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Current Message 1 - December 7, 2008
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Entry: 68180
USS Comstock (LSD-19)

LOOKING FOR info on Comstock 1952 group

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Brandon Valerio wrote on 2008-12-07 22:44:37.0

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

Keywords: hill numbers

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Current Message 2 - August 29, 2008
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Entry: 67031
USS Comstock (LSD-19)

N. Korea to Yokuska

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Roy Richardson wrote on 2008-08-29 16:12:43.0

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.

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Current Message 3 - July 28, 2008
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Entry: 66702
USS Comstock (LSD-19)

aboard the comstock in1953 to1955

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bob high wrote on 2008-07-28 21:11:14.0

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Current Message 4 - March 3, 2008
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Entry: 64581
USS Comstock (LSD-19)

shipmates 1956-1959

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james patterson wrote on 2008-03-03 12:46:01.0

Comments: looking for any shipmates 1956-1959

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Current Message 5 - February 14, 2008
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Entry: 64309
USS Comstock (LSD-19)

Operation Sandstone

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Karen Friedlander wrote on 2008-02-14 21:37:46.0

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

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Current Message 6 - January 8, 2008
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Entry: 63732
USS Comstock (LSD-19)

uss comstock l.s.d. 19

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chuck mull wrote on 2008-01-08 17:35:50.0

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Current Message 7 - January 7, 2008
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Entry: 63720
USS Comstock (LSD-19)

LSD-19

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Russ Smethers wrote on 2008-01-07 13:20:51.0

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.

Keywords: Comstock,

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Current Message 8 - December 20, 2007
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Entry: 63467
USS Comstock (LSD-19)

COMPHIBGRU III

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Roy Richardson wrote on 2007-12-20 12:08:38.0

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

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Current Message 9 - July 9, 2007
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Entry: 61572
USS Comstock (LSD-19)

Relief of Command, October 1952

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Roy Richardson wrote on 2007-07-09 12:26:05.0

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

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Current Message 10 - March 12, 2007
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Entry: 60331
USS Comstock (LSD-19)

Kojo to Yokuska October 1952

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Roy Richardson wrote on 2007-03-12 23:09:23.0

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?

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Current Message 11 - October 11, 2006
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Entry: 59179
USS Comstock (LSD-19)

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Chuck Mull wrote on 2006-10-11 19:17:44.0

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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Current Message 12 - September 28, 2006
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Entry: 59063
USS Comstock (LSD-19)

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

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Edward L. Robinson wrote on 2006-09-28 17:36:47.0

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.

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Current Message 13 - July 30, 2006
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Entry: 58294
USS Comstock (LSD-19)

lsd 19...1953-1957

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pete sullivan wrote on 2006-07-30 12:55:20.0

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

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Current Message 14 - July 24, 2006
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Entry: 58212
USS Comstock (LSD-19)

just remembering

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JAMES A. morgan wrote on 2006-07-24 17:21:27.0

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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Current Message 15 - February 26, 2006
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Entry: 55981
USS Comstock (LSD-19)

Any shipmates

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Phil Covington wrote on 2006-02-26 18:55:36.0

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

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Current Message 16 - December 2, 2005
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Entry: 54453
USS Comstock (LSD-19)

Roger Fryling

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Mike Fryling wrote on 2005-12-02 07:04:26.0

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!!

Keywords: USS Comstock, Roger Fryling

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Current Message 17 - June 26, 2005
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Entry: 51701
USS Comstock (LSD-19)

SHIPS SMALL BOAT NAMES

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VICTOR ESPARRAGOZA wrote on 2005-06-26 00:00:00.0

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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Current Message 18 - May 22, 2005
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Entry: 51033
USS Comstock (LSD-19)

old shipmates of Jim Granger?

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Sue Granger wrote on 2005-05-22 17:40:07.0

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

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Current Message 19 - February 22, 2005
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Entry: 49178
USS Comstock (LSD-19)

USS Comstock-LSD 19

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chuck mull wrote on 2005-02-22 20:47:44.0

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Current Message 20 - February 22, 2005
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Entry: 49177
USS Comstock (LSD-19)

USS Comstock LSD-19

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chuck mull wrote on 2005-02-22 20:38:05.0

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Current Message 21 - December 20, 2004
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Entry: 47607
USS Comstock (LSD-19)

operation wigwam 1955

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duwayne breault wrote on 2004-12-20 11:51:24.0

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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Current Message 22 - July 14, 2004
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Entry: 44475
USS Comstock (LSD-19)

Looking MN from Yokosuka Japan

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Charles Till wrote on 2004-07-14 07:39:23.0

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.

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Current Message 23 - July 13, 2004
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Entry: 44441
USS Comstock (LSD-19)

YOKOSUKA JAPAN 1950 TO 1954

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Charles Till wrote on 2004-07-13 11:35:07.0

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

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Current Message 24 - July 10, 2004
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Entry: 44388
USS Comstock (LSD-19)

Korean Shipmates

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Joe Newton wrote on 2004-07-10 23:44:11.0

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

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Inchon Reunion planned

On Mon, 19 Apr 1999
Joe Berry Email address wrote:

I would like to try and put together a reunion for the hands of the 
USS Comstock LSD 19. On the 50th anniversary of Inchon.

Especially those who took part in the "Comstock Hall Adoption".

Please contact: Joe Barry EMP3
			    2838 Whisper Fawn
				San Antonio, Tx 78230
				Phone and Fax number(same): 210-492-2779
				e-mail WILDCATEB@AOL
Thanks, Joe

USS Comstock LSD-19

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