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Entry: 82047 USS BON HOMME RICHARD (CV-31)	LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON JAMES LOWELL LEACH
PATRICIA FARRAR wrote on February 8, 2012 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I'm looking for information about my father, James Lowell Leach. He served on the Bon Homme Richard in San Diego, CA in the early 50's. Keywords: Served on Bon Homme Richard around 1952 in San Diego, CA

Entry: 79555 USS BON HOMME RICHARD (CV-31)	INFO ON MY DAD
CHERYL SMALLEY wrote on July 6, 2011 City and State: FOLSOM CA Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Looking for info on my dad Pfc. Charles Hall (Chuck). The guys called him Pappy. He was a machinest on the Bonnie Richard. I believe he was on the ship until he retired in the 60s. He died in 68 at the age of 49. I was 7 so I don't know much. Hope someone has some information. Keywords: bonnie dick machinest

Entry: 77265 USS BON HOMME RICHARD (CV-31)	LT ROBERT LAWRENCE
GREGORY LAWRENCE wrote on December 28, 2010 City and State: SAN DIEGO CA Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father Lt. Robert Lawrence of the USN Naval Reserve flew combat missions during the Korean in his F9F Panther Jet off the USS Bon Homme Richard. He survived the war only to return home to the USA and loose his life in a peace time training flight in California on Sept 27, 1955, nine months after my birth. I possess a citation to my father from the then Commander of the 7th Fleet, Vice Admiral H. M. Martin awarding him the Commendation Ribbon with the Combat Distinguishing Device for his attacks on North Korean and Chinese Communist Forces on August 30, 1951 in the Wonson area. I also possess official Navy photos of his landing his jet on the carrier with only his right wheel down due to anti aircraft fire during another mission. Knowing little else about my dad, if you sailed with him on the Bon Homme Richard and knew him, I would much like to speak with you. Thank you. Gregory J. Lawrence e-mail: ccogjl@aol.com cell: 619-300-5520 home: 619-287-0821 Keywords: Lt. Robert Lawrence F9F Panther Jet Flight Squadron 781 USS Bon Homme Richard Wonsan

Entry: 76632 USS BON HOMME RICHARD (CV-31)	BON HOMME RADIO SHACK 19 56
JAMES KIMBRELL wrote on November 5, 2010 City and State: ENID OK Unit: COMMANDER CARRIER DIV 7 Service or Relationship: OTHER Comments: would like to hear from u guys...i hear from Grove on a regular basis Keywords: bogie, sammy, any of the radio guys

Entry: 76536 USS BON HOMME RICHARD (CV-31)	LOOKING FOR VF 54 TROOPS FROM THE 50'S
DALLAS CARLTON JR. wrote on October 26, 2010 City and State: DANVILLE VA Unit: RETIRED US NAVY AOC Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Looking for any troops from vf-54, vp-17, or Nuclear Weapons SChool from san diego AT North Island. NAS North Island, San Diego. Keywords: Dallas (chief)viet nam Flying Status vp-17 p2v, and P3 Orion Chief Aviation Ordnanceman, Vietnam, Korea Numerous a/c carriers and Patrol a/c Taught at nuke school at nas north island, San Diego.

Entry: 75118 USS BON HOMME RICHARD (CV-31)	WOULD LIKE TO KNOW
PAT GARRETT wrote on June 17, 2010 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My dad, Ford Modes, served on the BHR in March 1945 and in Korea. I have a letter he wrote in 1945 that has MOM M3/c. Can someone tell me what that position did on the ship. Also, he had a head injury. Since, everyone older than 62, my sister, has passed on, how can I find out specifics on his military records and medical military records about the injury? Also, my mom, Dorcas Hoke, was in the Navy at that time. I have no specifics on her at all except she was at Hunter College and stationed in San Francisco and San Diego. How can I get more information on her? Keywords: Job description and friends

Entry: 72627 USS BON HOMME RICHARD (CV-31)	ANYBODY IN THE DC SHOP 1960-1963
JAMES SPEED wrote on December 2, 2009 City and State: GLENDALE CA Unit: E-R DIVISION DC SHOP Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Would love to hear from any shipmates from ER Division 1960 thru 1963. Keywords:

Entry: 72328 USS BON HOMME RICHARD (CV-31)	ANYONE SERVE WITH RONALD CLARK VINES FROM 1955-1956?
CORY VINES wrote on November 13, 2009 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Keywords: Ronald Vines Served from 1955-1956 aboard the USS Bonhomme. I'am his grandson and i wanted to learn any info i could on him or other that served with him, thank you

Entry: 72247 USS BON HOMME RICHARD (CV-31)	LOOKING FOR MY DAD
GREGORY LAWRENCE wrote on November 8, 2009 City and State: SAN DIEGO CA Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I want to know more about my dad, Lt Robert Lawrence. He died in 1955 in a peacetime flight after serving as a fighter pilot in the Navy for WWII and the Korean War. He was a decorated officer, and I know quite about his exploits during the Korean War. I do not know what he flew in WWII nor what he flew for what carrier(s) he was attached to. I want toknwo more abotu my dad who lost his life when I was only 9 monhts old Keywords: Lt Robert Lawrence Bonne Homme Richard Korean War Panther Jet pilot Died September 1955

Entry: 72096 USS BON HOMME RICHARD (CV-31)	LOCATEING SHIPMATES FROM 1956 TO 1959.
JAMES D. (JD) PERRY wrote on October 27, 2009 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Looking for Shipmates that were aboard from 1956 to 1959,R division.Please E-mail me Keywords:

Entry: 71777 USS BON HOMME RICHARD (CV-31)	WHO WAS THE ACTOR WHO DIED ON THE BON HOMME IN 1959
SILAS PLATT wrote on September 27, 2009 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Does anyone remember the name of the movie actor who died aboard the Bon Homme in 1959? Keywords:

Entry: 71319 USS BON HOMME RICHARD (CV-31)	AIR WING SQUADRON--VIETNAM
DON ROEN wrote on August 17, 2009 City and State: MORGAN HILL CA Unit: ATKRON 93 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I served on the BHR only one cruise in 1968 in an air squadron. Handle "Blueblazers." In that year we lost three pilots. I wanted to mention their names so they won't be forgotten. Our skipper Cdr. RR Wilson, Lt.jg. Barry Karger, and MIA/KIA Lt. Cdr. Frank Fullerton. RIP One person here wanted to know how the BHR got it's name. My understanding is Benjamin Franklin's book "Poor Richard's Almanac" is how the Bonnie Dick got her name. Anyone out there that served back then? Best Regards, Don Keywords:

Entry: 70502 USS BON HOMME RICHARD (CV-31)	LOOKING FOR ANYONE KNOWING MY BROTHER
GARY SHEDEK wrote on June 8, 2009 City and State: CEDAR RAPIDS IA Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My brother Lester Shedek passed away in 2001, he served on this ship and i was wondering if anyone knew him or had any information about what he did or where he traveled during his time on the ship as his cruise book was somehow lost so we are looking for any info from anyone that may of served with him or any info on where we can go to get any info would be greatly appreciated !!!! THANK YOU Keywords: Anyone knowing Lester Shedek

Entry: 69076 USS BON HOMME RICHARD (CV-31)	LOOKING FOR 3 CRUISE BOOKS 1958-1961 USS BON HOMME RICHARD (CVA-31)
SUMNER COLLINGWOOD JR. wrote on February 11, 2009 City and State: RINGGOLD GA Unit: SHIP'S COMPANY - WEATHER UNIT USS BON HOMME RICHAR Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: With today's technology and massive internet capability I am sure that someone can help me find these cruise books. Thank You. Keywords: AG2 Sumner B. Collingwood Jr. U.S.S. Bon Homme Richard (CVA-31) May 1958-May 1961. Made 3 cruises to WestPac 1958-1961. All 3 cruise books were destroyed by flooding in my house. I want to replace them.

Entry: 67770 USS BON HOMME RICHARD (CV-31)	LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO MAY HAVE SERVED WITH MY DAD
DEBI BLACKMON-HULL wrote on November 8, 2008 City and State: PIQUA OH Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father was lost at sea during heavy waters when the ship was in the South Pacific near Japan, He was KIA shortly before he was due to come home to us, and said to be on his final cruise. I only have stories of dad. He came home to see us in the fall of 1958, but I was not quite a year old then. My father's name was James Alfred Blackmon. I would really like to hear from anyone who knew my dad. Thanks to all of your for your service to our Country. God Bless. Debi Blackmon-Hull Keywords: units, personal friends, ships, aircraft

Entry: 67453 USS BON HOMME RICHARD (CV-31)	LOOKING FOR PICTURES AND FRIENDS
BARBARA SCOTT wrote on October 8, 2008 City and State: SACRAMENTO CA Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: My father Victor M Scott was a radar man on the ship in 1958, would like to hear from any of his ship mates. He passed away in 1983, and all I had left was a picture of the ship, and a few pictures of him and Dick Johnson. Keywords:

Entry: 67055 USS BON HOMME RICHARD (CV-31)	HELLO
CHIMMY WILLIAMS JR. wrote on August 31, 2008 City and State: DAKAR Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: i am a lovely girl seking for a nice man that is caringi am a lovely girl seking for a nice man that is caringi am a lovely girl seking for a nice man that is caringi am a lovely girl seking for a nice man that is caringi am a lovely girl seking for a nice man that is caringi am a lovely girl seking for a nice man that is caring Keywords: personal friends

Entry: 66897 USS BON HOMME RICHARD (CV-31)	SHIP'S LOG
CHRISTOPHER POTTER wrote on August 16, 2008 City and State: TAMPA FL Unit: V-1 FLIGHT DECK 1968 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Trying to locate ship's position on this day. Only have a few of the BHR daily's. Thanks chris potter Keywords: March 6, 1968

Entry: 66191 USS BON HOMME RICHARD (CV-31)	MEMORIES AND INFO, YEARS 1955-58
RON PAVELLAS wrote on June 24, 2008 City and State: Unit: OE DIVISION, USS BON HOMME RICHARD, CVA-31 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I'm writing a memoir of years 1937-1958, which includes time aboard the Bonnie Dick, 1955-57. Looking for conversation with others who served at these dates to elicit memories and facts for my writing. Ron Pavellas Formerly OE Division (ET3) Living in Stockholm http://pavellas.blogspot.com Keywords: Hunter's Point, Alameda Naval Air Station, WESTPAC

Entry: 66190 USS BON HOMME RICHARD (CV-31)	MEMORIES AND INFO, YEARS 1955-58
RON PAVELLAS wrote on June 24, 2008 City and State: Unit: OE DIVISION, USS BON HOMME RICHARD, CVA-31 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I'm writing a memoir of years 1937-1958, which includes time aboard the Bonnie Dick, 1955-57. Looking for conversation with others who served at these dates to elicit memories and facts for my writing. Ron Pavellas Formerly OE Division (ET3) Living in Stockholm http://pavellas.blogspot.com Keywords: Hunter's Point, Alameda Naval Air Station, WESTPAC

Entry: 66057 USS BON HOMME RICHARD (CV-31)	MISSED THE BOAT, PLAYED BALL
VICTOR PARROTT wrote on June 13, 2008 City and State: AMHERST WI Unit: CV-31 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Didn't make the cruise, left the ship in Califorinia after leaving Washington. Keywords: baseball

Entry: 62553 USS BON HOMME RICHARD (CV-31)	ANY INFO
KELLY OCONNOR wrote on October 9, 2007 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 62510 USS BON HOMME RICHARD (CV-31)	LOOKING FOR INFO ON MY DAD - JOHN E. LIENING
BRIAN LIENINGS wrote on October 6, 2007 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 61831 USS BON HOMME RICHARD (CV-31)	CARRIER RADIOMAN KOREA 52-53
DOUGLAS NASH wrote on August 1, 2007 City and State: SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO CA Unit: COMCARDIV ONE Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I was Radioman in OR Division on USS Bon Homme Richard during 1952 Korean tour on the line, then to Staff ComCarDiv One and another combat tour (1953) on USS Boxer and USS Lake Champlain. Interested in contacting any BHR or CCD-1 radiomen or other Task-Force 77 radiomen from that era. Have written comprehensive book about radioman's life aboard six CVA carriers during Korean War and aftermath. Keywords: Radioman, carrier duty, On the line, Korea 52-53, ComCarDiv One Staff

Entry: 61230 USS BON HOMME RICHARD (CV-31)	SEND ME YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS
KAREN ROBISON wrote on June 6, 2007 City and State: HILLSDALE MI Unit: Service or Relationship: OTHER Comments: Bonnie gave me your email, but it isn't working. I probably misunderstood. Please send me your email address. Keywords:

Entry: 59304 USS BON HOMME RICHARD (CV-31)	LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES OF MY FATHERS
MIKE SCHROEDER wrote on October 21, 2006 City and State: DYERSVILLE IA Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father served on the Bonne Homme Richard during the Koeran Conflict. I am looking for anyone who might have served with him. He is still very much alive and just as humours as I am sure he was back then. I just want to know if the picture of him and two other sailors posing with a shark was really caught by him or did the bottles they are holding in the picture have anything to do with story. My dads name is Willis(Bill)Schroeder,at the time my parants lived in New York but came from Iowa. At the present time they live at 208 1st Av SW Farley Iowa 52046 Keywords: Bonne Homme Richard

Entry: 59295 USS BON HOMME RICHARD (CV-31)	LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES
JACOB WILLARD KEEN wrote on October 20, 2006 City and State: LEE FL Unit: OR DIVISION Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Looking for radiomen that I served with from 1955-1956. Boarded at North Island in 1955 from radio school, made TE/RM3 on westpac cruise. Was postal clerk for a while, then transferred to CINCPAC in 1956. Any radioman aboard during that time, would love to hear from you... Keywords: MAIN COMM

Entry: 58774 USS BON HOMME RICHARD (CV-31)	OI DIV.FROM 1951 TO1953
RAYMOND NORTON wrote on September 7, 2006 City and State: PAYSON AZ Unit: TASK FORCE 77 KOREA 1951 TO 1953 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords: wOULD LIKE HERE FROM ENEY ONE FROM THE OI.DIV>

Entry: 57536 USS BON HOMME RICHARD (CV-31)	CHARLES DICKINSON
JOE COMBA wrote on June 6, 2006 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: anyone on bonhommerichard with Charles Joseph Dickinson? he was my father, passed when i was young. Does anyone have anygood stories of him? Keywords:

Entry: 57450 USS BON HOMME RICHARD (CV-31)	USS BASSILONE DD 824 OR USSEARL K OLSEN DE765
WILLIAM HINES SR. wrote on May 31, 2006 City and State: FULTON NY Unit: DESTROYER ESCOURT USS EARL K OLSEN OR USS BASSILO Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: would like to hear from anyone that served aboard these ships at that time whinessr@twcny.rr.com Keywords: usn 1953 to 1956

Entry: 54527 USS BON HOMME RICHARD (CV-31)	BON HOMME RICHARD
LAURA ME wrote on December 8, 2005 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: What is the story behind why John Paul Jones named his flagship Bon Homme Richard??? Keywords: What is the story behind why John Paul Jones named his flagship Bon Homme Richard??????

Entry: 53673 USS BON HOMME RICHARD (CV-31)	1967-70 OP DIV. PHOTOLAB CREW.
JOSEPH DAOUST wrote on October 19, 2005 City and State: APPLETON WI Unit: BON HOMME RICHARD CVA31 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I would like to hear from any old shipmates that served on the BHR, OP Div. from 1966 thru 1970. I have heard from a few of you but Paul Crager and myself are intrested in catching up to where everyone is. and getting in touch with them. You are a former BHR Photomate if you remember our moto,"GOOD GUYS FINISH LAST"! Please e-mail me when you get a chance. My e=mail is photomate2@yahoo.com Keywords: Bon Homme Richard OP. Division.

Entry: 53435 USS BON HOMME RICHARD (CV-31)	LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON THE BON HOMME RICHARD
ERIC STOMBAUGH wrote on October 5, 2005 City and State: Unit: TSC GREAT LAKES Service or Relationship: OTHER Comments: I'm the LCPO of BEQ 830 named for the Bon Homme Richard in Training Support Center Great Lakes, IL. I am looking for history items thet I can display to the students assigned the the BEQ to give them a feel for the proud history of any ship named Bon Homme Richard. Keywords:

Entry: 51375 USS BON HOMME RICHARD (CV-31)	KOREAN OPERATIONS
JOSEPH TIPTON wrote on June 6, 2005 City and State: CHATTANOOGA TN Unit: USS MISSOURI BB63 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: One Sunday morning we were up around Vladivostok, Russia. About 20 miles off-shore, and the Russians sent a few MIG's over to'check us out'. Immediately the Bon Homme Richard launched a few of their aircraft and the Russian and the U.S. planes checked each other out for a bit, the Russians went away and our guys landed back on the carrier.~~~Joseph V.Tipton, former ETSN, USS Missouri BB63, 1952-1953 Keywords: I was in the Electronics Repair Division ("T" Division) on board the USS Missouri BB63 in 1952-1953, When we were engaged in firing operations on the railroad yards at Wonsan and other ports, the USS Bon Homme Richard was most often the carrier that accompanied us, along with two heavy destroyers and sometimes a heavy cruiser. It was a real comfort to see that carrier not far away!

Entry: 51331 USS BON HOMME RICHARD (CV-31)	LOOKING FOR SM CHESTER A THOMPSON
GRETCHEN GREATLAKES wrote on June 3, 2005 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: Keywords: GREATLAKES IL

Entry: 50209 USS BON HOMME RICHARD (CV-31)	BON HOMME RICHARD CRUISE BOOK 59-60
LAURA FOSHEE wrote on April 16, 2005 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am looking for a 59-60 cruise book for my dad, Bob Bradshaw, who was on this cruise. His book was stolen and I would really like to find one to replace it. Does anyone know where I can find one? I have tried ebay and contacting the naval library without success. Thank you! ldfoshee@yahoo.com Keywords: cruise book 59-60 cruise

Entry: 50069 USS BON HOMME RICHARD (CV-31)	LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO SERVED WITH H.J. LACOUR BETWEEN 1966-1968
DANIELLE LACOUR wrote on April 8, 2005 City and State: APO AP Unit: USAF Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: If anyone knows H.J. LaCour and served with him on the Bonhomme Richard please contact me. He and his wife are celebrating their 50th Wedding Anneversery in October of this year. Would like to invite some old friends. Keywords:

Entry: 49816 USS BON HOMME RICHARD (CV-31)	LOOKING FOR MY DAD
DENNIS ROGERS wrote on March 28, 2005 City and State: LONG BEACH CA Unit: SON OF CREW MEMBER Service or Relationship: - Comments: my mother was not married to my father, and i'm trying find him or any who would know him, that might be able to tell me about him, he servied on board in 1966-1968 pior he was on the vally forge he has one grandson,2granddaughters, that would really like to know him, not to mention myself, my mother was only fifteen, so you can understand she was just a baby herself, so if any knows him please e-mail at the above e-mail address. Thank you in advance Dennis Lee Gross Keywords: William J. Gross Radioman

Entry: 49815 USS BON HOMME RICHARD (CV-31)	LOOKING FOR MY DAD
DENNIS ROGERS wrote on March 28, 2005 City and State: LONG BEACH CA Unit: SON OF CREW MEMBER Service or Relationship: - Comments: my mother was not married to my father, and i'm trying find him or any who would know him, that might be able to tell me about him, he servied on board in 1966-1968 pior he was on the vally forge he has one grandson,2granddaughters, that would really like to know him, not to mention myself, my mother was only fifteen, so you can understand she was just a baby herself, so if any knows him please e-mail at the above e-mail address. Thank you in advance Dennis Lee Gross Keywords: William J. Gross Radioman

Entry: 49814 USS BON HOMME RICHARD (CV-31)	LOOKING FOR MY DAD
DENNIS ROGERS wrote on March 28, 2005 City and State: LONG Unit: Service or Relationship: - Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 49403 USS BON HOMME RICHARD (CV-31)	LOOKING FOR JAMES PETTY JR ON BHR
ANGEL TRASHER wrote on March 6, 2005 City and State: CA Unit: Service or Relationship: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: Looking for an old friend, we lost contact after he came home from the war, he got wonded in the faced- scar under eye he said friends were calling him "scar face." Keywords: came home on the BHR Aug 2003. part of the 11th based out of camp pendleton, ca.

Entry: 49235 USS BON HOMME RICHARD (CV-31)	LO09OKING FOR OLD BUDDIES
BOB USRY wrote on February 26, 2005 City and State: NORMAN OK Unit: ER DIVISION Service or Relationship: - Comments: Keywords: Worked in shipfitter and pipefitter shop 1968-1970. Would love to hear from anyone. I talk regularly to Jim Devine, Charlie Clayton, and Thomas Molinar. Also talk with Doug Wiggins occasionally. Anyone heard from J.O. Glenn?

Entry: 48902 USS BON HOMME RICHARD (CV-31)	CV31 BASEBALL CAPS
JOSEPH AMICO wrote on February 13, 2005 City and State: NEW ROCHELLE NY Unit: ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN Service or Relationship: - Comments: I would like to know about any CV31 Reunions and where I might get a Baseball Cap with B..H..R.. CV31 embroidered on the front. Keywords: I joined CV31 the day before the Peace Treaty with Japan was signed and was aboard as an ETM untill the ship went to Bremerton, WA for inactivation.

Entry: 48481 USS BON HOMME RICHARD (CV-31)	LEN GUNDERT RESPONSE
GREG SCHNEIDER wrote on January 29, 2005 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: I have produced a documentary film on WW2 and Korean war corsair pilots. Herbert Newmark, a Corsair pilot that flew with your father makes reference to Len in our documentary. I will ask Herbert for his contact information as to pass it on to you. http://www.thecorsairexperience.com Thank you and your father for the ultimate sacrifice for our country. God Bless. Greg Schneider E fighter productions Keywords: Len Gundert. Navy Cross Winner WW2 and Korean Corsair Pilot.

Entry: 48376 USS BON HOMME RICHARD (CV-31)	KENNETH EUGENE HOPEWELL
RICKEY HOPEWELL wrote on January 24, 2005 City and State: PENSACOLA FL Unit: US NAVY Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: my grandfather served on the bonhomme richard in 1944 and 1945.he is a plank owner.he was a printers mate second class.i have found numerous papers and pictures that relate to his time aboard the ship.my grandfather passed away on january 24,2005.if anyone knew him please contact me.thank you Keywords: granfather served on the bonhomme richard in 1944 and 1945.he is a plank owner.

Entry: 48192 USS BON HOMME RICHARD (CV-31)	LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES
MIKE OLSON wrote on January 16, 2005 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am Ben M. Olson's son and am looking for shipmates who might have known Dad on the Bon Homme Richard. Dad was a Cheif Petty Officer. Thanks! Keywords: WW II, Korean War, Ben Olson, Olie

Entry: 48073 USS BON HOMME RICHARD (CV-31)	WEAPONS/AIR DEPT OFFICES
RUBEN MUEGO wrote on January 10, 2005 City and State: ALTA LOMA CA Unit: USS BON HOMME RICHARD CVA-31 Service or Relationship: - Comments: 1-10-05 I served onboard the Bonnie Dick'61-'62 assigned in the Weapons Dept and Air Office as a YN striker and made YN3. YN3 Keith, YN3 Michael Soto, YN1 Medina pls contact me. Keywords:

Entry: 47904 USS BON HOMME RICHARD (CV-31)	LOOKING FOR INFO '52
PAUL KELLEY wrote on January 3, 2005 City and State: GLOUCESTER MA Unit: 5TH AIR FORCE 1ST RADIO Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I and 2 other 'flyboys' were deployed from Korea to the USS Missouri via the Bonne Homme Richard of the 7th Fleet. Spent a few days before being helicopted to The MO. Can anyone tell me what helicopter was used by the Bonne Homme Richard? Thanks pk Keywords:

Entry: 47702 USS BON HOMME RICHARD (CV-31)
MANUEL BENITEZ wrote on December 25, 2004 City and State: TAMPA FL Unit: B AND M DIV. Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I went on board in Mar. 51 right out of boot camp in S.D. From 51-52 I was in B Div and for the life of me I can't remember which one. 52-53 I went to #1 Eng. room Main Control 53-54 transferred to DDR 877 USS Perkins. In the 52 cruise book I'm on p. 166 top. I have a few pics I can share hope there are some out there that can do the same. Keywords:

Entry: 47457 USS BON HOMME RICHARD (CV-31)	LOOKING FOR MY FATHERS FRIENDS
DONNA DEWEY wrote on December 11, 2004 City and State: FRISCO TX Unit: Service or Relationship: - Comments: Looking for friends that served with my father Ronnie Blanchard. The only information I have is the ER Division, Pipefitter. Served 1961-1966 on the Bon Homme Richard. I have a picture of him playing the drums with other sailors. Can't remember the name of the band at this time. I also have pictures with the names of Merdith Sanders, John Hall and Wallace D. Kerr. Any information ?? Donna Keywords:

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