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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:
Chairman Ed Smith, 740-587-0917 or e-mail

Officers Membership:
Capt. John E Stewart USNR ret (910) 452-1616 or e-mail

Newsletter Editor:
Al Halfrey 978-744-0687 or e-mail

In Memoriam Service Chaplains:
James A. Palmer, call (also setup fax) 508-877-0640 or e-mail
Harry Watts, 717-367-4712 or e-mail

Association Photography:
John Gazdowicz 570-288-6988 or e-mail

Womens' Auxilliary:
Peggy Winter 843-893-3469

C.O. Founder & First President & Host 1st Reunion Hamel, IL:
Tom Nelson 1934 - 2008

Webmaster: Ron Luxon e-mail
On all correspondence,
BE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR ADDRESS, AREA CODE & PHONE NUMBER.
USS Donner Memorial Association, Inc. 
Membership Information

The USS Donner Memorial Association, Inc. Membership: former shipmates who served in the US Navy or US Marines 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 !!

The Scuttlebutt "Meet Me" Compartment
God Bless America!
God Bless America!
"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.

USS Donner LSD 20 1944 - 1970
January 31, 1961 "Ham" Recovery 
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