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| Current Message 25 - December 25, 2002 |
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Entry: 30642
USS General E.T. Collins (AP-147) |
Ge. E.T. Collins Photo |
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Bradford Angers wrote on 2002-12-25 16:37:40.0
Comments: Looking for a photo.
Keywords: From Camp Stoneman, Cal. to Manilla 1946
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| Current Message 26 - July 20, 2002 |
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Entry: 27067
USS General E.T. Collins (AP-147) |
General E.T. Collins |
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JOHN R. Hensley wrote on 2002-07-20 13:45:58.0
Comments:
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| Current Message 27 - January 14, 2002 |
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Entry: 22277
USS General E.T. Collins (AP-147) |
USNS General E. T. Collins |
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ROBERT J. (ANDY) Andrews wrote on 2002-01-14 04:09:40.0
Comments: In November 1950, I traveled aboard the USNS General E. T. Collins to Japan. On board were perhaps thousands of Marines, Army, and Navy warriors headed for Korea. I and 5 others were the only Air Force people, and our mission was to monitor the shipment of over 60 tons of cargo, 25 jet engines and 250 external fuel drop tanks for the F-86 Sabre jets of the 4th Fighter-Interceptor Wing. The 4th's Sabres and personnel were aboard a jeep carrier and a tanker also enroute to Japan. Our final destination was Korea where we initially operated from K-14 (Kimpo Airbase).
I'm trying to reconstruct that 21 day cruise but a lot has escaped my memory. We initially docked in Yokohama and off loaded some folks. We then sailed down the eastern side of Japan to several ports and off loaded everyone except the 6 of us and the cargo. After much confusion, and after meeting an Army Master Sergeant who was in a row boat in a river, we then headed back to Yokohama and finally got off the Collins. I hope to have a member of the crew who may remember that specific cruise to contact me and give the details of exactly where we went from the first docking in Yokohoma to the final docking again in Yokohama.
Appreciate your help with my memory - Korea was 51 years ago wasn't it?
Thanks, and a great 2002 for you and our Country. Andy Andrews, ex USAF Fighter Pilot
Keywords: USNS General E. T. Collins - November 1950 departure from California to Japan.
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| Current Message 28 - November 12, 2000 |
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Entry: 12918
USS General E.T. Collins (AP-147) |
Korea 1953 |
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CLARK PERRY Reed wrote on 2000-11-12 14:57:43.0
Comments: Would like to hear from anyone
Keywords: Hill Gibraltor--Medic with 3rd Batalion-Item Company kumwa Papasan area when war ended
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| Current Message 29 - November 20, 1998 |
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Entry: 850
USS General E.T. Collins (AP-147) |
3rd Mate |
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John R. Hensley wrote on 1998-11-20 00:00:00.0
Comments: I was Third Mate on the troopsship General E.T. Collins, making runs from San Francisco to Pusan, Inchon, Sasebo Yokahamma The General Collins than went on to take part in the 1st H Bomb tests.
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Info needed
On Mon, 21 Jun 1999
Anna Basura Email address wrote:
Hi! My name is Anna Basura. My father is a Korean Veteran. I told
him that I would look up some information to see if there where any
photographs on the Internet. He aboarded the USS Collins when he left
to fight the war. Do you have any pictures of that ship?
One of the most outstanding memories was when it sailed under the Golden
Gate Bridge. He was also inquiring who the Commander was in 1952
stationed at Su Wan. Thank you for any information you find it will be
greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Anna Basura
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