uss ashtabula 1970-1972

Comments: would like to hear from any one on the bula from 1971-1972 thanks so much its been a long time!!!

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Reunion 2010 Uss Ashtabula A0 51

Comments: The annual reunion in Fla this year Make a attempt to attend Let us know, we are interested in your coming this will be # 56 .

Keywords: Ashtabula reunion 2010 All crew members Welcome Contact Morse Catt Morsecatt@embargmail.com

More Info

Comments: Here's more information on my dad. His name was Rodney Leland Baker. I'm not sure of his title/rank but knew he worked in the radio room.

My dad passed away in July 1995 of bone, lung and brain cancer. He rarely talked about his life in the Navy. I know he was originally stationed in San Diego, CA.

He was supposed to be on the ship when the explosion happened but a fellow shipmate/friend was covering for him and was killed in the explosion. Apparently my dad was in the hospital for a week and had a lot of guilt over this. I never found out any of this until after he died. I would love stories about him. He was an awesome dad and I miss him very much.

Thanks,

Janet Baker Kennedy

Keywords: Navy, Korean War, Ashtabula, father

Looking for Pictures and Info

Comments: I would like any information and pictures of the explosion on the Ashtabula in 1952. My father worked in the radio room on the ship during the Korean War.

Keywords: Korean War, Ashtabula, 1952 explosion in Japan, father

Looking for info Ashtabula

Comments: I am looking for any info on 2 Uncles who were both on the USS Astabula during the explosion Nov. 30, 1952 in Sosabo, Japan.

Keywords: Ashtabula, Navy, Uncles, 1952

Looking for shipmates 1972-1975

Comments: I would like to make contact with anyone who served on the Ashtabula 72-75 or the Serria 76-78

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USS Ashtabula (AO-51)

Comments: I was in a liberty boat from the USS Tortuga (LSD 26) when the ship blew. The concussion from the explosion kind of pushed our boat sideways. We were full of men going ashore but did spend a little while to see if we could help. When we got ashore we noticed that there were a lot of windows blown out of buildings. Though we were all carrying cameras I don't think anyone thought to take a picture at that time.

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Ashtabula reunion

Comments: This will be the 54th reunion and will be a good one If you don`t come we will talk about you It is wonderful to get together and swap #@$% ? Call Ron today

Keywords: Ashtabula reunion #54 Springfield Ill 18-22 June 20 2008 Call Ron Smith (217) 528 4276 for reservations and Information

GUNNER MATS 1954-1956

Comments: WAS A GUNNER MATE 1954-1957 HAD A GRATE TIME SURE MISS ALL THE GUYS I SERVED WITH WOULD LIKE TO TALK WITH ANY OF THEM

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HMHS Maine

Comments: Hi, I know this is a shot in the dark, if anyone could help would much appreciate it. My father Alan Woodman was a Sick Berth Petty Officer who served on HMHS Maine during the Korean War (I have a photo taken on the ship dated 1951). I also know he was in Sasebo on 4th July 1952 (another picture with date).

I read somewhere that HMHS Maine took on casualties from USS Ashtabula after the explosion.

I'm making a huge leap here, but just wondering if he might just have been on Maine back in '51 when this took place. Does anyone have any memories they'd be willing to share?

Kind regards Lisa

Keywords: HMHS Maine, Korea, Sasebo, USS Ashtabula

Ashtabula A O 51

Comments: Was on Ashtabula during the explosion inSasebo. We are having our Ashtabula reunion ( # 53 ) Cincinnati Ohio. Wed - thru Sun week after Fathers day 60 usually show E Mail me

Keywords: Server on Ashtabula 51 53 Gunners Mate 3rd Nick name HOOT Ship certified driver Ships vehicle.

LOOKING FOR MEMORIES OF MY DAD

Comments: I'm looking for stories, pictures, or other information on my Dad's service aboard the Ashtabula. Sadly my Dad passed away on 7/9/03. His name was Richard Lee Green and he served from 1950-1954. He was on board for the explosion. My Dad really didn't talk about his service other than to say that he exited the deck just before it expolded, and that he was always getting into some kind of trouble. I'd appreciate any pictures of the Ashtabula after the explosion. Thanks

Keywords: Richard L. Green, Explosion, Ashtabula (A0-51), 1950-1954

Happy Ash

Comments: G Div 1976-1977

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Loud Explosion

Comments: In Norfolk, heard a very loud explosion. Never determined the cause. Was there ever any solution to this strange noise?

Keywords: Korean,War carrier duty, mach mate, boatswain mate, Norfolk, VA. Mediteranean. 52-53.

uss ashtabula

Comments: the cabildo was moored to a bouy next to where the ashtabula was moored.I was laying in my bunk doing, i don't remember what,when i heard this loud explosion.me and a bunch of other guys headed top side to see what was it was. the whole deck on the bow looked liked it had been peeled off and was floped over the bow.all i ever heard was that a spark from a wielding torch might have set it off.what ever it was it sure was a sight.i did remember to take a camera along so i did get a picture of it.

Keywords: minesweepboat Div.1 attached to the uss cabildo LSD 16

looking for the Baroni Brothers

Comments: I would like to hear from anyone in the time frame of 1954-55. Interested in reunions.

Keywords: USS Ashtabula-AO 51 Henery Otstinstroar sorry about the spelling but he was a dispersing clerk

Served onboard '68-'70 plus Westpac

Comments: Have seen the following since 1970; Capt. Bob Koehler-Seattle, SM2 Bob Dahlheim-Seattle; QM2 Rick Kerr-Utah, QM3 Cliff Barnett-Atlanta

Anyone seen SM2 Pete Lobese? SM1 Donnie Rollins?

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Ashtabula explosion

Comments: I was serving aboard HMHS Maine in Sasebo Harbor when the explosion occurred aboard the Ashtabula in November 1952, causing 3 or 4 fatalities. Medics from our ship immediately went to the aid of those injured, and brought back several to the hospital ship for treatment. As far as I know, all patients survived.

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'54-'56

Comments: Anyone who served during '54-'56 I would like to hear from them.

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Marion S. Youngblood

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looking for ship mates

Comments: I am looking for any shipmates from 1961 and 1962 that served with larry kline I am not sure of his rank. He is my father and I would like to surprize him with some old friends. He doesn't talk about his time onboard much I have to prod him foe information.

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USS Ashtabula

Comments: My name is John Hohn- MM1. I was part of the engine room crew. I was aboard the Ashtabula during the explosion. I was in the berthing compartment when the ship "blew up". I immediately went forward to help put foam in the tanks. I have many pictures - some of the explosion and damage.

If anyone is interested in any of the pictures, you can e-mail me: cfhohn@cminet.net

Alvin Bogner, another member of the engine room crew, lives within 2 miles from where we live.

Keywords: USS Ashtabula 1952-1956

FRIEND REUNIONS

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LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES 73-76

Comments: looking for shipmates M and A divison 73-76

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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

Keywords: USS Ashtabula

checking in

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

Keywords: "the bula"

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

Keywords: Nickname "DANNY"

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.

Keywords: Ashtabula Sasebo

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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ash can

Comments: looking for peeps who were onboard.

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1952-1953 ASHTABULA

Comments: Was aboard ship on Nov.30th -1:15pm when a welding arc caused an explosion. I also have a picture of this event.

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uss ashtabula

Comments: My Dad served on the uss ashtabula from 1952 to 1954 His name is Richard K Howard from Santaquin Utah, would like to hear from anyone he served with

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Reunion | Web page

Comments: We have a reunion for anyone who served aboard the USS Ashtabula every year Thu-Sun following Mothers Day. The next reunion will be held in St Charles, Mo. in 2001

My web page is www.ussashtabula.com

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uss ashtabula ao51

Comments: would like to hear from any one THAT WAS THERE

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photo request

Comments: My husband, Gerard (Gerry) Evans served on Ashtabula about 19530-55. I would like to get photos, info or contact with former shipmates for him. Any help would be appreciated.

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history

Comments: I have picture of this ship exploding in sasebo in 1952 . anyone wanting a copy , contact bob at bobvi3233@earthlink.co

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reunion uss ashtabula

Comments: request any info on ship's reunion. please advise thanks noah

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Raymond R. Peterson

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