Dear Mr. Huber,
A number of events and
realizations have come to light recently prompting this
email. Allow me to introduce myself, I am Ken Randall -
grandson of the late Capt. H.E. Randall who, according
to your web history page, was the second CO of the USS
Virgo.
A friend, and amateur military
historian, pointed out my grandfathers dubious part in
the Mr. Roberts connection to the USS Virgo. After seeing
a picture of the ship and my grandfather handing on my
wall, I thought you may be interested in memorabilia
from both the ship and her second Captain.
I also have a number of questions
and a genuine interest in military history and
specifically my grandfather, and fathers role in
history. Captain Randall's son, my father Herbert E.
Randall Jr. was also a Navy Sea Bee during the War
effort. My father passed away recently and I discovered
a number of papers.
Finally, I was taking my son to
the Tampa Aquarium today and discovered the nearby SS
American Victory ship exhibit docked and open for tours.
Seeing the ship and telling my 5 year old about his
great grandfather got me thinking about Virgo and
prompted this email.
I would enjoy emailing or chatting
if you have some time.
Ken Randall
Charlotte, NC
email Ken Randall
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