The USS OKANOGAN APA 220 was named after the OKANOGAN county in the state of Washington. The ship was an amphibious personnel assault ship. The primary mission was to carry and disembark on the beach a full battalion of troops. The ship received many battle stars and written commendations while in service.
We have a reunion each year and we rotate it across the United States so that the people would not have to travel so far.
The officers of the association are:
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President: Richard Smith 114 White Eagle trail Hot Springs, Ark. 71913-7543 |
Vice President: Dick Palazzolo 9220 Fox Meadow Lane Easton, MD 21601 |
Secretary: Colin Carney 223 Grant St. Geneva, OH 44041-1817 |
Treasurer & Editor of newsletter: Harlen Hochhalter 7750 E. Broadway #559 Mesa AZ 85208-1364 |
Submitted by Harlen R. Hochhalter