John Wheeler

Comments: My father served on this carrier. Any friends who knew him? Thank you.

Keywords: Machinist in the engine room.

USS Badoeng Strait (CVE-116) RD3

Comments: I am looking for anyone who might have known my Papa. His name was Sherman "Buz" Page Willis. He served a a Raidar Man in the Korean War. I would like to get in touch with anyone who might have known the greatest idol i have ever known. Thanks & God Bless! Heather Albin

Keywords: Grandaughter of Sherman P. Willis, RD3; Heather Albin

Looking for my grandfather

Comments: Looking for Jerry O'conner who served on the Badoeng Strait durring the Korean conflict. I have no knowledge about my grandfather, but for what I'm able to find out about the ship he served on 1948-1950 San Diego Harbor. Jerry and my grandmother did not marry. I was born September 29/1950. I had one tiny photo of my grandfather that another also serving on the Badoeng Strait at the same time, sent to me about 10 years ago. It was a photo from a Year Book I believe. My house flooded 4 years ago. During the same storm my home burned to the ground. I lost everything but the small bag I'd packed to stay overnight with a friend. All my photos, keepsakes, house goods, clothes - everything. What hurts the most is the loss of my photos. I'm fine, have put that loss behind me. What I want most of all is another photo of my grandfather. Is there anyone out there who has a photo of Jerry O'Conner? Please send one to me. Thank you so much, Susan Murphy

Keywords: My Grandfather Gerald O'Conner served on the Badoeng Strait, San Diego Harbor 48-50 during the Korean conflict. Looking for anyone who knew & or worked with Jerry O'Conner. Please send e-mail

Looking for name of capt

Comments: Looking for the name of the Commanding officer of CVE-116 during the first days of the Korean War,especially during the defense of Pusan...thanks

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USS Badoeng Strait - PATCH

Comments: - Dateline 26 Nov 2008: Just noticed this CVE-116 Patch for sale on the eBay, and am passing it along as an FYI item for any Badoeng Strait associated interests. - Re: http://cgi.ebay.com/US-NAVY-PATCH-CVE-116-USS-BADOENG-STRAIT_W0QQitemZ310094290332 - Regards, - http://www.vsnavy.org - -

Keywords: USS Badoeng Strait CVE-116, VS-871

Served on the Bing Ding from 1953 to 54

Comments: I served with my 2 brothers on the "Bing Ding" during the years 1953 and 1954. I was a Gunners mate on the fan tail, port side 40mm quad mount. My 2 borthers Cleo and Harold Anderson also served on the "Bing Ding" at that time. I have a 1953 cruise book and some other pictures with brothers. If you were there or know someone that was contact me. dlanderson20@msn.com

Keywords: S2F sentinal

Operation Redwing

Comments: A member of the HMR-363 stationed on the Badoeng Strait has a website that is working to capture the names of the men from this squadron. See Link: http://www.avnut.com/HMR_363.html

My father, Bo Holaday flew with this Marine Corps squadron.

I am working to capture photos from his tour. I would like to put these together for his Birthday.

Any help would be appreciated.

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Looking for Ship Mates from the U Badoeng Strait

Comments: my husband Chet Elder served on the Badoeng Strait from 1952 to 1954 -- He is looking for people who served with him --also needs information about possible reunion

Keywords: USS Badoeng Strait --During Korea

looking for people who served - and Reunions

Comments: is there a reunion for men who served on this ship, are there others out there who servered on it 52-53, would sure like to hear from you

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Information

Comments: I am looking for someone who served with William "Bill" Gollner. He was, I believe a signalman on the ship back in 1952? Anyway, he was my grandfather whom I never got a chance to meet. He died back in 1965 seven years before I was born.

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Funeral Arrangements - Master Chief Donald Cox

Comments: For anyone who may be interested.....Master Chief Donald Cox passed away on August 31, 2007, at 5 p.m. His funeral is today, September 5, 2007, at 11 a.m. at Hutton McElwain Funeral Home in Macon, MO. He served on both the USS Badoeng Strait and the USS Yancey

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Looking for Shipmates

Comments: Would like to locate anyone who served in the Korean Conflict during 1950-1954

Keywords: USS Badoeng USS Valley Forge

My Father served on the USS Badoeng

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Keywords: Anyone that knew my Dad and served with him.

Chase Field, Beeville TX 1950s

Comments: I am looking for anyone who served at Chase Field in the early 1950s. Searching for lost family!

Keywords: Chase Field, Beeville, Texas

Looking for anyone that knew James Rycroft

Comments: My daddy was on the Badoeng Strait 1951-1953. I would like to find someone that knew him. He died May 9, 1997.

Keywords: James Rycroft

Raymond A. Wood, Jr. QMC

Comments: My dad was Raymond A. Wood, Jr. Chief Quartermaster aboard the Badoeng Strait, CVE 116. He served aboard the ship until it's decomissioning in Bremerton and his retirement. I'm looking for anyone who may have known him and who might have any photographs

Keywords: My dad was Raymond A. Wood, Jr. Chief Quartermaster aboard the Badoeng Strait, CVE 116. Friend of Bill (Willie) Neiwonger, Chief Engineer.

E Mail address Update

Comments: E-address update

Keywords: Still looking for information about my Dad,CPO Keith "Red" Borjes

OPERATION REDWING

Comments: My Father served aboard this ship during OPERATION REDWING 55-58. He is trying to get in touch with old shipmates during this time frame. Anyone who may remember him and would like to share sea stories, email me please.

Keywords: Grable, Captain Japp

BING DING

Comments: Went on board the Bing Ding Dec. 1950 AA , promoted to E6 1954, departed the Bing Ding1955 for Mayport Fl. Good duty, LOVE the NAVY Retired in 1971.. I would like to hear from old ship mates Cat & arresting gear crew William Held, Robert Leroy Baker, and any otherV2, Homer Oberst and any one else.

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BING DING

Comments: Went on board the Bing Ding Dec. 1950 AA , promoted to E6 1954, departed the Bing Ding1955 for Mayport Fl. Good duty, LOVE the NAVY Retired in 1971..

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CVE 116 USS BAEDOING STRAIT

Comments: I am attempting to locate a Cruise Book from The 1954 Far East Cruise of CVE 116. Please contact me! CFS

Keywords: 1954 Far East Cruise

1952/1954

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LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO KNEW L. L. CHESSER, KNOWN AS 'LUCKY'

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Information about Grandpa

Comments: My grandfather Gilbert Merryman served on the USS Badoeng Strait during the Korean Conflict. I am looking for anyone who served with him who could give me information on his injuries. Or anyone who remembers him who could tell me some stories about him.

If anyone can help me I would really appriciate the information.

Thank you!

Elizabeth Fobes

Keywords: USS Badoeng Strait

1949

Comments: served 1949,only, flight deck plane pusher crew, catapult crew. would like to hear from anyone that era.

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Donald Jelinek - 2nd Base Post Office Pusan 1952

Comments: I'm looking for anyone who knew my Dad, Donald Jelinek. His nickname was Ducky. He was from Chicago, Illinois. He ran the post office from 1951-1952? He was a short bohemian guy. Any information would be really nice!

Keywords: Donald Jelinek's nickname "Ducky" A.P.O. 707 2nd B.P.O.

Friends of William Moffitt

Comments: I'm trying to find someone who worked with William Moffit on the Badoeng Straits (CVE 116) or in the Air Force in general. He was an Air Force mechanic from 1952-1956.

Please respond if you worked with him or have any information.

Thank you.

Keywords: Badoeng Straits

Avation AB3

Comments: hello to all

Keywords: OPERATION REDWING

I also served

Comments: Great ship 'Great Crew 'Great experience '

Keywords: Operation Redwing served on board from 1954 to 1956

Comments: I'm writing this for my father who is searching for a man who he served with on the bing ding in Korea. The gentlemans name is Valentine Dinius (sp) My dads name is Robert Ginter. Dad said the last he knew Dinius was in alimeda, Ca. And was originally from N. Dakota. If you have any information please email me, dad would love to hear from him. THANK YOU

Bob Ginter Jr. email rginter@sirus.com

Keywords: bunkhouse/arab

Update

Comments: Updated e mail address. I am looking for anyone who may have known my dad, CPO Keith "Red" Borjes. He was in aviation/ordnance. He passed away 1-19-1999 and wanted to find someone who served with him....Thanks....Keith Jr.

Keywords: Bob Brennan

1956 Operation Redwing

Comments: I'm originally from Indiana. Moved to Virginia 24 years ago.

Keywords: I'm trying to locate Otis Long. He and I ran the Post Office aboard ship. 1955-1956. He was from Texas. Any help will be appreciated.

Comments: CVE-116 Get-together! Las Vegas, 12-15 of September, 2004. 10th Reunion will be held at the Gold Coast.

You have until August to register. E-mail me and I can forward details I received from dad. Or snail-mail contact I have is:

Henry C. Trotter 106 Sage Drive Universal City, TX 78148

I am sending my mom and dad for their wedding anniversary!

Take care all...Mark (son of Robert)

Keywords: Bing Ding, son of Robert "Skeeter" Aitken USN

USS Badoeng Strait CVE-116

Comments: My grandfather served on the Bing Ding. His name was Jewel "Curly" Searcy. I need help in locating a ships flag for a memorial for my grandpa. He passed away on September 8, 2000 from congestive heart failure, bad kidneys and fluid in his lungs. I grieve every day for him. I love him very much. Please, if anyone has any information regarding a ship flag, please contact me at jeanellemarez68@hotmail.com or my cell phone at 909-536-4283. Thank you very much and God Bless those families that have lost their loved ones.

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Jewel C. Searcy

Comments: My grandfather served on the "Bing Ding". He was a very loving man and I miss him a whole bunch.

Keywords: Jewel C. Searcy

LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO SERVED WITH MY DAD, CPO KEITH BORJES ABOARD THE 'BING DING'

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Aerology

Comments: Served on the Bing Ding during the first tour of Korea. Navy service: 1948-1952. Honorably Discharged as AG2.

Keywords: USS Badoeng Strait CVE116: Pusan; Inchon; Wonsan

Post Office July 52 - Dec 53

Comments: Came aboard in San Diego in July 52. Made the 2nd cruise to Korea in company with VMA 312.

Keywords: Served with Henry Witkowski, and Jim McNeely

USS Badoeng Strait CVE 116

Comments: We have a reunion sked.Sept.2004 For more info; USS Badoeng Strait CVE 116 Association 106 Sage Dr. Universal City, TX 78148-4820

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served from 4/55 til 1957

Comments: like to hear from any other bt's outthere

Keywords: fireroom bt3 operation redwing; 55 cruise to japan boiler repair at sea before redwing

Operation Redwing

Comments: My grandfather was on the Badoeng Strait at the time (I believe) of Operation Redwing and I would like to find anyone who may have any information, pictures, etc. He was the ship's doctor - Melvin Stein.

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VMA 312

Comments: I was aboard with VMA 312 in 1952-1953. I'd like to hear from anyone aboard at that time.

Keywords: presley, Kellly, Gieski, Gilbert

49-52

Comments: My grandfather was abord the Badoeg Strait CVE 116 from 1949-1952. I would like to find some of his old shipmate for him. His name is Don Stewart. I would also like to know where the shit is now. Email me with any information please.

Keywords: 1949-1952, friends

Old Hand

Comments: Looking for AE3 Bruce Chapin and any other shipmates that served in VS-38 during 1954-1955 time frame at NAS San Diego, USS Badoeng Straits, Brown Field

Keywords: USN veteran, USAF veteran (retired), Kangnung, K-55, Naha, Yoksuka, Buckner Bay, Pohang, Taegu,

Searching for my Father's sqaudron

Comments: Looking for any info on Eugene Reid Jr. from Jacksonville, Alabama. He served with a TBM sqaudron aboard the USS Badoeng Strait while deployed off Korea. He served from October '48 until October '52. Would like to know what TBM squadrons would have been based on the Bing Ding at this time and would love to hear from anyone who might remember him. I could provide a photo if you think you might possibly have known him.Although his race was considered "Negro" he was of mixed heritage and looked more Mediteranian or Hispanic with olive complexion and black, wavy hair. He would have been 6'2" tall and about 190 at that time. He was also known as "Sonny" Reid.

Keywords: Badoeng Strait, TBM squadron

Father served in Korean War aboard Badoeng Strait

Comments: Looking for anyone who might remember my father who served on the Badoeng Strait off Korea around 1950-51. His name was Eugene Reid Jr. from Jacksonville, Alabama.

Keywords: Eugene "Gene" Reid Jr.

Comments: I was an EMC aboard the Badoeng STrait 46-48

Keywords: nickname Dewey Rate EMC Ships, Albemarle av5, Currituck av7 Badoeng Strait Valley Forge, Forrestal,Greenwich Bay Wrangell AE12

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Served in Korean War

Comments: Served as EM3 1951 to 1953

Keywords: Korean War

1951-1953

Comments: USS Badoeng Strait 1951-1953 USS Knudsen 1953-1954

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looking for ship mates

Comments: MY BROTHER SERVERED ON THE U.S. BADOENG STRAIT DURING THE KOREAN WAR HIS NAME IS LEWIS WILSON OR WILLIE WILSON IF YOU KNOW HIM PLEASE EMAIL ME BACK AT lizzy@syix.com I WOULD APPRECIATE ANY INFORMATION ON THE SHIP ALSO WHERE IT IS OR WHERE YOU CAN GET LIST OF BATTLES THANKS MARY KASER

Keywords: BADOENG STRAIT

L-17 Navion Aircraft Information Sought

Comments: I am seeking information of the use of the Navion aircraft in Korea, circa 1950-53. These planes were known as L-17A, L-17B and L-17C and used as artillery spotters, Mac Arthur's private aircraft that landed on carriers, mini-antitank planes that had field-modified hardpoints to handle bombs, 2.75" folding fin rockets, and even the 3.5" bazooka tubes for killing chinese and North Korean tanks.

Keywords: L-17, Navion, Artillery Spotter, Mac Arthur's Plane, Aircraft Carrier Landings

Deck Crew

Comments: I was on board from 1954 through 1956, and was part of the crew that put the "Bing Ding" into moth balls. What happen to this great ship after she was put into moth balls I would like to contact any of the members of my old 2nd division or anyone from the Gig crew. I made two Far East cruses and still have the cruse books.

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VS-871 TBM 3S and 3E photos sought

Comments: VS-871 TBM 3S and 3E photographic records sought to complement existing photographic records in the squadron VS-871/VS-37 squadron history files. . View the VS-871/VS-37 Squadron history at: . http://www.history.navy.mil/nan/1997/0397/ascoop.pdf . If you can be of assistance, please reply to: . Jack Eastman vs37s2f1ac@hotmail.com . Thank you. .

Keywords: VS-871 TBM 3S and 3E

My father, Mickey Campbell, served on this ship.

Comments: My dad is looking for this aircraft carrier. He served on the ship and would like to see it again.

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V-4 Division

Comments: Would like to hear from my old shipmates from the Deck, Hanger, AG, and Catapults. I was Captain of the Port Cat AB2

Keywords: April 1951 until Aug. 1954

USS BADOENG STRAIT CVE-116

Comments: Reported aboard the Bing Ding in Apr 51 (fresh from Boot Camp--San Diego) at North Island. Was assigned to F-Div (Gunnery). I immediately started submitting monthly requests for transfer to Operations as a Radarman (was a Radar operator in Reserve before going Regular Navy). By Jan 52 I was still in Gunnery (wearing a Radar striker patch above my SN stripes. While in Liberty line (Sasebo Japan) my Chief came looking for Volunteers for a draft to the ESSEX CV-9. I jumped at the chance and rode an Oiler out to the Essex. While waiting on the hangar deck for whatever assignment I was surprised when the Personnelman asked me if I wanted into Operations. I finally got my Radar assignment and made RD3 before I left the Essex in Bremerton in Sep 53 when I was transferred to the USS Suisun AVP-53. I made one cruise on her from Sep 53 to Mar 54 (San Diego to Iwakuni Japan and return to San Diego) at which time I was taking an early out and the Suisun was on a quick turn around for Japan so I was transferred back aboard the BING DING for my last four month in the Navy--this time I was in CIC and Radar. Round-about way of getting what I originally wanted. Still, it was a great experience. (On the Bing Ding we were able to grow BEARDS after we left the States--however, the Essex only allowed mustaches so when the OOD saw me swing aboard the hangar deck from the Oiler, the order was passed that I had to shave before eating that day.)

Keywords: BING DING (APR 51--JAN 52) and (APR 54--JUL 54)

'52-55, ER Division

Comments: Hakodate

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V-6 Aviation Jan 52 - Mar 54

Comments: Served in V-6 Aviation Ordnance Division as Aviation Ordnanceman from Jan 1952-March 1954. Would like to contact other AO's who served during that time frame.

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Operation Cherokee 1956(7)

Comments: Looking for members of crew during 1956 who participated in Hydrogen bomb testing. Please email me at jil31@yahoo.com.

Keywords: Operation Cherokee, Island of Bikini, Hydrogen Bomb testing

U.S.S. Badoeng Strait

Comments: I served on the ship from July 1946 to April 1948. We operated out of San Diego, Pearl Harbor,Guam and San Fransisco. I have a picture of the ship and the crew from 1947. Capt. Jones was the skipper, and W.A. Stuart was executive officer. I have some other names if anyone is interested. I was a signalman, and worked on the bridge most of the time.

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51-52

Comments: Hello, I worked on the Hanger crew from 51-52 & would like some information on all ship mates . And does anyone know where the ship is located at now. thank you,Kenneth Jones ad 3rd class

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USS Badoeng Strait

Comments: I have posted a page for the USS Badoeng Strait on military.com:

http://www.military.com/HomePage/UnitCreatedPage/0,11003,702423,00.html?home_page_id=702423

Ken

Keywords: USS Badoeng Strait, CVE 116, "Bing Ding"

USS BADOENG STRAIT CVE 116

Comments: I am looking for some information on my former shipmates and buddys. Pat Furlong, Donald Moss,

Rudy Gaul,all of which were part of the flight deck crew. I served on her from 1950 to 1953.

My name is George Kalavsky

gkalavsky@yahoo.com

shipmates and buddys. Pat furlong, Donald Moss,

Keywords: USS BADOENG STRAIT CVE 116

3 tours

Comments: U.S.S BADOENG STRAIT (CVE 116)

Keywords: July 1950 Three 9 month tours, returned to U.S. for shore duty, July 1953.

USS Badoeng Strait CVE-116

Comments: I served on Badoeng Strait from Dec 1950 until Jan 1952. At the time I was an SK3. My work space was the little wire cage just off the main mess deck. I'm in need of her operational history and a B&W photo during this period. She was my first of 3 ships in a 34 year career, I filled my time in with Commissary Stores and Seabees from 1945 to 19792. I would appreciate any help rendered in this search, Thank You. May forever find "FAIR WINDS AND FOLLOWING SEAS". HAVE A GREAT Y2K

Keywords: USS Badoeng Strait (The Galloping Ghost of the Korean Coast)

Ship's History - Korean War Service

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USS BADOENG STRAIT (CVE-116)

(dp. 10,330; l. 557'1"; b. 105'2"; dr. 30'8"; 19.1 k.; cpl. 1072; a. 2 5"; cl. Commencement Bay)

“...invaluable close ground support ....during the defense of the Pusan Perimeter...”

From July 1950 until February 1953 Badoeng Strait completed three tours off Korea (29 July 1950-23 January 1951, 2 October 1951-14 February 1952, and 6 October 1952-11 February 1953), as a unit of TF's 95 and 77.

During these tours she operated on anti-submarine warfare duty and as a part of the blockade-escort force. Her aircraft provided invaluable close ground support during the early period of the action, particularly during the defense of the Pusan Perimeter (6 August-12 September 1950), Inchon landing (15 September), and Hungnam evacuation (9-24 December 1950).

Badoeng Strait received the Navy Unit Commendation and six battle stars for her services during the Korean action.

From: DICTIONARY OF AMERICAN NAVAL FIGHTING SHIPS

Keywords: PUSAN PERIMETER, INCHON LANDING, HUNGNAM EVACUATION

contact wanted

Comments: K3, Kangnun, USS Badoeng Straits, USS Rendova, Pyongtec, Memphis NAS, Jacksonville NAS, El Toro, MCRD - San Diego

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