u.s.s. cavalier apa-37 update

Comments: I FINALLY RECIEVED WORD FROM THE VVA THAT THEY SERVICE CONNECTED FROM AGENT ORANGE EXPOSURE DIABETES-2 AFTER WAITING 4 YEARS OF DENIALS AND APPEALS.THAT CONNECTION WAS GRANTED IN FEBUARY OF 09' AN STILL HAVEN'T RECIEVED ANY COMPANSATION ALMOST 5 MONTHS. NOW THE 'DAV' IS SAYING THAT I'M NOT SERVICE CONNECTED. I TOLD THEM OVER THE PHONE THAT I HAVE THE DOUCUMENT SAYING A DIFFERENT STORY. THE WORD "GRANTED" MEANS JUST THAT ,BUT THE DAV STILL SAYING I'M NOT.JUST RECENTLY I WAS DENIED DIABETEIC RETINOPAHTY,AND TINNITUS. WHY I WAS DENIED FOR MY EYESIGHT SINCE IT IS LINKED TO DIABETES-2? ITS APPEARS TO ME THAT THE VVA,AND THE 'DAV' OVERLOOKS MY SERVICE CONNECTION TO AGENT ORANGE. THE RIGHT HAND REFUSES TO ALLOW THE LEFT TO TURN THE PAGES ON MY CLAIM. I'LL KEEP YOU POSTED ON MY JOURNEY. GERARD HUTCHEON

Keywords: HUTCH, FRANK FOLSOM,LES BROOKS,DAVE BARBER,TOM PENDERGAST,HARVEY ZIMMERLR,JERRY HOLTZ,JIM STROPO, BOB DAUBENSPECT,GEORGE HABERJAK, AND MANY MORE.

On board February 10, 1966

Comments: I was with the 1st Marine Division (REIN) FMF when we boarded in San Diego on Feb. 10, 1966. There was a total of 17,000 marines that left Camp Pendleton and sailed for Vietnam. Another ship I remembered with the USS Cavalier was the Greasy George. I forget the formal name of the AKA ship but the sailors on board the Cavalier called it the Greasy George. What was the name? Anyways, after about 4 days, we arrived at Pearl Harbor and spent only 1 night. We marines were allowed a four hour pass to Fort De Russey-then after we got back on board, drunk of course, we then rendevouz with the rest of the force (the rest of the fleet left San Francisco and other ports) just west of Hawaii the next day and sailed for Okinawa. After about four weeks, we landed at White beach, Naha, Okinawa. I remembered standing watches on the fantail and in the various compartments of the ship and also the Russian thrallers that were shadowing us. I also remembered the four or five levels of canvass hammocks in the troop hold where we were bunked. We had to secure our field transport packs, rifles, helmets, and seabags to the chains of our hammocks. I look back at those days on board the Cavalier with fond memories. I recall boarding the ship and it reminds of the WWII movie, "Battle Cry" with Van Heflin. We looked just like those marines in the movie when they boarded their APA. Anyways, after all these years, I just want to say that I loved the Cavalier and I want to thank all the sailors who made our voyage to Oki a pleasant one. The food was great and I had a great time on deck doing our rifle exercises and watches.

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looking for boat gane 1956 1959

Comments: when is 2009 reunion ,where

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info on Floyd Webb

Comments: want to know about my dad`s history

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First Active Duty at sea.

Comments: Alvin Lowi Sunday, 4/13/08, 5:31 PM The Cavalier was my first active duty assignment after graduation from Georgia Tech and Regular NROTC in June 1951. Ensign, USN. Reported to the Beachmaster on the beach at Chitose near Muroran, Hokkaido, Japan, in September 1951 and climbed aboard the Cavalier at sea from an LCVP using a cargo net. Captain Uehling was the skipper. I was assigned a boat wave and "B" Division. Merchant-marine trained Lt. George Westcott, USNR, was "M" division officer. George taught me how to run the boilers and keep the steam up. At the time, the Cavalier was engaged in landing exercises with the Oklahoma National Guard, 45th Infantry Division, which was landed at Inchon, Korea the following December. The temperature was 30 below. The boats took on sea ice, which I had never seen before. From Inchon we went to Hong Kong for some R&R. While there, the British port commander challenged our ships company to a yacht race around Victoria. Our Exec. (CDR. ??) was from Boston and rag sailor from way back. The Brits bought us a lot of Scotch after that. From: Gadsden, Al Email: alowi@earthlink.net

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AGENT ORANGE.

Comments: I WAS ABOARD THE USS CAVALIER APA-37 FROM NOV'65 TO SEPT '68.HAD THE PRIVLAGE OF SERVING TWO WES PAC TOURS,INCLUDING SEVERAL VISITS TO SOUTH VIETNAM,DELIVERING SUPPLIES TROOPS EQUIPMENT AND THE DIXONAGENT ORANGE IN OUR FIRST AT CHU-LAI,DA NANG ,VUNG-TU. WE ALSO SERVED AS STATION SHIP IN DA NANG FOR TWO MONTHS.TO GIVE SOLDIERS A LITTLE BREAK FROM DAILY DUTIES.WE ALSO WOULD SHUDDLE MEN,TO AND FROM WHITE ELEPHANT PIER,AND UNLOAD SHIPS IN THE HARBOR.WE ALSO HAD 18 VIETNAMESE PRISONERS ONBOARD THEY WERE PART OF THE NORTH VIETNAM'S NAVY THEY WERE JUST YOUNG MEN 16 18 YO.WE HAD A 24/7 BOAT WATCH THAT CIRCLE THE SHIP FOR SECURITY PURPOSES.THERE ARE ALOT OF OUR SHIPMATES SUFFERING FROM OUR EXPOSURE FROM AGENT ORANGE. WE TOOK A LITTLE R+R TO GIVE US A BREAK FROM THE REGERIOUS DUTIES. WE ARE A BROWN WATER NAVY VESSEL.SPENDING OUR TIME ON MONKEY MOUNTIAN. WE ALSO DID NITE TIME PATROLS UP THE MAIN RIVER FOR THE NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY.I WAS APART OF THE BOAT GROUP BEING A CERTIFIED ASSULT BOAT COXSWAIN

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Agent Orange

Comments: Does anybody have any records or info regarding the 1966 west pac cruise where we delivered 55 gallon drums of agent orange to Da Nang,Chu Li or Cam Rahn Bay Viet Nam. We have allot of shipmates suffering from the effects of that cargo. Please let me know I was on board from 65-67 Jerry Hotz seaman Third division I later became a signalman my e-mail address is jflags@sbcglobal.net

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was on her from 57 to60y

Comments: all my ships were amphibous ships

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USS Cavalier APA 37

Comments: Looking for boat men from 1958 1959

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uss cavalier 1965-1967

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1951-53

Comments: Joined Jan. 1951 in Illinois Medical discharge from Corona, CA July 1953

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USS CAVALIER

Comments: My grandfathers name is Ernie Clayton which is one i have always had allot of respect for due to his contribute to the wonderful country we have today. i now ask a favor of anyone out there that may know my grandfather and tell me about his and your personal events that have happended that you went through. I am know in college and would like to make a report up on my grandfather to show what true veterans are all about and why we should love our country for what it is and what it stands for. Thanks Danny Clayton

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MD and DS

Comments: I am trying to contact the medical officer and the dentist who served in CAV 1957-58. Can anyone help?

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MD and DS

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Medical Officer 1954-56 USS Cavalier

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USS CAVALIER REUNION

Comments: PLEASE REVIEW WEB SITE AT WWW.MICROBURMBI.NET FOR LATEST INFORMATION ON SHIP'S REUNION FOR THE USS CAVALIER APA37. NEXT REUNION WILL BE AT BRANSON, MO. IN 2004

Keywords: KOREA, WWII, VIET NAM, LEYTE GULF, REUNION

FINE AMPHIBOUS SHIP

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APA 37 China Duty 47/48 B Div and Mike Boat

Comments: The article citing a photo in a bar in Tsingtao, I could not have been far -unless I had the duty that day. We had some shipmates who became famous after they left the Navy. A Johnson who was a cook went on to be the Light Heavy weight champion of the word. Paul Anderson was our mailman and he went on to be the world's strongest man. Me ? I stayed in the Navy until Feb 1 1973. Although it was a long time ago,I have hopes for some others of this era will contact me. Pisott th 1st class BT retired in portsmouth Va. I came up on him while I was in the Intrepid.

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Daughter of Usn Cavalier vet

Comments: My father Anthony L. Leitschuh Jr. seved on board of USN PA-37 Cavalier during the Korean conflict, probably as an engineer. Unfortunately he passed away on February the 2nd, 2003. Am very anxious to hear from anybody who served with him for any period of time. Lost a wonderful dad, from which I would like to know more.

Keywords: Information on my father who served on board USN Cavalier from '52 onwards

USS CAVALIER APA-37

Comments: Hello all !! I served aboard the CavaMaru 1954-57 in the ET crew. I am trying to locate Douglas Sexton or Bernard Blakley of the same crew. tnx, Bernie

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USS CAVALIER APA 37

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USS CAVALIER APA 37

Comments: I went aboard the Cav in Aug. 1950 and served until Sept. 1952. Was transferred TAD to Boat Group One as eng on an LCM and made the Inchon and Wonsan landings, then back to the Cav. Would like to hear from anyone who remembers me.

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Father Information

Comments: Would like to hear from anyone that knew my father, Joshua Alfred McDonald, ET3 on the Cav 53-54. He was tall, thin, black hair. Thanks much. Duane McDonald

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Cavalier at Inchon

Comments: I have been trying to determine which ship it was that carried the 5th Marine Regiment to the Inchon invasion on Sept.15,1950. I believe I have narrowed it down to the USS Cavalier or the USS Henrico. I would appreciate any assistance I can get. Semper Fi, Lee N. Mead

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