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Dedicated to the fighting ship, USS Ernest G. Small,
and the men who served aboard her.
Our website is designed to serve as a central web location for the USS Ernest G. Small Association. We offer forums and other tools for locating and chatting with old shipmates, publish the official Ship's History through the conflicts in both Korea and Vietnam (as well as her significant peacetime operations).

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Lee Kilbourne

Lee Kilbourne - Plankowner


Lee was an RM3 in 1945 when he became a member of the first crew of the USS Ernest G. Small.

He shares his experience of an amazing Caribbean sunset he viewed during the Small's shakedown cruise to Guantanimo in 1945.

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"To educate and inspire old shipmates and newcomers regarding the history of the U.S.S. Ernest G. Small and her crews. We will keep our members posted regarding annual reunions (hosted by ML&RS) and other events. We solicit your stories about memorable events and shipmates during your tour of duty aboard the U.S.S. Ernest G. Small (DDR-838)."

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