Looking for anyone who served on the USS Wright CVL when it joined the 7th fleet in 1953 off Korea

Comments: My husband was on that ship and received a silver cross. I am trying to put together a history for our children.

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levernejonesgunners mate

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Comments: AV-4 1949-50 CV-31 1951-52

Keywords: Iwakuni, Japan USS Curtiss AV-4 USS Bon Homme Richard CV-31 (TF 77)

SEARCHING FOR SHIPMATES 1953-1955

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Kamikazi Attack....1945 USS Curtiss

Comments: My dad served on the USS Curtiss during the time of the Kamikazi attack of 1945. He lived to tell many stories of the attack years afterwards.He ended up with M.S. which ended his life at 55yrs. old. He was a seaman,machinest and I don't know how long he served on the Curtiss. If anyone has any information during that time with any pictures or information pertaining to him and his crew I would love to view it...Dads name was Fred W. Dewey God Bless all of you..Looking forward to honoring all military in 2 days on July 4,2008..and this great nation..

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1945 Kamikazi Attack: Catholic Chaplain

Comments: I am a former Navy Chaplain who would like to correspond by mail, eMail, smail mail, phone about the 21 June 1945 attack in which Jerome Kobel, LT (CHC) USNR was killed with the others.

Any and all information would be appreciated!

Barry Herbert Parmeter

Keywords: Kamikazi Attack; Jerome Kobel, LT (CHC) USNR; Catholic Chaplain

Carl Moe on USS Curtiss at Pearl Harbor

Comments: Looking to see if anyone has information on Carl Moe who was on the USS Curtiss during the Pearl Harbor attack. He is my great great uncle and much of his history went to other family members. He died in 1989 and I'm trying to preserve his history for my family

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GUNNERS MATES USS CURTISS AV4

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GUNNERS MATES USS CURTISS AV4

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Cimarrron Armesteade Huff

Comments: Mr. Huff was a diesel mechanic.

Keywords: Brother is looking for information on Mr. Huff in order to honor him with a memorial tile. He served during the Korean War timeframe.

Father on USS Curtiss

Comments: My father served on the USS Curtis from April 1, 1949 to January, 1950. We are looking for his shipmates. He is deceased - 1988. His name is Wyatt B. Parker from Macon, Georgia. He also served on the Antietam and the Valley Forge. He was a radar technician.

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Looking for someone who knew my dad

Comments: My dad served aboard the USS Curtiss during WWII. I am looking form someone who knew him. His name is Jimmy Garcia. He is deceased now, but I'm just wondering if there is someone out there who knew him.

thanks Tommy Garcia

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MY USS CURTISS TOUR

Comments: I SERVED ON THE USS CURTISS AFTER THE KOREAN WAR WAS OVER I WAS ON THE BB62 DURING THE KOREAN WAR ALONG WITH MY YOUNGER BROTHER AFTER THE TOUR ON THE NEW JERSEY I WAS ASSIGNED TO NAVAL AIR STATION CORPUS CHRISTI TX. FOR A LONG AWAITED TOUR OF SHORE DUTY UPON COMPLETION OF THAT TOUR I WENT TO SALVAGE DIVING SCHOOL IN BAYONNE NEW JERSEY THERE I WAS A CLASS MATE TO CARL BRSASHEAR THE BLACK NAVY DIVER WHICH THE MOVIE MEN OF HONOR WAS MADE FOR UPON COMPLETION OF SIXTEEN WEEKS OF DIVING SCHOOL I WAS ASSIGNED TO THE USS CURTISS FOR DUTY AND BY THE WAY I WAS THE ONLY DIVER ABOARD THE CURTISS WHITCH MADE IT TOUGH ON ME TO KEEP MY DIVING QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS UP TO PAR BUT SOME HOW I MANAGED TO DO JUST THAT EVERY PORT WE EOULD PULL INTO IF THER WAS A DIVING LOCKER THERE I WOULD PAY THEM A VISIT TO MAKE THE NESSCARY DIVES TO KEEP MY QUALIFICATION CURRENT DURING THAT PERIOD THE CURTISS WAS INVOLVED WUTH THE TESTING OF NECULAR WEAPONS IWAS ON BOARD FOR 17 TEST DURING OPERATION REDWING MY JOBWAS TO DECONTAMINATE THE TARGET SHIPS UPON COMPLETIONOF THAT TOUR I WENT TO 1ST CLASS DIVING SCHOOL AT THE NAVAL GUN FACTORY IN WASHINGTON DC I RETIRED FROM THE NAVY IN NOV. 1967 AS A SCPO MASTER DIVER R/S ANDREW ADAMS NSN RET

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USS Curtiss - Operation Cancel 52-53

Comments: My father, Marvin Hyman - Yeoman 3rd class, served on the USS Curtiss 1952-53 and partcipated in Operation Cancel. Unfortunatley, he is suffering from a disease called ATAXIA, which effects your memory and motor coordination. He believes this is a result of the testing and adverse wind conditions that blew fallout onto the ship. He tells me that at the time they ordered everyone to ramain below for a few days after it occurred. The VA in Tucson does not want to pursue. I would appreciate hearing from anyone knowing of a similar situation or remembers my dad.

Keywords: USS Currtiss - Operation Cancel, 52-53, Hydrogen Bomb Testing, ATAXIA

looking for Korean war items

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Keywords: I am looking for any items from the Korean war,that anyone would be willing to donate to our new Veterans Memorial Museum, here in Crossville,Tn. All we have now representing Korean war veterans is a pair of mittens and a scarf....If you can help PLEASE e-mail me..Thanks and may God Bless all of you.

Wyley E Felkins

Comments: I'm looking for some one who knew my father during the time of his service. He was in for seven year from 1952-1959. He was a cook and Baker. Wyley E. Felkins from Chandler AZ

Keywords: Navy veteran-Korea, Bon Han Richard, Japan, Hawaii, San Diego, Rhode Island

Seeking Shipmates to help Daughter

Comments: I am helping a friend who is the daughter of Captian Nieman, he was skipper either in the late 40's to early 50's. I am seeking a shipmates (I am a Naval Vet) that can help put some information in order for her. She wishes to learn more about her fathers Naval career. Any information would be great.

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Yes ,I was onboard 1954 about two years

Comments: AS YOU KNOW EVEN ONLY A MID. SIZE SHIP, THERE WERE A VERY LARGE AMOUNT OF MEN. I SEE YOU ARE NOT FARE FROM WHERE I LIVE. I`BEEN RETIARD FOR OVER FIFTEEN YEARS, ALL THE BEST TO AND ECT. DENNIS

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USS Curtiss AV 4 1947--48

Comments: ANY OF THE 'R' DIV MEN FROM THIS PERIOD PLEASE SEND ME YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS HARRIS,COTTON TAIL,MARCOUX,HANK EASTER, SNYDER A FEW OF THE NAMES I REMEMBER AND OUR BARBER FROM AC

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Dad served on USS Curtiss

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Keywords: My dad's name is Myrel Keith Blubaugh. He served between '53 and '57 on the USS Curtiss. He went through many bomb testings and through Deep Freeze II. Does anyone know him?

ATOMIC VETERANS

Comments: I'm looking for any atomic veteran that took part in Operation Wigwam who might have put in a claim with the VA for exposure to radiation and was successful with it. I have had colon cancer, artery blockage,diabetis, and symptons of Morton's Neuroma. I have filed a claim with the VA and am wondering if anybody else has.

John L. Goetzinger

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USS Curtis 1944

Comments: Looking for friends of 1944 USS Curtiss

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USS CURTISS 1950 / 1953

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LOOking For USS Curtiss Layout Plans

Comments: Wanting to build 36" scale model. I am looking for plans and drawings of the USS curtiss, any information that will help me locate these is highly appreciated.

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Looking for information about my Great-Great Uncle

Comments: My Great-Great Uncle was Howard Arthur Rosenau and he served on the USS Curtiss @ Pearl Harbor where he lost his life, I never met this man as this had occurred 30 years before I came around, but I am a family history buff and would much appreciate any information you may have.

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LOOKING FOR OLD SHIPMATES

Comments: AMM3 Boat Division, engineer 40ft motor launch, operation greenhouse

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LOOKING FOR OLD SHIPMATES

Comments: AMM3 Boat Division, engineer 40ft motor launch, operation greenhouse

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Captain HC Doan

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.

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GrandFather Was on USS Curtis

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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GrandFather Was on USS Curtis

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Just FYI

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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MARINE DETACHMENT USS CURTISS AV4

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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LOOKING FOR CURTISS SHIPMATES SERVED ON THE CURTISS DURING 51 -53 1ST 'H' BOMB.

Comments: Ron Cockrey

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USS Curtiss AV-4

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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Don Brown, U.S.S CURTISS 1944-1947

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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Picture from1945

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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looking for a shipmate of my dads

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

looking for a shipmate of my dads

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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looking for a friend

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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LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO MAY HAVE BEEN ON AV4 FROM 1948-1951

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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richard lee johnson

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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Looking for info

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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USS CURTSS SHIPMATES 1951-19555

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Bon Homme Richard

Comments: one friend that he would like to find is Jim Carlson

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Looking for Survivor List at Pearl Harbor

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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USS Curtiss AV-4 Reunion

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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Sailor's Lament - poem

Comments: A poem -Sailor's Lament - circulated on board our ship during the time I was on board - Sept. 1954 - Dec. 1956. I am interested in a copy of this poem if anyone has one. Please send to my e-mail - lgmag@msn.com. Thanks. Lowell Gunselman

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Interested in hearing from anyone who served on the Curtiss from Sept. 1954 to Dec 1956

Comments: OPERATIONS DEPT.

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Looking for friends of Walter (Bud) Farley WW2

Comments: I am looking for any veterans that might have served with my Great Uncle Walter (Bud) Farley. He was like a Dad to me and now me and my children would love to know more of his life aboard the Curtiss. He was aboard the Curtiss during the attack on Pearl Harbor. I have more information on him if needed. I also have his uniform and some personal artifacts that I would like to know more about. Thank you.

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USS Curtiss's Antarctic Voyage

Comments: I was aboard the USS CURTISS AV4 when it made it's cruise to Antarctica in 1956 and 1957. I didn't know its fate until reading some of the above comments. Her Captain at the time was Capt Dickey and I can't remember the names of any more of her crew. How well I remember the Equator Crossing Ceremonies! I wintered at Little America Station during the International Geophysical Year in 1957...at Byrd Station in 1959 and returned as Summer support in the early 60s. I spent 4 years in the USAF 1950-1953...and also spent five 40 day cruises with the USCG in the N Atlantic.I can say that I enjoyed all of the above but have a special place in my heart for the personnel of the USN who treated me with much respect aboard the Curtiss and the Antarctic stations. She was a good ship with a good crew...I'm sorry to learn that she's gone. I'd like to hear from anyone who was aboard her during the Antarctic cruise and anyone who has wintered in the Antarctic.

Bill Lavris

Keywords: The USS Curtiss...Antarctic Support Ship! The closest I ever came to a luxury cruise.

2000 Reunion

Comments: The year 2000 USS Curtiss AV-4 reunion will be held at the Hoiday Inn Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs, Colorado September 6th through the 9th. All people who served aboard the Curtiss from day one until last day are invited. Please contact John C. Ekstadt at: 17390 Greenview Circle, Lakeville, Mn. 55044-9559. Phone 952/ 891-5954.or E-mail J_Ekstadt@webtv.net

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