Ashtabula (Korean War)

Comments: My dad was in the Korean War. I went with him and my mom to one reunion. I was told he was called laughing boy. I would like to more about this period in his life. He would only speak briefly about it. Please contact me at melheim@charter.net Thanks

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Korean War

Comments: My name is Aleta Ward. My father, James Thomas Worsham, served on the USS Ashtabula during the Korean War. He was stationed on the Ashtabula in Sasebo at the time of the explosion. (I have a few pictures of the deck all curled up after it happened) He was a radar man. I am unsure of the exact years he was stationed on the Ashtabula or the "Bula" as he often refered to it. My Daddy had some very wonderful memories of his time on the Bula. Unfortunately, my Daddy passed away from renal cancer on March 28, 1997 so I can no longer listen to his stories. I would love to hear from anyone who might have know him and is willing to share any memories they may have. My email address is musicrus1@yahoo.com

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checking in

Comments: served as a quartermaster from may 1952 to jan 1956. survived the blast nov 1952, God rest those that did not.

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USS ASHTABULA AO51

Comments: I SERVED ABOARD THE BULA FROM FEBRUARY 1951 TO JUNE 1953 I WAS AGUNNER;S MATE AND WAS ABOARD THE SHIP WHEN SHE BLEW UP IN SASEBO HARBOR WISH TO HEAR FROM ANYBODY THAT WAS ON THE SHIP AT THAT TIME

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Ashtabula 73-76

Comments: would like to here from anyone 73-76

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Comments: EXPLOSION ON ASTUBULA IN 1952 IN SASEBO,JAPAN. I WAS ON BOARD USS PORTERFIELD DD682. PULLED INTO SASEBO FROM KOREA TO SEE HORRIBLE DAMAGE TO THE GREAT USS ASTABULA. SO SAD.ALL OUR CONDOLENCES TO YOU GUYS.THANK GOD,SOME OF US GOT HOME.

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Reunion

Comments: I am hosting a reunion for all crew members that serced aboard the Ashtabula June 18-22 2003 in Atlanta, Ga

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1969-72

Comments: LOOKING FOR ANYONE THAT SERVED BETWEEN 1969-72 , BUT OF COURSE WILL ALSO INJOY TALKING TO ANYONE EVER STATIONED ABOARD "THE BULA".

Keywords: USS ASHTABULA AO-51 2ND DIVISION,RIG CAPTAIN ON CARGO RIGS 7 & 10

'HAPPY ASH' CREW

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shipmates during 78-81

Comments: Stationed at Pearl Harbor from 1979-1981. Two friends come to mind, Howard Redding and Ron Barbonnie (sp). Assigned to USS Ashtabula. Would like to hear from anyone that was there with me. Let's get together and talk about old times.

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'43-'47

Comments: would like to here from anyone with info about the ship in this time period. My dad was on it.

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lOOKING FOR THE FOLLOWING

Comments: As a member of the Reunion Committee for the USS Ashtabula, I am trying to update info on the following:

Jon D. Frish, David Hall, David Martin, Michael Martino, Duane Williams, Jim Mitchell, Val Bell, Chris Murray, Robert S. Byrd, Jim Burnett, Curtis Branson, Larry Grunwald,John Vosseller

We would appreciate any info. Shelia Ramos

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USS Ashtabula AO 51 Reunion

Comments: Our reunion dates have changed. It will be the Thu-Sun following Fathers Day. This year 2002 it will be in Bloomington, Indiana. In 2003 it will be held in Atlanta, Georgia. All former crewmembers are urged to attend.

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ASHTABULA 1949-1951

Comments: I served on Ashtabula (AO-51) from Aug 1949 to Sep1951. I was a YN3 working in the Ship's Office and my supervisor when I went on board was John D. Tate, YN2 and the YN Striker was Jack "Luke" Cole. My supervisor at the time I got Transferred in Sep 1951 was George Corley, YN2 who was from Corbin, KY but who had married a lady from LA. One of the Signalman whom I remember and whom I haven't been able to contact was name John R. Krabbo (SM1). The QMl was named Woods (we called him Woodie) and I haven't able to contact him either. If anybody has any info for these years on any of the shipmate's, please let me know. THANKS. TONY RAMOS

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uss ashtabula

Comments: My father was on the Asstabula August 7,1943 until August 18 1945. Looking for any information or anyone who may have known him. His name is Ralph (NICK) Nixon.

Keywords: Marshall Islands Occupation, Marianas Occupation, Leyte Operation, Okinawa Gunto Operations, JapaneseHome Islands Operations

KOREA 1949--1950

Comments: WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE THAT WAS ON THE ASHTABULA 1949--1950.

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THE 'HAPPY ASH' CREW

Comments: SERVED on the ashtabula between `75-`77. anyone out there serving the same time?

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looking for ship mates

Comments: my dad john spingler was on ao-51 uss ashtabula we are looking for people how served on the ashtabula who has pics of the ship or people how served with my dad

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uss ashtabula

Comments: My father, Robert (Bob) Booker, served on the Ashtabula. He has told me many stories. He had one friend, Anthony Ross that he would like to find. If anyone can help me, I would greatly appreciate it.

Keywords: Looking for information on Anthony Ross

USS Ashtabula, Sasebo Harbour

Comments: Following the massive explosion on USS Ashtabula in Sasebo Harbour on 30th November 1952, and having known that there were obvious fatalities, we took off one badly burned survivor and delivered him to the British hospital ship HMHS Maine, lying adjacent in the harbour at that particular time. I am aware that medical/surgical procedures were administered immediately in respect of the third-degree burns and trauma sustained by this American Petty Officer.

As we were all in close contact with each other during the Korean War and subsequent to the 38th Parallel agreement, I know that this man survived his injuries even to the extent of sending a bunch of flowers to the inboard nursing staff of HMHS Maine. Does anyone know his name and what happened to him subsequently?

Unfortunately incidents like this were common results of trying to bombard the East/West coast of Korea. If only we could have been consulted by the masters who instituted Vietnam's conflagration and total cost of innocent lives (on both sides), life would have been different and more acceptable to all countries alive on this globe of ours. I have seen death in action and it is not a pleasant situation. I rest my case.

Watson.

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Looking for anyone that was on the U.S.S. San Marcus Navy ship during the Korea War. (My dad)

Comments: Looking for friends who served in the aboard the San Marcus from 1952 to 1954 that was stationed in NorFolk Va. Cruise to the Meditrrianian in 1952 Jerry Dunman. San Marcus LSD 25

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Looking For Shipmates who served during 73-75

Comments: Shipmates (Buds) I have lost contact wiht all of the guys that I have served with during 73-75...David Vandenberg, Steve Coob, Mike Wells, Danny Mally, Marcowitz, "Rob" Roberts, Ben Santiago, Ben Compononi, and many others...If the name De Nisi brings up memories then please drop me a line!

Keywords: Shipmates (Buds) I have lost contact with all of the guys that I served with during 73-75...David Vandenberg, Steve Cobb, Mike Wells, Danny Mally, Marowitz, "Rob" Roberts, Ben Santiago, Ben Compononi

1949-1951

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Looking For Former Shipmates 69-70

Comments: Would like to be in touch with Mike Demerle and Buz Yelenoc, to see how they're doing after all these years. I would like to get a hold of a AO-51 cruise book from Westpac 1969, as I lost mine and a lot of good memories.

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Ashtabula Information

Comments: We have the ship's bell for USS Ashtabula A0-51 on display here at our quarterdeck at Naval Hospital Corpus Christi, Texas. We are putting together a history to display with the bell. I have researched and found some good resources. I would really like to get in touch with some former crew members, and include recollections, unknown history, quotes, war stories, etc. Also, I would like to know of anyone who has original deck log entries he might donate to us. Thank you for assistance. Bill Terry , QM1(SW) USN, NAVHOSP CORPUS CHRISTI, TX

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