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| Current Message 1 - June 15, 2009 |
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Entry: 70563
USS Curtiss (AV-4) |
levernejonesgunners mate |
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leverne jones wrote on 2009-06-15 16:20:08.0
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| Current Message 2 - April 9, 2009 |
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Entry: 69799
USS Curtiss (AV-4) |
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Ted Loughlin wrote on 2009-04-09 02:04:37.0
Comments: AV-4 1949-50 CV-31 1951-52
Keywords: Iwakuni, Japan USS Curtiss AV-4 USS Bon Homme Richard CV-31 (TF 77)
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| Current Message 3 - November 17, 2008 |
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Entry: 67910
USS Curtiss (AV-4) |
SEARCHING FOR SHIPMATES 1953-1955 |
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Jimmy Davis wrote on 2008-11-17 11:54:51.0
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Keywords: Herby, Adler, Horner, Scott, Beard,
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| Current Message 4 - July 2, 2008 |
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Entry: 66318
USS Curtiss (AV-4) |
Kamikazi Attack....1945 USS Curtiss |
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David Dewey wrote on 2008-07-02 09:22:08.0
Comments: My dad served on the USS Curtiss during the time of the Kamikazi attack of 1945. He lived to tell many stories of the attack years afterwards.He ended up with M.S. which ended his life at 55yrs. old. He was a seaman,machinest and I don't know how long he served on the Curtiss. If anyone has any information during that time with any pictures or information pertaining to him and his crew I would love to view it...Dads name was Fred W. Dewey God Bless all of you..Looking forward to honoring all military in 2 days on July 4,2008..and this great nation..
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| Current Message 5 - May 18, 2008 |
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Entry: 65658
USS Curtiss (AV-4) |
1945 Kamikazi Attack: Catholic Chaplain |
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Barry Herbert Parmeter wrote on 2008-05-18 18:00:50.0
Comments: I am a former Navy Chaplain who would like to correspond by mail, eMail, smail mail, phone about the 21 June 1945 attack in which Jerome Kobel, LT (CHC) USNR was killed with the others.
Any and all information would be appreciated!
Barry Herbert Parmeter
Keywords: Kamikazi Attack; Jerome Kobel, LT (CHC) USNR; Catholic Chaplain
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| Current Message 6 - February 5, 2008 |
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Entry: 64168
USS Curtiss (AV-4) |
Carl Moe on USS Curtiss at Pearl Harbor |
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Angie Waddle wrote on 2008-02-05 10:54:52.0
Comments: Looking to see if anyone has information on Carl Moe who was on the USS Curtiss during the Pearl Harbor attack. He is my great great uncle and much of his history went to other family members. He died in 1989 and I'm trying to preserve his history for my family
Keywords: ships
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| Current Message 7 - September 17, 2007 |
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Entry: 62317
USS Curtiss (AV-4) |
GUNNERS MATES USS CURTISS AV4 |
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leverne jones wrote on 2007-09-17 15:07:55.0
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| Current Message 8 - September 17, 2007 |
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Entry: 62316
USS Curtiss (AV-4) |
GUNNERS MATES USS CURTISS AV4 |
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leverne jones wrote on 2007-09-17 15:06:56.0
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| Current Message 9 - August 7, 2007 |
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Entry: 61897
USS Curtiss (AV-4) |
Cimarrron Armesteade Huff |
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Bruce Longnecker wrote on 2007-08-07 11:11:52.0
Comments: Mr. Huff was a diesel mechanic.
Keywords: Brother is looking for information on Mr. Huff in order to honor him with a memorial tile. He served during the Korean War timeframe.
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| Current Message 10 - June 13, 2007 |
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Entry: 61300
USS Curtiss (AV-4) |
Father on USS Curtiss |
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Wyatt Parker wrote on 2007-06-13 12:32:19.0
Comments: My father served on the USS Curtis from April 1, 1949 to January, 1950. We are looking for his shipmates. He is deceased - 1988. His name is Wyatt B. Parker from Macon, Georgia. He also served on the Antietam and the Valley Forge. He was a radar technician.
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| Current Message 11 - April 6, 2007 |
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Entry: 60587
USS Curtiss (AV-4) |
Looking for someone who knew my dad |
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Tommy Garcia wrote on 2007-04-06 22:33:16.0
Comments: My dad served aboard the USS Curtiss during WWII. I am looking form someone who knew him. His name is Jimmy Garcia. He is deceased now, but I'm just wondering if there is someone out there who knew him.
thanks Tommy Garcia
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| Current Message 12 - June 10, 2006 |
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Entry: 57596
USS Curtiss (AV-4) |
MY USS CURTISS TOUR |
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Andrew Adams wrote on 2006-06-10 16:25:55.0
Comments: I SERVED ON THE USS CURTISS AFTER THE KOREAN WAR WAS OVER I WAS ON THE BB62 DURING THE KOREAN WAR ALONG WITH MY YOUNGER BROTHER AFTER THE TOUR ON THE NEW JERSEY I WAS ASSIGNED TO NAVAL AIR STATION CORPUS CHRISTI TX. FOR A LONG AWAITED TOUR OF SHORE DUTY UPON COMPLETION OF THAT TOUR I WENT TO SALVAGE DIVING SCHOOL IN BAYONNE NEW JERSEY THERE I WAS A CLASS MATE TO CARL BRSASHEAR THE BLACK NAVY DIVER WHICH THE MOVIE MEN OF HONOR WAS MADE FOR UPON COMPLETION OF SIXTEEN WEEKS OF DIVING SCHOOL I WAS ASSIGNED TO THE USS CURTISS FOR DUTY AND BY THE WAY I WAS THE ONLY DIVER ABOARD THE CURTISS WHITCH MADE IT TOUGH ON ME TO KEEP MY DIVING QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS UP TO PAR BUT SOME HOW I MANAGED TO DO JUST THAT EVERY PORT WE EOULD PULL INTO IF THER WAS A DIVING LOCKER THERE I WOULD PAY THEM A VISIT TO MAKE THE NESSCARY DIVES TO KEEP MY QUALIFICATION CURRENT DURING THAT PERIOD THE CURTISS WAS INVOLVED WUTH THE TESTING OF NECULAR WEAPONS IWAS ON BOARD FOR 17 TEST DURING OPERATION REDWING MY JOBWAS TO DECONTAMINATE THE TARGET SHIPS UPON COMPLETIONOF THAT TOUR I WENT TO 1ST CLASS DIVING SCHOOL AT THE NAVAL GUN FACTORY IN WASHINGTON DC I RETIRED FROM THE NAVY IN NOV. 1967 AS A SCPO MASTER DIVER R/S ANDREW ADAMS NSN RET
Keywords: USS NEW JERSEY BB62
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| Current Message 13 - February 17, 2006 |
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Entry: 55819
USS Curtiss (AV-4) |
USS Curtiss - Operation Cancel 52-53 |
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Ken Hyman wrote on 2006-02-17 21:54:10.0
Comments: My father, Marvin Hyman - Yeoman 3rd class, served on the USS Curtiss 1952-53 and partcipated in Operation Cancel. Unfortunatley, he is suffering from a disease called ATAXIA, which effects your memory and motor coordination. He believes this is a result of the testing and adverse wind conditions that blew fallout onto the ship. He tells me that at the time they ordered everyone to ramain below for a few days after it occurred. The VA in Tucson does not want to pursue. I would appreciate hearing from anyone knowing of a similar situation or remembers my dad.
Keywords: USS Currtiss - Operation Cancel, 52-53, Hydrogen Bomb Testing, ATAXIA
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| Current Message 14 - May 28, 2005 |
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Entry: 51148
USS Curtiss (AV-4) |
looking for Korean war items |
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Rosemarie Burtchell wrote on 2005-05-28 00:00:00.0
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Keywords: I am looking for any items from the Korean war,that anyone would be willing to donate to our new Veterans Memorial Museum, here in Crossville,Tn. All we have now representing Korean war veterans is a pair of mittens and a scarf....If you can help PLEASE e-mail me..Thanks and may God Bless all of you.
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| Current Message 15 - May 25, 2005 |
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Entry: 51086
USS Curtiss (AV-4) |
Wyley E Felkins |
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Ronda Mansor wrote on 2005-05-25 09:21:07.0
Comments: I'm looking for some one who knew my father during the time of his service. He was in for seven year from 1952-1959. He was a cook and Baker. Wyley E. Felkins from Chandler AZ
Keywords: Navy veteran-Korea, Bon Han Richard, Japan, Hawaii, San Diego, Rhode Island
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| Current Message 16 - March 30, 2005 |
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Entry: 49868
USS Curtiss (AV-4) |
Seeking Shipmates to help Daughter |
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David Yarbrough wrote on 2005-03-30 09:40:54.0
Comments: I am helping a friend who is the daughter of Captian Nieman, he was skipper either in the late 40's to early 50's. I am seeking a shipmates (I am a Naval Vet) that can help put some information in order for her. She wishes to learn more about her fathers Naval career. Any information would be great.
Keywords: USS Curtiss
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| Current Message 17 - February 26, 2005 |
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Entry: 49241
USS Curtiss (AV-4) |
Yes ,I was onboard 1954 about two years |
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DENNIS ALMQUIST wrote on 2005-02-26 17:26:51.0
Comments: AS YOU KNOW EVEN ONLY A MID. SIZE SHIP, THERE WERE A VERY LARGE AMOUNT OF MEN. I SEE YOU ARE NOT FARE FROM WHERE I LIVE. I`BEEN RETIARD FOR OVER FIFTEEN YEARS, ALL THE BEST TO AND ECT. DENNIS
Keywords: OPERATION DEEP FREEZE TWO ATOMIC TEST
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| Current Message 18 - February 24, 2005 |
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Entry: 49211
USS Curtiss (AV-4) |
USS Curtiss AV 4 1947--48 |
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EZIO ROSSI wrote on 2005-02-24 20:26:16.0
Comments: ANY OF THE 'R' DIV MEN FROM THIS PERIOD PLEASE SEND ME YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS HARRIS,COTTON TAIL,MARCOUX,HANK EASTER, SNYDER A FEW OF THE NAMES I REMEMBER AND OUR BARBER FROM AC
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| Current Message 19 - February 4, 2005 |
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Entry: 48702
USS Curtiss (AV-4) |
Dad served on USS Curtiss |
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Rhonda Stewart wrote on 2005-02-04 22:01:33.0
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Keywords: My dad's name is Myrel Keith Blubaugh. He served between '53 and '57 on the USS Curtiss. He went through many bomb testings and through Deep Freeze II. Does anyone know him?
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| Current Message 20 - February 3, 2005 |
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Entry: 48664
USS Curtiss (AV-4) |
ATOMIC VETERANS |
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John Goetzinger wrote on 2005-02-03 10:04:19.0
Comments: I'm looking for any atomic veteran that took part in Operation Wigwam who might have put in a claim with the VA for exposure to radiation and was successful with it. I have had colon cancer, artery blockage,diabetis, and symptons of Morton's Neuroma. I have filed a claim with the VA and am wondering if anybody else has.
John L. Goetzinger
Keywords: OPERATION WIGWAM 1955
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| Current Message 21 - December 30, 2004 |
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Entry: 47816
USS Curtiss (AV-4) |
USS Curtis 1944 |
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Haskel Smith wrote on 2004-12-30 13:54:46.0
Comments: Looking for friends of 1944 USS Curtiss
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| Current Message 22 - May 30, 2004 |
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Entry: 43385
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USS CURTISS 1950 / 1953 |
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ROBERT J. (BOB) DOUCETTE wrote on 2004-05-30 23:35:14.0
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| Current Message 23 - May 5, 2004 |
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Entry: 42833
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LOOking For USS Curtiss Layout Plans |
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Gener Marcelo wrote on 2004-05-05 10:16:45.0
Comments: Wanting to build 36" scale model. I am looking for plans and drawings of the USS curtiss, any information that will help me locate these is highly appreciated.
Keywords: Mahogany Ship Modeler
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| Current Message 24 - February 17, 2004 |
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Entry: 40970
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Looking for information about my Great-Great Uncle |
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Niki Bradshaw wrote on 2004-02-17 17:30:47.0
Comments: My Great-Great Uncle was Howard Arthur Rosenau and he served on the USS Curtiss @ Pearl Harbor where he lost his life, I never met this man as this had occurred 30 years before I came around, but I am a family history buff and would much appreciate any information you may have.
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USS Curtiss AV-4 Reunion Assoc
On Wed, 7 Apr 1999
JOHN C EKSTADT Email address wrote:
Contact: John C. Ekstadt
17390 Greenview Circle
Lakeville, Mn. 55044-9559
Phone 612 / 891-5954
e-mail J_Ekstadt@webtv.net
Website: http://www.usscurtissav4.com
Thanks very much!
John
Ship's Company
On Sun, 8 Dec 1996
James E. Burress jburr@juno.com wrote:
147 CODYERIN DR
HENDERSON, NV 89014-0147
702 898-0447
I AM INTERESTED IN, 1. FINDING AN OLD SHIPMATE WHO SERVED ON THE USS
CURTISS AV4, AND ALSO WAS SHIPS COMPANY ON THE USS GARDNER BAY DURING
1952. HE WAS AN AV. BOATSUN 3rd CLASS. NAME WAS JOHNNY
FIKE AND HAILED FROM JASPER ALABAMA.
AND NO.2, I WOULD LIKE TO SEE BOTH AFORE MENTIONED SHIPS PLUS THE USS
KENNETH WHITING (AV14) ADDED TO YOUR LIST OF SHIPS DURING THE KOREAN
'CONFLICT'.
THANKS, WILL BE BACK.
SWCS JIM BURRESS, RETIRED NAVY SEABEE
On Board
On Tue, 7 Jul 1998
"T. F. (Ted) Loughlin" Email address wrote:
un_org: U.S.S. Curtiss AV-4
ed note: all we got, waiting to hear from Ted to get more.
1 Division
On Sun, 17 May 1998
RAY HEYWORTH Email address wrote:
phone: 541-567-6758
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Hi, Guys,
I served on the USS Curtiss from August 1950 - July 1953. 1st year and a
half Seaman 1st Division, the rest of the time I was a CSSN as a belly
robber. Honorably discharged july 30 1953
Update:
I got your message from my sister. Say Ted here is a man 2 get in touch
with it is:
Francis A Pavlu 9255 Magnolia ave. Sp #293 Santee, Calif. 92071-3168.
And put U.S.S. Curtiss ( AV- 4) Association. I have joined the
Curtiss club, and get a news letter every so often. It only cost ten
dollars a year 2 pay 4 his stamps stationary. they have a reunion every
year, they are going 2 Alaska this year.
Oh by the way a belly robber is a COOK.I will catch you later.
Ray E.H.
CSSN RAY HEYWORTH
Ship History
On Thu, 27 Aug 1998
Ted Loughlin Email address wrote:
Attached is some of the info you requested about this ship. Hope it
helps. Barker was my grandmother's family name back in Bradford,
England.
Ted Loughlin
USS Curtiss AV-4
Type: Seaplane Tender
Commissioned: 1940
The ship resembled an ocean liner that had the upper decks sliced off
about two thirds of the way toward the stern, leaving the after main
deck clear to hoist aboard seaplanes for maintenance or repair. It
housed the ships crew and all squadron personnel.
It contained a "Sickbay" with a doctor and operating room. All the
facilities for the support of seaplane squadrons were aboard, including:
hangar, workshops, small boats, aviation fuel tanks, photo shop,
aviation torpedo shop and storage, aviation munitions storage, etc.,
etc.. The Curtiss was scrapped in 1957.
The Curtiss was hit during the attack on Pearl harbor but was quickly
repaired and restored to duty. She also took a Kamikaze hit just below
the bridge down several decks into sick bay and a hit in the hanger area.
After the war the ship was converted for use in the atomic tests at
Bikni Atoll. Some of the spaces were converted to laboratories and a
lead lined elevator was installed leading from a laboratory up to the
hangar. The elevator was to bring the test bombs up from lead lined
storage compartment in the lab up to the main deck level for transfer
to boats for transport to the bomb site.
After the tests, the Curtiss was the flagship Of Rear Admiral Bogan,
COM 1st Task Fleet. The labs were used as hobby shops, etc.. The ship
then only had a crew of about 175, many of them "Plank Owners" who had
been aboard since the ship was commissioned. It participated in
maneuvers in Alaska and Hawaii. It was very good duty.
When the Korean war broke out, the ship was returned back to the
original mission of serving as a base for seaplanes. It was quickly
overhauled and refitted at Hunters Point Naval Shipyard in
San Francisco, then in proceeded to Iwakuni, Japan, in the inland sea.
Japan was still under allied occupation and Iwakuni was in the
Australian occupation zone. There had been a Japanese airbase there
during the war. It was now an Australian base with a small contingent
of U. S. Air Force personnel.
The Curtiss anchored off the airbase, using the ramps and buildings for
maintenance; supporting them with living facilities, shop facilities,
parts, stores, and fuel. The planes were normally moored at anchor
between the Curtiss and the base. The seaplane squadrons supported were
two U. S. Navy squadrons and two Australian RAF squadrons. They were:
USN - VP42 and VP47, Aussies - RAF 205 and RAF 209. The Americans flew
Martin PBM's. The Aussies flew Sunderland's. Other squadrons were
rotated in, but I left The Curtiss just before Christmas 1950 to
recommission the Essex class aircraft carrier, USS Bon Homme Richard
CV -31, in Bremerton, Washington.
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