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| Current Message 25 - February 3, 2004 |
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Entry: 40526
USS Curtiss (AV-4) |
LOOKING FOR OLD SHIPMATES |
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Richard Marsh wrote on 2004-02-03 13:27:25.0
Comments: AMM3 Boat Division, engineer 40ft motor launch, operation greenhouse
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| Current Message 26 - February 3, 2004 |
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Entry: 40525
USS Curtiss (AV-4) |
LOOKING FOR OLD SHIPMATES |
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Richard Marsh wrote on 2004-02-03 13:27:12.0
Comments: AMM3 Boat Division, engineer 40ft motor launch, operation greenhouse
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| Current Message 27 - October 29, 2003 |
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Entry: 37881
USS Curtiss (AV-4) |
Captain HC Doan |
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Doug Doan wrote on 2003-10-29 18:46:24.0
Comments: My grandfather was the Captain of the USS Curtiss. H. C. Doan He was 5' 6", but it was told many times of him that he carried himself like he was 6". My Father is still alive (71) and probably wouldn't mind finding out more about his own father and also sharing what he knows. He also has in his possession photos of his father and if he can find them, he has classified photos of the Kamakazie attack.
Keywords: Captain HC Doan, Kamakazie.
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| Current Message 28 - October 28, 2003 |
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Entry: 37865
USS Curtiss (AV-4) |
GrandFather Was on USS Curtis |
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Kevin Maxwell wrote on 2003-10-28 20:27:48.0
Comments: My Grandpa's name was Walter Thomas Mcmahn. He went by Tom.He was a electrician on the USS Curtis. I am just wondering if anyone knows him. He still alive. I dont know when he served but he did serve during the bomb testing. So if you knew him e-mail please.
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| Current Message 29 - October 28, 2003 |
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Entry: 37864
USS Curtiss (AV-4) |
GrandFather Was on USS Curtis |
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Kevin Maxwell wrote on 2003-10-28 20:24:23.0
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| Current Message 30 - September 6, 2003 |
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Entry: 36750
USS Curtiss (AV-4) |
Just FYI |
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L. Huntsinger wrote on 2003-09-06 02:18:46.0
Comments: Just for your information -- I was researching this ship as my daughter currently has a 1950 Thanksgiving Day menu from the USS Curtiss on an eBay auction -- perhaps you may know someone from the Curtiss who'd be interesting in bidding. She's asking a low price of just $5.00, and I know the ship has a colorful history, so thought I'd mention this. At eBay.com, the item # is 2190146356, and the auction ends in only about 1 day, 14 hours. If you know any interested people, please check this rare bargain out. 'hope you don't mind me E-mailng...
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| Current Message 31 - May 11, 2003 |
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Entry: 34119
USS Curtiss (AV-4) |
MARINE DETACHMENT USS CURTISS AV4 |
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Keith Cunday wrote on 2003-05-11 19:58:23.0
Comments: the Marine of the Atomic Weapons test 6th reunion will be held at the Silverton Hotel Las Vegas Nevada 26 May to 30 May 2003
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| Current Message 32 - March 28, 2003 |
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Entry: 33123
USS Curtiss (AV-4) |
LOOKING FOR CURTISS SHIPMATES SERVED ON THE CURTISS DURING 51 -53 1ST 'H' BOMB. |
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William Cunningham wrote on 2003-03-28 07:33:40.0
Comments: Ron Cockrey
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| Current Message 33 - February 1, 2003 |
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Entry: 31647
USS Curtiss (AV-4) |
USS Curtiss AV-4 |
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John Ekstadt wrote on 2003-02-01 15:33:26.0
Comments: The USS Curtiss AV-4 reunion will be held at the beautiful Crowne Plaza Hotel in St Louis, MO. September 3rd through the 6th 2003. All who served aboard her from first day until last is invited to attend. For more information go to the following URL:
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| Current Message 34 - January 18, 2003 |
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Entry: 31366
USS Curtiss (AV-4) |
Don Brown, U.S.S CURTISS 1944-1947 |
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josh brown wrote on 2003-01-18 22:57:44.0
Comments: I'm looking for information on my grandfather, Don Brown BM/2a, 1944-1947. He was aboard the U.S.S CURTISS in these years. He spent alot of time as a boxer at that time. I would love any information i can get. Thanks
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| Current Message 35 - January 5, 2003 |
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Entry: 30976
USS Curtiss (AV-4) |
Picture from1945 |
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Charlotte Johnson wrote on 2003-01-05 20:44:53.0
Comments: My father, who died in 1995, served aboard the USS Curtiss when he was in the Navy during World War II. Recently, I found a picture of his ship. At the bottom, I think it says: USS CURTISS (V-4), 19 DEC 1945 At Whangpoo River, Shanghai China. Anybody out there still, that was on it then, or related to someone who was? My dad's name was Charles Johnson. Alot of people called him Charlie. I believe he was a cook in the galley and it was this ship he was on that was hit by a kamakazie. I remember him talking about having to go into Guam to have it repaired, I think. He also talked about being able to see his brother while in Guam. His brother, Richard Johnson, was in the Army at the same time my dad was in the Navy.
Just curious, Charlotte Johnson
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| Current Message 36 - November 6, 2002 |
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Entry: 29321
USS Curtiss (AV-4) |
ace |
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al epifano wrote on 2002-11-06 09:40:19.0
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| Current Message 37 - October 10, 2002 |
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Entry: 28773
USS Curtiss (AV-4) |
looking for a shipmate of my dads |
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Gregory James wrote on 2002-10-10 17:59:55.0
Comments: My dad's plane went down in Sept '55 during a peace time flight here in CA. I was only 9 months old! I want to meet and talk to anyone who servedwith and knew him well during his time on the Bonny Dick...
Keywords: Lt. Robert James Lawrence (Panther Jet Pilot) Bon Homme Richard - Korean War 1952 - 1953
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| Current Message 38 - October 10, 2002 |
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Entry: 28772
USS Curtiss (AV-4) |
looking for a shipmate of my dads |
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Gregory James wrote on 2002-10-10 17:58:56.0
Comments: My dad's plane went down in Sept '55 during a peace time flight here in CA. I was only 9 months old! I want to meet and talk to anyone who servedwith and knew him well during his time on the Bonny Dick...
Keywords: Lt. Robert James Lawrence (Panther Jet Pilot) Bon Homme Richard - Korean War 1952 - 1953
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| Current Message 39 - September 26, 2002 |
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Entry: 28495
USS Curtiss (AV-4) |
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Phillip Reed wrote on 2002-09-26 14:40:15.0
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| Current Message 40 - September 26, 2002 |
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Entry: 28494
USS Curtiss (AV-4) |
looking for a friend |
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Phillip Reed wrote on 2002-09-26 14:37:11.0
Comments: I went on the cruise to Antarctica 56-57 I took pictures of the hellicopter crash and the rescue of the crew and have some good 35 mm slides of the event. I played the harmonica with my friend Gus Gutman at the talent show aboard the ship. We were in supply division along with another friend named Paul,who's last name I can't remember. I would like to hear from anyone who remembers me or knows anything about Paul or Gus Gutman.
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| Current Message 41 - September 26, 2002 |
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Entry: 28493
USS Curtiss (AV-4) |
looking for a friend |
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Phillip Reed wrote on 2002-09-26 14:17:06.0
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| Current Message 42 - March 8, 2002 |
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Entry: 23772
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LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO MAY HAVE BEEN ON AV4 FROM 1948-1951 |
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Mary Rodriguez wrote on 2002-03-08 13:25:22.0
Comments: My father - Stanley Henzel - is hoping to find anyone on the Curtiss AV4 from 1948-1951. Also looking for Harry Graves (Not sure of correct spelling) who was from Colorado. Would appreciate any help.
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| Current Message 43 - January 12, 2002 |
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Entry: 22244
USS Curtiss (AV-4) |
richard lee johnson |
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mat sagisi wrote on 2002-01-12 21:49:08.0
Comments: hi my name is mat i have a grandmother who want to know if her ex husband is still alive. His name is Richard Lee Johnson. I was told that he was on this ship. He got the the ship on 1954 and was discharged 1958. He was born in the year of 1938. It would make her happy to know if he was alive or if he has past away. My grandmothers name is Sharon Young. I f he i dead she would like to know where he was buried at. That is all and thatnk you very much
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| Current Message 44 - December 19, 2001 |
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Entry: 21615
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Looking for info |
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Glenda Cooper wrote on 2001-12-19 10:26:45.0
Comments: My uncle Robert S. Lowe from Cleveland, Texas was on a Seaman I believe second class on board the U.S.S. Curtiss when it was attacked at Pearl Harbor and he was killed.
My mom, his little sister would love to have any information someone might have. Anyone who might remember him, any tidbit of info about him would indeed be cherished. She has set up a notebook of info to keep and has his flag from his casket. My 14 year old daughter is also very interested and has already asked me to tell Grandma she wants to keep it as an heirloom when she grows up. Any info on his death, how it happened would also be appreciated. Many thanks to anyone who could share.
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| Current Message 45 - September 8, 2001 |
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Entry: 19311
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USS CURTSS SHIPMATES 1951-19555 |
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HOLLLIS CLEM wrote on 2001-09-08 17:04:05.0
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| Current Message 46 - July 17, 2001 |
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Entry: 18035
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Bon Homme Richard |
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Robin Davis wrote on 2001-07-17 13:58:28.0
Comments: one friend that he would like to find is Jim Carlson
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| Current Message 47 - June 16, 2001 |
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Entry: 17369
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Gus Magafas wrote on 2001-06-16 17:28:19.0
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| Current Message 48 - June 12, 2001 |
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Entry: 17281
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Looking for Survivor List at Pearl Harbor |
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L. Janssen wrote on 2001-06-12 22:53:49.0
Comments: Looking for ships list of survivors of the U.S.S. Curtiss during Pearl Harbor Attack. My father Hank Rollins (deceased 1986) was in the radio's ship room. Does such a list exist and where would I locate.
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| Current Message 49 - April 5, 2001 |
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Entry: 15801
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USS Curtiss AV-4 Reunion |
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John Ekstadt wrote on 2001-04-05 16:05:35.0
Comments: The USS Curtiss AV-4 reunion will be held September 5-8th, 2001. Headquarters will be the Monarch Hotel in Clackamas, OR. All who seved aboard her from first day until last are invited to attend. For further information please contact: John C. Ekstadt 17390 Greenview Circle Lakeville, MN 55044-9559 952/ 8915954 J_Ekstadt@webtv.net
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USS Curtiss AV-4 Reunion Assoc
On Wed, 7 Apr 1999
JOHN C EKSTADT Email address wrote:
Contact: John C. Ekstadt
17390 Greenview Circle
Lakeville, Mn. 55044-9559
Phone 612 / 891-5954
e-mail J_Ekstadt@webtv.net
Website: http://www.usscurtissav4.com
Thanks very much!
John
Ship's Company
On Sun, 8 Dec 1996
James E. Burress jburr@juno.com wrote:
147 CODYERIN DR
HENDERSON, NV 89014-0147
702 898-0447
I AM INTERESTED IN, 1. FINDING AN OLD SHIPMATE WHO SERVED ON THE USS
CURTISS AV4, AND ALSO WAS SHIPS COMPANY ON THE USS GARDNER BAY DURING
1952. HE WAS AN AV. BOATSUN 3rd CLASS. NAME WAS JOHNNY
FIKE AND HAILED FROM JASPER ALABAMA.
AND NO.2, I WOULD LIKE TO SEE BOTH AFORE MENTIONED SHIPS PLUS THE USS
KENNETH WHITING (AV14) ADDED TO YOUR LIST OF SHIPS DURING THE KOREAN
'CONFLICT'.
THANKS, WILL BE BACK.
SWCS JIM BURRESS, RETIRED NAVY SEABEE
On Board
On Tue, 7 Jul 1998
"T. F. (Ted) Loughlin" Email address wrote:
un_org: U.S.S. Curtiss AV-4
ed note: all we got, waiting to hear from Ted to get more.
1 Division
On Sun, 17 May 1998
RAY HEYWORTH Email address wrote:
phone: 541-567-6758
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Hi, Guys,
I served on the USS Curtiss from August 1950 - July 1953. 1st year and a
half Seaman 1st Division, the rest of the time I was a CSSN as a belly
robber. Honorably discharged july 30 1953
Update:
I got your message from my sister. Say Ted here is a man 2 get in touch
with it is:
Francis A Pavlu 9255 Magnolia ave. Sp #293 Santee, Calif. 92071-3168.
And put U.S.S. Curtiss ( AV- 4) Association. I have joined the
Curtiss club, and get a news letter every so often. It only cost ten
dollars a year 2 pay 4 his stamps stationary. they have a reunion every
year, they are going 2 Alaska this year.
Oh by the way a belly robber is a COOK.I will catch you later.
Ray E.H.
CSSN RAY HEYWORTH
Ship History
On Thu, 27 Aug 1998
Ted Loughlin Email address wrote:
Attached is some of the info you requested about this ship. Hope it
helps. Barker was my grandmother's family name back in Bradford,
England.
Ted Loughlin
USS Curtiss AV-4
Type: Seaplane Tender
Commissioned: 1940
The ship resembled an ocean liner that had the upper decks sliced off
about two thirds of the way toward the stern, leaving the after main
deck clear to hoist aboard seaplanes for maintenance or repair. It
housed the ships crew and all squadron personnel.
It contained a "Sickbay" with a doctor and operating room. All the
facilities for the support of seaplane squadrons were aboard, including:
hangar, workshops, small boats, aviation fuel tanks, photo shop,
aviation torpedo shop and storage, aviation munitions storage, etc.,
etc.. The Curtiss was scrapped in 1957.
The Curtiss was hit during the attack on Pearl harbor but was quickly
repaired and restored to duty. She also took a Kamikaze hit just below
the bridge down several decks into sick bay and a hit in the hanger area.
After the war the ship was converted for use in the atomic tests at
Bikni Atoll. Some of the spaces were converted to laboratories and a
lead lined elevator was installed leading from a laboratory up to the
hangar. The elevator was to bring the test bombs up from lead lined
storage compartment in the lab up to the main deck level for transfer
to boats for transport to the bomb site.
After the tests, the Curtiss was the flagship Of Rear Admiral Bogan,
COM 1st Task Fleet. The labs were used as hobby shops, etc.. The ship
then only had a crew of about 175, many of them "Plank Owners" who had
been aboard since the ship was commissioned. It participated in
maneuvers in Alaska and Hawaii. It was very good duty.
When the Korean war broke out, the ship was returned back to the
original mission of serving as a base for seaplanes. It was quickly
overhauled and refitted at Hunters Point Naval Shipyard in
San Francisco, then in proceeded to Iwakuni, Japan, in the inland sea.
Japan was still under allied occupation and Iwakuni was in the
Australian occupation zone. There had been a Japanese airbase there
during the war. It was now an Australian base with a small contingent
of U. S. Air Force personnel.
The Curtiss anchored off the airbase, using the ramps and buildings for
maintenance; supporting them with living facilities, shop facilities,
parts, stores, and fuel. The planes were normally moored at anchor
between the Curtiss and the base. The seaplane squadrons supported were
two U. S. Navy squadrons and two Australian RAF squadrons. They were:
USN - VP42 and VP47, Aussies - RAF 205 and RAF 209. The Americans flew
Martin PBM's. The Aussies flew Sunderland's. Other squadrons were
rotated in, but I left The Curtiss just before Christmas 1950 to
recommission the Essex class aircraft carrier, USS Bon Homme Richard
CV -31, in Bremerton, Washington.
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