Looking for old friends

Comments: I was on the USS Boxer CVA 21 in 1952 - 1955. If you were on the Boxer during this time please respond I'd love to go over old times. Jose A Martinez

Keywords: I was on the USS Boxer CVA 21 in 1952 - 1955

Far Easterb Cruise Book 1954

Comments: I have a USS Boxer Far Eastern Cruise Book from 1954 in good condition. (couldn't resist it a yard sale) I don't want to throw it away, if anyone wants it I am happy to send it for reimbursment of shipping. Please email me. I am also happy to look in the book to see if it has a person you are looking for.

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looking for Ernest Frey

Comments: I am trying to find more about my father he served on the boxer and kenneth whiting (1955)he died when i was young i would like to know more about him if you have any information please e-mail me thank you

Keywords: USS BOXER and USS KENNETH WHITING

Operation Redwing

Comments: I am looking for any one who remembers 1955/56 cruise in which the Boxer was in or about the operational area of Operation Redwing. I know that the ship was there because I sat on the fan-tail and watched the sky light up from the atomic explosion. I served in the Air Group with HS-4. I believed it was right after the ship left Sasabo Japan. Any information would be of help.

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James B. Cooper

Comments: My father served on this great ship from 1946 through 1949. He was in the electrican field and he is retired in upper Michigan and he would enjoy a letter from a fellow shipmate from the same time. He has no internet, I am doing this to hopefully surprise him with a friend from the past.

Keywords: USS Boxer CV-21

USS Boxer collision with USS Cacapon ao 52 tanker in 53?

Comments: I believe the USS Boxer collied with us in 53. Does anyone on the Boxer have pictures during to the collision. We on the Cacapon thought our time was up when we say your ship heading for us and we had no place to run! We went back to the States 3 months sooner because of the heavy damage. My e-mail address is... nichesta@aol.com

Keywords: I was Aboard the USS Cacapon ao-52 oil tanker as a baker & a cook 51-53

LOOKING FOR 'PEARL'

Comments: I'm looking for "pearl" who served on the boxer with me in 1958. Pearl, Rodney Keaton and I were buddies we had a lot of experiences together. If anyone remembers pearl, please e-mail me at kenvedawoods@consolidated.net I only know him as pearl if you know his name let me know. kenneth woods

Keywords: woody,pearl,&rodney

USS BOXER CVA-21 1954

Comments: I HAVE A COPY OF THE 1954 FAR EASTERN CRUISE BOOK ON THE USS BOXER. WILL SHARE.

Keywords: VF-122 I FLEW F9F-2's

Did anyone know Jack William Ingram Jr.

Comments: I never met him, but he was my Uncle. I have heard about him all my life, I have a sword he brought back from Korea my grandfather gave me when I was about 5, I also have his trombone that I played all through elementary and high school. My father is still alive, Wallace Moore "Tex" Ingram, he is 81 but he has told me precious little about my Uncle the pilot that gave his life fighting for our freedom. If anyone knew him please let me know...

Keywords: Last Person to die in Korea...

Samuel Mathues

Comments: My father served aboard the USS Boxer from 1952 1954. I believe he was a dental technician. He died in January 1955. 4 sons and 1 daughter. I am the second son. Does anyone remember Sam "Mat" Mathues. I have a couple of pictures of him with 2 other sailors. Would like to share. I would love to find someone who knew him/served with him. I was 3 years old when he died.

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still looking for Doug FRaser

Comments: Still trying to contact Doug Fraser who made the 1953 Korean cruise with VF151-ATG1.He was from Medford Mass. but may be living in CAlif.

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16thfighter intercepter sqdn.

Comments: Hi dose any one out there remember the day that the aircraft from the boxer caught the 51st FIW with its pants down ,at Naha what an air show that was if some one had only had amovie camra, i would like to hear from any one that was on that raid.ujshatraw@slic.com

Keywords: 16th FIS 51st FIW naha okinawa april or may of 1950

Trying to find AT-2 Herbert Glenn or any member of VA-65 who was assigned to VA-65 from MAY 1950 to

Comments: I would like to find anyone assigned to VA-65 from MAY 50 to Jan 52,Especially HERBERT GLEEN JR> AT-2. ALSO John Cook assigned to VF-24, an AT-3.

Keywords: Bill VA-65

MY FATHER

Comments: My father, Norman J Baker,Aviation Chief Metalsmith, was on the Boxer and I am pretty sure it was during the Korean War. He worked on planes. He died 12 years ago. I am wondering if anyone knew him. I would love to know.

Dianne Maurer

Keywords: USS BOXER, my father, NJ.

mm3 roger neer 1950 -53

Comments: looking for info ,friends of mm3 roger a.neer served 50-53 on the boxer this is his son

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served aboard57-58

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Agent Orange?

Comments: I am suffering from cancer in both arms and was told just this week the US used agent orange in Korea and the Navy delivered it. I am wondering if any of my fellow Navy men have anything similar. Please let me know. I am trying to determine if this is service connected. Thanks a lot. Jerry Burton, former ammunitions man on USS Boxer in Korea

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Commisioning crew

Comments: I am looking for information and history of the Boxer from (April 15, 1945) I was a member of the commisioning crew. I would also like a list of the names of this crew, and any reunions planned for the future. I was discharged May 16, 1946.

Keywords: Richard Sprankle shipmate

USS BOXER SCRAPPED

Comments: WAS THE USS BOXER SCRAPPED IN THE BROOKLYN NAVY YARD OR KEARNEY NEW JERSEY

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Lyons

Comments: Flew F9F Panther Jet, Made 74,000th landing.

Keywords: VF-144 - Airgroup 14, N.A.S. Miramar USS Boxer CVA 21 Far East Cruise

Shipmates

Comments: Did anyone know my Father Charles Robert Fesperman? His nickname was "Fes". I only know that he was on the Boxer. I would like to know more.

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Irv Hammond

Comments: My dad worked in the engine room on the boxer during the Korean War. I remember him telling me about a fire on board. The stories here are very interesting, and I would like to know if anyone remembers him, and any stories about him, He passed away in 1972.

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SETH COOLEY father-in-law

Comments: looking for any information on ships rooster or anyone that knew my father-in-law SETH COOLEY. i don't know much about his service record. anything would be much appreciated

Keywords: CV-21/ U.S.S BOXER

ussboxer

Comments: great reading these email comments, my dad lt. carl gilbert flew jets from the uss boxer during the koren war. he moved the whole damn famliy to japan while station there,great experence,even had dinner with halsie[sp]. but no pictures to share with, if you have some please email me larry gilbert

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Boxer VF151 Plane Captain with F59

Comments: Served on last cruise of Korean War , on board when truce was signed. Squardron had F-9 Panther Jets. One pilot from 151 , Jack Balzar occasional contact-lives in Marin Co., Calif.

Keywords: Friends: John Motty, Napa,Ca. John Orr,

Boxer collision with Oil Tanker in 53

Comments: Does anyone have pictures of the collision the Boxer had with the oil tanker...USS Cacapon AO-52?Or remember that frightful day? We were fueling the Boxer at sea when it pulled away and snapped all the hoses like string and came right back at us and did quite a bit of damage. I was on deck at the time...and ran for cover. I didn't think we would make it alive because we were fully loaded. We returned back to the States 3 months sooner. I believe it happened in 53 If anyone has any pictures of this collision please e-mail me at: Nichesta@aol.com Thanks

Keywords: I was aboard The USS Cacapon AO-52 From 1951-54 serving the 7th fleet.

Fire on USS Boxer

Comments: My father, Charles Crumley was on board the USS Boxer when it caught fire, which I believe was in 1952. Anyone that would like to contact him can email me for his mailing address. He does not have a computer. I am sure he would enjoy hearing from some of his navy pals.

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CV21USSBOXER 48-51

Comments: FATHER SERVED ON BOXER WILLIAM BUREY ANY SHIPMATES THAT MIGHT OF KNEW HIM RESPOND

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LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES

Comments: IF ANYBODY OUT THERE KNOWS ANY OF THESE PEOPLE WHO SERVED ABOARD THE USS BOXER FROM THE LATER PART OF 1951 TO 1954, PLEASE CONTACT ME.

Keywords: BILL PORTER CARL LIBBLE PETE DEUVERS KENNETH JONES

USS BOXER CVA 21

Comments: It's been a lot of years guys. I see BOXER when she's in port, but now she's an LDH carrying helicopters and jarheads. I went back to Texas after my navy days and graduated from The University of Houston (BS-Journalism) Moved back to California when I graduated (Hollywood) for 1 year and then for General Dynamics Corporation. Bought into a private corporation in the tradeshow and museum exhibit and technical scale model business. Retired in January 1996. I'd love to hear from you Fred

Keywords: The guys in the Port Squadron office VA 125 30 March 1953-November 1953...Kangeiser, Dixon, Pais, Tommie Kearse et.al.

ussboxer korean war

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Looking for shipmates

Comments: Looking for shipmates aboard the USS Boxer 1948-1952.

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LOREAN WAR BOXER FIRE

Comments: LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO KNEW MY DAD, HE SERVED ON THE BOXER WHEN THE FIRE BROKE OUT, MY DAD DIED IN 1988, AND I HAVE NEVER SEEN ANY PICTURES OF HIS NAVY DAYS DOES ANYONE HAVE PICTURES OF HIM OR KNEW HIM PLEASE EMAIL ME THANKS

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Helicopter Rescue Squad

Comments: Trying to locate Lt. Don "Skipper" Slaughter who was with the Helicopter Rescue Squad and served aboard the USS Boxer. Have an inspection picture of him with a Captain Nation and Captain Hughes. Dates maybe 1956, 1957, or 1958. Please e-mail (I dont check this site often) if you know him now or knew him then. Would love to have more info!

Keywords: Skipper, USS Boxer, Helicopter Rescue Squad, Navy Pilot, Don Slaughter

USS BOXER F-DIV 1950-1951

Comments: I would love to hear from any of my ship mates from the F-Div 1950-1951. I was FC2/C fire controlman 2nd class. Life member of the USS Boxer Veterans Association. Please email at mryoungbob@aol.com

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Training Ship

Comments: Ahoy, I am a son-in-law of a WWII sailor who was the ship cook aboard the USS Duluth. while researching his ship I came across the name USS Boxer.

i.e. From 14 December 1944 to 1 MARCH 1945 the following crews were trained aboard the USS DULUTH: USS DAYTON, USS AMSTERDAM, USS LAKE CHAMPLAIN, USS SAINT PAUL, USS BREMERTON, and USS BOXER.

I can provide a detailed ship history @26 Meg.

Thanks,

Wayne

Keywords: USS Duluth, CL-87

V2 DIV. AG

Comments: I was on Boxer 1954-55 and I have found about 10 of the shipmaates of the V2 Div AG..

Otto

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SHIPMATES

Comments: WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYBODY THAT WAS IN THE V1 DIVISON AT THAT TIME.

Keywords: WAS ON THE FLIGHT DECK CREW FROM 1949 TO 1953

Clifford J. Breedlove

Comments: My father, Clifford J. Breedlove, once told me he served on the Boxer during the Korean War. He passed away about 5 years ago. Anyone with any information about him, please tell me what you knew about him. I barely knew him. Thank you all for you service to our country. Jim Breedlove

Keywords: Searching for information about my father, Clifford J. Breedlove

V1 Div

Comments: Would just like to connect with some of the men that i served with.

Keywords: USSBOXER CVA 21 v1 div.

7-48 TO 5-52

Comments: WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANY ONE IN THOSE TIME FRAMES WAS IN V3G DIVISION

Keywords: USS BOXER CV-21 7-48 TO 5-52 WAS IN KOREA 6-50 TO DISCHARGE

Sea School Marine

Comments: This is in answer to Mary Lawson under "Sea School Marine." My name is Royce Peterson and I was with the Marine detachment on the Boxer 1948-51 at the same time your father, George Lawson and friend Roy Haley were there and knew them well. I found your message while searching for Boxer news for my son, also a marine who is to be stationed on the new Boxer(LHD-4). I have kept in close contact with Rudy Richard (college room mates later), and been intouch with Harry Cook and Ralph Polmiller. Would welcome any word from old Boxer friends.

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Lost shipmates-1953 cruise

Comments: I am looking for 3 shipmates who made the Boxer CVA 21 1953 Korean cruise.Attached to VF 151.ATG 1 Doug Fraser-Medford MAss.--Dan LeBlanc-Port Arthur Tex Jim Naleway from Chi. but living in Alameda-Jim has an unlisted phone#.Al Gabor is also looking for Doug & Dan. At one time Dan belong to the Tex.Boxer Alumni assoc.Al GAbor can be reached at 1-360-675-5545--He lives in Washington state.Anyone out there Help,help/help.It has been a long time.

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USS Boxer - Rahberger

Comments: My father, Edward James Rahberger, was aboard the USS Boxer in the Korean War and was an Aircraft Director. My best guess is that it was in the early 50's. He would have been 19 or 20 years old. I am trying to put together a "remembrance booklet" for his birthday and if you remember him or can tell me any stories I would appreciate it. I believe that the Commanding Officer, at that time, was Captain Dennis J. Sullivan of Warwick, NY.

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Pictures of Boxer fire in 1952

Comments: I have pictures of survivors of the people who were picked up from the Boxer fire in August 1952. If you want some, let me know and I will email them to you. Also if anyone has any pictures of the USS Stembel (DD-644) during that time, please email me.

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Boxer fire during Korean War

Comments: A friend of mine was aboard the USS Stembel when they picked up several men who went overboard during a fire on the Boxer in 1952. Some of those men were Duane Rouse, Melvin Harris, Arthur Richartz, James Myers, James Claud, Samuel Mange, Charles Cardiel, Kenneth Everson, Alfred Opalka, Sinean Tash, Robert Bowes, Donald Baymiller, Kenneth White, Gilbert Leach, David Dickinson, JJ McGunnes, TW Vose, and many others.

Please email me if you have any info.

Keywords: boxer stembel korea

Ship's History - Korean War Service

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USS BOXER (CV-21)

(dp. 27,100; l. 888'; b. 147'6"; dr. 28'7"; s. 33 k.; cpl. 3448; a. 12 5"; cl. Ticonderoga)

“...July 1950 she made a record crossing of the Pacific...”

“.....she had nine men killed and two seriously injured in a fire which swept the hangar deck.”

With the outbreak of the Korean conflict she was pressed into service to carry planes to the fighting. During 14-22 July 1950 she made a record crossing of the Pacific, 8 1/2 days, with 150 Air Force and Navy planes and a thousand troops. On her return trip (27 July-4 August), she cut the record to 7 days, 10 hours, and 36 minutes.

After fast repairs she departed for the Far East 24 August, this time to join TF 77 in giving air support to the troops. Her planes supported the landing at Inchon (15 September 1950) and other ground action until November, when she departed for the west coast and overhaul.

Boxer departed San Diego for her second Korean tour 2 March 1951. Again she operated with TF 77 supporting the ground troops. She returned to San Francisco 24 October 1951.

Sailing 8 February 1952 for her third tour in Korea, Boxer again served with TF 77. During 23-24 June her planes took part in the heavy strikes against the North Korean hydro-electric complex and on 5 August she had nine men killed and two seriously injured in a fire which swept the hangar deck. After emergency repairs at Yokosuka, Japan (11-23 August), Boxer returned to duty off Korea. She arrived at San Francisco 25 September and underwent repairs until March 1953.

The carrier departed for the Far East 30 March 1953 and went into action a month later. She took part in the final actions of the Korean conflict and remained in Asiatic waters until November.

USS Boxer received eight battle stars for her service off Korea

From: DICTIONARY OF AMERICAN NAVAL FIGHTING SHIPS

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1962-64

Comments: I was stationed on the Boxer from 1962-1964 and ws one of the last marines that was ships company before decommisioning.

I was stationed at New River at various time from 64 to 68 I was also stationed with HMM-362 from 65-66 your dad might recognize some of our people take a look at our site at http://www.hmm-362.org there are some pic's from Vietnam as well as recently.

Keywords: http://www.hmm-362.org HMM-362

Reunion

Comments: LOOKING FOR USS BOXER SHIPMATES FOR NATIONAL REUNION

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ABE3/2,CHARLES A BLEVINS

Comments: looking for anyone that might have known my father ABE3/2,CHARLES A BLEVINS (CHUCK) hE WAS STATION ABOARD THE USS BOXER

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