USS El Dorado AGC 11 - 1947

Comments: Looking for members of the USS El Dorado AGC 11 that served in 1947. I was in communications. I remember a Pasqala DePalo from Boston, Beaver, from Joplin Missouri, Werner from Bethlehem Pa, and Demuth from De lute, Minn. If anyone knows these guys please email me.

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my dad served on the eldorado

Comments: My dad Dale leroy shores served on the eldorado looking for any info

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TACRON 13 onboard USS ELDORADO 59

Comments: I was also on the USS Eldorado's 59-60 Westpac cruise while attached to TACRON 13. I see where Mr. Schultz wrote a long article about that cruise. Would love to contact Mr. Schultz and share memories.

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new email address

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Keywords: fred kernisky [ ski ] dm3 served aboard uss eldorado 1950 to 1953 in the flag divison and looking to make contact with anyone who remembers me. i worked in the intelligence department

uss eldorado

Comments: i remember the broken hull on the way to japan. served on the Eldorado from52 til 56 in the supply dept. Officer in charge was a Wilson, Captain of ship was Coffin, and Admiral was Moore. one of things i remember was the OSA sending alittle known actor to entertain. Namne was Raymond Burr.

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uss eldorado

Comments: i remember the broken hull on the way to japan. served on the Eldorado from52 til 56 in the supply dept. Officer in charge was a Wilson, Captain of ship was Coffin, and Admiral was Moore. one of things i remember was the OSA sending alittle known actor to entertain. Namne was Raymond Burr.

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Looking for friends on board - Summer '52 thru Summer '53

Comments: I'm particularly anxious to locate any one or all of the following - for old times sake: #1 - George Neauhaus - lived in Wash DC #2 - John Waters - Eureka, CA #3 - Bill Glaccum - Admiral's yeoman - became a Passionist Priest #4 - Tom Kaumans - ????? So. Dakota ?? #5 - John Guidilias - ???? or any others who may remember me - Electronic Supply Petty Officer 2nd class - Piano Player - - what fabulous memories !!!!! Standing on line for chow while reading "The Caine Mutiny" - - -

Keywords: Personal Friends remembered on board during the famous voyage in Jan '53 from Hawaii to Yokosuka, Japan - - storms/split hulls/you name it - we had it! Seawater spilling into the mess hall while we tried to eat dinner - even the Warrant Officers were wearing life jackets - just in case !!!!! - Made a memorable "good will" tour of Japan - Admiral on board - - visiting Beppu/Shimoneseki Straits, etc.

Eldorado 's Ship Company Reunion

Comments: Does anyone remember that storm? The distillery broke down and we had to drink salty water for days. A memorable trip. January,1953, underway for Yokosuka, Japan. Does the Eldorado have a ship's company reunion? I remember 1st. div., shipmates, Sterling BM1. Lathum, sn., McGovern, sn., and williams, sn.

Jordan A. L. sn. 1st. div.

Keywords: The storm that cracked the ship's hull in two or three places. The shipfitters had to weld the cracks.

Looking for crew on board in 1946

Comments: Thank you all for your service......

Keywords: Looking for USS Eldorado crew who were on board in 1946. My Uncle was aboard that year and I am researching the ship's activities that year.

1954 - 1958

Comments: Was aboard the Eldorado from Dec 1954 through January of 1958. Made the cruse from San Diego to Keelung Formosa in 1955 as a Radioman. Our trip included stops in Hong Kong, Japan and Pearl. Pt. Barrow Alaska was on our list for 1956 and 1957. Went up the last of March or first of April and spent two or three months each time. Any one else remember those trips?

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Comphibpac

Comments: sorry I misspelled the last entry

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Comphibpae staff 1947

Comments: I just found a picture of my father's...It was of the Comphibpae staff in 1947 aboard the USS Eldorado. If anyone is interested or knows anything about this...please e-mail me...My dad's name is Lester Vaughn

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Kamikaze Attack on the USS Eldorado

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LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO KNOW HOMER J. HALL ON THE USS ELDORADO SHIP 1950

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Keywords: Hi my name is Joan and i am looking for Informtion and pictures if anyone has any of the USS Eldarado Ship.My Father Homer J. Hall was on that Ship in 1950 he was a Sailor and worked Electronics and the Morse Code.He Married my Mother in San Diago California and got shipped out the next Day on that Ship. My Parents have long since divorced and i would like anything on His Ship or Pictures if anyone has any.My father was in th eNavy 4 years and Always worked with and around Electronics.Thank You Sincely Joan . Email saintjoan888@yahoo.com

Aboard the Eldorado 1960 $ 1961

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Keywords: USS ELDORADO AGC-11 AND USS RANGER CVA 61 WOULD LIKE TO FIND DONALD RILEY AND CLIFF BARNETT BOTH WERE ON THE USS ELDORADO 1960-1963

Looking for memorabilia

Comments: I am looking for ships patches cruse books 1965 thought 1968 and memorabilia from those wet pac cruses.If any ship mates that remember me please e-mail me at toyman98948@earthlink.net my nam is David Justis and served on the Eldorado from Dec 1965 to Jan 1968 thanks.

Keywords: IC shop and anyone from E Division 1965 thought 1968

Looking for an electrision patch from the ElDorado

Comments: my husband served on the ElDorado as an electrision. he lost all of his personal gear and would like at least the patch... thanks for any help.

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When it became LCC-11

Comments: I served on the USS El Dorado LCC-11 1968-1969. Am looking for Brian Moon, Lester Wheeler,Danny Adams, and Kevin Dillon. Also looking for where I can purchase a cap with the ship. It has been decomissioned, I hear, so I don't know if caps are available anywhere. I've tried many sources but no luck. Any help out there? Thanks!

Keywords: Brian Moon,Lester Wheeler,Daniel Adams,Kevin Dillon

El Dorado AGC 11, 1954 - 57

Comments: Interested in contacts of the 1954 - 57 era

Keywords: Ira J Craft of Miss Charles Condor of Pa James R Ghigo of Mi Miekes of Pa James Tipton of Tenn Elders of Mo Jacob Mink of Va

12/63-8/67

Comments: Cross the Pacific five time on the old girl and flew back to SFRAN to get discharge. Still think of all the good times I had on board and miss the guys...

Keywords: Gulf of Tokin 1964 Hit by USS George Clymer Nam 1965 Nam 1966-67

Looking for ship mates of Hubert W. Hensley (Buddy)

Comments: My father was on the USS Eldorado during WWII and has attended the reunions in the past. I know that there is one in Springfield ILL this Sept 2005. My father Buddy Hensley, HW Hensley, Jr., Hubert W. Hensley just passed away July 3, 2005 and I am looking to contact and hear from some of his shipmates....

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USS El Dorado '51-55 time frame

Comments: My dad was in the navy from 1951-1955 and I'd love to hear from anyone with info about what exactly the El Dorado's role was and especially anyone might remember Edward (Eddie) Maples from Missouri. I am not sure of exact dates of service, but any info would be appreicated.

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looking for shipmates

Comments: please contact me at kerns75@msn.com or at 724 684 7769. fred e kernisky dm3

Keywords: looking for shipmates from the flag divison from the korean war from the years of 1950 to 1953. I worked in the intelligence department and went by the nickname of ski.

looking for signal bridge crew

Comments: i would like to find members of the signalmen. on board the eldorado from 1955 to 1957.

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lost shipmate

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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.

Keywords: On the Eldorado from 1954 until 1955.

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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Cadre Ft. Riley & Leonard wood 1952-54

Comments: I taught a number of subjects , does anyone recall me or other members of groups going through these Forts during that period. Anyone in the 87 Inf. during Nov 52 to Mar 53

Keywords: Cadre , instructor Fort Riley & Fort Leonard Wood Nov 52 - Nov. 54

Nov. 54 to July 64 on board

Comments: would like to make contact with shipmates from the time frame posted

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Looking for ship mates 0f uss eldorada agc 11

Comments: Looking for anyone who was on the eldorado from 1955 to 1956.Would like to here from you!I was a cook.

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Henderson On Uss Eldorado

Comments: My Dad(James Henderson) served during 1952-1954 would love to hear from shipmates in those time frames.. Would be a real treat for him to hear from you

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LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES

Comments: LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES WHO SERVED WITH ME ON THE USS ELDORADO FROM 6-1950 TO 10-1953. WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANY OF YOU. PLEASE WRITE ME AT HBPJLANE@YAHOO.COM

Keywords: ASSISTANT J DIVISION PO RADAR

1962-1966 deck force/boat division

Comments: Looking for shipmates i served with during 62-66. Had to be some from Missouri.

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looking for friends

Comments: i served aboard the eldorado from sept 49 to june 51. i noticed in some ot the other comments that there were some others that served during that time.i remember adm thackery and capt morris. we use to say stick with thack and youll never get back. i had the privilege of meeting the capt face to face a couple times. i have a ships book about the korean thing. would like to hear from anyone.

Keywords: served with pi michelletti dave and felix ortega william haddock mk brown and many others. jj feranti from mass was a friend and a member of the marine signal detachment.

TOM RYAN CREW MEMBER RADIOMAN

Comments: I WAS ABOARD ELDORADO WHEN WE MADE THE TRIP TO INDONESIA AND AUSTRALIA IN 1960. WILL NEVER FORGET THE ADMIRAL WE HAD ON BOARD WHO HAD THE TWO MONKEYS IN A CAGE ON DECK. ONE DAY, THEY PIPED OVER PA SYSTEM, MONKEY OVERBOARD, SOMEONE BROKE IN THE CAGE AND THREW ONE OF THE MONKEYS OVERBOARD. WE SPENT A GOOD 3 HRS LOOKING FOR THAT MONKEY. AFTER THAT, THE ADMIRAL HAD A GUARD ON THE OTHER ONE. THAT ADMIRAL WAS A REAL DANDY.

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LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO KNEW MY DAD.

Comments: Looking for anyone who may have known my father. He served 1944 until ??? He was a gunners mate and served under Admiral Turner. His name was David Rosnick. Would like to hear about anything and everything you might know about him at that time. He passed away in 1977 and I would like to know more about his time in the service. Thank you in advance.

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Finding Bridge shipmates

Comments: I am looking for shipmates who hung out on the bridge and ET area Smithy--Limpy--Brock--J Chief Andrews.

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uss eldorado agc-11 shipmate

Comments: peanuts..beany...Armed Forces Expeditionary AWARD[GULF OF TONKIN],ADMIRAL'S TROPHY,onboard during collison at anchor Okinnowa/USS George Clymer...

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Served on Eldorado from 9-49 to 4-52

Comments: I spent most of my time in Korea in Radio 3, a transmitter room, trying to keep the WW II transmitters going 24 hours a day. A flagship has lots and lots of radio traffic. I was also the master of the SCR-610, a horrible little Signal Corps Transceiver that was used for boat radios, although the salt spray did terrible things to it.

Keywords: JIm Wallace, ET1; Made Inchon Landing 12-14-50;Iwon Landing; Inchon evacuation, 2nd Inchon landing. Returned to the states in Sept 1951. Friends were Shaky Hayes, Bill Conrad, and others

Eldorado Ships Company Spring1951-1954

Comments: Mowry was on forward deck division April 1951 till Nov. 1951 then xfer'd to E div IC section serving there until Dec. 1954. I'm trying to find a list of ship's complement for the period. Please help. Thanks.

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ANYONE KNOW THIS SAILOR?

Comments: I am looking for information, or pictures of my grandfather JAMES RICHARD SQUARES who served aboard the USS Eldorado. If you could help me in anyway, please email me at sprbeast2@aol.com. My grandfather passed away in '95 and i would like to have some sort of memoirs of his navy service.

Thank You, Todd

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APRIL 21, 1946 LESTER L. HANSLEY

Comments: I am the daughter of Lester Hansley who passed away on 6/27/00. My father was injured by a steel door that fell on his head and shoulder on 4-21-46 while on the USS Eldorado. He was disabled the entire remainder of his life from this accident, having agonizing headaches and severe shoulder and neck pain. As a child, I remember the endless nights I would hear him grind his teeth in pain. He never had a service connected injury. He was very proud of his service to his country and asked for nothing in return. He loved God, his family and his country more than life itself... He never spoke to us (his children) about his time in the war but I know it was horrible because of the many years of nightmares I'd hear him talk about the Japanese when he wasn't grinding his teeth in pain. I am now 43 years old and for 43 years watched my father suffer in beautiful silence, never complaining, he was always fine when you asked how he was doing. He was the most honorable man I have ever known. For his honor and for the record, I feel it is my duty as I have had the great privilege of being his daughter, to make it my life's goal to try to get his country to honor the fact that his lifetime of suffering was due to his injury on that fateful day of April 21, 1946 aboard the USS Eldorado. He is gone now, but I know in my heart that he would be proud to know that it was recorded and finally acknowleged his sacrifice. I have some documentation, but need more as most were destroyed in a fire at the base where they were stored. Anyone serving aboard the Eldorado on April 21, 1946 through October 12, 1946 and knew my father Lester L. Hansley, please contact me with any information you may have about him, however insignificant it may be, it may be of some help. I want to do this as a final gift to my daddy. betts@mail.clis.com, Judy Betts, 2472 Cedar Island Rd., Cedar Island, NC 28520

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B Div Intel

Comments: INTELL. DEPT. B DIV.

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seeking flag personel usseldorado years 1950-1952

Comments: would like to contact mates from years mentioned

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Bill Kline - Crew member

Comments: Was on board during the "reign" of Adm. Lyle P. Thackery and Captain Morris.

Keywords: With ship several times. Sept 1949/1950 and again 1952-1953. Rest of time with Com LSR Division 32.