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LOOKING FOR ANYONE WITH CONNECTED WITH THE USS ELDORADO GC-11 FROM 1965-1969 INFORMATION IS NEEDED

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Eldorado executive officer

Comments: I'm looking for information about Benjamin Ernest Adams, jr., former exec of the USS Eldorado, ca. 1950-1955. He was the skipper of the USS Rasher during WWII and served in the Rasher with my father.

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from 55 to 59

Comments: my father served aboard the eldorado,and i have been trying to find anyone who might remember him.his name is leve arnold he was in 2nd division,i guess as he has told me .he was a swabie.i have been looking for any pictures of this great ship,if anyone can help me i would greatly apperacite it

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USS Eldorado AGC 11 1955-57

Comments: I was a cook with Alton Dale, Lush, Chuck Chirella (spelling??), Creighton Etheridge, Charlie Daniels. I was "Jack of the Dust." Looking for any other crew members during 1955-57.

Keywords: Korea War - went to Fermosa and then went to Hong Kong. Then to Ukuska Japan. We stopped in Hawaii and then came back to San Diego.

Looking for any members from 1945 to 1947

Comments: Looking for any African-Americans who may have been aboard the U.S.S Eldorado during the years of 1945-1947 for my grandfather, Irving Calvey, SR. who happened to pass away Fri, Nov 19, 2004. Anyone who has any information please contact my mother asap. Thanks for your help.

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looking for a ship mate.

Comments: Looking for a ship mate of over 50 years ago...M. Birgdorff or Berdoff on board the Eldorado back in '52! Thanks! EM, John F. Rudden, Ret. NYPD.

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7th Infantry Div.October 1950-Iwon Invansion

Comments: In october 1950 was aboard the USS Eldorado from Pusan S.Korea to Iwon N.Korea (invasion). I was assigned to the 7th Infantry General Staff. The Eldorado was the first and only Navy ship (out of seven) that I was on.I Remeber that the chow, and the crew were great.Ended up at the Chosin Res; Yalu River and the evacuation of Hungnam, aboard the Ocala Victory. A few years ago at Pensacola A/S, I met a fellow shipmate who was aboard at the same time. I have since obtained a Eldorado hat and would really like a picture of the ship

Keywords: Pusan to Iwon Ivasion - October 1950

Reunion 2004

Comments: USS Eldorado Reunion will be held in Nashville, TN Sept. 14-17, 2004 at the Radisson-Opryland. For more information contact Ray Archey 9418 Highway 100 Nashville, TN 37221-4507. It is great to see shipmates and spouses.

Keywords: Various friendly and unfriendly ports along the Korean Pen.

1959-60 Westpac Cruise of USS Eldorado

Comments: I am responding to Tom Ryan's account of the Eldorado's WestPac Cruise of 1959-60 during which time our TACRON 13 rode the ship sporadically. It was an extremely interesting cruise even though it did not seem so at the time. TACRON 13 was mainly involved in the air control for amphibious assaults and generally attached to the Squadron Staff during deployment. We were based at NAS, North Island while stateside. In 1959, we steamed out of San Diego on the USS George Clymer, another ancient APA which had participated at the North African invasion (Torch) of WWII along with the Eldorado. When we reached Yokosuka, we relieved the TACRON (11 or 12) which was on the USS Estes and became part of the "ready" force. From then on our TACRON set up (in Eldorado) our own tactical communications and functioned to handle air support for amphibious operations. When not involved in exercises, many of us worked with the ship's company standing deck and communications watches. In that capacity, I may even had contact with RM Tom Ryan, but after 43 years, my memory of the ship's company is pretty vague. I did stand a ton of Communication watches, but mainly for Staff traffic.

The flag officer was RADM Trieble, who was a notable submarine skipper during WWII and the story was that it was his "twilight" cruise before retirement. We made a memorable cruise through the Inland Sea of Japan, visiting Osaka, Beppu, and some other interesting places. Prior to cruising to Surabaya, Indonesia and Australia, we made several stops through the Phillipines (besides Subic Bay) including Iloilo, Cebu City, Davao, and Zamboanga. Our Crossing the Line ceremonies was spectacular, during which I took a roll of 8mm film on a new Canon movie camera. Still have the film along with a number of stills which were given out by somebody in the PIO section. The rest of the trip to Australia (Sydney and Brisbane) was a terrific experience for a young, 24-year-old, Reserve Ensign. One that I have never forgotten. And I do remember the "Monkey Overboard" incident and the fact that the Australian newspapers picked it up somehow. I don't think the Admiral was real happy about losing his little friend, but we all thought it might have been a good idea, had he given it swimming instructions in the ceremonial pool. We also managed to stop at Pago, Pago, Samoa on the way back to San Diego. I have not looked back at any records that I may have around here, so some of the account may be vague. I did not receive a cruise book for the period, if there was ever one published. I did take some still photos also, mostly slides that are beginning to fade My next duty station was USS Paul Revere (APA-248) as Comm. Officer during her 1960-61 Westpac deployment, which I can assure you was nowhere near as interesting as the memorable months on the Eldorado. EOS

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looking for shipmates

Comments: Would like to hear from anyone attached to ComPhibGru One 1954-1957. Also anyone stationed at the naval degaussing range at Kingston,WN. 1952-1954

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USS Eldorado

Comments: I was stationed on the USS Eldorado from January 1945 until April 1946. I was in the payroll division Anyone can contact me and I would appreciate it.

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Looking for crew of the USS ELDORADO from May 25, 1944 to May 20, 1946

Comments: I am trying to help my father locate some of his ship mates. He was on the USS Eldorado WWII from May 1944 to May 1946. Please e-mail me at mafrom3@aol.com. My father would love to hear from you.

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2003 2004 RE UNIONS

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Comments: Would like to hear from anyone who was aboard the Eldorado from 1949 to 1951, especially anyone with the Flag.

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BILLY E. QUINTON

Comments: My name is Billy Quinton and my dad was Billy E. Quinton who served aboard the Eldorado from around 1949 until 1951. He was in Operations J division as a radio operator. I’m working on my family’s geneology and I’m trying to get as much information about him as possible. Unfortunately, he passed away in March of 1999 and we miss him terribly. He would talk now and then about his service in Korea, but I never wrote it down and now I’m going through his books and papers to try to grasp exactly what he did during his military service. If anyone remembers him and has any stories or information, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and service.

Keywords: Billy Ellison Quinton Served on USS Eldorado from 1949-1951 Operations - Division J

Kay Ames

Comments: Served aboard the USS Eldorado during its cruise to Korea in 1953. I had several friends in the Radar department. If any of you know me I would like to hear from you. My Email address is -------Oakesames@aol.com Kay Ames

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Information regarding my father.

Comments: My father's 70th birthday is approaching in September and I am looking for any information or pictures in regard to the USS ElDorado. He does not talk much about the war. Years ago he lost all of his Navy things in a fire. I know he served during the Korea War. I have his navy picture and that is all. Thanks for any help. His name is Leonard M. Hearn "Buddy."

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Looking For Shipmates.

Comments: I came aboard the USS Eldorado in the spring of 1960. I had to wait in San Franciso for 2 months for the ship to get back from the Cruise. I got on board and were heading for Hawaii and we had to turn around and go to San Diego. I Was a PN3 and worked in the personnel Office. I was at that little window in the office.

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Robert C. Lawrence

Comments: My Father passed away about 11 years ago. He served on the Eldorado during the Korean War. He once mentioned how they used to watch movies on the rear deck just in front of the helipad.

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uss eldorado

Comments: Went to Formosa and Hong Kong.Was a cook always had the best of food.Had a good friend named Ken Ouhl.One other one was Lush. can't rember his first name.Had my E mail address wrong the first entery.When is the next reunion.

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Anyone aboard 1955-57?

Comments: The Smiling Polock

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SH3 OR SH2

Comments: I was stationed with SH2 Arron Adams on Adak from 65-66. He worked in the exchange. I saw his name associated with the USS Eldorado. I am hoping that someone might know how I might get in touch with him or a family member. Thanks

Keywords: Arron L. Adams, wife Pat 4 or 5 kids

Looking for friends

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looking for some friends

Comments: they called me "T" since we always called each other by the last name, I can't remember the first names. 1967 aboard the uss eldorado Williams from L.A. and jackson from Oaklahoma and the marine Simmons, if any of you read this and remember "T" from Alabama E-mail me please(euraefor@excite.com

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