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October 29, 1945 - The USS Hugh Purvis visits Bridgeport Ct.
"Read all-about-it!!"
last day of postal service
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(New 06/12/2013)
Pvt. Hugh Purvis
Covering items without a specific home!
(Updated 6/17/2012)
Pen & Ink Drawing of DD709
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Contributed by Gene Sampieri
Naval Photos - Modern ships Contributed by George Baker
The Death of Navy Tradition
by Lt. Cmdr. Thomas Sousa (ret.)
Contributed by Sal Contello
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HPRA CHARTER ***The Hugh Purvis Reunion Association charter is to plan and arrange reunions, assist our members in locating other shipmates/crewmembers and provide important information from the V.A. and other sources that you may need. Membership in the HPRA is granted to those men who served on the USS Hugh Purvis DD-709 in any year, for any length of time, in any rank or rate. Information on membership is available here...
Remember, the HPRA, this Web Site, the Shipmate Directory and the Newsletters are not possible without your financial support.
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A FREE HAT For ALL New members!!
Have you ever served aboard the USS Hugh Purvis - DD709? If so, we would like to have you become a member of the Hugh Purvis Reunion Association (aka HPRA). The HPRA provides a directory of your shipmates, plans the annual reunion to interesting places with great tours, the annual business meeting and the formal dinner. The reunions are for members and their spouse or significant other, or you can just come alone and still have a great time. You will make new friends or see some old ones. Membership is just $20 a year. Also, an age dependent lifetime membership is available (see the membership information link above). The value for our dues is one of the best for reunion associations.
So, join up and receive this great free hat (includes shipping). It is similar to the one in the picture above (click on it) shown in a light color; the actual hat is navy. Then come to the next reunion and be ready for a great time. See the next newsletter or the reunion recap page on this site for more information.
p.s. – For you ACTIVE members;
Have a look through your Shipmate Directory, checking the "INACTIVE" section. Some previously active members have landed there for varying reasons, the primary one; not being up-to-date with their dues. They just need to pay their dues, either the regular amount or the Lifetime graduated amount (see the Membership link above). Reception of his dues will result in immediate reinstatement to ACTIVE status. An up-to-date electronic version of the directory is available on the DD709 Yahoo Group, or you can use the "...contact..." link at the bottom of the page to get a copy. If you are shown to be an active member, you will receive one via email.
2014 Reunion Attendees (Select for larger image)
2013 Jacksonville Slideshows and Albums are in progress! Check back often!
(2014 and Previous) *** SLIDESHOWS & ALBUMS ***
Are up for your viewing!!!
Also, go here... "Picture Gallery" for more.
