The Jolly Cholly, Our Semi-annual Newsletter
Joe Lambert, EM2 '62-'64, is the editor of the Jolly Cholly. Joe published the Jolly Cholly from 1995 until 2016. Ron Lucchesi, FTG3 '65-'68 took the reins in 2019. Every issue is a work of art, with interesting stories, articles, and information to keep us informed. If you have an idea for an article, or a story you'd like to share, please contact Ron at editor@usscharleshroan.org. He'd love to hear from you! Please contact Ron if you would like to receive the Jolly Cholly or if you have not received the current edition.
The Jolly Cholly - 2017
Our newsletter was not published in 2017
The Jolly Cholly - 2016
Spring 2015
- Rear Admiral David L. Martineau,
Third Commanding Officer of the USS Charles H. Roan- LCDR Francesco Costagliola,
XO, USS Brownson DD-868- Harry L. Parker, Ens 57-58
The Jolly Cholly - 2015
Spring 2015
- Rear Admiral David L. Martineau,
Third Commanding Officer of the USS Charles H. Roan- LCDR Francesco Costagliola,
XO, USS Brownson DD-868- Harry L. Parker, Ens 57-58
The Jolly Cholly - 2014
Spring 2014
- Memories of the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962
by Frank Manasseri RM2 62-64- Swim Call Med Cruise 1964 by Bill Peterson FTG2 62-65
- Honoring Two Roan Sailors
Fall 2014
- Down Memory Lane with Joe Carlson SO2 49-53
- Next Reunion in Amarillo, TX in 2016
- Down Memory Lane with Bill Peterson FTG2 62-65
The Jolly Cholly - 2013
Spring 2013
- Fore River Shipyard: Builder of the USS Charles H. Roan
- 1965 Dominican Republic Operation
- 2014 Reunion in Philadelphia, PA
Fall 2013
- "Out For A Toot" by LTjg Bob Harper, 63-65
- Captain William Nolan Deragon, 2nd CO
- 2014 Reunion in Philadelphia, PA
The Jolly Cholly - 2012
Spring 2012
- Reunion 2012 in Jacksonville, Florida!
- Willis Henry Fisher, CDR, USN (Ret) CO 51-52
- Many new members, and letters to the Editor
Fall 2012
- A report on our reunion in Jacksonville, FL
- Liberty call: Abadan, Iran - 1966
- Coxwain Training, Fall River - 1960
The Jolly Cholly - 2011
Spring 2011
- Max L. Slankard, CDR, USN (Ret) CO 67-69
- Down Memory Lane with CDR Richard Derickson, CO 46-48
- The USS Charles H. Roan (DD-853)
as the T.C.G. Maresal Fevci Cakmak D-351
Fall 2011
- Halifax, Nova Scotia - Summer 1950
- Roan Sailors Community Involvement
The Jolly Cholly - 2010
Spring 2010
- Mini Reunion Cruise
- Cuban Missile Crisis
- Uniform and Small Stores Prices - 1973
Fall 2010
- 2010 Reunion - Warwick, RI
- Rear Admiral Robert T. Reimann, USN
- At Sea Rescue - 1950
The Jolly Cholly - 2009
Spring 2009
- Rear Admiral Warren C. Hamm USN (Ret.)
- While You Slept!
- Remembering Paul Solis, Jr.
Fall 2009
- Captain Thomas P. Connell USN
- USS Prairie State IX15
- Book Reviews
- New Navy Uniforms
The Jolly Cholly - 2008
Spring 2008
- Second Sailing of USS Charles H. Roan
- Captain John L. Nutall Jr.
- Captain Richard B. Derickson
Fall 2008
- West Coast Mini-Reunion
- 2008 Reunion - Charleston, SC
- The Dullest of Port Call Ever
The Jolly Cholly - 2007
Spring 2007
- Chester G. Hall, Jr. XO/LCDR 48-49
- James Henry Curan CO 52-54
- Down Memory Lane
Fall 2007
- In Rememberance: Menso H. Jenhins SH2 46-52
- Cletus H. Stone HM3
- USSERY-ROAN Texas State Veterans Home, Amarillo, TX
The Jolly Cholly - 2006
Spring 2006
- A Rammin' Recollection: Collision at Sea
- Captain Lawrence P. Treadwell, Jr. (Ret.)
Fall 2006
- Reunion 2006 in Branson, Mo
The Jolly Cholly - 2005
Spring 2005
- Lieutenant William Charles Fitzgerald, USN
- Carrying On!
Fall 2005
- Captain Charles S. Hart (Ret.)
- I Am An American Sailor
- What Are They Doing Now
The Jolly Cholly - 2004
Spring 2004
- Captain Raymond Ward (Ret.)
- The Bell Tolls for Signalman Rating
- Asbestoses - A Hidden Danger
Fall 2004
- Captain Wallace M. Riggs (Ret.)
- Collision With the Brownson
- 2004 Reunion - Warwick, RI
The Jolly Cholly - 2003
Spring 2003
- Commander Charles H. Hayden, USN (Ret.), 11th Commanding Officer
- Lost Screw - The Real Story
- Down Memory Lane
Fall 2003
- Remembering A Sad Day
- European Cruise 1952: What Happened To My Black Shoes
- 2004 Reunion Update
The Jolly Cholly - 2002
Spring 2002
- A Very Unusual Story
- "Mini-Reunion" 1994
- 2002 Reunion - Norfolk, VA
Fall 2002
- Captain Richard B. Derickson - 1st Captain of the USS Charles H. Roan
- Honolulu Star-Bulletin, August 27, 1954
- Down Memory Lane
The Jolly Cholly - 2001
Spring 2001
- Around The World Cruise 1954-1955
- Another Roan Hero
- TCG Maresal Fevzi Cakmak D-351 (Former USS Charles H. Roan)
Fall 2001
- A Recollection of Roan History by Cmdr Robert Boorom, USN (Ret.) - YN1 54-58
- Christening Photos from March 1946
- Reunion Update: Norfolk, VA, April 2002
The Jolly Cholly - 2000
Spring 2000
- Collision: November 13, 1950 - USS Brownson collides with Roan
- All Fleet Troubleshooters
Fall 2000
- 2000 Reunion in Charleston, SC
- History of the USS Charles H. Roan
The Jolly Cholly - 1999
Spring 1999
- 1999 Reunion in St. Augustine, FL
- Board of Directors
Fall 1999
- Vice Admiral James B. Stockdale, USN (Ret.)
- Collisions - The Roan's Three Collisions
The Jolly Cholly - 1995
Winter 1995-1996
- Reunions: 1995 & 1997
- "Fightin' Fitz" - USS Fitzgerald (DDG-62)
- Historic Plaque Honoring Charles H. Roan in Claude, Texas
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