Raflowitz, Charles

FT3 CHARLES S. RAFLOWITZ 9 September 1955

I Charles S. Raflowitz “RAF” was born 5 October 1933, at Gt. Barrington, Massachusetts. My hair was brown, now grey, and my eyes blue. I enlisted in the U. S. Navy 9 November 1953, at Springfield, Massachusetts, and went to boot camp in Bainbridge, Maryland. On 9 September 1955, I reported aboard USS FRANK E. EVANS (DD 754), 3 Division as a Fire Control Technician.

Opportunity to visit places I never dreamed I would see. Coming off duty on a troop ship, I appreciated being on a “Tin Can” the “Real Navy.” Made many good friends and learned lessons I have used during my lifetime. Serving in FRANK E. EVANS was a great adventure. I shall always remember this experience.

“RAF” currently resides at 9757 Timber Trail, P.O. Box 466, Scurry, TX, 75158-0466. You can reach him at raftex@mycvc.net or 972-486-3204.