Navy & USS Wexford County

Stephen E Snyder, Rm3
1966-1970

"Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might.."
Ecclesiastes 9:10

This page is dedicated to my wonderful husband. I am so proud
of him for risking his life for the freedoms we have in our
country today. Thank you, Steve, and to all of the men and
women who have served in all of our armed forces.

God Bless America

Steve enlisted in the Navy right after graduation from high school and left for boot camp in November, 1966 at the United States Naval Training Center at Great Lakes, Illinois. As Steve has always loved singing, he and another high school friend, Jim Campbell, who had enlisted at the same time, tried out for the Blue Jackets Choir. They both made it and being that it was a special company, they had to wait a while before the company was actually filled and the training began.

This was the beginning of a whole new phase of Steve's life, and he was proud to serve our country in the United States Navy.

Upon graduation from boot camp in January, 1967, both Steve and Jim were assigned to the USS Wexford County, LST 1168 which was located in San Diego, California.

If there is anyone reading this who was aboard the Wexford County during the period of 1967 thru 1970, please contact Steve HERE. He would love to hear from you.