Frank Romanick, Captain USN (Ret), reports that the reunion of the USS Ingersoll, held at the Lodge of the Ozarks, Brandon, Missouri, drew 152 including 77 shipmates. Writes Romanick, “All attendees rode in four Ducks, converted WWII amphibious craft holding about 35 people.
After a ride through the mountains, we took to the water. We entered Table Rock Lake at a pretty fair clip with a big splash. The Ducks circled, and a brief memorial service was held, names of deceased members were read while a bell tolled. A large wreath was thrown into the lake as taps was played