LOOKING FOR info on Comstock 1952 group

Comments: My great uncle, Samuel E Valerio was on the USS Comstock in 1952-1956. Anyone with info on squad numbers or any info at all please email me. Thank You. It is for a very important project

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N. Korea to Yokuska

Comments: The trip took two weeks. The Admiral told me to read the Captain's Log book while I was on board, but did not tell me why. Upon completion of this assignment I returned to the AGC 7 and the Admiral told me that Cdr. Mathews was the skipper of a Mine Sweeper in WWII and was the subject of the Book, Caine Mutany. He was sent back to the States for several "similar" instances while in Sasebo and the Bay of Pusan.

Keywords: Assigned by Adm. F.X.MacInerny, SOPA, to bring Comstock back to Yokuska October 1952 when Cmdr F.R.Mathews (skipper) was relieved of duty and ordered back to the States.

aboard the comstock in1953 to1955

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shipmates 1956-1959

Comments: looking for any shipmates 1956-1959

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Operation Sandstone

Comments: My Father Ken Friedlander (BM-3) served on the USS Comstock during "Operation Sandstone" Eniwetok, Marshall Islands Spring of 1946. The Comstock served as a "Flag ship" for a while. Anyway my Father will be celebrating his 81st Birthday on February 18th. Sure hope they're other "Shipmates" around to wish him Happy birthday!!! Too others Thanks for your sacrifices and keeping me free. Sincerely, Karen Friedlander

Keywords: USS Comstock LSD-19

uss comstock l.s.d. 19

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LSD-19

Comments: My father was onboard the Comstock around 1957. His name is Ken Smethers. I'm trying to find any crewmates that might remember him.

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COMPHIBGRU III

Comments: Cmdr. Mathews was reieved from duty following some incidences in the Bay of Pusan which were reported to SOPA (Adm F.X. McInerny). I was a qualified O.D and assigned tempory duty to bring the LSD back to Yokuska.

Keywords: Relieving Cdr. Fredrick R Mathews October 1952, off Koji, Korea

Relief of Command, October 1952

Comments: October 1952, as a member of Task Force 90 Staff and a qualified O.D., I was ordered by the Admiral to "proceed to the whatever port in which the Comstock was located" and bring the ship back to Yokosuka, Japan. Prior to leaving for this assignment, the Admiral told me to be sure and take the time to read the ship's log, particularly regarding an earlier incident in "south Korea". The trip back took two weeks. When I returned to the Mt. McKinley, the Admiral told me that the relieved skipper was Cdr. Frederick R. Mathews, Annapolis, Class of 1935 - the one that inspired the book - THE CAINE MUTINY, by Herman Wouk,

Keywords: Mt. McKinley, AGC 7, Adm. Francis X. McInerney, USN

Kojo to Yokuska October 1952

Comments: Any one on board in October, 1952 remember a young line officer reporting onboard the Comstock with orders from Adm F.X. McInerny(COMFIBGRUIII) to bring the ship back to Yokosuka? If you were onboard then send me an e-mail. The young one was me.

Keywords: Commander Frederick R.Mathews,Annapolis Class 1935 and the Pusan Harbor incident looking for life jackets thrown overboard?

Comments: Hi shipmates,been off for a while,but back on.I was on USS COMSTOCK LSD 19 from 1954 to 1958,then went to amphibous base at Coronado Calif.,then got discharged AUG 17,1959.was a comissaryman 2 class,If any of you shipmates read this,let me hear from you.Shipmate Chuck Mull.

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My Service dates/12/1950-To-2/1953

Comments: My Ship mates can reach me .I recall Captain Goette,"Sea Going Sam",Then the Ex Submarine Skipper.Commadore in Command of "Com Mine Run # 3.Stayed on one of Our Cruisers,Untill we would go pick him up for conference with his men on the Comstock 2/2/1951,I will never forget the USS Partridge AMS 31 sank While on a Sweeping Formation,by explosion of magnetic mine.As I recall ther was 33 on board. Our LCM's & LCVP's were in the water at the time of this great loss.We picked up 23 of which 17 survived.The Dead we placed in our Reefer and delivered them to our Naval Base in Pusan,South Korea. I spent many lonley days and nights while on board.However I take Pride in the time spent,with such Fine Men on USS Comstock LSD "19".

Keywords: Edward L. Robinson,would like to hear from anyone who served on the USS Comstock LSD "19". Service dates,12/1950 Through 2/1953.I was Honored to be in the First division & later in the "R" Division aboard this Great Ship.

lsd 19...1953-1957

Comments: looking for classmates...bobby furrh'fuzz'...raymond morales..boilermen...or whom ever.....morales was from st. fe. new mexico...fuzz was a texan....

Keywords: korea,inchon.wason,puson..vietnam..passage to freedom,sasebo..yoko..saigon...mekong..hanoi.dien bien phu..operation wigwam.san diego,long beach mare island...etc...lookon

just remembering

Comments: just wanted to say hi,and to add my name to the comstock member roster. i was aboard from 1952 to 1954,did boat launching for the boys in mine squadron 3 . my wife and i live aboard or harden ketch here in long beach. i will always have a soft spot in my heart for that great ship, best regards to all my shipmates, whereever you are.

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Any shipmates

Comments: My dad Woody Covington was aboard ship toward the end of the Korean war. Not sure what years but did go to Japan, Hawaii. He was a ship corpman(doctors assistance. I know he would love to hear from anyone there and talk about old times. Just contact me and I will pass it on. Thanks Phil Covington

p.s. If anyone out there has info on how to get a cap or shirt with the ships name and logo on it I would love to know that too.

Keywords: Corpman(Doctors assistance) Sasebo Japan, Korean War

Roger Fryling

Comments: Was wondering if anyone remembered working along side my grandfather Roger Fryling from Buffalo, NY aboard the Comstock LSD-19 during or around the years of the Korean War. Thank you for your service!!

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SHIPS SMALL BOAT NAMES

Comments: HI EVERYONE, I AM LOOKING FOR COXSWAINS OR PERSONS THAT REMEMBERS THE NAME FOR THE SMALL BOAT FROM USS COMSTOCK LSD19, WE HAVE RECIVED A NEW BOAT AND ARE LOOKING TO NAMED IT, OUR CURRENTLY NAME IS PROSPETOR 11 BUT IF WE CAN FOUND A BETTER NAME SPECIALLY WITH SOME HISTORY ON COMSTOCK THAT WILL; BE NICE PLEASE EMAIL ME IF YOU HAVE SOME INFO THANKS FOR YOUR HELP

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old shipmates of Jim Granger?

Comments: Interested if there are any old Comstock shipmates of my father - Jim Granger, served in Korean conflict, 1951-53. We've recently been talking about those years, I'm interested in hearing from others willing to share experiences. I'd like to send a "THANK YOU" to all of you - the one thing my father says he still waits for.

Keywords: 1953, Comstock, Granger, Jim Granger, Korea

USS Comstock-LSD 19

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USS Comstock LSD-19

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operation wigwam 1955

Comments: just an update...will not be able to travel to reunions so would appreciate any letters or phone calls from those who served 1954-1956, especially from op. wigwam. was able to connect with fellow sailor hatch. was great to go over our experiences. feel free to email this web address but will welcome calls and letters. thanks, duwayne

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Looking MN from Yokosuka Japan

Comments: Where you at Bill williams from Welkes-Barra Penn.

Keywords: Looking for Minemen that served at Yokosuka Japan during the Korean War from 1950 to 1954.

YOKOSUKA JAPAN 1950 TO 1954

Comments: Any MN Sailor that was at Yokosuka Japan during the Korean war before the war broke in 1950 to 1954 and would know if any body knows where Bill Williams from Welkes-Barra Penn. is.

Keywords: Charles Till wrote on July 13,2004

Korean Shipmates

Comments: Would enjoy contacting any shipmates from 52-54 or any other time frame.

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