.S. Corporal (SS 346). While serving in the Corporal, Larry became qualified as a submariner, and was awarded his silver dolphins, on April 26, 1961.
On April 29, 1961, he received orders to the nuclear-powered submarine U.S.S. Thresher (SSN 593).
Larry is survived by his widow, Mrs. Patricia Ann Freeman, and a daughter, Shannon Shaye. He also leaves hiss mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Carlson; brothers, William, Guy, Gerry, and Leon; and a sister, Helen, all of Des Moines.
Thresher Base thanks Lori Arsenault for the above information copied from her USS Thresher web site. Biographies of those who were lost aboard the USS Thresher can be found on her site.
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