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Current Message 1 - March 9, 2009
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Entry: 69431
USS Kearsage (CV-33)

1955-1956

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Don Newman wrote on 2009-03-09 16:11:56.0

Comments: I served aboard from Boot Camp unit066, after boot leave of course. from 1955-1956 was in V-1 as an E-3. The rate was frozen. I was in V-1 div and I was An airman Instead of Avation Machinest Mate. Almost the same thing. I would like to contact anyone on that cruise.

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Current Message 2 - March 5, 2009
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Entry: 69375
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LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES AND CRUISE BOOK

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Don Newman wrote on 2009-03-05 07:15:52.0

Comments:

Keywords: I was on the USSKearsarge CVA-33 1955-56 cruise. Rank V-1 Rate Ed-3.  I am looking for shipmates and possibly a cruise book.

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Current Message 3 - February 8, 2009
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Entry: 69025
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After 50 years

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Debra Cote wrote on 2009-02-08 15:12:19.0

Comments: After 50 years my mother finally told me who my real dad was. It appears they were both in the navy stationed in the State of Washington. Looking for photo's or information about FT3 Lewis Innocenti. He was released from active duty January 1957 from the USS Kearsarge (CVA-33). Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

Keywords: Lewis Innocenti, FT3,

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Current Message 4 - January 17, 2009
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Entry: 68716
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V1-Div. 1952-1955

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Donald Renshaw wrote on 2009-01-17 18:16:55.0

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Current Message 5 - January 5, 2009
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Entry: 68546
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52-53 cruise

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Ed Parle wrote on 2009-01-05 14:09:52.0

Comments: My grandfather Ed parle was a yellowshirt flight deck coordinator from 52-53 if anyone remembers him you can contact him through here.

Keywords: Ed Parle 52-53 cruise flight deck coordinator

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Current Message 6 - December 20, 2008
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Entry: 68332
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Find records on my Father-In-Law

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Terry Dillinger wrote on 2008-12-20 18:24:02.0

Comments: I am not sure of the year but my husband said he was on the FORRESTAL in the 50's and 60's His name was John Harrison Dillinger and he was in the Navy.Any information would be so greatful.

Thank you,

Terry Dillinger

Keywords: His was in the Navy on the FORRESTAL

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Current Message 7 - December 16, 2008
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Entry: 68279
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Looking for father I never knew

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Anthony Silva wrote on 2008-12-16 16:21:07.0

Comments: Looking for anyone who knew Agepito (A.K.A. Rico) Jimenez. I was taken away from my mother after she left my father. I recently found my mother and she told me he was in the Navy and served on the Kearsarge in about 1959-60 in Hawaii. If anyone knows of him please e-mail me at tempest94564@yahoo.com.

Keywords: USS Kearsarge

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Current Message 8 - August 31, 2008
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Entry: 67053
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RM Ingram

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Laura McIntyre wrote on 2008-08-31 17:45:32.0

Comments: My Dad was so proud to have served on the USS Kearsarge and I'm looking for anyone who might have remembered him who would share an anecdote or 2. He died 9/4/79 but is always on my mind. Thanks Much. Proud Navy Brat

Keywords: Personal friends of Rutherford "Myrt" Ingram, Jr.

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Current Message 9 - August 29, 2008
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Entry: 67026
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USS Kearsarge Vet Passes

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Steve Andruszkewicz wrote on 2008-08-29 09:54:23.0

Comments: Hugh Eugene Hanna HUGH EUGENE HANNA Born 1-8-1935, passed away at home at the age of 73 in Riverside, CA on 8-26-2008. He is survived by his wife of 31 years Ramona, son Jimmie and daughter Denise, grandson's Joshua & Dillon. He spent 20 yrs. in the U.S. Navy from 1952-1972 as an Aviation Ordinance Chief. He was based in Alameda, CA but served in Vietnam on the USS Coral Sea; Also served aboard the USS Boxer & USS Yorktown with Attack Squadron VA-65 in the Korean War and on the USS Kearsarge and with Patrol Squadron VP-4 from 1959-62. His affectionate nickname while in the Navy was "Horrible Hughie". He continued to support the Navy throughout his life. After his military service, he went to work for Stanford Research Center and later to FMC before retiring. He spent his life giving to anyone and everyone he could. He was a good man and will be truly missed. Arrangements entrusted to Chapel of the Chimes Memorial Park and Funeral Home, 32992 Mission Blvd., Hayward, CA 94544 510-538-3131 Fremont-Hayward, CA.

Respectfully, Steve/Andy Andruszkewicz VP4Reunion2005@aol.com

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Current Message 10 - June 14, 2008
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Entry: 66064
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VAE 11 DET Romeo 1966-1968

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John Elko wrote on 2008-06-14 10:58:10.0

Comments: 6-2008, I wish I kept in contact with some of the VAW Radar crew on the CVS-33 from 1966 to 1968, guys like: Williams (from down south), Sailor (the lifer), Roberts( the reserve-2 year),Cook (more crazy then me), THE ROCK Hagemeister (most liked guy in the group), the pain in the butt Chief Johnson (to mean to die), TINY (he was not always tiny),Jorgenson (wrong spelling, but I still remember him),and Rick the guy from Mexico (we bought our wifes a fur coat in Hong Kong, it seemed like a good idea after a few drinks). Hope to hear from one of you guys. John

Keywords: VAW- 11 Det Reomo, CVS 33 66-68 Westpac

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Current Message 11 - March 25, 2008
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Entry: 64928
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Any photos of my dad and friend???

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Tim Grabeal wrote on 2008-03-25 23:24:41.0

Comments:

Keywords: Anyone has any photos of my dad, Marshell Grabeal annd his friend, Richard Smith as cooks served from 1950-55 on Kearsarge CVA-33

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Current Message 12 - March 12, 2008
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Entry: 64717
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kearsarge cva33 1955 1956v3 div

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LARRY ANDY ANDERSON wrote on 2008-03-12 16:05:28.0

Comments:

Keywords: LOOKING FOR ROBERT J.MERCIER LAWRENCE MASS THAT ISERVED WITH NICKNAME FROG

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Current Message 13 - January 6, 2008
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Entry: 63709
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A division

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WALT MYERS wrote on 2008-01-06 21:25:13.0

Comments: IF YOU KNOW ME I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU.

Keywords: WE MYERS NO BATTLES JUST A DEFORMED INDEX FINGER ON MY RIGHT HAND FROM HOLDING A COFFEE CUP FOR SO MANY HOURS. I WORKED IN THE MACHINE SHOP ON THE 3RD DECK BETWEEN THE MESS HALLS. I WAS TRANSFERRED TO THE USS NORTON SOUND AVM1 WHEN THE KEARSARGE WENT TO BREMERTON WASHINGTON FOR CONVERSION

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Current Message 14 - December 27, 2007
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Entry: 63579
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cruisebook1953-1954

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raymond altenburger wrote on 2007-12-27 13:18:50.0

Comments: I would like to buy a cruise book or more from the 1953-1954 cruise

Keywords: Caine Mutiny and Bridges of Toka Ri movies

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Current Message 15 - September 6, 2007
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Entry: 62196
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LOOKING FOR CRUISE BOOK 57-58-59

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CLYDE PHILLIPS wrote on 2007-09-06 21:56:17.0

Comments:

Keywords: LOOKING FOR CRUISE BOOK FROM THE TIME I SERVER ABOARD THE USS KEARSARGE CVA 33, IT WAS ABOUT 58 AND 59. IF I AM NOT MISTAKEN, THE CAPTAIN WAS NAMED PAUL EMRICK I THINK. THANK YOU.

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Current Message 16 - September 3, 2007
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Entry: 62158
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searching for James Toushstone

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linda sewell wrote on 2007-09-03 12:40:16.0

Comments: Trying to contact James Touchstone. He was staioned at Long Beach, CA. in 1967.

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Current Message 17 - June 11, 2007
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Entry: 61279
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Looking for Shipmates and Photos

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Gloria Massey wrote on 2007-06-11 14:00:52.0

Comments: I am searching for any pictures and crew who may have searved on the USS Kearsarge (CVA-33) from 1954-1956, Division 3. I am trying to put together an album of the USS Kearsarge basketball team and crew during this time for my Dad. If you have any information please contact me at gmassey@arb.ca.gov thank you

Keywords: USS Kearsarge (CVA-33)Shipmates and photos

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Current Message 18 - June 2, 2007
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Entry: 61188
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JIMMY RODGERS FROM CANTON OHIO

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JIM RODGERS wrote on 2007-06-02 17:20:41.0

Comments: I HAD A GREAT TIME.ONLY WISH I HAD KEPT IN CONTACT .

Keywords: I WAS A PLANE CAPTAIN ON A AD5,AD7,1957 AND 1958

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Current Message 19 - May 9, 2007
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Entry: 60936
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Where to leave memorabila

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Carol Smith wrote on 2007-05-09 12:20:49.0

Comments: Lawrence passed away this past week and the family is looking for a place to donate his medals and other items. Does anyone know of a particular museum that would be interested in keeping this information?

Keywords: Lawrence Simpson served on board the USS Kearsage CV33.

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Current Message 20 - March 25, 2007
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Entry: 60469
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1954-1955 cruise

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Robert Harms wrote on 2007-03-25 21:32:38.0

Comments: Looking for any one who remembers photo labe members, or VF-114 members, or VA-115 members. We are few but still have memories. I have a box of photos of crossing the equator.

Keywords: USS Kearsarge CVA 33; photo lab, VF-114

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Current Message 21 - January 29, 2007
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Entry: 59843
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pictures found

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vic matloff wrote on 2007-01-29 20:54:19.0

Comments: I was an exchange pilot on the Kearsarge in 1952 and of course took many slides. I was looking for something else but ran across a picture of a Corsair on Take off. The pilot is clearly visible as is the name on the side of his plane: Lt D.A. Crandall. I would pleased to send it to him or any relative that might be interested.

Vmatloff@roadrunner.com

Keywords: Lt. D.A.Crandall, Aviator, USN kearsarge, 1952

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Current Message 22 - August 21, 2006
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Entry: 58591
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Info for USS Kearsarge 1956-1958 and or friends or pictures of Herbert (Red) Miller.

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Wesley Laurie wrote on 2006-08-21 13:19:09.0

Comments: I am a boyhood friend of Herbert (Red) Miller. We both grew up in the Flatbush section of Brooklyn, New York during the 1940s and early 1950s.

I am trying to find anyone who knew him or his whereabouts now or any information on the USS Kearsarge during that time he was on the ship. Where it was 1956-1958, what roll it played, etc. I would love to have any copies of pictures of him and/or the crew he was in.

Thanking you in advance for any help in my quest.

Keywords: Herbert (Red) Miller served on the USS Kearsarge 1956-1958. I know he made one tour to Japan.

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Current Message 23 - July 22, 2006
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Entry: 58191
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REPLY

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James Hall wrote on 2006-07-22 20:26:08.0

Comments: Been trying to locate you for some time now. Left a message for you on the MIDWAY (MUSEUM SITE) Would be great to hear from you.

Don't get a reply through your post of 2006-06-22.

My email address is james6885@sbcglobal.net

Keywords: Reply to W.A. (Bill) Criss

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Current Message 24 - June 22, 2006
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Entry: 57748
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Uss Kearsage CV 33

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William (Bill) Criss wrote on 2006-06-22 10:09:57.0

Comments: Was a member of the Re-commissioning crew in 1951. I was a Radarman in OI division until I departed in June 1955.

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was on the uss kearsage cva 33 1952 to 1953 

walter	 wagner
2826 mill point dr.
henderson nv 	89014
702 897 3576

1953

On Wed, 13 Nov 1996 
Thomas Hagen wrote:

538 Kulp Road
Perkiomenville, Pa 18074
215/830-5538

Comments ...

I am trying to locate former shipmates from the 
Navy Aircraft Carrier USS Kearsarge CVA-33.

I served aboard her in 1953 as a flight deck hand.

Re: Tim Hagen

On Sat, 19 Apr 1997 
Cas Welch  caswelch@aol.com  wrote:

phone:412 3431813
fax:800 379 6183

I'm replying to Thomas Hagen, who  wrote his was on the Kearsage and 
served aboard her in 1953 as a flight deck hand.  I too was on the
Kearsge from Nov. 1951 (We recomisioned her at Bremington) until she
returned from Korea in 1993. 

I was an AO (Aviation Ordnance--bee bee stacker)   3rd Class .

Cas Welch
280 Jefferson Dr.
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
412 343 1813
E-Mail Caswelch@aol.com

Squadron VA-115

On Thu, 3 Jul 1997 
Nan Bradford-Reid  wrote:

I am looking for anyone who was in VA-115, or CAG 11 during'51-'53.
please e-mail privately.

datein: 1949 dateout: 1956

My father, Wm. J.D. "Bill" Bradford flew ADs off the Philippine Sea,
CVA-47, Second Korean Cruise and the Kearsarge CVA-33. 

I am looking to establish contact with anyone who might have known him
during this time or who was on either of these carriers.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Thanks,
 
Spadqueen
--Navy Wings are made of Gold...

Post war cruise

On Wed, 22 Oct 1997 
"William A McCammon Jr." Email address wrote:

847 Garden Lane 
South Bend, IN 46619

A Div CVA 33 Kearsarge

datein: 1954 dateout: 1957

I served in "A" Div Hyd. gang Deck edge space. Leading chief
Lightbody, Some mates I remember Ted Williams, Gary First,Dennis
Palmer. 

I am looking for some cruise book for yrs 54to57 any one
know where I may find some?

Post Hostilities

On Tue, 19 May 1998 
C E Crookshanks Email address wrote:

fax: 496 728 3432

comments:
I served on board from 4 Dec 53 to 16 June 56. First 18 months as 
Aircraft Fueling Officer and last part of tour in Operations Dept and on
bridge. Am trying to locate Dan Wills, at that time he was a Capt, CO of
the marine Detachment.Thnaks

C E Crookshanks

Photo Lab

On Sun, 21 Jun 1998 
Lou Alvarez Email address wrote:

comments:
Served Photolab USS Kearsarge CVA 33'55-57. Contacts from Dick Weicht?
Lan Shockley, Paul Burroughs, others.

Lou Alvarez

V 1 Division 1957-1959

On Sat, 6 Mar 1999 
Ray wurst Email address wrote:

looking for shipmates from v-1 division who served with me aboard uss
kearsarge cva-33.especially bob sands, and any other shipmates serving
this time frame.

Ray wurst
 an v-1 div. e.mail me at jersey333@aol.com  


Chief Officer Robert Lee Mathews

On Tue, 30 Mar 1999 
SIMON TOTTLE Email address wrote:

I am looking for people who served on the Kearsage with Chief Officer
Robert Lee Mathews.  He was my father and I would like to hear from
people who knew him.  He died when I was too young to remember him and
would like to hear about him.  My name is Renee and I was his youngest
daughter.  Please email me at stottle47@juno.com.

Thank you for any help in this matter.

Renee

Ship items

On Wed, 17 Feb 1999 
Chris Gonzales Email address wrote:

Hello allow me to introduce myself, my name is Chris Gonzales and I have
been helping a friend of mine to try and find people interested in
buying some old stuff she aquired much of which includes: (These are her
desciptions not mine)

55-56 USS Kearsage CVG-5 Book
Operation Panic May 17, 1956 USS Kearsage Volume 1
1955 Christmas menu USS Kearsage CVA-33
1955 Thanksgiving Menu USS Kearsage
(22) 4X5 Photos aboard the USS Kearsage
(16) 8X10 Photos Navy boot camp and on the USS Kearsage
(43) 5X4 1950's Navy air bombing from USS Kearsage flight deck germany
     airplane VC-61 
(16) negatives 1950-1954 The USS Kearsage airplane flight bombing &
U.S.A. Navy Air Pilot's men

if anyone is interested in purchasing any of these items please e-mail
me back A.S.A.P. these and many other items wil be going on the auction
block very soon and i'm sure they have more worth to you than some
collector Please include an offer on the items you would like.


Sincerly,
 
Chris Gonzales

Photo Lab

On Wed, 5 May 1999 
R. E. Harms, PH2  Email address wrote:

While looking for VF-114, I came across your Korean War Project. I think
they called it a conflict.  The addition "Photo Lab' put me in touch 
with someone I served with on the 1954-1955 cruise.  I was attached 
from VF-114 to the Photo Lab.  I have been trying to contact other
shipmates, now that I have a computer, Internet access and found my old
cruise book.  

I'll check your page periodically, so I can put in my addition.

Hello

On Sat, 13 Feb 1999 
Frank (gator) Semas Email address wrote:

Hello  my name is Frank. The ship's name was the Kearsarge cva-33.
From 1955-1957. Thanks for any information you may have.

Frank (gator) Semas

Tours and ships

On Tue, 26 Oct 1999 
MOLINARO JR.PHILLIP T. Email address wrote:


USS Gilbert Islands cve 107 after pipefitters school 4/53 to
app. 12/53.
   
USS Wright cvl 49 12/53 to app. 4/55 I spent 12 weeks in the san Diego
Naval Hospital   
 
USS kearsarge cva 33  7/55 to 9/56

Phil