Looking for pictures of my dad

Comments: I am looking for pictures of my dad while he was on the USS Coral Sea during the time of the Korean War. His name is James (Jimmy) Lang. Please contact me if you have any OR if you know where I can find his military record. Thank you!!

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anyone recall Charlie Landman of new york?

Comments: feel free to email me anytime with any info

Keywords: Charlie Landman was the father of a very dear friend of mine. I'd like to surprise her with a gift of a framed print of the USS Coral Sea and any stories fellow servicemen can tell me about their serving with Charlie. It was during the Korean War. I know he was injured and met my friends mom when she was a nurse in the hospital he was sent to.

Looking for Soldier

Comments: Looking for any information to get in contact with Gerald Robison of the USS Coral Sea served overseas in 1973 was docked in the Phillippines around mid to late summer of '73. Had a daughter named Katherine Casiano with Jocelyn Casiano born in Olongapo City, PI May of 1974. If anyone has any information please e-mail katherineholley@yahoo.com. Any help is much appreciated.

Keywords: USS Coral Sea 1973

Looking for father

Comments: Hello I am trying to locate a man by the name of Robert Fuller we think he served on this ship in 1972 to 1975 if any one knows anything of him pls contact me his daughter is trying to find him contact me at agrinut40@yahoo.ca

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uss coral sea cva43 1953 1954

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uss coral sea cva43 1953 1954

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Looking for Glen Allen

Comments: I served on the Coral Sea. Glen Allen from Brewster WA was a shipmate and good friend of mine. I recently found where he had tried to contact me. I would like to locate him. If you know this person please contact him and ask him to contact me.

Keywords: USS Coral Sea (CVA43) 69 - 70 West Pac Cruise

Looking for Glen Allen

Comments: I served on the Coral Sea. Glen Allen from Brewster WA was a shipmate and good friend of mine. I recently found where he had tried to contact me. I would like to locate him. If you know this person please contact him and ask him to contact me.

Keywords: USS Coral Sea (CVA43) 69 - 70 West Pac Cruise

USS CORAL SEA CVA 43 '64 - '65

Comments: Looking for anyone that can substantiate my flying in a Helicopter over to the USS Ranger in March '65 to visit my brother, Roy Baker and on to deliver the mail to the escort ships and then on to Danang.

Also, anyone that can state that they knew that I flew off the Coral Sea on July 04, 1965 on the COD, into Danang and then on to Subic before going on the the States for Separation. It seems as if the Ships Logs are sealed and I cannot get the flight records. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Regards, Bob Baker

Keywords: L.D. LOWERY W.R. TANNER E.P. LAVERTUE J.D. FOSTER D.L. KERCHEVAL K.C. JONES D.H. KASPER P.E. GOSSETT R.F. HOWE W.T. SELBY D. STURGILL E.F. AMSDEN

Looking for W.

Comments: I am looking for my Dad's ship mates. He served on the USS Coral Sea between 1973 - 1975. His name is Harry Sear. He was in R-Division as a HTFN. I am also looking for a certain shipmate who was good friends with my parents who also served same time and same division named W. "Doc" Tesch. Anyhelp I would greatly appreaciate it. You can reach me a queenb9497@aol.com. Thanks in advance.

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Coral sea in Korea 1969/70

Comments: I served with VA86 aboard the Coral Sea during the 69-70 Westpac cruise. Sometime that winter we went to Korea (not the March 68 deployment). Does anyone know the dates we went - and WHY we went - I always thought we were there because of North Korean captured the USS Pueblo, but now know that event happened 1/68 (I was in "A" school at that time and would not have been aboard ship). Would like any information about this deployment that is available. Thanks M.Blackwell

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Landy Hardy--Pictures of AP Storrs, III

Comments: I am trying to get an e-mail address or phone number for Landy Hardy who is asking for pictures of A.P. Storrs, III, the first CO of the Coral Sea (CV-43)--I have several.

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ORIGINAL A.P. STORRS

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LOOKING FOR MEMBERS PIO OFFICE USS CORAL SEA

Comments: Served on the USS CORAL SEA FROM 1954 TO 1956....LOOKING FOR MEMBERS OF THE PIO OFFICE NAMELY DON DAVIS AND A SAILOR NAMED YOST...FORGOT HIS FIRST NAME. If your around or anyone knowing of their where-abouts I would appreciate hearing from you all in confidence.

..........ron buchmann 3/1/06

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Looking to know more about my Grandfather

Comments: I would like to know more about my Grandfather. He past away November 1992 I was only 10 years old. I don't know much about him. Only what my family has told me. I do have his Navy books from all three ships he was on. If anyone has any information please e-mail me. Thank You

Keywords: My Grandfather's name is Melvin G. Weeg he was a painter for the navy. He was on the Coral Sea CV43 in 1954, The Kearsage CV33 in 1953, The Oriskany CV34 in 1952 and at the Keel CO.795 in 1951. He was part of The Red Rippers.

looking for family

Comments: I am looking for the offspring of John A. DiFava. I am Holly DiFava, daughter of Allen J. DiFava, grandchild to the late Nellio L. DiFava and late wife Louise Difava, and cousin to political figure John Difava. The DiFava's are prominent figures of East Cambridge, Medford, Wilmington, Saugus, and the Greater Boston area. If you are or have any information regarding my kin, please contact me at holly1221@gmail.com I would be extremely grateful.

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looking for old friends

Comments: Just thought I would post to see if I get any respons from old friends or shipmates. send me a E-mail.

Keywords: Coral Sea CV-43 76' - 78' "Lundy"

korean [ war] server

Comments: e=mail address is bgatch2000@yahoo.com now a graduate student at st. leo university fl.at ager 77.live in lake city,fl.

Keywords: burl gatch HM2 USNR served last year of ww2 USN realeases 1949 Teturned active duty sept.1950 Korea as surgical team member #14 1st.marine division,5th medical batallion.released may,1952

info

Comments: marty graduated from boston univ. with degree in music....last known location...MORAVIA,N.Y.......as a teacher......

Keywords: 'goldy'...martin goldstein.......baritone sax player..coral sea band 1949-1951

Looking for MM3 Lawrence Horn

Comments: If anyone has information about MM3 Horn please contact me. He served on board Coral Sea from 76-78? He worked in the o2-n2 shop. He was not a hole snipe. We attended class "A"school togther in Great Lakes. I was stationed aboard USS Dixie AD-14. Larry was from the Sanat Barbara Ca. area.Any info would be helpful.

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USS CORAL SEA

Comments: Any one who worked in the Coral Sea radio/radar room from '53 to '56; looking for friends of my dad who cruised the med. thanks, steve

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info.

Comments: Am looking for anyone knowing the where abouts of AKC Lawson, AKCM Jack Coble. or anyone served in S6 Division 1960-1963.

Keywords: USS Coral Sea CVA-43 l960-l963

Looking for my dad's (David Colburn) Shipmates

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Pictures-info on Capt. A.P. Storrs 111.

Comments: I'm looking for any photos of Capt. A.P.Storrs 3rd, Ist commander of the USS Coral Sea in 1947. I have his engraved dress sword he recieved in 1926 in my collection. Any info on his pre WW2 career in the Patrol Squadrons(VP53)and his history during WW2 would be much appreciated. My thanks, Landy Hardy

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looking for anyone who new my pops

Comments: Hello i am looking for anyone who might have searved with my old man he was on the USS Midway and the USS CORAL SEA everyone called him robbie witch was short for James Roberts or jim roberts well if anyone may have know him and has anything to say about him just write me

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Served on board USS Coral Sea 1964-65

Comments: I served on Coral Sea CVA-43 during Vietnam.

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info on Harold Pettis

Comments: My Grandfather served on the coral Sea but I don't know when It could have been in the 1940' or any time after that. I'm trying to work up a history on my grandfather for my children. Not very much papertrails. My grandfather did collect zippo lighters on all the ships in which he served the lighter I have has a flag on the lid of the lighter. along with the ship etched in black on the back and the ship with a blue background on the front. Hope someone knows of my grandfather and could help me with any information. Thanks Robin

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Richard C Smith (ltcmdr -pilot)

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Am looking for friends of my Dad's on the Coral Sea. Planning a party (Feb 2003)& would like to have a few surprises for him...

He was a pilot on board the Coral Sea around 1956 or so. If anyone knew him, knows him, has stories about your adventures with him...please email me ASAP Thanks!!!

Keywords: Pilot, Smitty, Bomber, Dave Russell, Bill Jones, Bill Conroy, Italy, Africa, Yugoslavia, Coral Sea

ROBERT SELBY

Comments: He was on the USS Coral Sea. I have been searching for years on any information on him. He was stationed in Japan around the early 1950's. If you knew him, liked him, thought he was a jerk, knew who he was dating or if he had any family and where they were from, then it is crucial that you respond. He had this big quasi- monobrow and seemed to be a player. I deserve the right to know.

Keywords: Robert Selby, Nagasaki, Sasebo, USS Coral Sea, big eye brows, Navy.

Do You Know Howard Richard Phillips?

Comments: Please try to e-mail me if you knew my grandfather. He died 3 years ago and he never talked about his service.

Thank You!

Keywords: His name is Howard Richard Phillips. He served from 1951 to 1954. He was on the USS Coral Sea. I do not know what his numbers or rank was.

USS CORAL SEA CVA-43 AUG 1964 - JUN 1968

Comments: Served onboard CORAL SEA form Aug 1964 to Jun 1968, made three deployments to South China Sea, Gulf of Tonkin, Vietnam. Campaigns include Vietnam Defense, Vietnamese Counter Offensive III, TET Counter Offensive; also CORAL SEA's Armed Forces Expedition into Korean waters. Made first deployment Demember 1964 form Alameda, CA. Boatswain's Mate duties included work stations on STBD sponson during ammunitions, commisary and fuel replenishment. Assisted on Highline detail for personnel transfers from the flight deck STBD side. Stood Boatswain's Mate of The Watch (BMOW)on the Bridge and Fantail watch. 3rd Division Berthing located on third deck, near PORT side ship's store aft. As PO3 master-at-arms ran ship's linen locker located on 2nd deck below the fantail deck near centerline. Originally from SAN ANTONIO, TX., BURBANK HS Class of 1964. Wishing all NAVY Shipmates "Good Health"- "Fair Winds and Followings Seas" Amen. "God Bless USA"

Keywords: Buddies: BM3 Marcelino Duran, BM3 Richie Aguirre, BM3 Pete Rodriquez, BM3 J.R. Perez, BM3 Romero Cano, QM3 Dave Lechuga. I remember BMC Petty ran 1st Divison and paint locker. Divison Officer ENS. Brown. BM1 Ogle, BM2Bittle, BM3 Hatcher, BM3 Bianchi, BM3 Parker, BM3 Clausen, BM3 Manriquez, BM2 Sting, SN Edwards, SN Weisman, Sn Eric Clontz, SN Israel Palacios and others.

ABH3 J.R. Loe, V1Division

Comments: USN, V1, Primary Fly, South China Sea, Sydney, Australia Bob Hope Seafarer Days

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looking for robert noll

Comments: looking for my father in law. had went to school in memphis tin work?ALSO LOOKING FOR HIS FRIEND BILL NYE FROM IDAHO

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info on George W. Lavalley

Comments: Looking for any information reguarding George or "jim" W. Lavalley. Please e-mail me if you have *anything*. Thank you.

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Looking For Richard Evans

Comments: Am looking for a shipmate of mine that I served with on the USS Coral Sea during 1988-69

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Correction to my 11/20/01 post

Comments: In my 11/20/01 post I listed Lt. Powell Waid as being killed in the crash. Ltjg. Clark C. McConnell was the bombadier/navigator killed, as he had replaced Lt. Waid. Bill Bishop's 3 children have been contacted by several of their dad's shipmates, and a Marine witness to the crash. They are thankful for these posting sites.

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USS CORAL SEA CVB-43 1951/52

Comments: I served aboard the Lady in 1951/52 in the Marine Detachment (It don't make me a bad guy). If anyone has the 51 cruise book I would appreciate a copy of the Marine Detachment page with the names and pictures of the detachment. I will pay all costs. Thanks Joe Mulkern, An upper middle aged Jar Head. Semper Fi, Brother

Keywords: CO Capt. J.S. Russell - XO Cdr. R.L.Kibbee,

CVA-43 6 DIV 1952/1955

Comments: plane hit fantail whileoff fla coast while on manuvers with uss rosevelt we were on condition watch when the plane hit we were up all that night and all the next day unloading ammo from two ammo rooms below the fantail.

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Great place to come & find old shipmates!

Comments: Served on the USS Coral Sea during 1968 through 1971. Three tours of Duty to Viet Nam and one to Korea (Conflict)

Anyone is welcome to email me to talk about old times and friends!

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USS CORAL SEA SHIPMATES

Comments: I WASN'T IN THE KOREAN WAR BUT I WAS IN THE SEA OF JAPAN IN 1968 WHEN THE KOREAN SEIZED THE PUEBLO ABOARD THE CORAL SEA AFTER IT'S THIRD COMBAT CRUISE TO VIETNAM. THINGS WERE VERY TENSE DURING THOSE TIMES AND WE COULD HAVE WENT TO WAR WITH KOREA THEN. WELL THAT'S HISTORY NOW. I'M RETIRED NOW AFTER NEARLY 23 YEARS OF SERVICE AND THE WORLD IS AFTER US AGAIN TO FIGHT TERRORIST OR WHOEVER WANTS TO THROW THEIR FIST UP AT US. EVEN THOUGH THINGS CHANGE THEY ALWAYS REMAIN THE SAME SOMEONE ALWAYS WANTS TO KNOCK THE BIG BOY OFF THE BLOCK. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. WALT THE SALT

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VC-8 '53 Med cruise

Comments: Looking for list of VC-8 shipmates in 1953 and 1955 Med. Cruisebooks of USS Coral Sea. Earl C. (Bill) Bishop, AD1, plane captain on AJ-1 Savage was killed, along with pilot Lt. Don Bowman, and bombadier/navigator Lt. Powell Waid in crash at Naples on 20 July 1955. AJ left from Port Lyautey for the Coral Sea, had hydraulic problems, diverted, and crashed into a glass factory at Naples, Italy. He was also on Coral Sea during 1953 Med. Cruise. I'm helping his "kids" search for shipmates who knew their dad. I was also in VC-8 on '55 Med. Cruise, but lost the cruisebook.

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Served with VAW-11 in 64-65

Comments: The big adventure of my life. Looking for anyone who would have been in VAW-11 Detachment Delta on the deployment.

Keywords: On USS Coral Sea for the first Vietnam Area Combat Deployment. We left Alameda on 12-7-64 and got back from WesPac on 11-1-65.

LOOKING FOR MY SWANEY

Comments: HE WAS BEST FRIND AND HOPE SOMEDAY WE COULD MEET AGAIN AND TALK ABOUT OLD TIMES .JUST WANT TO NO IF HE IS ALRIGHT. HE WAS MY FIRST LOVE AND WILL ALWAYS HAVE A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART. WE USED TO LIVE AT 3941 WHITTLE AVE IN ,OAKLAND ,CALIFORNIA.HE WAS STATIONED IN ALAMEDA. HE HAD A FRIEND NAME EDDIE SMITH. IF SOMEONE NO OR HAS ANY INFO , PLEASE E-MAIL PLEASE, GOD BLESS YOU ALL

Keywords: THEY CALLED HIM SWANEY,WAS A E-3, HAD A BEST FRIENDS WHOSE NICK-NAME WAS PINEAPPLE.USED TO MAKE US TAPES AND SEND TO ME. HE PLAYED THE GUITAR ALOT. LIKED CHARLIE PRIDE,CONWAY TWITTY,CHARLIE RICH. ON THE USS CORAL IN 70'S AND THEN TRNSFERED TO THE KITTY HAWK LOST ALL CONTACT IN 76.

Cruise Book 1951

Comments: I served aboard the Coral Sea in 1951. If anyone out there has the 51 Med Cruise Book I would like to get the names of the men in the Marine Detachment. Thanks - Joe "Red" Mulkern

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Daughter of Coral Sea Veteran, (1952-53 period)

Comments: My Dad is John A DiFava, he served on the USS Coral Sea during the Korean War. He is living in Pennsylvania and I would like to hear from anyone who served with him or knew him well. Possible reunion if desired. Please feel free to email me. Thank you!

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Looking for Information on Walter

Comments: Walt "pete" served in 1951-1953? On the Coral Sea. If anyone has any information or stories of my dad, I would love to hear them. Thanks for your ti

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Looking for info on my Father

Comments: I am looking for anyone who might have served with my father in Vietnam on the USS Coral Sea. His name was Thomas D. Holland, his friends called him Tommy. He was from Corpus Christi, TX, and lived there till he died in 1990. My father died when he was 42 years old, and I never got the chance to know him as a man. If you have any stories, or personal memories of my dad, please e-mail me . Thank you.

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Looking for

Comments: Looking for anyone with info re my father.Served on these ships during the fifties possibly early sixties.Was also in WW2.His name wwas LeRoy Drake from Georgia.Was stationed in SF bay Area in 1952-54.Either at ANAS or T.I.Married my mom in Oakland Cal.I have never seen or heard from him.Does anyone remember him?

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1953-54

Comments: I was on the USS Coral Sea CVA 43 during 1953-54. Would be interested in hearing from anyone on at that time.

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Looking for cruise book

Comments: cruise book from USS Coral Sea CVA-43 from 1960-61

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USS Coral Sea (mid-50's)

Comments: My father spent time on the USS Coral Sea and I would like to know if there's anyone else out there that was on the carrier the same time he was. There have been numerous reunions for those who shared the journeys on the USS Coral Sea. There is another reunion coming up October 2000. If you served on the Coral Sea, have you been to a reunion or would you like more information on the reunion?

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Ship's History - Korean War Service

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NOTE: ALTHOUGH IN COMMISSION DURING THE KOREAN WAR, USS CORAL SEA (CVA-43) DID NOT SERVE IN THE KOREAN WAR ZONE.

USS CORAL SEA (CVA-43)

Displacement: 45,000 t. Length: 968' Beam: 113' Extreme Width: 136' Draft: 35' Speed: 33 k. Complement: 4,104 Armament: 18 5" Class: Midway

“...to the 6th Fleet in its important role as guardian of peace in the Mediterranean.”

Coral Sea (CVB-43) was launched 2 April 1946 by Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Co., Newport News, Va., sponsored by Mrs. T. C. Kinkaid, commissioned 1 October 1947, Captain A. P. Storrs, III, in command; and reported to the Atlantic Fleet.

Coral Sea sailed from Norfolk 7 June 1948 for a midshipmen cruise to the Mediterranean and Caribbean, and returned to Norfolk 11 August. After overhaul and training in the Caribbean, she sailed 3 May 1949 for her first tour of duty in the Mediter ranean with the 6th Fleet, returning 28 September. She returned to the Mediterranean for duty from 9 September 1950 to 1 February 1951, bringing her impressive strength to the 6th Fleet in its important role as guardian of peace in the Mediterranean.

An overhaul and local operations upon her return, as well as training with Air Group 17, prepared her for a return to the Mediterranean once more on 20 March 1951. As flagship for Commander, Carrier Division 6, she took part in a North Atlantic Treaty Organization exercise "Beehive I." She returned to Norfolk 6 October for local and Caribbean operations, next sailing for the Mediterranean 19 April 1952. While on service with the 6th Fleet, she visited Yugoslavia, and carried Marshall Tito on a one-day cruise to observe carrier operations. reclassified CVA-43 on 1 October 1952, she returned to Norfolk for overhaul 12 October.

Coral Sea trained pilots in carrier operations off the Virginia Capes and Mayport, Fla., and in April 1953 she embarked the Judiciary Committee of the House of Representatives for a 3-day cruise. On 26 April, the carrier sailed for a tour of duty in the Mediterranean. This cruise was highlighted by a visit to Spain, and participation in NATO exercise "Black Wave" with Deputy Secretary of Defense R. M. Kyes on board as an observer. Returning to Norfolk 21 October, she carried out tests for the Bureau of Aeronautics and trained members of the Naval Reserve at Mayport, Fla., and Guantanamo Bay.

From: DICTIONARY OF AMERICAN NAVAL FIGHTING SHIPS

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John (Jack)W. Giannini, Jr.

Comments: Looking to find anyone who may have served with my father, Lt. John (Jack)W. Giannini, Jr., (He was from Charlottesville, VA and Baltimore, MD). Approx. time frame: late 1940's - early 1950's.

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Crew info wanted

Comments: NONE AT THE MOMENT, WOULD APPRECIATE FEEDBACK FROM PERSONNEL ON THE USS WASP CVA 18 AND USS CORAL SEA CVA 43.

DURING CONFLICT TIME.

THANK YOU C.A. TIFFIN, MMC (SS) USN RET.

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