Chaplain Marshall E Brenneman

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.

WAYNE LAWVER

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

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E Div Dec 1957 Thru Decom 1959

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

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The passing of Rober ( BOB) Yarger

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

served with cmdr 7th fleet staff 56 and 57

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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.

Robert (Bob) Yarger

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

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looking for friend

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

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RE: PHOTOGRAPHER U.S.S. COLUMBUS 1958-1959

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...

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Looking for Photographer on USS Columbus 1958-1959

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1950 - 1954 Harold Myers

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.

USS COLUMBUS CA74 1958 - 1959

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

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a fallen ship mate of the Columbus

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"

Marines USS Columbus late 1955 thru 1957

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

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Cancer Lawsuit

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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.

Looking for Columbus signal gang

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

OR Division---1956

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.

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looking for any one of the gun gang, 4th Div., 1952-1955

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

served on signal bridge '57-'59

Comments: The Columbus was known by 2nd & 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;

Looking for The Father I've Never Known

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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.

USS COLUMBUS

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

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Paul F. Campbell's son

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

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the best ship and signal gang on west coast

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)

Good Ship & Good Liberties

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

Plankowner's shipmate?

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

looking for a veteran

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.

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VERY INTERESTING I SERVED ON COLUMBUS 52_55

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

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Marines on USS Columbus

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.

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uss columbus ca74

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.......

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Crew Buddies of Robert (Bob) Dolan

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

Need information for Thomas Leroy Hammond

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.

LOOKING !!!!

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.

A SON'S LOVE, A FATHER'S PRIDE

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

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Crew Member, E Division

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

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cruise book

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

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Looking for a friend

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.

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aft. eng. room 1952 1953

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1955 THRU. 1958 SHIPMATES

Comments: LOOKING FOR GUYS I KNEW ON MED. CRUISES FROM 1955 THRU.1958.I REMEMBER TOMMY CRAVEN,,& AL CORDOZA,,&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..

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Columbus Sailor

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

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looking for shipmate

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

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CREW MEMBERS

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

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USS Columbus 1950-1951

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

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Information Needed

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

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gODD sHIP WITH gOOD SPIRIT

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

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Crillo, Thomas R.

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.

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Ship's History - Korean War Service

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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