The following is log book entry number 400
Date: 20 January 2000
Name: Cathy Dunlay
Email: auntca@webtv.net
Where are you from?: Wichita Falls, TX
Years aboard Gurke: None
Comments: My father, Ross Christoph, served on the ship during WWII, he passed away in 1989, anyone with any memories of him, I would appreciate an e-mail. Thank you Cathy Dunlay

Date: 19 January 1999
Name: Daniel Battista
Email: dde576@webtv.net
Where are you from?: Yonkers, NY
Years aboard Gurke: None
Comments: Your web site is very well done.

Date: 13 January 2000
Name: Earl B. Anglin
Email: Betynerl@aol.com
Where are you from?: Summerville, SC
Years aboard Gurke: 5-47 to l-l-52
Comments:

Date: 12 January 2000
Name: Rod Spittle
Email: rod_kathy_spittle@hotmail.com
Where are you from?: Tremont, PA
Years aboard Gurke: 1971 - 1973
Comments: Great to be a part of a special group of individuals. I welcome any correspondence from former shipmates.

Date: 11 January 2000
Name: Gerald "IKE" R. Isaacson
Email: gr629@aol.com
Where are you from?: Mill Creek, WA
Years aboard Gurke: 1947-1950
Comments: Have lots of sea stories, mostly with humor

Date: 9 January 2000
Name: Duane A. Pierce
Email: duapie@sprynet.com
Where are you from?: Des Moines, Iowa
Years aboard Gurke: 1969-1971
Comments: QM-1 OC Division.

Date: 9 January 2000
Name: F.Gurke
Email: No Email
Where are you from?: Seattle, WA
Years aboard Gurke: None
Comments: I came upon this site because this ship was named after my great uncle who died to protect his friends. His name was Henry Gurke. I feel proud to be related to such a couragous person.

Date: 3 January 2000
Name: Mike Elliott
Email: auwinger1200@yahoo.com
Where are you from?: Sacramento, CA
Years aboard Gurke: mid-68 - end 70
Comments: Enjoyed the time spent on Gurke, and the shipmates I spent the time with during my two WESTPAC cruises. Especially fond memories of the ET gang at that time. I hope to see some of you in Tucson in April!! Until then, smooth sailing, shipmates.

Date: 30 December 1999
Name: David P. Kassoy
Email: DPKHOME@WORLDNET.ATT.NET
Where are you from?: Los Angeles, CA
Years aboard Gurke: 6/57 to 4/59
Comments: How nice to discover this web site.

Date: 22 December 1999
Name: Ken Whaley
Email: kwhaley@phahou.com
Where are you from?: Montgomery, TX
Years aboard Gurke: 1955-56
Comments: Electrician Mate, made the trip to Australia in '56.