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Ships Roster
We are trying to gather all the names of shipmates who served on the USS Frank Knox DDR 742 for 27 years of service, 1944 till 1971. Click above to see if yours appear. If new, please send info to [email protected] Attn Tom Soltis. The roster is also broken down into 5 year segments below:
1944 – 1950 | 1951 – 1955 | 1956 – 1960 | 1961 – 1965 | 1966 – 1971
Also Collecting Photo Roster Under Photo Tab
Amendment to the bylaws to be discussed and voted upon
The board of directors of the USS Frank Reunion Association is proposing the following amendment to the bylaws to be discussed and voted upon by the membership at the Annual Business Meeting of the USS Frank Knox Reunion Association to be held on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at the Wyndam Hotel Philadelphia Historic District, Philadelphia, PA.
Article 4, Paragraph 3 to be replace with:
"Prior to dissolution, the Association will complete all unfinished Association business and pay all debts and obligations. Within 30 days hence the account of the Association will then be donated to a non-profit charitable US Naval veteran's organization to be determined by a vote of the board of directors."
The board of directors of the USS Frank Reunion Association is proposing the following amendment to the bylaws to be discussed and voted upon by the membership at the Annual Business Meeting of the USS Frank Knox Reunion Association to be held on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at the Wyndam Hotel Philadelphia Historic District, Philadelphia, PA.
Article 4, Paragraph 3 to be replace with:
"Prior to dissolution, the Association will complete all unfinished Association business and pay all debts and obligations. Within 30 days hence the account of the Association will then be donated to a non-profit charitable US Naval veteran's organization to be determined by a vote of the board of directors."
2025 Frank Knox Reunion will be in Philadelphia, PA at the same time as
with the 250th Navy Anniversary
1. Make your hotel reservations NOW!
2. Reserve with a credit card to hold your room.
3. Plan to attend and reach out to a shipmate to join you and your family!
Once you attend you will return year after year.
Restaurants in area
Registration - Frank Knox Reunion choices, tour and banquet
Attendee Will Receive Navy 250th Frank Knox Coin
2025 Frank Knox Reunion will be in Philadelphia, PA at the same time as
with the 250th Navy Anniversary
1. Make your hotel reservations NOW!
2. Reserve with a credit card to hold your room.
3. Plan to attend and reach out to a shipmate to join you and your family!
Once you attend you will return year after year.
Restaurants in area
Registration - Frank Knox Reunion choices, tour and banquet
Attendee Will Receive Navy 250th Frank Knox Coin
80th Anniversary Coin $20 - still available!
It is Time to Refuel the Frank Knox!
Hello Fellow Shipmates, the 2026 Memorial Day Auction is one to mark your calendars and bid on historic items or unpack and donate an item to raise funds for our reunion association.
Auction Page Winners
Hello Fellow Shipmates, the 2026 Memorial Day Auction is one to mark your calendars and bid on historic items or unpack and donate an item to raise funds for our reunion association.
Auction Page Winners
THE SHIP'S STORE - IS OPEN!
These great patches, Ship of the Year and Arleigh Burke medallions are all in stock. Frank Knox hats are also available. Browse the Store.
These great patches, Ship of the Year and Arleigh Burke medallions are all in stock. Frank Knox hats are also available. Browse the Store.
NEW PUBLICATION *July 18, 2025 is the 60th Anniversary of the commencement of salvage operations to free USS Frank Knox DDR-742 from Pratas Reef in the South China Sea. A determined crew, salvage personnel, Navy and civilian experts all formed a successful team to free the ship and record "the most dramatic and successful ship salvage in the Pacific." Who will tell your story? We will! This certificate recognizes the on-board salvage crew for their efforts. Share your story or memories and pictures by contacting Steve Cross, VP Communications to learn about the new publication - "Stranded" in progress.) Pictures? Memories? Join 20+ shipmates in recording your part of this momentous event. Still receiving comments and pictures. Steve Cross, 619-992-9449, [email protected] Navy Chow Ships Recipes From Tin Can Sailors
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Get Involved
Become a Member of the U.S.S. Frank Knox Reunion Association Download our Association Membership Application & LIFE MEMBER INFORMATION Annual Business Meeting 10-16-2025 Meeting What's New? Read our Latest Newsletter What's Old? Visit our Newsletter archive By Laws By Laws 2021 Mt. Soledad Plaque Donors Website Latest Updates
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U.S.S. Frank Knox -True Story + U.S.S. Frank Knox in Fiction
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Copies available - USS Frank Knox Reunion Assoc. $29.00 send check to Margaret Watson Treasurer.
Out of Stock or, Order it Amazon.com Frankiemaru Lionel F. Price "The true story behind the Grounding of the USS Frank Knox (DDR-742) and its Aftermath" Author Lionel Price, CDR USN Ret. was assigned to USS Frank Knox as the ship's First Lieutenant in 1964. He details the journey of the 1963 Ship of the Year through her assignment to the First Concord Squadron and travels to Mombasa, Aden Saudi Arabia and other ports before returning to assignments in Vietnam under CO Orlin Putman. Returning to San Diego in late 1964, Putman was relieved by new CO, CDR Nicholas Gerkavic. The Frank Knox deployed to Vietnam waters and engaged in naval gunfire support, interdicting enemy resupply vessels and other duties in the Republic of Vietnam before heading for a rest period in Taiwan. During this transit USS Frank Knox ran aground on Pratas Reef. The grounding, evacuation of 155 sailors off the ship, salvage operations for 38 days, and journey to Yokosuka Japan for repairs are all part of the story recounted by CDR Price. He details the investigation into the grounding and the Courts Martial that resulted from the findings of the investigation. Well documented, the book is recommended for those who like naval history. Murder On Pratas Reef Finalist for the 2007 National Best Books Award for Historical Fiction, this must-read delivers a compelling story of suspense and intrigue. Set in the context of the real life accident, the burgeoning Vietnam war and the civil rights movement, the fictional murder tests the men of the Knox to their limits. Follow the adventure as they attempt the next-to-impossible feat of freeing their ship and turn what could have been humiliation into a testament to honor, loyalty, and dedication. See it on Amazon.com. |