Korean War Project

USS Columbus (CA-74)




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Entry: 82482
USS COLUMBUS (CA-74)
DECK DEPT
DON CURTIN JR wrote on March 16, 2012


City and State:

Unit:

Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: My father DONALD Donnie Curtin SN in the deck
Dept. CA-74 Med - cruise He just turned 77 ALLWAYS
talking about you guys. Anyone out there. I could
tell him you said hello..


Keywords: My father DONALD Donnie Curtin SN in the deck
Dept. CA-74 Med - cruise 52-55 ish..


 
Entry: 76926
USS COLUMBUS (CA-74)
USS COLUMBUS (CA-74)
MARY BUCHER wrote on November 25, 2010


City and State:

Unit:

Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: I am looking for crew mates who served with my father, Francis P. Malloy aka Sonny or Ace.) He served on the USS Columbus (CA-74) 1950-1954.

Keywords:

 
Entry: 74969
USS COLUMBUS (CA-74)
EM1 WILLIAM H. SCHNEIDER
RAYMOND PAYNE wrote on June 5, 2010


City and State: BALTIMORE MD

Unit: USNAVY

Service or Relationship: FRIEND OF VETERAN

Comments: I have been contacted that William Schneider was kille at sea on March 3,1955 and is interned at Glen Haven inglen burnie MD.

Keywords: E. Div USS Columbus CA74

 
Entry: 73888
USS COLUMBUS (CA-74)
JAMES
JODI BARTLEY wrote on March 12, 2010


City and State:

Unit:

Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: I'm looking for anyone who may remember my grandfather, James "Andy" Anderson (born in 1928). He was on the Columbus sometime between 1948-52. He has so many stories of his Navy days and would love to hear from someone who shares the memories. If anyone has any pictures of the crew, that would be great, too!

Keywords: Anderson, Columbus, CA-74, Crew

 
Entry: 72642
USS COLUMBUS (CA-74)
FRIEND SEARCH
JERRY KENDALL SR. wrote on December 4, 2009


City and State: WOODHAVEN MI

Unit: USS COLUMBUS

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN

Comments: I served on board the columbus from 1948-1952 and am looking to find an old friend who also served there His name is James S Mullally and i think he now lives in florida ,
any information would be greatly app,
Jkendall


Keywords: uss columbus ca74

 
Entry: 67908
USS COLUMBUS (CA-74)
CHAPLAIN MARSHALL E BRENNEMAN
RAY COTTERMAN wrote on November 17, 2008


City and State: BEAUFORT NC

Unit: CHAPLAIN YEOMAN

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN

Comments: His name was Lt. Comd Marshall E. Brenneman
Any informaation about his family would be great


Keywords: Served on the Columbus 5l-53. Had the pleasure of working for the above Chaplain. After I laft the Navy he was transferred to a Carrier and was killed below decks with 4 Enlisted men.


 
Entry: 66715
USS COLUMBUS (CA-74)
WAYNE LAWVER
STEVE MADER SR. wrote on July 29, 2008


City and State: HAVERHILL MA

Unit: CA 74

Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: Looking for anyone who served with my father in law. He served 1948 thru 1952. He was a gunners mate.

Keywords:

 
Entry: 64330
USS COLUMBUS (CA-74)
E DIV DEC 1957 THRU DECOM 1959
DAN CHAMBERS wrote on February 16, 2008


City and State:

Unit:

Service or Relationship: OTHER

Comments: Remember BOKOKO,Pescadory Is The arrival of the Essix.


At this time retired,and Skipper my own Salmon,tuna boat off the Oregon coast


Keywords:

 
Entry: 63632
USS COLUMBUS (CA-74)
THE PASSING OF ROBER ( BOB) YARGER
CARRIE YARGER-BREAULT wrote on December 30, 2007


City and State: LEHIGH ACRES FL

Unit:

Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: This morning at 0615 my father Robert Yarger passed away. He was a proud man and proud to have served his Country. I wil miss him and always treasure the many Navy stories he told.

Keywords: USS Comubus 74

 
Entry: 63299
USS COLUMBUS (CA-74)
SERVED WITH CMDR 7TH FLEET STAFF 56 AND 57
RONALD GREGORY SR. wrote on December 5, 2007


City and State: SPRINGFIELD OH

Unit: OR DIV

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN

Comments:

Keywords: greg #1 served aboard uss coral sea cva 43 uss titania aka13 uss st paul ca 73 uss helena ca 74 uss rochester ca 124 and finished up on the uss yorktown cva 10 discharged in seattle washington july 12, 1957 had a twin brother don or greg #2 we served our 4 years together except a short period when don was aboard the uss walke dd 723 he got a swap when his ship reached the fareast and came aboard uss st paul to serve with cmdr 7th fleet staff. i served 18 mos and don served 15 mos.then returned for leave and back to the fareast aboard the uss york town. got off in sasabo japan and took troop ship back to states for processing out in seattle.

 
Entry: 63071
USS COLUMBUS (CA-74)
ROBERT (BOB) YARGER
CARRIE YARGER-BREAULT wrote on November 17, 2007


City and State: LEHIGH ACRE FL

Unit:

Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: My father served on the USS Columbus A-74 around 1956-58. He aso has asbestos. He worked in te boler room. I have collected many things over the years, and treasure the stories he has told me. Although his days are very limited now, I would love to hea from anyone ho may have served with him. I am sure it will brighten his day.
Thanks Carrie


Keywords:

 
Entry: 62400
USS COLUMBUS (CA-74)
LOOKING FOR FRIEND
BOB BRIGGS wrote on September 24, 2007


City and State: GLEN ROSE TX

Unit: SIXTH DIV.

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN

Comments: looking for, Jerry Goodwin seaman. he was from Bermingham, Alabama 1958 and 59

Keywords:

 
Entry: 61712
USS COLUMBUS (CA-74)
RE: PHOTOGRAPHER U.S.S. COLUMBUS 1958-1959
SANDRA GAYLORD wrote on July 23, 2007


City and State: KS

Unit:

Service or Relationship: OTHER

Comments: Know that his name was Robert (Bob) if any one knows or might think they know who this might be
Please contact. Urgent that we find him...


Keywords:

 
Entry: 61709
USS COLUMBUS (CA-74)
LOOKING FOR PHOTOGRAPHER ON USS COLUMBUS 1958-1959
SANDRA GAYLORD wrote on July 22, 2007


City and State: KS

Unit:

Service or Relationship: OTHER

Comments:

Keywords:

 
Entry: 61196
USS COLUMBUS (CA-74)
1950 - 1954 HAROLD MYERS
DARLA MYERS wrote on June 3, 2007


City and State: ST. LUCIE VILLAGE FL

Unit:

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN

Comments: Hi, would like to surprise my Dad if any of his shipmates remember him and would like to do a bit of reminising. Harry Myers, he is just a barrell of fun and a wonderful guy full of energy. I love him a lot and thought this would put a twinkle in his eye. He was a boiler tender. He ran around with Bob Bowell. He left Ohio and moved to NH. And he now (so do I) live in Florida!
Thanks, his daugher Darla


Keywords: USS Columbus 74 1950-1954 boiler room, Bob Bowell
Boiler tender, fire room.


 
Entry: 60222
USS COLUMBUS (CA-74)
USS COLUMBUS CA74 1958 - 1959
THOMAS JAMES DASINGER wrote on March 5, 2007


City and State: DEATSVILLE AL

Unit: QUARTER MASTER / FIFTH DIVISION

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN

Comments: On behalf of my father, Thomas James T.J. Dasinger, I am posting this request to receive information about or from co-crew members of the USS Columbus CA 74 during 1958 thru 1959. He would love to communicate with you and attend any reunion for same period.

I appreciate your help in advance.

Susan Heinzelman


Keywords:

 
Entry: 59862
USS COLUMBUS (CA-74)
A FALLEN SHIP MATE OF THE COLUMBUS
RANDOLPH GUSLER SR. wrote on January 30, 2007


City and State: SPRINGHILL FL

Unit: 1ST RANGER BATT.

Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN

Comments: My father always wished to be reunited with some of his old shipmates just to say HI. He was murdered in a nursing home on 040506 and finally went home to his duty aboard the Columbus and she seems to be collecting her past shipmates too soon. My father served during 51 to 54 and I was the only one of his sons to go Army but I made a life of danger as special forces medical officer and served for 17 yrs.If in florida any ship member who served with my father will receive a special day at my icecream parlor in springhill,Fla called 7th heaven icecream parlor so stop in and ask for Randy so I can shake a hand my father should have if still alive.

Keywords: my father was part of the gun crew and he was from Virginia My father probably went by the nickname of "Gus"

 
Entry: 58694
USS COLUMBUS (CA-74)
MARINES USS COLUMBUS LATE 1955 THRU 1957
OWEN (JOE) WARNER wrote on August 31, 2006


City and State:

Unit: MARINE DETACHMENT

Service or Relationship: MARINE VETERAN

Comments: Like to correspond with Marines or friends who were on USS Columbus CA-74 late 1955 thru 1957.

Keywords:

 
Entry: 57166
USS COLUMBUS (CA-74)
CANCER LAWSUIT
CHRISTOPHER BUCKLEY wrote on May 14, 2006


City and State: LAWRENCE MA

Unit:

Service or Relationship: OTHER

Comments:

Keywords: I represent the family of a deceased who served on the USS Columbus
for four years in the early 1950's. He recently passed away from a
latent form of cancer known as mesothileoma.

Has anyone else experienced this problem? Are there are class action
lawsuits currently under way which we may join?

Please e-mail me with any information.

Thank you for your assistance and your service! God Bless all those
who serve in defense and protection of our nation.


 
Entry: 56641
USS COLUMBUS (CA-74)
LOOKING FOR COLUMBUS SIGNAL GANG
HARVEY WILLIAMS wrote on April 12, 2006


City and State: MOSCOW ID

Unit: U.S.S COLUMBUS CA-74

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN

Comments: looking for -anyone-(especially signalmen) who served on Columbus during late 1950's to decommision/conversion, early 1960s. Any information on Chief Dan Piercy, would be appreciated. I gotta prove to my wife that I really did serve with him on Columbus bridge. Also, any known date of Reunion(s). Thanx for your help. AS/AR.

Keywords: u.s.s. columbus Ca-74

 
Entry: 56470
USS COLUMBUS (CA-74)
OR DIVISION---1956
VICTOR BRELJE wrote on March 31, 2006


City and State: STEELEVILLE IL

Unit: OR DIVISION

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN

Comments: Hello,

I was on the USS Columbus CA-74 for a short time in 1956 in the OR Division. Later I transferred back to the USS Helena CA-75 and was discharged on 10/57. If anyone from the Radio Gang remembers me from that time period I would be glad to hear from you.


Keywords:

 
Entry: 55838
USS COLUMBUS (CA-74)
LOOKING FOR ANY ONE OF THE GUN GANG, 4TH DIV., 1952-1955
KENNETH BASYE wrote on February 18, 2006


City and State: COLORADO SPRINGS CO

Unit:

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN

Comments: made GM-1 in 55. Had to leave the ship.Got out of the Navy. Joined the Air Force. Spent the next 16 yrs. with my family.Retired in 1971.

Keywords: 4th Div. gun gang

 
Entry: 54956
USS COLUMBUS (CA-74)
SERVED ON SIGNAL BRIDGE '57-'59
HARVEY WILLIAMS wrote on January 2, 2006


City and State: MOSCOW ID

Unit:

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN

Comments: The Columbus was known by 2nd and 7th Fleet sailors as the BEST ship sailing. The atmosphere on board was top friendly. She had all the engineering, gun, communication, Fleet awards. The signal-gang won all Fleet trials and was respected by all class ships; Chief Piercy was known as the TOP signalman; many other ship signalmen ASKED US what it was like to serve with Chief Piercy... it was a great time for a -19- year-old sailor!

Keywords: "Willie"/ proudly waved "skivies" with SMC Daniel Piercy. George Whitehead,Del Ray Williams, Leon Thompson, SMC PRINZ,etc;

 
Entry: 53760
USS COLUMBUS (CA-74)
LOOKING FOR THE FATHER I'VE NEVER KNOWN
DARWIN DAVIS SR. wrote on October 26, 2005


City and State: WEST SACRAMENTO CA

Unit:

Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments:

Keywords: I am trying to locate a William or Bill Baker that served in the Navy about 1950-1951 and was stationed in Bremerton WA. My mother refused to give me any names and after her death my older sister told me that my Fathers name was Bill Baker. When he left Bremerton WA it is my understanding that he went to either Long Beach CA or San Diego CA. My Mother followed him for a few months the she returned to Bremerton Wa where I was born July 22 1953. My mothers name was Anna Davis or Anna Dudack. I would love to hear from anyone that knew this man and possibly where he might live today. I am almost sure that he has no idea that I exist.

 
Entry: 53119
USS COLUMBUS (CA-74)
USS COLUMBUS
YVONNE JACOBUS wrote on September 13, 2005


City and State: DALLAS TX

Unit:

Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON

Comments: I am a paralegal with the Law Offices of Baron and Budd, P. C. in Dallas, TX. We represent the family of Paul Jorgensen, deceased, in an asbestos exposure lawsuit. I am hoping to contact former shipmates onboard the USS COLUMBUS that might recall working with or around our client, Paul Jorgensen.

Mr. Jorgensen was a fireman and machinist aboard the USS COLUMBUS from 1946-1948, dry-docked in Puget Sound Naval Yard in Bremerton, WA. Please respond and let me know if you recall our client from your time aboard the ship.

Thank you for your assistance on this case, please feel free to contact me at 800-222-2766 or via e-mail at yjacobus@baronbudd.com.

Yvonne Jacobus
Paralegal
PID Dept.
Baron and Budd, P. C.
yjacobus@baronbudd.com
214-523-9868 office
800-222-2766 toll free


Keywords:

 
Entry: 52647
USS COLUMBUS (CA-74)
PAUL F. CAMPBELL'S SON
RANDALL CAMPBELL wrote on August 15, 2005


City and State:

Unit:

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN

Comments: My Dad was a man I will always look up too anyone who can recall him please E mail his son


Keywords:

 
Entry: 51819
USS COLUMBUS (CA-74)
THE BEST SHIP AND SIGNAL GANG ON WEST COAST
WILLIE WILLIAMS wrote on July 3, 2005


City and State: MOSCOW ID

Unit: USS COLUMBUS CA-74

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN

Comments: ANY ONE HAVING YEARLY, ETC; REUNION INFO FOR USS COLUMBUS (CA-74)PLEASE CONTACT H. W. WILLIAMS -EMAIL: TERRITORIAL@FREEIDAHO.COM

Keywords: LOOKING FOR SIGNALMAN CHIEF DAN PIERCY;DEL RAY WILLIAMS (SM3);GEORGE WHITEHEAD (SM3); SMC PRINZ.ALL FORMERLY OF USS COLUMBUS (CA-74)

 
Entry: 50200
USS COLUMBUS (CA-74)
GOOD SHIP AND GOOD LIBERTIES
RAYMOND PAYNE wrote on April 15, 2005


City and State: BALTIMORE MD

Unit: E. DIVISION

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: Anyone knowing what happened to William H. schneider EM1 while he was on baird the Columbus. Also Loking for john m. Edgington who worked in the battery locker 1948 - 1952
Use my E mail to contact me if you have any comments


Keywords: Ray Payne EM3 E Division looking battery locker people. John Edgington from Mason city IOWA


 
Entry: 49857
USS COLUMBUS (CA-74)
PLANKOWNER'S SHIPMATE?
DICK ODER wrote on March 29, 2005


City and State:

Unit:

Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: Seeking former shipmates of my uncle, Ron Oder, who was a plankowner on the Columbus...worked on the "black gang". Would be a great treat for him if I could put him in touch with some of his old buddies.

Keywords: U.S.S. Columber CA-74

 
Entry: 48009
USS COLUMBUS (CA-74)
LOOKING FOR A VETERAN
HAYLEY CROSS wrote on January 8, 2005


City and State: PLYMOUTH

Unit:

Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: i was wondering if anyone would be able to supply me with any information regarding my grandfather william lemin. he served aboard the uss columbus in around 1947-1948.(dont know if this is the ship he travelled on when he came to plymouth ENGLAND.) i think that he may have moved to the USS Hamul after this as i know that he was definetely on there. if anyone knows him or would be able to assist me in my search please contact me. thankyou.

Keywords:

 
Entry: 44260
USS COLUMBUS (CA-74)
VERY INTERESTING I SERVED ON COLUMBUS 52_55
RICHARD PARKER wrote on July 5, 2004


City and State: AMESBURY MA

Unit: E DIV

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: Very interesting I worked in E Div as electrician and motor rewind man worked with Bill Schnieder our CWO was Pappy Hodges anybody remember? I left the ship in Boston in Jan. 1955



Keywords:

 
Entry: 43924
USS COLUMBUS (CA-74)
MARINES ON USS COLUMBUS
RICHARD ROBERTS wrote on June 20, 2004


City and State: VIRGINIA BEACH VA

Unit:

Service or Relationship: FRIEND OF VETERAN

Comments: My dad served on board the USS Columbus in 50-52, often talked about it, wondered about the times, what it was like. I recall seeing the USS COlumbus tied up in Norfolk in the early 70s, a symbol of an earlier time, this was just before the new Californa class cruisers were commissioned. Looking to hear from any who served and especially any who may have been Marines, was Halsey really onboard? That must've been something.

Keywords: Marines onboard USS Columbus

 
Entry: 43726
USS COLUMBUS (CA-74)
USS COLUMBUS CA74
GARY WOLFE wrote on June 11, 2004


City and State: MT. CARMEL TN

Unit:

Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: My Dad served on the uss columbus ca74 with the 7th fleet around 56'> He worked in the boiler room as a oilman.. his name is Bobby Wolfe if you served with him I would like to hear from you. Trying to round up some buddies for him.
He is a retired Truck Driver living in tennessee.
Thanks.......


Keywords:

 
Entry: 42918
USS COLUMBUS (CA-74)
CREW BUDDIES OF ROBERT (BOB) DOLAN
KATHLEEN CALLAHAN wrote on May 8, 2004


City and State: RAMONA CA

Unit:

Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: am the neice of Robert (Bob) Dolan, he served on the USS Columbus for 21 years. During the fifty's and sixty's.

I would like to locate any of his buddies, My Uncle Bob Just past this month. All he every would talk about is his wonderful buddies on the USS Columbus. I wish I could still listen to him talk about his Navy days, He was always happiest then, He always wanted to be buried at see, and the family would love to do that for Uncle Bob. I wish someone could help me grant my Uncle Bob's die ing wish.
Any response will do


Keywords: USS Columbus

 
Entry: 41691
USS COLUMBUS (CA-74)
NEED INFORMATION FOR THOMAS LEROY HAMMOND
REY VELASQUEZ wrote on March 12, 2004


City and State: MISSISSAUGA ON

Unit:

Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: Any information regarding Mr. Thomas Leroy Hammond is a big help.

Thank you very much.


Keywords: Thomas Leroy Hammond a U.S. Navy, aboard USS Columbus, sometime on 1945-48 in Manila, Philippines.
His daughter and my mother-in-law, Nanyc Lee Hammond is searching for him since 1950 up to the present.


 
Entry: 40371
USS COLUMBUS (CA-74)
LOOKING !
JERREL JONES wrote on January 28, 2004


City and State: DINUBA CA

Unit: BOILERMAN

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: Donald D. Lane, shortly after the USS Columbus duty went aboard a DD and Had a collison in Long Beach harbor--some time in 58-59. At that time Donald D. Lane was BT1. He was from Springfield, Mo. Any info. please email. J.

Keywords: Looking for Donald D. Lane, He went aboard the USS Columbus CA74 in 1957, I went aboard the USS Helena CA75. we were both aboard the USS Wantuck when it had a collison 8-15-57. 180 miles out to sea.

 
Entry: 34194
USS COLUMBUS (CA-74)
A SON'S LOVE, A FATHER'S PRIDE
KEITH BARTH SR. wrote on May 15, 2003


City and State: PORTSMOUTH VA

Unit: RSG NORFOLK, WATERFRONT SUPPORT UNIT

Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: My father, SF3 Frederick J. Barth, served onboard the good ship USS COLUMBUS (CA 74) from 1950-1953. He had many fond memories about his naval service which led to his attending USS COLUMBUS reunions starting in 1992.
I joined the Navy in 1976 as a Hospital Corpsman and remain on active duty today. I have attained the rank of Master Chief and love my service. It's a love I gained from my father.
Pop passed on in 1998, that year I attended the ship's reunion in Norfolk, VA with my mother. I wish to thank you all for the fond memories and wonderful reunions which where so important to Pop.
I thank you for the Navy you molded for me and only hope that when I retire in 2006, that I have helped mold a Navy for the next generation of Sailors.
God Bless you all and God Bless America.
Keith Barth
HMCM(SW/FMF)
United States Navy


Keywords:

 
Entry: 33550
USS COLUMBUS (CA-74)
CREW MEMBER, E DIVISION
FRANK CARUSO wrote on April 11, 2003


City and State:

Unit: E DIVISION

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: Served on USS Columbus CA-74, 1952-54
Looking to make contact with any crew members


Keywords:

 
Entry: 32549
USS COLUMBUS (CA-74)
CRUISE BOOK
MARCO ROJAS wrote on March 6, 2003


City and State:

Unit:

Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON

Comments: i have on my hands a cruise book from uss columbus,if anyone who served on board during that time woul like to have it. ps contact me
your shipmate MM1(SW)ROJAS


Keywords: uss columbus cruise book 1948-1949

 
Entry: 30925
USS COLUMBUS (CA-74)
LOOKING FOR A FRIEND
SHANNYN BOURDON wrote on January 3, 2003


City and State: WEST CHICAGO IL

Unit:

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: I am looking for William C. Sweat. He was a friend of my grandfathers, Richard "Johnny" Bourdon, on the CA 74 Columbus. If anyone knows him or if you are him please email me back at shannynanne@aol.com. Thank you so much.

Keywords: BT 3rd division

 
Entry: 26010
USS COLUMBUS (CA-74)
AFT. ENG. ROOM 1952 1953
ROBERT TRAINO wrote on June 4, 2002


City and State: PA

Unit: M DIVISION

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: uss columbusca74

Keywords:

 
Entry: 25741
USS COLUMBUS (CA-74)
1955 THRU. 1958 SHIPMATES
RUSSELL BROWNING wrote on May 25, 2002


City and State: BOTHELL WA

Unit: R DIV.

Service or Relationship: .........

Comments: LOOKING FOR GUYS I KNEW ON MED. CRUISES FROM 1955 THRU.1958.I REMEMBER TOMMY CRAVEN,, and AL CORDOZA,, and A GUY NAMED KNOTTS,WHO WAS IN A CAR WRECK ON BAY BRIDGE.ANYONE OUT THERE ?E.MAIL ME.I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE FROM THE COLUMBUS..

Keywords:

 
Entry: 25505
USS COLUMBUS (CA-74)
COLUMBUS SAILOR
GERALD DEAS wrote on May 16, 2002


City and State: CHUNCHULA AL

Unit:

Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments:
My grandfather served in the 3RD Division on the fan tail of the ship during the Korean War. I was just wondering if anyone new him. His name is Harvey Joyce Deas from Clarke County Alabama. Information regarding anyone who knew him would be appreciated. thanks, Caleb Deas


Keywords:

 
Entry: 25065
USS COLUMBUS (CA-74)
LOOKING FOR SHIPMATE
ELMER WILLIAM NORDEN wrote on April 28, 2002


City and State: STERLING CT

Unit: GM2

Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON

Comments: looking for alvin leroy harper. served with my dad and he has wondered forover 50 years what happened to him and would love to find him. last know living in texas. served from 8/51 to 56
if anyone could help me, please email asap.
thank you


Keywords: uss columbus ca-74

 
Entry: 22951
USS COLUMBUS (CA-74)
CREW MEMBERS
EDWARD V. (ED) CASEY wrote on February 6, 2002


City and State: GERMANTOWN NY

Unit:

Service or Relationship: FRIEND OF VETERAN

Comments: My friend, Lou "Bud" Schrader served on the Columbus 1951-53. Does anyone out there remember him and would like to contact him?

Keywords: personal friend

 
Entry: 22509
USS COLUMBUS (CA-74)
USS COLUMBUS 1950-1951
ERIC MORTENSON wrote on January 22, 2002


City and State: VERNON CT

Unit:

Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: My father, Bruce Mortenson, who served on the USS Columbus for the 1950-1951 cruise (6th Div.) passed away on January 5th, 2002.
If there is anyone who served with him and still remembers him, I'd really like to be able to get in touch with you.
Please contact me.
Thank You,
Eric Bruce Mortenson
EricBruce@aol.com


Keywords:

 
Entry: 21756
USS COLUMBUS (CA-74)
INFORMATION NEEDED
RONALD SCOTT wrote on December 26, 2001


City and State: SAN ANTONIO TX

Unit:

Service or Relationship: FRIEND OF VETERAN

Comments: Interested in locating anyone who may have served on the USS Columbus in 1957 and may have been aquainted with my wife's father Antony (Tony) Valenciano. Please feel free to email me....

Thanks

Ronald Scott
USN 1976-1980 Uss Long Beach


Keywords: Uss Columbus

 
Entry: 17651
USS COLUMBUS (CA-74)
GODD SHIP WITH GOOD SPIRIT
HARVEY (WILLIE) WILLIAMS wrote on June 29, 2001


City and State: SALT LAKE CITY UT

Unit: SIGNALMAN -USS COLUMBUS CA-74

Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON

Comments: A GOOD SHIP AND GOOD SPIRIT. GOOD CREW AND OFFICERS. aNYONE KNOW smc dAN pIERCY - 1958-61?

Keywords:

 
Entry: 15042
USS COLUMBUS (CA-74)
CRILLO, THOMAS R.
THOMAS CRILLO II wrote on February 17, 2001


City and State: ORTONVILLE MI

Unit:

Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: Anybody that knew my Father, who seved in the U.S.M.C. aboard the U.S.S. Columbus CA74, I would be interested in communicating with you.

Keywords:

 
Entry: 5047
USS COLUMBUS (CA-74)
SHIP'S HISTORY - KOREAN WAR SERVICE
CRAIG ROTHHAMMER wrote on November 17, 1999


City and State: LA CRESCENTA CA

Unit: USS GRASP (ARS-24) USS BOLSTER (ARS-38)

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA

Comments:


NOTE: ALTHOUGH COLUMBUS WAS IN COMMISSION DURING THE KOREAN WAR, SHE DID NOT SERVE IN THE KOREAN WAR ZONE. FOR INFORMATION ON THE USS HOBSON (DMS-20) COLLISION NOTED IN THE SITE UNDER COLUMBUS, SEE USS WASP (CV-18) ENTRY OR THE HOBSON ENTRY.



USS COLUMBUS (CA-74)


Displacement: 13,600 t. Length: 674’11” Beam: 70’10” Draft: 26’5” Speed: 32.6 k. Complement: 1,902 Armament: 9 8”; 12 5” Class: BALTIMORE


“...flagship of Supreme Allied Commander, Atlantic...”


COLUMBUS made two cruises as flagship of Commander-in-Chief, Naval Forces, Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean, from 13 September 1948 to 15 December 1949 and from 12 June 1950 to 5 October 1951, and one as flagship of Supreme Allied Commander, Atlantic, during parts of NATO Operation "Mainbrace" from 25 August to 29 September 1952.


She cruised in the Mediterranean from October 1952 through January 1953, serving part of that time as flagship of the 6th Fleet. Now flagship of Cruiser Division 6, she returned to the Mediterranean from September 1954 to January 1955.


From: DICTIONARY OF AMERICAN NAVAL FIGHTING SHIPS


Keywords: USS WASP (CV-18), USS HOBSON (DMS-26), NATO, MEDITERRANEAN, 6TH FLEET, CRUISER DIVISION 6

 

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USS Columbus (CA-74)




Cruiser