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wrote on July 31, 2022
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12:05 pm
My heart sank when I read the news of BILLY-ACE's passing. We all know he was the 'heart and soul' of the OAEA from the beginning. Matthew 25-15: Well Done my good and faithful servant. To his extended family/friends, my heartfelt condolences. FAIR WINDS AND FOLLOWING SEAS. Greg Greenwod NSFA 80-83
My heart sank when I read the news of BILLY-ACE's passing.
We all know he was the 'heart and soul' of the OAEA from the beginning. Matthew 25-15: Well Done my good and faithful servant.
To his extended family/friends, my heartfelt condolences.
FAIR WINDS AND FOLLOWING SEAS.
Greg Greenwod
NSFA 80-83... Collapse
We all know he was the 'heart and soul' of the OAEA from the beginning. Matthew 25-15: Well Done my good and faithful servant.
To his extended family/friends, my heartfelt condolences.
FAIR WINDS AND FOLLOWING SEAS.
Greg Greenwod
NSFA 80-83... Collapse
wrote on July 19, 2022
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7:37 pm
So sorry to hear about Billy Ace ‘s passing. He will be truly missed! Prayers for his family.
So sorry to hear about Billy Ace ‘s passing. He will be truly missed! Prayers for his family.... Collapse
Admin Reply by: Diane Hallett
Thank you Joyce. The memorial is next week and the information is on the Old Antarctic Explorers facebook.
Thank you Joyce. The memorial is next week and the information is on the Old Antarctic Explorers facebook.... Collapse
wrote on July 10, 2022
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2:27 pm
W/O class of 1979 WOW 43 years ago
W/O class of 1979 WOW 43 years ago... Collapse
Admin Reply by: Diane Hallett
Hello Donald, please have a look around the site. Love to have you as a new member.
Hello Donald, please have a look around the site. Love to have you as a new member.... Collapse
wrote on July 3, 2022
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12:36 pm
Billy-Ace is forever venerated with the naming of a geological feature in Antarctica: BAKER ROCKS (Summit): 74°14.00’S / 164°45.00’E. A spur-like rock exposure lying 2 miles West of Wood Bay and 7 miles North of Mount Melbourne, on the coast of Victoria Land. This feature was mapped by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) from surveys and U.S. Navy air photos, 1955-63. On 04 April 2001, the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (US-ACAN) named this feature after Billy-Ace Baker, radioman, McMurdo Station winter party in 1963, 1967, 1971, and 1975; and summer seasons 1976-1980.
Billy-Ace is forever venerated with the naming of a geological feature in Antarctica:
BAKER ROCKS (Summit): 74°14.00’S / 164°45.00’E. A spur-like rock exposure lying 2 miles West of Wood Bay and 7 miles North of Mount Melbourne, on the coast of Victoria Land. This feature was mapped by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) from surveys and U.S. Navy air photos, 1955-63.
On 04 April 2001, the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (US-ACAN) named this feature after Billy-Ace Baker, radioman, McMurdo Station winter party in 1963, 1967, 1971, and 1975; and summer seasons 1976-1980.... Collapse
BAKER ROCKS (Summit): 74°14.00’S / 164°45.00’E. A spur-like rock exposure lying 2 miles West of Wood Bay and 7 miles North of Mount Melbourne, on the coast of Victoria Land. This feature was mapped by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) from surveys and U.S. Navy air photos, 1955-63.
On 04 April 2001, the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (US-ACAN) named this feature after Billy-Ace Baker, radioman, McMurdo Station winter party in 1963, 1967, 1971, and 1975; and summer seasons 1976-1980.... Collapse
wrote on July 3, 2022
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6:55 am
Sad news for the Old Antarctic Explorer’s Association, Inc. -- as OAEA ‘Life Director’ Billy-Ace Penguin Baker passed away this morning at his home, with his daughter, Kerry, at his side. Billy-Ace was one of the first six Directors (his term of office was 4 years) on the initial OAEA Board of Directors when it was set up on 14 January 2001. At the first OAEA National Reunion in November 2002 in Pensacola, an election was conducted at the General Membership meeting on 7 November 2002. At that meeting, OAEA members in attendance elected Billy-Ace as ‘Lifetime Director’. Billy-Ace has been a driving force in the administration and operation of the OAEA from day one. As both the Editor of the “Explorer’s Gazette” (since January 2004) and the first OAEA Webmaster, his tireless efforts to support the OAEA have been immeasurable. B-A also created the OAEA-logo, and thanks to his dedication and commitment to the publication of the quarterly “Explorer’s Gazette” newsletter, he helped place the OAEA alongside the other major associations that concern themselves with polar-related exploration and research, such as The American Polar Society and the Antarctican Society.
Sad news for the Old Antarctic Explorer’s Association, Inc. -- as OAEA ‘Life Director’ Billy-Ace Penguin Baker passed away this morning at his home, with his daughter, Kerry, at his side.
Billy-Ace was one of the first six Directors (his term of office was 4 years) on the initial OAEA Board of Directors when it was set up on 14 January 2001.
At the first OAEA National Reunion in November 2002 in Pensacola, an election was conducted at the General Membership meeting on 7 November 2002. At that meeting, OAEA members in attendance elected Billy-Ace as ‘Lifetime Director’.
Billy-Ace has been a driving force in the administration and operation of the OAEA from day one. As both the Editor of the “Explorer’s Gazette” (since January 2004) and the first OAEA Webmaster, his tireless efforts to support the OAEA have been immeasurable. B-A also created the OAEA-logo, and thanks to his dedication and commitment to the publication of the quarterly “Explorer’s Gazette” newsletter, he helped place the OAEA alongside the other major associations that concern themselves with polar-related exploration and research, such as The American Polar Society and the Antarctican Society.... Collapse
Billy-Ace was one of the first six Directors (his term of office was 4 years) on the initial OAEA Board of Directors when it was set up on 14 January 2001.
At the first OAEA National Reunion in November 2002 in Pensacola, an election was conducted at the General Membership meeting on 7 November 2002. At that meeting, OAEA members in attendance elected Billy-Ace as ‘Lifetime Director’.
Billy-Ace has been a driving force in the administration and operation of the OAEA from day one. As both the Editor of the “Explorer’s Gazette” (since January 2004) and the first OAEA Webmaster, his tireless efforts to support the OAEA have been immeasurable. B-A also created the OAEA-logo, and thanks to his dedication and commitment to the publication of the quarterly “Explorer’s Gazette” newsletter, he helped place the OAEA alongside the other major associations that concern themselves with polar-related exploration and research, such as The American Polar Society and the Antarctican Society.... Collapse
wrote on June 22, 2022
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12:51 pm
Just checking out the site. Was a member in 2004/05. I was also a member of the Mcmurdo Station Winter Over crew of 1973/74. Brings back fond memories. Oh how i would love to go back...
Just checking out the site. Was a member in 2004/05. I was also a member of the Mcmurdo Station Winter Over crew of 1973/74. Brings back fond memories. Oh how i would love to go back...... Collapse
Admin Reply by: Diane Hallett
Hello there. Please look around, love to have you as a member again.
Hello there. Please look around, love to have you as a member again.... Collapse
wrote on June 20, 2022
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9:58 am
Hello Henry - Very nice of you to visit the site. Feel free to look around.
Hello Henry - Very nice of you to visit the site. Feel free to look around.... Collapse
wrote on June 20, 2022
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12:15 am
Hi All, Was part of winter over crew 74/75 that was reduced for budget cuts. Did two summers instead in public works. Jim Hebert was also part of the the crew and actually did winter. Henry Strong (EO2)
Hi All, Was part of winter over crew 74/75 that was reduced for budget cuts. Did two summers instead in public works. Jim Hebert was also part of the the crew and actually did winter.
Henry Strong (EO2)... Collapse
Henry Strong (EO2)... Collapse
wrote on April 24, 2022
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2:53 pm
W/O 74 & 80 S/S 83-87, 90-92 Fire Chief Retired USN DCCS. Anyone know the where about of JOC Gwyneth Pembrook. SS 90-92.
W/O 74 & 80
S/S 83-87, 90-92
Fire Chief
Retired USN DCCS.
Anyone know the where about of JOC Gwyneth Pembrook. SS 90-92.... Collapse
S/S 83-87, 90-92
Fire Chief
Retired USN DCCS.
Anyone know the where about of JOC Gwyneth Pembrook. SS 90-92.... Collapse
Admin Reply by: Diane Hallett
Hello there Bruce, I will pass this along for location assistance.
Hello there Bruce, I will pass this along for location assistance.... Collapse
wrote on March 1, 2022
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7:49 am
I was a Hospital Corpsman (x-ray tech) at the main Dispensary in McMurdo from oct 1968- Oct 1969. I took three flights one back to Christchurch NZ , one to Byrd Station and one to the South Pole Station while on the Ice. I also closed and reopened the dispensary atEilliams field after the last flight out and first flight in. I roomed with the Ship Store person who worked at the ships store during the winter-over period. I worked with Dr Roger Case and a Dentist. Along with Corpsman jack Moore, Eastwood and Manuego who became a supply warrant officer while at McMurdo . I left the ice in Oct of 1969 returning to Christchurch with a radio patient who was injured in a sledding accident along with another Navy man who came out later. You can contact me at larrykrueger3@gmail.com if you would like to correspond with me. I enjoyed my tour in Antarctica and would do it again if I could.
I was a Hospital Corpsman (x-ray tech) at the main Dispensary in McMurdo from oct 1968- Oct 1969. I took three flights one back to Christchurch NZ , one to Byrd Station and one to the South Pole Station while on the Ice. I also closed and reopened the dispensary atEilliams field after the last flight out and first flight in. I roomed with the Ship Store person who worked at the ships store during the winter-over period. I worked with Dr Roger Case and a Dentist. Along with Corpsman jack Moore, Eastwood and Manuego who became a supply warrant officer while at McMurdo . I left the ice in Oct of 1969 returning to Christchurch with a radio patient who was injured in a sledding accident along with another Navy man who came out later. You can contact me at larrykrueger3@gmail.com if you would like to correspond with me. I enjoyed my tour in Antarctica and would do it again if I could.... Collapse
Admin Reply by: Ed Hamblin
Larry, thank you for your interest, nice informational post. I will be contacting you direct by email regarding membership matters.//Ed
Larry, thank you for your interest, nice informational post. I will be contacting you direct by email regarding membership matters.//Ed... Collapse