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| Current Message 200 - February 14, 2002 |
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Entry: 23144
Military Ship Transport ( MSTS Info page) |
Pictures of the USS Haleakala |
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Cathy Simpson wrote on 2002-02-14 06:20:23.0
Comments: Does anyone have a picture of the Haleakala that they wouldn't mind copying. I am trying to put together a scrap book for my husband, he served on the ship from Dec 1959 to Sept 1961. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you,Cathy
Emails directed to catlen2002@yahoo.com
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| Current Message 201 - February 11, 2002 |
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Entry: 23085
Military Ship Transport ( MSTS Info page) |
USS GENERAL BLACK |
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George Henderson wrote on 2002-02-11 14:23:54.0
Comments: Would like information on the USS General E T Collins that was involved in a collision and not the USS General Black.
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| Current Message 202 - January 30, 2002 |
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Entry: 22777
Military Ship Transport ( MSTS Info page) |
Troopship Departure From Seattle |
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JAMES H. Temperly wrote on 2002-01-30 16:44:54.0
Comments: In January of 1952, I processed through Fort Lawton, Washington and then boarded the USNS General Simon B. Buckner for Yokahama eroute to Korea. I am trying to locate anyone who may have taken photos at Fort Lawton while enroute to Korea that I can use for a web page I am building, and also can remember what dock we sailed from. Some photos of life aboard a troopship would be very useful also.for use with the web page.
Keywords: None
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| Current Message 203 - January 27, 2002 |
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Entry: 22689
Military Ship Transport ( MSTS Info page) |
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marion hood wrote on 2002-01-27 18:47:49.0
Comments: from dec1950 to oct.52
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| Current Message 204 - January 25, 2002 |
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Entry: 22637
Military Ship Transport ( MSTS Info page) |
Veterans History Project |
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HAROLD F. (BUD) SCHMIDT wrote on 2002-01-25 21:56:04.0
Comments: Listen-up all you guys. Click onto this web site and follow the instructions given. Add your little bit of information and help to tell future generations about who you were and what you did. DON'T waist time, do it now and tell everyonr you jknow and have contact with about it also; http://www.loc.gov/folklife/vets/
Keywords: A Mavrick Veteran
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| Current Message 205 - January 20, 2002 |
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Entry: 22454
Military Ship Transport ( MSTS Info page) |
Looking for photo of USNS Gen. D.E. Aultman |
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Randy Dellis wrote on 2002-01-20 15:15:36.0
Comments: I shipped on the D.E. Aultman in Sept., 1995 out of San Francisco and would like to have a photo of it for memory's sake. Thanks to anyone who can help. Randy Dellis
Keywords: USNS Gen. D.E. Aultman
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| Current Message 206 - January 5, 2002 |
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Entry: 22070
Military Ship Transport ( MSTS Info page) |
Looking For Buddy From Uss Randell TAP115 From Jan 1955 To July 1957 |
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Richard Highsmith wrote on 2002-01-05 22:46:46.0
Comments: Would Like To Hear From Any One Who Remmembers Me
Keywords: Friends Walley Vanamtwerp- Bob Hartsell- Donald Holland
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| Current Message 207 - December 18, 2001 |
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Entry: 21605
Military Ship Transport ( MSTS Info page) |
USNS William O. Darby (T-AP-127) |
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Dan OrtÃz wrote on 2001-12-18 18:37:09.0
Comments: On approximately, 4 May 1956 The 143rd Signal Armored Company departed the Brooklyn Army Terminal aboard the USNS William O. Darby (T-AP-127) and returned to Germany. We are searching for any type of list or ships manifest for this journey, which details teh 143rd SAC's roster. Some photo's are at: http://voice_of_iron.tripod.com/HTML/Brookshire.html and http://www.navsource.org/archives/09/22127.htm and information is at http://www.hazegray.org/danfs/auxil/ap127.htm
Keywords: USNS William O. Darby (T-AP-127), 143rd Signal Armored Company, 143rd Signal Battalion, Voice of Iron
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| Current Message 208 - December 6, 2001 |
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Entry: 21254
Military Ship Transport ( MSTS Info page) |
USS Wm M Mitchell |
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B. Ames wrote on 2001-12-06 13:59:20.0
Comments: and is curious where her can find pictures of the Mitchell, any mates who were on there with him, any pictures? Anyone out there? thanks B. Ames
Keywords: Ed McNabb was on the USS Wm Mitchell and is curious where her can find pictures
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| Current Message 209 - November 12, 2001 |
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Entry: 20583
Military Ship Transport ( MSTS Info page) |
U.S.S.GEN. W.A. MANN |
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RALPH E. Aungst wrote on 2001-11-12 20:59:55.0
Comments: WHERE IS THE GEN. W.A. MANN?
Keywords: U.S.S. GEN. W.A. MANN
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| Current Message 210 - November 4, 2001 |
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Entry: 20350
Military Ship Transport ( MSTS Info page) |
General D.W. Aultman (AP156) |
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Noel Bailey wrote on 2001-11-04 11:45:54.0
Comments: Hello, you FREEDOM FIGHTERS!! I am trying to locate a photo or any information on the troop transport which thankfully returned my Grandfather safely from the Pacific in WWII. Ideally, I'd like to secure a photo before Christmas so that I may present it as a present to my father. Any suggestions on where I might locate this photo? It would mean a lot to our family. PS. If you find time to drop me an email, please include Aultman in the subject so I don't accidentally delete it as an ad. Thanks again for the service most of you provided our great nation. GOD BLESS AMERICA.
Keywords: Ap-156 General D.W. Aultman
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| Current Message 211 - October 22, 2001 |
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Entry: 20074
Military Ship Transport ( MSTS Info page) |
USS General Black |
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George Henderson wrote on 2001-10-22 09:01:13.0
Comments: Would like information on a collision at sea in the Sea of Japan with a Chinese Naturalist LST and the General Black. Late 1953 or early 1954
Keywords: USS General Black returning from Korea to the US
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| Current Message 212 - September 5, 2001 |
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Entry: 19229
Military Ship Transport ( MSTS Info page) |
USS Missouri BB63 travco |
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Don Hayward wrote on 2001-09-05 17:44:25.0
Comments: I was the medical yoeman, so to speak
Keywords: Looking for H Division personnel, Missouri's 2nd Korean cruise....
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| Current Message 213 - August 18, 2001 |
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Entry: 18800
Military Ship Transport ( MSTS Info page) |
Looking for Shipmates |
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Robert (Bob) Weberlein wrote on 2001-08-18 19:18:42.0
Comments: I served on the above ships from 1952 - 1954
Keywords: USNS Gen H.F Hodges , USNS Upshur , USNS McRea ,Gen M. Rose
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| Current Message 214 - August 16, 2001 |
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Entry: 18731
Military Ship Transport ( MSTS Info page) |
uss sanine ao-25 or lst 1144 |
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robert meyer wrote on 2001-08-16 07:54:59.0
Comments: would like to hear from any old shipmates or radio ops. from bainbridge md. radio school maybe
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| Current Message 215 - July 29, 2001 |
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Entry: 18327
Military Ship Transport ( MSTS Info page) |
USS DIPHDA AKA 59 |
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Carl Valdrow wrote on 2001-07-29 16:40:13.0
Comments: I serverd on board the DIPHDA from March 1952 to
September 1954.. Then I was stationed at the USNH Corona, CA Discharged as a HM2.
Looking for others that served at eithe place.
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| Current Message 216 - July 26, 2001 |
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Entry: 18260
Military Ship Transport ( MSTS Info page) |
Lost Sailor |
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Loran Bingham wrote on 2001-07-26 12:36:58.0
Comments: Searching for anybody who might know anything but a ship named the 'Sechteler". The spelling might be wrong if you know please contact me
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| Current Message 217 - July 7, 2001 |
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Entry: 17828
Military Ship Transport ( MSTS Info page) |
MSTS General Meigs |
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G.G. (JERRY) Snyder wrote on 2001-07-07 20:13:23.0
Comments: Spent over two years with the US Marines as a Combat Corpsman. Landed in Korea Dec 1952 and left in Feb '54. was with a Technical Control Air Party (KMAG) with the First Korean Marine Division and then transfered to Easy Med Company, 1st Mar Div.
Keywords: Several battles around Munsan-ni and Youngdong-Po was with First Marine Division
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| Current Message 218 - July 2, 2001 |
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Entry: 17689
Military Ship Transport ( MSTS Info page) |
finding out |
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kellie smith wrote on 2001-07-02 06:39:20.0
Comments: Im interested to know when the next ships to Australia are... ??? I want too know when the next ship pulls into port... and the names of the ships... thanks for your attention to this...
Keywords: Could you please tell me when the arrivals to Sydney, Australia, come?
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| Current Message 219 - June 21, 2001 |
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Entry: 17489
Military Ship Transport ( MSTS Info page) |
USS Thomas Jefferson T-APA 30 |
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Ken Roberts wrote on 2001-06-21 19:20:29.0
Comments: It seems that David Copperfield has caused the Thomas Jefferson T-APA 30 to disappear from the pages of history. All efforts to locate this ship have failed. Does anyone out there ever remember seeing her or even hearing of her? Trying to locate shipmates. Radiomen: Chief Northrup, Wallen, Barlow, Rosenfield, Martin, Steuben, Rush. I came aboard in 1952 (Jan,Feb?)and was ordered to Mine Force Pacific Fleet in Dec. 1953. I remember a PN (YN?) named Young from Tacoma. Also a Lt. Dagley. Anyone out there seen this ghostship? Contact me at Jimtomi@aol.com
Keywords: San Francisco, Hawaii, Alaska, T-APA 30
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| Current Message 220 - June 18, 2001 |
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Entry: 17411
Military Ship Transport ( MSTS Info page) |
Gen. H. B. Freeman troop ship |
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Brenda Reynolds wrote on 2001-06-18 12:47:06.0
Comments: I am looking for any pictures I could get for my Father. He was in the service in the late 40's and is looking for info. on the Gen. H.B. Freeman troop ship. He is writing about his time in the service and he is not in good health. I would like very much any help I can get about this. It would mean alot to him if I could get anything to help his search. Thank you, Brenda Reynolds
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| Current Message 221 - June 17, 2001 |
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Entry: 17397
Military Ship Transport ( MSTS Info page) |
Merchant Marine |
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HAROLD F. (BUD) SCHMIDT wrote on 2001-06-17 21:12:34.0
Comments: I urge all veterans to look through these web sites about what we of the Merchant Marine did for our country at; http://my.tenforward.com/bud/ http://www.homestead.com/usmerchantmarinevets/ http://www.geocities.com/bud_98382/ "BUD" Schmidt webmaster and a PROUD Veteran of the U.S. Merchant Marine who served during WW II...
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| Current Message 222 - June 16, 2001 |
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Entry: 17363
Military Ship Transport ( MSTS Info page) |
LOOKING FHOTO USS GENERAL MAC CRRAE |
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jan dillen wrote on 2001-06-16 14:43:50.0
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| Current Message 223 - June 4, 2001 |
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Entry: 17098
Military Ship Transport ( MSTS Info page) |
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Phillip W. (Red) bissonnette wrote on 2001-06-04 12:08:43.0
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| Current Message 224 - May 27, 2001 |
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Entry: 16821
Military Ship Transport ( MSTS Info page) |
Looking for USS Gen. Wm. Mitchell Shipmates |
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Sarah Hunt wrote on 2001-05-27 20:36:44.0
Comments: My grandfather served during the Korean War. I know it would make him very happy to have contact from an old shipmate. If you have anything to share you can contact me at hunts@mc.net . Thank you very much for your time. I would appreciate any responses.
Keywords: MSTS USS Gen. Wm. Mitchell Transport
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| Current Message 225 - May 17, 2001 |
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Entry: 16624
Military Ship Transport ( MSTS Info page) |
Charles Brobst |
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Carolyn Brobst Bowman wrote on 2001-05-17 13:52:20.0
Comments: My father was a Merchant Marine during World War II and possibly also in the Korean War. He was Charles Joseph Brobst but may have shipped under the name of Charles Brooks due to the anti-German sentiment at that time. He was born in Hazelton, PA and died in Detroit, MI. Does anyone remember shipping with him?
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| Current Message 226 - May 17, 2001 |
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Entry: 16621
Military Ship Transport ( MSTS Info page) |
USS Boyd DD544 |
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Bobbie Corzine wrote on 2001-05-17 12:06:56.0
Comments: Looking for any shipmates,records,battles or pictures of the Boyd during Korea. I am trying to put together a scrap book for my father
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| Current Message 227 - May 2, 2001 |
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Entry: 16235
Military Ship Transport ( MSTS Info page) |
WHAT HAPPEN TO 'GENRAL M.B. STEWART' |
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Robert Curtis wrote on 2001-05-02 13:37:29.0
Comments: I will appreciate any drawings, pictures, or any direction to obtain information I need. Thank You
Keywords: I was tranported on "General M.B. Stewart" to Germany during the Korean War. Would like any pictures, drawings, and information about this ship. I was M.P. in Germany during the war.
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| Current Message 228 - April 22, 2001 |
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Entry: 16084
Military Ship Transport ( MSTS Info page) |
USS Meigs transport |
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Jerry Nease wrote on 2001-04-22 21:30:16.0
Comments: My friend does not have a computer and would like a picture of the troop transport he shipped to and from Korea on in 1952 and 1953. It was named the USS Gen. Miggs or may be spelled Meigs.If anyone has one would you please e-mail me a picture and I'll download it and get it to him.If you know where I can get one for him please let me know my e-mail Goldstar1166@aol.com
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| Current Message 229 - April 13, 2001 |
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Entry: 15921
Military Ship Transport ( MSTS Info page) |
Looking for shipmates |
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George O'Dell wrote on 2001-04-13 16:43:47.0
Comments: Hay you all E-Mail Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.
Keywords: USS Bon Homme Rechard CVA-31 G-3 Div. 1958-1960
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| Current Message 230 - April 8, 2001 |
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Entry: 15846
Military Ship Transport ( MSTS Info page) |
USS Cape Esperance 1954 - 1956+ |
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Gerald Bodden wrote on 2001-04-08 07:32:04.0
Comments: I'm lookin for anyone who served aboard the USS Cape Espeance during the years 1954-1955
Keywords: Cape Esperance,Jerome Benson,Marius Monzon Santos,
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| Current Message 231 - March 15, 2001 |
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Entry: 15464
Military Ship Transport ( MSTS Info page) |
USNS GEN. SIMON B. BUCKNER & USNS JAMES O'HARA |
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NICHOLAS J. (NICK) Porto wrote on 2001-03-15 22:27:34.0
Comments: I went to Korea in the early 1950's. Left San Francisco aboard the USNS Gen Simon B Buckner and returned home aboard the USNS James O'Hara. I would appreicate it if anyone has any information on these two ships. Thank You Much.
Keywords: K-13 Suwon Korea. 1249th AACS Sq.
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| Current Message 232 - February 23, 2001 |
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Entry: 15174
Military Ship Transport ( MSTS Info page) |
What ever happened to the MSTS Ships Gen CC Ballou and Gen Langfitt |
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Mike Burnett wrote on 2001-02-23 09:32:28.0
Comments: Would like to communicate with Naval pesonnel serving on the Gen CC BALLOU OR THE GEN LANGFITT
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| Current Message 233 - February 22, 2001 |
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Entry: 15163
Military Ship Transport ( MSTS Info page) |
What ever became of the MSTS General Darby |
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Jack Yoder wrote on 2001-02-22 15:26:43.0
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| Current Message 234 - February 15, 2001 |
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Entry: 14996
Military Ship Transport ( MSTS Info page) |
Gen. Wm. H. Weigel USMS |
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OTTO C. Junkermann wrote on 2001-02-15 02:21:14.0
Comments: I went to Korea and returned from there aboard the Wm. H. Weigel USMS troopship, yet see no mention of it by anyone in the project listings. Would like to know if others recall it.
Keywords: Wm. H. Weigel USMS,1951-1952
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| Current Message 235 - January 31, 2001 |
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Entry: 14721
Military Ship Transport ( MSTS Info page) |
USS Harris County |
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Patrick Durante wrote on 2001-01-31 15:56:41.0
Comments: Looking for anyone who served on the Harris County (LST 822) during 1962 thru 1966. My father was a corpman that served on her during that period.
Thank you.
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| Current Message 236 - January 27, 2001 |
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Entry: 14637
Military Ship Transport ( MSTS Info page) |
General R.L.Howze |
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Don Solem wrote on 2001-01-27 23:04:32.0
Comments: Would like to have any info about this ship I was on it as a corpsman in 1954-55
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| Current Message 237 - January 21, 2001 |
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Entry: 14473
Military Ship Transport ( MSTS Info page) |
Looking for shipmates USS Tripoli CVE 64 |
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William Cupps wrote on 2001-01-21 02:22:46.0
Comments: USS TRIPOLI CVE 64
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| Current Message 238 - January 19, 2001 |
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Entry: 14424
Military Ship Transport ( MSTS Info page) |
General A.E. Anderson |
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Roy Dumas wrote on 2001-01-19 15:14:35.0
Comments: I am looking for information on the fate of the troopship General A.E. Anderson. Has she been scrapped and when?
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| Current Message 239 - January 10, 2001 |
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Entry: 14202
Military Ship Transport ( MSTS Info page) |
uss ballyhoo |
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robert kolter wrote on 2001-01-10 08:03:26.0
Comments: i would like some history of the uss ballyhoo prior to the korean war and afterwards. i returned to the states on the ballyhoo in feb/mar of 1954. this ship sailed through the panama canal and docked in new york. i believe the trip took about 30 miserable days.
Keywords: uss ballyhoo
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| Current Message 240 - December 26, 2000 |
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Entry: 13841
Military Ship Transport ( MSTS Info page) |
uss merrimack tao37 |
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loycie abshire wrote on 2000-12-26 03:00:05.0
Comments: looking for anyone who may have been there ,suez crises 1957.around the cape and the world. left her in bombay india.
Keywords: uss kearearge 1954-56 uss merrimack 1957
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| Current Message 241 - December 25, 2000 |
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Entry: 13815
Military Ship Transport ( MSTS Info page) |
USS Gen. G.M.Randall TAP 115 |
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Robert Eakin wrote on 2000-12-25 01:38:22.0
Comments: I served as a cook aboard the Randall from August 1956 to April 1960. Would like to hear from anyone, or friends and family of anyone that served on her during that time.
Keywords: Nickname "Little Red". Friends of Fred Kimble, G.G.Hardin and Walley VanAmpwerp.
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| Current Message 242 - December 22, 2000 |
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Entry: 13780
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Looking for information on USS Gen. H. W. Butner, troop transport |
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Junior Jacobs wrote on 2000-12-22 20:37:34.0
Comments: 7734 SIG. SERVICE PLATOON
Keywords: USS Gen.H. W. Butner
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| Current Message 243 - December 15, 2000 |
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Entry: 13631
Military Ship Transport ( MSTS Info page) |
USS LST-325 |
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David Bronson wrote on 2000-12-15 03:58:58.0
Comments: Would like to hear from anyone who served aboard the USS LST-325 during the time she was with MSTS arctic operations. My father served aboard this ship from 1943-1945. Ship is currently being returned to the United States from Greece, where she served as L-144 "Syros". She'll be turned into a floating museum ship in Mobil, Alabama. Check web site www.uslst.org for further information.
Keywords: LST-325 arctic operations
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| Current Message 244 - December 11, 2000 |
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Entry: 13588
Military Ship Transport ( MSTS Info page) |
Marine Phoenix |
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Robert Rieser wrote on 2000-12-11 23:46:45.0
Comments: KMAG
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| Current Message 245 - November 28, 2000 |
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Entry: 13315
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Sergeant class troop ships |
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DONALD R. Canada wrote on 2000-11-28 16:47:42.0
Comments: I sailed from Bremerton, Washington sometime in 53 aboard a small troop ship named the Sergeant (name I can't remember)I know it was a small ship as we only had l500 troops on board and some dependants. Was a real rough trip to Japan as it took about fifteen days going what crew called the Northern Route. We went over to Inchon, Korea on a small ship also. I would like to hear from anyone who might have sailed on one of these Sgt. Class ships and if anyone has a list of names for them I think I could remember the name if I saw it. Came back dcanadto the states in early 54 on the Randall.
Keywords: Looking for info on Sergeant class troop ships.
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| Current Message 246 - November 27, 2000 |
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Entry: 13291
Military Ship Transport ( MSTS Info page) |
USS General A,E, Anderson TAP111 |
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Virgil Call wrote on 2000-11-27 16:35:48.0
Comments: Served 8/51>Late 1953
Keywords: MR2
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| Current Message 247 - November 5, 2000 |
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Entry: 12764
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Does anyone have any information on TAP 112 General Mann |
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Mary Mauch wrote on 2000-11-05 21:59:38.0
Comments: Does any one know what the General Mann was? Step father was boilerman on this ship, some time between Jan 1952 and Sept 1953.
Keywords: General Mann TAP 112 US Navy 1951- 1953
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| Current Message 248 - October 9, 2000 |
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Entry: 12240
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Brent Wright wrote on 2000-10-09 17:51:49.0
Comments: I am looking for anyone who served with my father on the USS Cape Esperance during WWII. I would appreciate any info - thanks. Brent Wright
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| Current Message 249 - October 9, 2000 |
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Entry: 12235
Military Ship Transport ( MSTS Info page) |
Gen. G.M.Randall AP115 |
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Sam Fulton wrote on 2000-10-09 13:56:06.0
Comments: I'm a retired engineer. Anyone left of the #1 engine room from 1949 to 1952?
Keywords: Invasion of Inchon, evacuation on Hungham
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Click here to go to older messages dating from
1995 to 1999. Otherwise scroll down the current listing.
Do note that many of these messages were entered prior to our database
updates. They are listed to help foster networking among former POW's
and family members.
-Editor - Ted Barker, KWP - March 12, 2002
Web Link
From: James H. Temperly Email address
Sunday, March 11, 2001
I found a great site that you may wish to pass on. It's the military sea
transportation society and it will bring back many memories to those
who rode a troopship to and from Korea. I know it did for me and I will
never forget the (Buckner) and the (Meigs).
The URL is MSTS Web
James H. Temperly
New section
On Sat, 29 Aug 1998
BlxJac@aol.com wrote:
Nothing on the troopships that took part all thru the Korea event?
They were operated by M.S.T.S (Military Sea Transportation Service) and
the Navy is not wild about addmitting that anyone other than they, know
how to operate ships.
When Korea started, the Navey was desperatley short of experienced,
qualified, seagoing types.
They created a seperate operation called Military Sea Transportation
Service and turned all of the troop transports over to them to operate.
M.S.T.S then crewd thjese ships with Merchant Marine officers and seamen
contracted to work by the trip.
The only Navy people on board were the medical staff and a few (about
15, officers and men) to handddle the loading and unloading of the
troops.
The Merchant Marine officers and men worked for the Navy as Civil
Service employees.
The arrangement worked very well, and there was no conflict between the
two services that I am aware of.
For instance When we returned to San Francisco after a trip, I was
releived as Third Officer, and told to report to Treasure Island Damage
Control School. When I did, I and a group of others, both Navy and Civil
Service, were given a crash 12 week course in damage control and
nuclear decontamination procedures. After the course, we returned to our
respective ships) General E.T. Collins for normal duty. After several
more regular runs, SF to Yokahama to Inchon, we were detached from our
regular run and attached to the Atomic Energy Commission and served as a
hotel ship for the personnel on Eniwetok during the first of the H Bomb
test.
As the Korea war startedf to wind down most of the Civil Service people
left the Navy employee and went on to other interests.
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