Jerry Lamb - 10/18/98 21:01:53
My Email:crs442@chorus.net
Your Ship: Essex cva-9
Date of Service: 52-56 Onboard
Comments:
3yrs 8mo & 21 days It was my first so how could I forget.But not the last,RET.72
Jon W. Charville - 10/16/98 00:28:04
My Email:jimmy1@accnorwalk.com
Your Ship: CVB-42 F D Roosevelt
Date of Service: 1966-1969
Comments:
Your articles are very interesting but I was a bit disappointed that you didn't go any
farther on the Roosevelt. I'm interested in a bit more history about the ship from 63
on,especially the deployment dates as I served aboard this ship from 1966 through 969 and
was in Vietnam with it.
Cliff Strumello Jr. - 10/13/98 20:38:51
My Email:cpstrum@wtco.net
Your Ship: USS TICONDEROGA-CVA-14
Date of Service: 65 - 67
Comments:
Ships company on the Ti in OP Division (AI Office) from March of 65 - March 67.
KEVIN L BONDS - 10/13/98 20:36:38
My Email:KEVINBONDS@GTE.NET
Your Ship: USS MIDWAY CV-41
Date of Service: 1979 TO 1985
Comments:
Looking for AB's that served in V-1 division and want to know the web page and whereabouts
of carrier
TOM ROGERS - 10/08/98 23:25:54
My URL:http://www.geocities.com/Pentagon/2318
My Email:ta2318@worldnet.att.net
Your Ship: U.S.S SHANGRI-LA (CVA-38)
Date of Service: NAVY 1958 - 62 ARMY 62 - 80
Comments:
Was in "E" Div as an IC Electrician, would like to hear from others, visit my
web site for ship reunion info, NEWSLETTER etc. OUT HERE . . . TOM
Jesse Hefner - 09/28/98 19:51:30
My Email:jhefner@webtv.net
Your Ship: USS Forrestal
Date of Service: 4-65 to 4-67
Comments:
I just found your site while surfing the web.It is nice to find a memorial to the
carriers.I was in v-1 division on the forrestal and lost a lot of good friends in the gulf
of tonkin fire.I consider the memorial a tribute to the 134 men who died on that d y.
thanks J.Hefner
Steve Jones - 09/26/98 03:06:05
My Email:sjones@connect.net
Your Ship: LPH- 8 Valley Forge
Date of Service: 1968-1970
Comments:
Served aboard the VALFOR from 68-70, in the OS Division, Signalman. Looking for some lost
shipmates: Ron Bray (Houston), John Stieniff (Maddisonville), Ron Griffith,
"Beanner", and our First class "Goodie" Let me know if you are ever
here Steve
Jack E. Hunt - 09/22/98 20:24:04
My Email:huntj@wood.army.mil
Your Ship: USS Lexington (CV-2)
Comments:
Dear Sir/Madam I am writing this in behalf of my father, Earl T. Hunt, who is now 74 and
was on the Lady Lex when she went down in the Coral Sea on May 8th, 1942. He was a rear
gunner and attained the rank of Lieutenant. The reason I'm sending this to you is because
my father asked me if I would surf the Internet and see if I could find ANYTHING on the
original Lexington (CV-2). He has lost so much out of his scrap book over the past 56
years and is trying to replace as uch of it as he can. If there is anything you could send
me or any site you could direct me to, I would sincerely appreciate it. All I have been
able to find so far is a few pictures and a one paragraph account on when she went down.
Thank you, Jack E. Hunt
Kevin Dunlap - 09/22/98 11:37:46
My Email:twoterps@clark.net
Your Ship: USS John F. Kennedy CV-67
Date of Service: 5/97 - 1/90
Comments:
I would like to hear from shipmates that served aboard the Kennedy and NCTS Great Lakes
from January 87 - March 87 company 044 13th Division. I loved my ship and miss the days of
haze gray and underway. I really like this site. There are a million grea stories out
there waiting to be told. Don't let the next generation forget our Navy past.
ACMA WEBMASTER - 08/03/98 04:46:36
My Email:gmd@adnc.com
Comments:
August 9-16 is Fleet Week in San Diego and kicks off with Star of India, the worlds oldest
active ship, departing the Embarcadero at 00930 August 9th and returing under full sail at
12:30. On Thursday the Navy League will dedicate a replica of the "Home oming
Statue" at the Old Fleet Lansing adjacent to the Carrier Memorial. This will be the
third Navy memorial at this site, joining the Taffy-3 Memorial and the Carrier Memorial
and plans are moving ahead to bring USS Midway CV41 to this area as a Navy m seum in 1999.
Also on Thursday there will be a spectacular Parade of Ships Fiesta on San Diego Bay. Many
other events are scheduled and the week will end with a Blue Angels Airshow. All part of
San Diego's way of saying THANK YOU! to the U.S. Navy. |
Mike Fitzsimmons,HT1 Ret - 07/29/98 02:11:27
My Email:bxmike@bestweb.net
Your ship: USS ESSEX CVS 9
Date of service: 8-64 TO 8-66
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Comments:
I spent two years on the Essex and stayed in the reserves till 1984. I am glad to find a
web page for carriers. Keep up the good work |
C. Williamson - 07/27/98 04:34:02
My Email:CRWILL67@AOL
Your ship: CVA-43 CORAL SEA
Date of service: 71-73
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Comments:
Served with VA-95. Went to Viet Nam in 73. Looking back a great experiance with some good
guys in the radio shop. |
AMS-1 Michael P. McCormick U.S.N. retired - 07/26/98 13:11:34
My Email:mikem@commandnet.net
Your ship: USS. Independence / USS Theodore Roosevelt
Date of service: 12/28/72 to 10/1/93
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Comments:
It is a magnificient memorial. Next year on our family vacation I plan on taking my
children to see it. Thank you and to all involved, WELL DONE! |
Lester Rowland - 07/23/98 20:26:35
My Email:buckro@webtv.net
Your ship: Saratoga (CV3) & Hornet (CV8)
Date of service: 1941-1942
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Comments:
On a2/23/97 someone posted the following comment: "one comment: The Wast is CV8 and
the Hornet is CV7> I am a Navy buff, etc." This gentleman is in error. To keep the
record straight, the Wasp was CV7 and the Hornet was CV8 I was on the Hornet when she was
sunk. The Wasp in question was the eighth Navy ship to bear that name, but she was CV7' |
bruce badger - 07/23/98 03:17:28
My Email:bbadger@lassen.cc.ca.us
Your ship: USS KEARSARGE cvs33
Date of service: 7-65 to 7-67
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Comments:
My name is bruce badger and I served aboard the uss kearsarge in v-4 division, AN. I'm
looking for any of my buddies in the fuel crew from the 66 west-pac cruise. I'm also
trying to find paul e. phillips seaman "E" div. disccharged late spring 67 going
ack to pensacola florida, we were supposed to stay in touch, but I havent seen him since.
any help would be appreciated. Once again great site TNX much. bruce. |
bruce badger - 07/22/98 04:24:00
My Email:bbadger@lassen.cc.ca.us
Your ship: USS KEARSARGE CVS33
Date of service: 1965 to 1967
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Comments:
I served in V4 division and am looking for friends from west-pac 66. I also would like to
find a paul phillips from E div. suring the same time frame. This is a wonderful site
thank you very much. |
Gregg Gillie - 07/16/98 19:19:35
My Email:gregoryg@bonair.stanford.edu
Your ship: USS Ticonderoga CV-14; USS Lexington CV-2
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Comments:
My father is a plank owner of CV-14 Ticonderoga. My Uncle served aboard Lex CV-2 at Coral
Sea. Interested in any info on either or both. Thanks... |
GMD - Webmaster - 07/12/98 21:22:30
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Comments:
The Message Board was out of commission as a result of the 4th of July site upgrades.
Sorry for the inconvenience, but it is functioning now, so please repost your messages. |
Donald Roberts - 07/12/98 03:19:19
My URL:http://www.angelfire.com/ri/dathook/index.html
My Email:dathook@angelfire.com
Your ship: USS LEYTE & USS WASP
Date of service: 1955-1959
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Comments:
This seems to be a great board , specially the post which is a great way for the mates to
link up with one another, too bad that there is not more of these post boards out in web
land to work with then we could all link together what a resource it would e. The board is
well done. Thanks much for it's use and will link with it also. |
GMD - Webmaster - 07/11/98 22:26:44
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Comments:
The Message Board has been out of commission since the minor site upgrade on July 4 -
actually, the "improvements" blew it right out of the water. However, all is
well, so please re-post any messages that didn't make it. Sorry for the inconvenience. |
Edward Brosi - 06/18/98 13:57:55
My Email:maryed@strato.net
Your ship: Saratoga Independence
Date of service: 1955-1959
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Comments:
Plank owner USS Saratoga (CVA-60) and Plank owner USS Independence (CVA-62) E J Brosi MMCS
RET> |
Bill German - 06/05/98 15:56:29
My Email:bill.german@agrevo.com
Your ship: USS LEYTE
Date of service: 1958 to decomm.
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Comments:
I was aboard the Leyte when she was decommissioned at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Was part of
N Division. Would like to hear from any of my old mates from that time. If I recall we had
one plank owner onboard when she went out. |
Charles E. Hunter - 06/05/98 01:24:59
My Email:Huntercw@erols.com
Your ship: CVE Barnes
Date of service: 1943-1946
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Comments:
My father served on The Barnes. He was an Aviation Machinest Mate 3rd Class. His name was
Roy M. Hunter from Hopewell, Va. he died in 1994. He would have really liked the idea of
having his ships name on this memorial. |
Greg Wingerter - 06/02/98 19:46:25
My Email:teqsunrz@cgicafe.com
Your ship: CV-43/CVN-71/CVN65
Date of service: 22Aug88-22Aug95
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Comments:
Never knew about memorial until now. Think it is a great monument and plan on making a
trip there as soon as possible. Great dedication. |
Joseph L. Pires - 05/31/98 01:51:04
My Email:USNSK3CVS20@YAHOO.COM
Your ship: USS BENNINGTON CVS-20
Date of service: 1965-1969
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Comments:
My time aboard the "Big Benn" was spent in the Supply Department (S-1 Division).
We were actually responsible for everything coming and going! I'm hoping that this e-mail
reaches others who were onboard during my time. Would greatly like to hear from fellow
shipmates. Maybe we could discuss the Coral Sea Celebration in Australia, the pick-up of
Apollo 4 off Wake Island, our two trips to the Tonkin Gulf, being made a FLAG carrier, our
m ny ports of entry, etc. You see, the Navy was good to me. At the time, I wasn't
appreciative of what it was actually doing for me. Would also be interested in any
information that anyone has on BENNINGTON. I collect most everything I can get my hands
on. "Request permission to come aboard sir" |
Robert Lee - 05/06/98 18:15:19
My Email:relee@prmea.com
Your ship: USS Tarawa CVA-40
Date of service: 54/55
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Comments:
I was part of the air group CAG-10, VF-102 We pulled a world cruise and ended with a
"round-the-world" cruise. I am wondering if there are any grey-beards from the
OLD NAVY still hanging in there> |
Mike Pummer - 04/16/98 04:20:05
My Email:dadio2@hotmail.com
Your ship: U.S.S. Boxer
Date of service: 1943
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Comments:
my father, Herman J. Pummer, is a plankowner of the Boxer, i'm trying to find info on it
and photos, the information on the net is rather scarce, any suggests? thanks |
BAXTER - 04/07/98 19:51:48
My Email:RAY.BAXTER@MAIL.SPRINT.COM
Your ship: CVA9 USS ESSEX
Date of service: 1955
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Comments:
A BROTHER: 4 KOREAN CRUISES ON ESSEX |
PATRICK K CHAPMAN - 04/06/98 19:07:35
My Email:CHAPMANP@ftknox-EMH9.army.mil
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Comments:
I AM LOOKING FOR SOME INFORMATION ON THE CARRIER USS BENNINGTON CV20, MY FATHER SERVED ON
HER I THINK DURING KOREA OR IN BETWEEN WWII AND KOREA. I KNEW SHE WAS AT BREMERTON BUT I
HEARD SHE WAS SOLD. |
Nicholas J. Valhos - 04/04/98 14:25:13
My Email:NavyCod@aol.com
Your ship: USS Randolph CVS-15
Date of service: 1962 to 1966
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Comments:
My carrier days were one of the best times in my life. My dad was one of the survivors of
the USS Yorktown CV-5. I also had two uncles an a brother that served on carriers. Your
doing a great job keeping carrier aviation alive. Nic Valhos |
Catherine O'Neal - 03/26/98 22:37:37
My Email:onealc@bldg280.awacs.af.mil
Your ship: Bon Homme Richard (Dad's ship)
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Comments:
My father, John E. Oliver, Jr. served on the Bon Homme Richard in the late 60's. Does
anyone out there remember him? I'd love to hear some stories about that time period on the
ship. Great website!! |
Ray Lattman - 03/26/98 01:03:22
My Email:flyray@snet.net
Your ship: VC8/VC4 ADR-3
Date of service: 63-67
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Comments:
Great site! I'm looking for info on the USS Bunker hill. I have a model of a hellcat from
this ship and would like info on the squadrons and the ship. Can any one help? Thanks |
lowell jones - 03/24/98 17:47:54
My Email:ldjo@aol.com
Your ship: USS Kearsarge
Date of service: 1952/1956
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Comments:
must find radarman james g williams,shipmate. |
John Boles - 03/17/98 15:57:45
My Email:jboles@customnet.net
Your ship: Valley Forge CVS-45
Date of service: 09/58 to 09/60
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Comments:
I served on the Valley Forge as a signalmen in OS div. These were two of my best years and
I still think of my time aboard a great ship. Am proud of the Navy and all of the men who
rode the "carriers". TKS for the great site. John Boles |
George Essey - 02/28/98 04:30:56
My Email:jidu@dp.net
Your ship: USS Lake Champlain CVA/S39
Date of service: 1956-1958
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Comments:
Congrats on your efforts for the carrier sailors. Enjoyed the comments and wanted to be
part of it. The 'Lady Champ' is now history, but never forgotten by those who served on
her. Also, I have a brother who served on the Arkansas, BB-33, WWII. Would lik to hear
from anyone served on this BB to relay to him. |
Bill Haynes - 02/22/98 22:23:44
My Email:bajabil@aol.com
Your ship: USS Yorktown (CVS-10)
Date of service: 1959-1961
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Comments:
Would like to hear from anyone from the air department in this time period. I was in V-1.
This is the best site that I have found about aircraft carriers and felt that THE FIGHTING
LADY should be represented. |
Fred Swiggle - 02/18/98 21:57:51
My Email:oaosis@compucon-mi.com
Your ship: hornet(s)
Date of service: ww2
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Comments:
I am writing this for my good neighbor who was a pilot on the Hornet(s) flying Hellcats
who wishes to re-establish contact with his old ship mates (squadron ) I guess He also
dicoverd that there was somewhere a re-union in 1998 Can You help him ? Good n ighbor ,
Theo |
Jerry - 02/12/98 19:56:04
My Email:dodson@novanet1.com
Your ship: USS Shangri-La cva38
Date of service: 09/56-03/59
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Comments:
Thanks for the information !! We will appreciate any more that you come up with. My
grandkids cannot beleive that I was on an Aircraft Carrier. Thankyou very much, Jerry
Songer |
w. mccain - 02/11/98 01:40:02
My Email:wmccain@neocomm.net
Your ship: USS Saratoga
Date of service: '43-'45??
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Comments:
My father, William Preston Mccain, served aboard the USS Saratoga during WWII. He
received, I believe, two Bronze Stars for his service. His stories of the war always
intrigued me. I am told that he wrote home about being under attack and the sea water
washing the blood of his fellow countrymen off the deck as the SARA took a wave. I am 51
years old. Pop died about 17 years ago. I would be honored to receive any mail re. those
who served with my dad. I have a SARA book. Please write. |
Jerry L Songer - 02/10/98 21:54:42
My Email:dodson@novanet1.com
Your ship: USS Shangri-La
Date of service: 09/56 - 03/59
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Comments:
I served on the Shangri-La almost 3 years as a Gunners Mate. We have searched the internet
for any information on the Shangri-La CVA 38. We have found almost zero. Any information
would be greatly appreciatied. Thankyou, Jerry Songer 5th Division USS Shangri-La |
Robert Vick - 02/09/98 21:11:24
My Email:jvne71a@aol.com
Your ship: U.S.S. Monterey CVL-26
Date of service: March 1953 - March 1955
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Comments:
I would be interested in contacting anyone who served on the Monterey during this time
period. I was a radarman in CIC |
Jim Mcnichol - 01/28/98 17:49:10
My URL:http://www.accustaff.com
My Email:emcnicho@accustaff.com
Your ship: USS KittyHawk CVA63, USS America CVA66
Date of service: 1959-1967
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Comments:
Just, happened accross this site. Was a Plankowner on both carriers and this brings back
memories of being in San Diego on the KittyHawk in the early 60's. |
JOHNNY IRVIN - 01/21/98 13:28:13
My Email:PRDIRVIN@ROHMHAAS
Your ship: USS GUADALCANAL
Date of service: 63 THRU 67
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Comments:
I WOULD LIKE TO SEE SOME PICTURES OF THE SHIP. I FOUND A PICTURE OF THE GUAM ON THE
INTERNET BUT NOT ANY THING ON THE GUADALCANAL... TKS..JOHNNY |
Cathy Gabel - 01/16/98 03:52:04
My Email:cgabel@grant.tds.net
Your ship: CVE-74 Nehenta Bay
Date of service: WW 11
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Comments:
For my Dad Delos Smith I would love to hear from anyone who was connected with or knows
anyone connected with this ship in anyway Thanks! |
murry graham - 01/13/98 21:23:43
My Email:murry_graham@rohmhaas.com
Your ship: uss coral sea
Date of service: june81 - june85
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Comments:
I have been looking for a group of people that served on the uss coral sea. Aswell I have
been looking for a sight on the WWW for the uss coral sea. If you have any information
about the above, please give me a ring via Email. Thanks, Murry Graham |
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