USS Bennington (CVA-20)
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Entry: 80684 USS BENNINGTON (CVA-20) |
ASBESTOSIS |
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| JOHN E. POTTS wrote on October 12, 2011 CITY AND STATE: SUN CITY WEST AZ UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: John passed away 10/19/2010. I am his widow seeking any help I can possibly receive. He filed for benefits from VA in 2009. His claim was rejected as has the 2 I have submitted because he was classified as an "Airman". He served aboard the USS Palau in1952 & boarded the USS Bennington. While she was coming in to pick up John et al, one of the catapults blew causing lives to be lost & many injured. John boarded her & she went to to Rhode Island under her own steam where she was repaird. He then returned to the Palau where he was involved in the decommissioning Keywords: Aircraft Carriers USS Bennington and USS Palau |
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Entry: 80642 USS BENNINGTON (CVA-20) |
MET SHIPMATE |
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| SULLIVAN GELET wrote on October 10, 2011 CITY AND STATE: NORRISTOWN PA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I had a softball meeting in Harrisburg pa and went through a little town called Annville .I made a call to Al Niccolini We served together in the S-! Div from '53-54.We spent some time B S ing from our time 60 years ago.It was great. I got off the ship In Norfolk Al was on it during the accident. Keywords: Lefty- Softball, baseball and basketball team. |
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Entry: 80471 USS BENNINGTON (CVA-20) |
ALTON L. HOWARD JR. |
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| ALTON HOWARD JR. wrote on September 24, 2011 CITY AND STATE: GARNER NC UNIT: 4TH DIVISION SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I served on a fine ship with a great crew. I look back on those years with fondness. Keywords: |
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Entry: 78612 USS BENNINGTON (CVA-20) |
ENS TERRY BRYAN |
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| RONALD FLUCKER wrote on April 17, 2011 CITY AND STATE: PITTSBURGH PA UNIT: USS COLUMBUS CA-74, JULY 1952/JUNE 1953 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Did the Bennington have a boiler explosion sometime around 1954, and was Lt.jg Terry Brennen killed in that explosion. Interest is that he was a friend and classmate at Yale, '52 and in our NROTC unit. Our class necrology shows his death as 1954. A little closure here. Details? Thanks, Ron Flucker Keywords: |
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Entry: 77014 USS BENNINGTON (CVA-20) |
CARL LEWIS GRAVER |
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| JULIE FITZGERALD wrote on December 1, 2010 CITY AND STATE: ANACOCO LA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: I am looking for anyone who may have known my Uncle, Carl L. Graver. His DD 214 says he served on the USS Bennington and his service dates were 1951-1955. My sister and I would just like to know a little something about him, as he passed away in 1965, before we were born. Keywords: |
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Entry: 75515 USS BENNINGTON (CVA-20) |
GOING HOME AGAIN |
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| JOSEPH PIRES wrote on July 20, 2010 CITY AND STATE: OSTERVILLE MA UNIT: USS BENNINGTON ASSOCIATION SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Hope to se all former USS Bennington shipmates, Marines and Air Group personnel in Bennington, VT. this coming August 12th at the Town Office Building, where we'll be holding our Annual Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony, in memory of all those whom have gone before us. Also, on the following Sunday we'll be marching in the Bennington Battle Day Parade. For more information on this, you can go to the ships website at : www.uss-bennington.org or email me for info. To all of my former shipmates from CV/CVA/CVS-20, "thank you" for your service to country. Hope to see you in Bennington Keywords: |
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Entry: 75455 USS BENNINGTON (CVA-20) |
VIRGIL TAYLOR SMITH JR. |
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| VIRGIL SMITH III wrote on July 14, 2010 CITY AND STATE: WADSWORTH OH UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Looking for any information on my Dad, Virgil Taylor Smith Jr. "Smitty" Blond hair-blue eyes, from Ohio,who I believe served on the USS Bennington or USS Randolpf during Feb.1954 as an aircraft mechanic? Was on a Med. Cruise? Please eMail Thank You! Keywords: Bennington.USS Bennington, Mediterranean Cruise 1954 |
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Entry: 74542 USS BENNINGTON (CVA-20) |
DUANE |
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| TERESA UMBERGER DIETZ wrote on April 30, 2010 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I grew up listening to the stories about the USS Bennington and the many friends he had during his time in the service. He was so proud. I would love to hear from anyone who may have known my Dad during that time. Or from someone who grew up listening to the same stories/memories. Thank you, Teresa Keywords: My Dad served on the USS Bennington. He served 1950-1954. He passed on February 13, 2009. |
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Entry: 73613 USS BENNINGTON (CVA-20) |
USS BENNINGTON CVA20 B DIVISION |
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| BOBBY KILLIAN wrote on February 17, 2010 CITY AND STATE: CLEVELAND NC UNIT: B DIVISION SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I am trying to locate some of the USS Bennington CVA20 B Division shipmates during the years of 1954-1956. Several have been found and communciate with each other on a regular bases. If anyone knows Jack Pace,Don Faircloth or any other B Div.shipmates, please contact me. Bobby Killian Keywords: USS Bennington CVA20 B Division 1954-1956 |
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Entry: 73595 USS BENNINGTON (CVA-20) |
MY SKIP KOREAN WAR |
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| IRVIN M. LEDFORD SR. wrote on February 16, 2010 CITY AND STATE: ANGELES CITY UNIT: AIR DIV. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: irvin m ledford iam 77 years old i was on the bennington,jan 1950 t dec 1954 it was not the good years to maney bad thing happen god bless,,,,,irvin, Keywords: matt |
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Entry: 71327 USS BENNINGTON (CVA-20) |
JJDAVIS OE DIVISION 1952-1954 |
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| JOSEPH DAVIS wrote on August 18, 2009 CITY AND STATE: STOVALL NC UNIT: OE DIVISION SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: anybody there lets talk. jjdavis ET-3 Keywords: like to communicate with fellow friends od division 1952- 1954 |
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Entry: 70647 USS BENNINGTON (CVA-20) |
A-DIVISION/PERSONEL/MACHINE SHOP |
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| LEONARD PETIT wrote on June 21, 2009 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords: |
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Entry: 69378 USS BENNINGTON (CVA-20) |
JOE BOWER |
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| SHELLIE BOWER wrote on March 5, 2009 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am interested to see if anyone remembers my Father In Law, Joseph (Joe) Bower. He was on the USS Bennington in 1954 during the explosion. He passed away Aug. 2005. I am working on a scrapbook for my Husband and would love to have additional information to add to it. My Father In Law talked of his time in the Navy, but I never realized how much he had gone through during that time. He was a wonderful Man and is sorely missed by all of us. Please e-mail if you knew Joe. It would be greatly appreciated! Keywords: USS Bennington 1954 |
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Entry: 67496 USS BENNINGTON (CVA-20) |
US NAVY 1952 |
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| CARL MUNSON SR. wrote on October 13, 2008 CITY AND STATE: ONEONTA AL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I would like to contact old buddies. Keywords: CB, Med. cruise |
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Entry: 66777 USS BENNINGTON (CVA-20) |
MICHAEL MASHOIAN |
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| AARON MASHOIAN wrote on August 3, 2008 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I would be interested in talking to anyone who served with and knew my father, Michael Mashoian (deceased), on the Bennington. He was a 19 year old Aviation Boatsman Mate. He said he worked the elevators in the aftermath of the big 1954 explosion. Keywords: |
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Entry: 65827 USS BENNINGTON (CVA-20) |
MY NAME IS MISSING/ CREWS LIST. |
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| JAMES GREENE SR. wrote on May 29, 2008 CITY AND STATE: SEBRING FL UNIT: FIIGHT DECKT CREW SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: no comment Keywords: USS Benningtton CVA20 charlie adams was my best friend. |
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Entry: 62292 USS BENNINGTON (CVA-20) |
LOOKING FOR FRIENDS OF NORMAN LARIVIERE |
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| JANE CURRAN wrote on September 14, 2007 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: I am looking for anyone who knew Norman Lariviere. He told me the story of the explosion, but I was not listening carefully. His description was graphic and said he had to help identify the dead men. I think he suffered PTSD as a result of this terrible accident. He was fortunate to have been brushing his teeth when it happened. "Water was rising and electrical fires were everywhere...the smell of burned skin permeated the air yet so many men just started to help the wounded". Norman lived in Bennington, VT for many years and was a math teacher. He grew up in Richford, VT. I miss him and want to know if anyone remembers him. Keywords: |
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Entry: 60411 USS BENNINGTON (CVA-20) |
NAVIGATION DEPARTMENT? WAS QMSSN 1952+ |
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| ROBERT (BOB) WILLIAMS wrote on March 21, 2007 CITY AND STATE: RETSIL WA UNIT: NAVIGATION DEPARTMENT CVA-20 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: i am trying to get back on the resident council. have published the retsil reporter (our home's newsletter each of the two times i have lived here). have any of you heard of the cold war recognition certificate (for service from 1945-1991) a medal is apparently also available. www.coldwar.army.mil cut and paste? i was told of this just today by a 1st class petty officer on shore duty for the uss stennis and his crew who came over to visit the vets who live here. tommorow i plan to visit our veterans benefits specialist and verify (not yet done). i would love to hear from any one from my time period and who might have known me (especially from the navigation department). i wish you and yours MUCH good health peacelovejoy drbob ps, like trivia games? i founded a team of 111 players from 17 countries (classicalmusic/mensan) on wwww.funtrivia.com by the end of our global challenge games we will have over 45,000 players playing world-wide. one can play for free (although to save your scores/statistics after you have played 300 games will require $20/6 months. do join us (try it out and send me an email on that site (there i am drbobwill). Keywords: from bootcamp san diego to quartermaster school (bainbridge, md) chose the bennington (in process of being recommissioned then off on shakedown cruises (halifax, ns and cuba (gitmo), haiti and jamaica). had asked for jounalist but got quartermaster and loved it (nothing like leaving a straight wake behind). i was on the bridge during the boiler room explosion). had picked the ship because i anticipated it going some time to the med but my enlistment was going to end before the ship went so i got transferred to the uss cabot, cvl-28 where i was a signalman (a rate no longer in service, alas). trying to remember names--well, there was a 3rd class balukas from brooklyn (his daughter might have been a national class pool player?), bill? whose family had manufactured the thick white coffee cups we had, a guy whose family lived up in a suburb in boston, he took us (a group of friends) to his family's home where his mom cooked a pineapple pie (the only one i ever had and i still remember how good it tasted--the father was in charge of the early farmer's market (which may have been near faneuil hall (with the grasshopper wind vane?), and john? gardner (from possibly provo utah (utah for sure, not so sure about the city) who had been with me through either boot camp and/or quartermaster school and may have accompanied by train across from san diego to bainbridge?). while the ship was being recommissioned i use to visit new york city and go to the museums and the uso's--went to all of them: catholic, protestant, jewish), the symphony orchestra (remembering catching a rehearsal of arturo toscanini), used to have a box seat at the levintritt foundation (for aspiring pianists and composers, went to a gagaku concert instead of hearing dylan thomas read aloud his poetry (sorry about that choice) dt died shortly thereafter, got goosebumps listening to kirsten flagstad sing the role of isolde in wagner's tristan und isolde (by age 15 i had ushered at 35 different operas before i stopped counting), went sightseeing all over the area had a totally marvelous and intellectually most exciting time. new yorkers treated me with loving care and made my life a joy. i have thousands of memories like this from my time on the bennington. i am sure you do as well. although i was on other ships, i consider the bennington my home ship. good health peacelovejoy drbob |
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Entry: 58616 USS BENNINGTON (CVA-20) |
I WAS ABOARD FROM OCT 1956-MAY 57 |
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| EARL MARSH wrote on August 23, 2006 CITY AND STATE: CHANDLER AZ UNIT: VC33 LATER CHANGED TO VA AW 33 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords: Far EAst cruise from Japan to Australia and points in between sailed the Formosa straits for 30 days in the early 1957 |
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Entry: 57169 USS BENNINGTON (CVA-20) |
USS BENNINGTON |
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| NORMAN WINN wrote on May 14, 2006 CITY AND STATE: OLLIE IA UNIT: # 4 FIREROOM SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: My E-Mail address is jono@iowatelecom.net Keywords: Early Winn |
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Entry: 57168 USS BENNINGTON (CVA-20) |
BENNINGTON CVA20 |
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| NORMAN WINN wrote on May 14, 2006 CITY AND STATE: OLLIE IA UNIT: FIREROOM #4 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Served on The Bennington from 1952 to 1954. I had many good friends,Leroy Oster, louis *Louie* Hodgson,Lyle Larson, Joe Smeikal, Barksdale, Lynch,Llyod E Taylor,and many more also lost some in the explosion. Hopefully i might hear from some of the other guy's I was proud to serve in the Navy and on the GREAT SHIP the Bennington. I am in contact with Joe and Louie. Keywords: Early Winn |
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Entry: 57167 USS BENNINGTON (CVA-20) |
THE USS BENNINGTON CVA 20 |
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| NORMAN WINN wrote on May 14, 2006 CITY AND STATE: OLLIE IA UNIT: FIREROOM 4 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Serving on the USS Bennington from 1952 to 1954 I had many buddies, and lost buddies in the explosion. I have been in contact with a couple of my buddies. I was proud to serve my country in the United States Navy and on the great ship the Bennington. Hopefully more friends will see this and get in contact with me. Norman P Winn Keywords: Nick name Early Winn Bt2 Fireroom #4 Some of my buds were Leroy Oster Louie Hodgson Joe Smeikal, Red Davis, Barksdale,Lyle Larson,Llyod E Taylor. |
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Entry: 55533 USS BENNINGTON (CVA-20) |
BENNINGTON EXPLOSION |
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| ROBERT A. VICK III wrote on February 3, 2006 CITY AND STATE: NEW PORT RICHEY FL UNIT: FIRST DIVISION SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I was aboard the Bennington when she exploded off Quonsit Point. Just prior to being transferred to the Bennington, I was assigned to the USS Leyte CVA32, which exploded in the same way the Bennington did. The Leyte exploded in Boston Harbor. I was then transferred to the USS Lake Champlain, where I finished my duty tour. Fortunately I was not injured in either explosion. I lost several friends to these explosions. It took several years before I was comfortable when loud noises occured Keywords: |
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Entry: 51184 USS BENNINGTON (CVA-20) |
26 MAY 1954 USS BENNINGTON EXPLODES |
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| JOSEPH PIRES wrote on May 30, 2005 CITY AND STATE: OSTERVILLE MA UNIT: USS BENNINGTON CVS-20 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: On this Memorial Day Weekend, when we give thanks to those who served our country, let us not forget those 103 who paid the ultimate sacrifice on 26 May 1954 aboard the great lady BENNINGTON CVA-20. "As long as there is one left in whom your memory remains, you are not forgotten." Keywords: |
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Entry: 50514 USS BENNINGTON (CVA-20) |
54 EXPLOSION FORWARD MESS |
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| JEFF ROBERTSHAW wrote on April 29, 2005 CITY AND STATE: MA UNIT: FOX DIV. SHIPS ARMOURY SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Was trapped in ships armoury Keywords: |
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Entry: 49953 USS BENNINGTON (CVA-20) |
CV20 CAT EXPL |
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| STEPHEN L. FULLER wrote on April 3, 2005 CITY AND STATE: SAN JOSE CA UNIT: VF72 ORDNANCE SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: CAG 7 had just returned from a Med cruise the previous day. Sure tied up the base PR office and Red Cross counselors as relatives of air group personnel thought everybody got killed or injured. Keywords: |
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Entry: 49952 USS BENNINGTON (CVA-20) |
CV20 CAT EXPL |
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| STEPHEN L. FULLER wrote on April 3, 2005 CITY AND STATE: SAN JOSE CA UNIT: VF72 ORDNANCE SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: CAG 7 had just returned from a Med cruise the previous day. Sure tied up the base PR office and Red Cross counselors as relatives of air group personnel thought everybody got killed or injured. Keywords: |
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Entry: 46195 USS BENNINGTON (CVA-20) |
JACKSON ROY ROBINSON |
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| JACK ROBINSON wrote on October 7, 2004 CITY AND STATE: MCBH HI UNIT: MARFORPAC SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father LTJG Jackson Roy Robinson, (Class of 1948 Naval Academy) was killed from a cold shot, off the USS Bennington in Oct 1956. Looking for anyone that might have known him.......Thanks. I am his son MGySgt Jack D Robinson USMC, born Sept 25, 1956. Semper Fi! Keywords: My father LTJG Jackson Roy Robinson was killed from a cold shot, off the USS Bennington in Oct 1956. Looking for anyone that might have known him.......Thanks. I am his son MGySGt Jack D Robinson USMC, born Sept 25, 1956 |
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Entry: 46136 USS BENNINGTON (CVA-20) |
LOOKING FOR BERRY EM3 AND FOLSE |
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| BILL LACKEY wrote on October 3, 2004 CITY AND STATE: WENTZVILLE MO UNIT: EDIV SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I was aboard for both explosions,one in Cuba and off Rhode Island.I was in fireroom 2 in cuba. Keywords: USS Bennington CVA20 |
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Entry: 44400 USS BENNINGTON (CVA-20) |
V-2 DIVISION CREW 1952-1954 |
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| JACK DOWNS wrote on July 11, 2004 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: While the Bennington never served in the Korean war zone I guess we were considered Korean Veterans since we went where we were sent.I would be interested in hearing from members of the V-2 Division that served between 1952 and 1954 Keywords: |
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Entry: 43733 USS BENNINGTON (CVA-20) |
CREW MEMBER 52-54 |
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| LOUIS HODGSON wrote on June 12, 2004 CITY AND STATE: NORWICH NY UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Was in #4 fire room when the boiler in # 1 exploded. Discharged 05-26-54 at Quonset PT. RI, the day the catapult exploded. Keywords: Friends were Joe Smiegal,Norman"Early"Winn, Bill Gardner, and many more. |
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Entry: 43729 USS BENNINGTON (CVA-20) |
I SERVED ON THE BENNINGTON 1957 TO 1959 |
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| JOHN E. LEWIS wrote on June 11, 2004 CITY AND STATE: HOUSTON TX UNIT: S-3 DIVISION MAIN LAUNDRY SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I WAS ON BOARD WHEN THE BIG BENN. RAN INTO TYPHOON IDA. Keywords: GIRARD, W.D. OWENS, AND I REMEMBER LARCOMB, THE ARTIST. |
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Entry: 41990 USS BENNINGTON (CVA-20) |
ANYONE THAT KNEW JOHN S. MCGILL V-2-R DIVISION |
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| JENNIFER SIDES wrote on March 25, 2004 CITY AND STATE: ALISO VIEJO CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I am looking for anyone that knew my grandfather. He was a Seaman First Class on the USS Bennington - V-2-R Division. I am just looking to find someone that maybe has some old stories about him. He passed away on March 7, 2004, I would love to have more things about his millitary days (stories, fun facts, photos). I am his granddaughter and I loved him very much and would love to have some stories to tell my kids as they get older and wonder about their great grandfather. If you have any information please feel free to email me at jennifer@wfgfactor.com. Thank you Keywords: John S. McGill served on the USS Bennington during the second World War. |
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Entry: 41018 USS BENNINGTON (CVA-20) |
LOOKING FOR FRIENDS 52-54 |
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| SULLIVAN (LEFTY) GELET wrote on February 18, 2004 CITY AND STATE: NORRISTOWN PA UNIT: S-1 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: played on baseball and basketball teams Keywords: |
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Entry: 40149 USS BENNINGTON (CVA-20) |
USS BENNINGTON SHIP'S COMPANY |
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| DIEGO B. SABINIANO wrote on January 21, 2004 CITY AND STATE: MANTECA CA UNIT: U.S.NAVY SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Went on board this great ship in 1955, straight from Service School Command in Great Lakes. The S-5 personnel were all so "reat and kind" putting me to work, at that time, until such a time that I found my way "around" learning from those "old timers". But I did have a great time working and going on liberty with them. Great Sailors doing a great job on board a great ship, on a great Navy. I hope someone among them will remember me, along with my fond memories... Keywords: USS BENNINGTON CVA 20 S-5 DIVISION |
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Entry: 40128 USS BENNINGTON (CVA-20) |
BROTHER ON BOARD WHEN IT BLEW |
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| MAE HUMPHRIES wrote on January 20, 2004 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My brother Monta Lavell Humphries was on board the Uss Bennington when the explosion ocurred off the coast of Rhode Island. Just curious if anyone still living knew him. He died November 17,1998. Keywords: |
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Entry: 24781 USS BENNINGTON (CVA-20) |
MEMBER OF CREW 1954 1ST DIV. |
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| WILBERT MALVERN wrote on April 16, 2002 CITY AND STATE: DENISON TX UNIT: 1ST DIV SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: i was on duty on the bridge and had gone down to the gally to get coffee for the bridge crew when the first exposing went off.i got blew up ladder with hot wind or something, and i took off running to the fantail area . when i got back to the bridge we were relived by other crew members. I could write a book about the rest of the day and days to come ! Keywords: billy-youngblood- |
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Entry: 23977 USS BENNINGTON (CVA-20) |
V2 DIVISION |
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| BOB SHONYO wrote on March 15, 2002 CITY AND STATE: ST. CLOUD FL UNIT: V2 DIVISON SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: WOULD BE INTRESTED TO HEAR FROM ANYONE FROM V2 DIVIDION THAT SERVED ABOARD FROM 1955 TO 1959 I WAS IN V2 DIVISON {ARRESTING GEAR} Keywords: |
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Entry: 22380 USS BENNINGTON (CVA-20) |
1954 V2 CREW MEMBERS |
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| BOB PAXTON wrote on January 17, 2002 CITY AND STATE: BELLINGHAM WA UNIT: V2 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Looking for v2 crew. "Cook" from Washington DC, Harry Bodien (Chicago area) others Keywords: |
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Entry: 21120 USS BENNINGTON (CVA-20) |
FOX DIVISION USS BENNINGTON CVA-20 |
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| BILL FERGUSON wrote on November 30, 2001 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Interested in hearing from anyone who served aboard the Bennington from re-commissioning until 26 May 54. I served in Fox Div. and was in the fwd mess when she blew. Keywords: |
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Entry: 20381 USS BENNINGTON (CVA-20) |
LOOKING FOR CLINTON DENNY LEWIS |
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| THOMAS LAPLANTE wrote on November 5, 2001 CITY AND STATE: GORE VA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: daughter looking for friends of clinton denny lewis. he was stationed on board ship during korean war no ohter info known at this time any help would be greatly appreciated. sincerely kim lewis winchester va Keywords: |
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Entry: 18480 USS BENNINGTON (CVA-20) |
INFO CONCERNING JAMES S. SPICKLER |
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| SAM R. FISHER wrote on August 5, 2001 CITY AND STATE: MARIETTA GA UNIT: S-3 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: If anyone knows him or anyone in the S-3 division, please contact me. Thank you. Sam Fisher Keywords: I am looking for someone whom I served in the U. S. Navy. His name is James S. Spickler SH2. He lived in Pa. Dates of service was 1952-54. We were in the supply dept. |
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Entry: 15306 USS BENNINGTON (CVA-20) |
SHIP MATES FROM 1967 68 |
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| RONALD (RED) STODDARD wrote on March 5, 2001 CITY AND STATE: CLINTON IA UNIT: SUPPLY SHIPS COOK SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: looking for WAYNE TRAVIS HE was in supply to Keywords: |
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Entry: 12533 USS BENNINGTON (CVA-20) |
SEVED ON BOARD |
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| RONNIE LEVESQUE wrote on October 25, 2000 CITY AND STATE: CAMBRIDGE MA UNIT: S-3 DIVISION SHIPS SERVICE SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Served on Board from 1955 to 1958 all 4 Years was in S-3 Division Ship Services I worked in the Small Laundry with Pop Heffron from Minnesota any out there that remember me already have been in touch with 4 fellow shipmates. Keywords: (Frenchie was my nickname) Friends. Red Moran,Paulo Homa,Mitch Perretto,Terry Lynch who I have been in contact with. |
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Entry: 12012 USS BENNINGTON (CVA-20) |
BENNINGTON REUNION |
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| RICHARD BECKER wrote on September 27, 2000 CITY AND STATE: GERALD MO UNIT: OE SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Very interested in upcoming Ship reunions. Keywords: Friends: R.P. "Pinky" Miler, G.R. Johnson, Irv Hauglum, L.J. Cisek, and many others |
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Entry: 8017 USS BENNINGTON (CVA-20) |
USS BENNINGTON CV-CVA-CVS-20 |
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| JOSEPH PIRES wrote on April 16, 2000 CITY AND STATE: OSTERVILLE MA UNIT: HISTORIAN FOR USS BENNINGTON SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Anyone seeking data on the great lady BENNINGTON should go to the following website: http://www.uss-bennington.org Keywords: HISTORIAN FOR USS BENNINGTON Web site: http://www.uss-bennington.org |
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Entry: 7047 USS BENNINGTON (CVA-20) |
USS BENNINGTON CVA-20 57' TO 59' |
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| THOMAS M. ANTONOWITSCH wrote on February 18, 2000 CITY AND STATE: PALM DESERT CA UNIT: R DIVISION CARPENTERS MATE SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: I'm looking for anyone that served on the USS Bennington cva-20 from april 1, 1957 to March of 1959. Keywords: Nickname-Ski |
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Entry: 5118 USS BENNINGTON (CVA-20) |
REUNION FOR 2000 |
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| JACK GREENYA wrote on November 19, 1999 CITY AND STATE: CAPE CORAL FL UNIT: MR3 ENGINEERING DIV. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: MR3 ENGINEERING DIV. Keywords: |
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Entry: 5019 USS BENNINGTON (CVA-20) |
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| CRAIG ROTHHAMMER wrote on November 16, 1999 CITY AND STATE: LA CRESCENTA CA UNIT: USS GRASP (ARS-24) USS BOLSTER (ARS-38) SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY Comments:
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Entry: 4988 USS BENNINGTON (CVA-20) |
THE DAY THE CATAPULT EXPLODED |
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| JAY JOHNSON wrote on November 16, 1999 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My Father has told me stories of the day the catapult exploded. He was trapped below locked down until the fire was under control. They breathed through pillow cases to filter out the smoke. He wonders sometimes if any of the friends he served with are still are still living. His name is Will Johnson , some called him "Sonny ," He also served on the Valley Forge. thanks for your time, Jay Johnson e-mail kkj107@aol.com Keywords: |
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