Renshaw reunions began many years ago. The original organizer was the late Thomas F. McGowan. He was assisted by the late Harold Taylor, who succeeded him as reunion host after 11 or more reunions were held in New York City. The early reunions were for the WWII crew members to get together. It was eventually expanded to include all crew members covering the entire 28-year life span of the ship. There have been many people involved with organizing the reunions over the past dozen, or more, years, but one that stands out for all of us is the late R.C. Harrell. Ray and Sandy Smith were at the helm for the past several years. Today, Don and Jan McCurry, are the key people that make the reunions run smoothly.
We've had many wonderful locations for recent reunions. To name a few, New Bern, NC, Myrtle Beach, SC, Wilmington, NC, Tampa, FL, Seattle, WA, and Charleston, SC. The 2003 reunion was held held in San Antonio, Texas, September 25-28. The 2004 reunion was held in Portland, Oregon. The 2005 reunion was held in Baltimore, MD, and in 2006 we met in Buffalo, NY. The 2007 reunion was in Las Vegas.
If you're a Renshaw sailor and have not attended a reunion, we would love to have you come and visit with us. The closeness and fellowship that exists is hard to explain. You have to be there to experience it.
Renshaw Plaque for Museum of the Pacific War
Highlights of Recent Renshaw Reunions
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