To Pickens shipmates and families

It has been my experience that most veterans did not talk much about their time in the  service. A time comes when family members become interested in knowing more about their father, grandfather, uncle, etc. and it is often too late.  Often I have posted about the Pickens or some other service matter on Tiger Droppings and have had people ask if anyone knew their loved one. 

At this moment I wonder if any shipmate remembers C. E. McCracken or Jose P. Ramirez, both of whom served on the Pickens.