May 31, 1948, 21 Marines lost in launch accident

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USS KEARSAGE 52-54 OR DIV

Comments: WOULD ENJOY HEARING FROM ANYONE IN THE OR DIV. THAT REMEMBERS ME. WE HAD SOME GRAND TIMES ABOARD THE MIGHTY "K". I RETIRED AS A CHIEF RADIOMAN.

Keywords: USS KEARSARGE FROM 52 TO 54 . OR DIV.

USS Kearsarge 1952-1955

Comments: My Father, John T. Matthews, was aboard the USS Kearsarge from 1952-1955. He sadly passed away on February 28th of this year. He was a quiet man and never talked much about his time there. Since his passing, I have gotten a copy of DD214 and only found out now the name of his ship. If you knew him or knew anyone that knew him, please let me know. I think he may have been a radio operator but cannot be sure. His rank was RD2 if that helps. Would love to know more about the tour or anything you would like to share. Would also love pictures as I am compiling information about his life so that his grandchildren and great grandchildren will remember him always!

Thanks, Tamra Johnson

Keywords: USS Kearsarge CVA-33, 1952-1955, Radio Operator

OI DIV. 1958-1962 CVA-CVS 33

Comments: would love to hear from any RD's who served on 33 58-62. I have cruise book from 1961 but not from 1959 when I also sailed. I am in contact with Frank Gibson who was discharged with me at Bremerton.

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Kearsarge Association

Comments: My husband served on the Kearsarge CVA33 in 1955-56. There is a Kearsarge Association organized in 1990.If you are interested in joining you can contact John Work 24611 Sandy Springs Rd. Minerva,OH 44657-9442 Phone 330-894-2660 Robert and Pat Hillhouse

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1954-55 USS Kearsarge CVA-33 OR DIV

Comments: Would love to hear from anyone who served aboard the Kearsarge 1954-55 in the OR division..

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USS Kearsarge 1950-1953

Comments: My father, Robert "Bob" Montgomery would love to hear from anyone that served with him from 1950-1953. He was a gunners mate aboard the USS Kearsarge.

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sometime in the 50's

Comments: I am looking for any information anyone can give me on my grandfathers time in the service. His name was Bobby Whisenant, and served in the early 50's possibly as a signal operator aboard the USS KEARSARGE. Thanks

Keywords: personal friends of my grandfather who served in the 50's

USS Kearsarge 52-56

Comments: My father-in-law, Charles R. Hamilton would be very glad to get ahold of old shipmate buddies. He was a member of the Carrier Air Fighter Group, VF11. He was a mechanic for the F9F5's. Anyone that remembers him...please contact me.

Keywords: Worked on F9F5's onboard the USS Kearsarge

Kearsarge cruise 54-55

Comments: Anyone remember our first Port of Call?

Keywords: OA Division

USS Kearsarge 58-61

Comments: I'm looking to hear from anyone who served with my dad on the USS Kearsarge from 58-61, not sure what his position was on the ship. His name was Anthony (Tony) Cozzetto, he passed away in 1991. Would love to hear some great stories, he had a great sense of humor and I'm sure was always playing practical jokes! I think he was stationed in Long Beach CA.

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Looking for Shipmates 56-59 Mighty K.

Comments: Would like to hear from Guys who were in the v-4 division during the far east Cruise of 57-58

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52-54 OR DIV

Comments: WOULD ENJOY TALKING TO ANY ONE IN THE "OR" DIVISION

Keywords: I WAS ON THE USS KEEARSARGE FROM 52 THRU 54. ENJOYED THE DUTY AND MET MANY FRIENDS WHILE ABOARD AND KEPT IN CONTACT WITH SOME OF THEM FOR THE NEXT 20 YEARS.

Looking for vets who served in 52-54

Comments: My father Emmett L. Bryan is looking for a a vet that served on the Kearsage that called him a couple of months ago, it is very important that he gets in contact with him. He lost the vets contact info. My father would also like to find any one who served on this ship who served between 51-54. He needs help in trying to get his disability. 870-295-4427 Anyone that can help please contact him. my email kbryan@hotmail.com

Keywords: Lowery, 51-54, vets of Kearsage

1953 cruise book

Comments: Looking for a copy of the 1953 cruise book and the photographer that I worked with in putting it together, Ron Marco. Would also like to find Thomas Overton (attended Indiana U. before joining), one heck of a double deck pinochle player.

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Served on Kearsarge CVA 33 in 1957-1958

Comments: I would like to hear from anyone who served on the Kearsarge CVA 33 during 1957-58. I was a hydralyic structure scadron VFP 61, stationed at NAS Meimarr. Please contact me at my home address and phone.

Keywords: Robbie or Robinson in 1957-1958

STILL SEARCHING FOR 'MIGHTY KAY' CREW MEMBERS 1954-1956 ERA

Comments: There are still a lot of "MISSING" shipmates out there somewhere in the vast cybernetic world and it would delight me if someone that may know one would leave an E-Mail message for me so that I could put them in contact with other known shipmates...

Lee H. Hilton III PHA2 :>/

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CVA 'X' DIV; 1955-56 CRUISE

Comments: I'd like to say hello to some of the pals I had - in "X" division and in "E" division.

Keywords: A "quiet" cruise after Tachen 1955-56, TD3 in Training Office, "X" Division

Member of VF 112 '54 - '55

Comments: I don't have it handy, but can get you info on the Reunion, Email Purvis13@earthlink.net

Cal W. VF 112, '54 - '55

Keywords: Knicknamed Tex and Buckets because of my last name. There is an association of K vets. They are having a reunion soon in New Orleans. I was a member and made two grreat reunions in San Diego and Corpus Christi, TX. It was good to see some old friends.

Kearsarge cva 33

Comments: V-1 fLIGHT DECK HAND

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Served on the mighty K 52-53 V-3 DIV.

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good commts

Comments: very good letters db preece

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I served in 1957-1959

Comments: Just posting to see if anyone served on the same ship in the 1st division at these times.

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1957-1958 served aboard the K

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I served on the Kearsarge 1957-58

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looking for herb weiss fromm the uss kearsarge

Comments: im looking for herb weiss of the uss kearsarge he was on the ship in 1948 when my uncle died in the launch accident his name was william haiss {billy}i would just like to speak with you and maybe get to know my uncle some through your old stories

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uss kearsarge 1956- 1957 guam

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uss kearsarge 1956- 1957 guam

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B-Division; 1954-56

Comments: Good Site........

Keywords: Looking for any Boilertenders in #2 fireroom that served from 1954 to 1956. Also any 1956 cruise books you have for sale???

Looking for shipmates 1962-63

Comments: Would very much like to locate afew ship's crew like Steve Pappan from Pahuska, OK, James Leech from Houston, TX, Donald Sharp from Tulsa, Tennennsee.

Prior to ship duty, I was at NAS Atsugi, Japan for almost 3 years. Became managing editor of the base paper there. Worked with Paul A. Girardin, Robert W. Thurmand....Ralph Wilson

Keywords: Was there to cover retreival of Wally Schirra and Gordon Cooper - worked with international news team. Also put out ship's news paper. Worked in and out of Hawaii.

looking for shipmates for contact

Comments: i am looking for anyone in v-1 and or first division during the years 1952-1954. i worked with gunners mates in 2nd disision. and working on the flight deck pulling wheel shocks. i remember the last names of friends they are sparks, rucker, james t nelson and pyle, and harker. would love to hear from you and exchange stories and memories.

Keywords: years 1952-1954/looking for shipmates during that time sparks, rucker, james t. nelson, pyle

AM I THE ONLY ONE THAT WAS ON THE KEARSARGE FROM 1947 to 1948

Comments: Am I the only one that has logged on that was on the Kearsarge from Dec.1947 to Dec. 1948. I can't be that old surely.

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I Was a QMSN on Kearsarge in 1947

Comments: In December 1947, I came aboard the Kearsarge when it was in drydock at the Navy shipyard in Brooklyn,NY. I was a WWII Merchant Marine veteran and was assigned to the QM gang based upon my previous training. One of my GQ stations was on the helm as well as during flight quarters. On the night before the ship was to depart Hampton Roads for the Med. Sea, I was the QMOW on the 20-24 quarterdeck watch. Consequently, I was on duty and saw one of our ship's liberty launches swamp while trying to make the gangway and sounded the alarm to the OOD. Next morning, everyone had to muster at quarters to see who was missing. I remained aboard for one year before transferring to a Key West based destroyer that my younger brother was on. I would like to contact any Ms that was on the ship at that time.

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I Was a QMSN on Kearsarge in 1947

Comments: In December 1947, I came aboard the Kearsarge when it was in drydock at the Navy shipyard in Brooklyn,NY. I was a WWII Merchant Marine veteran and was assigned to the QM gang based upon my previous training. One of my GQ stations was on the helm as well as during flight quarters. On the night before the ship was to depart Hampton Roads for the Med. Sea, I was the QMOW on the 20-24 quarterdeck watch. Consequently, I was on duty and saw one of our ship's liberty launches swamp while trying to make the gangway and sounded the alarm to the OOD. Next morning, everyone had to muster at quarters to see who was missing. I remained aboard for one year before transferring to a Key West based destroyer that my younger brother was on. I would like to contact any Ms that was on the ship at that time.

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Pilots, Kearsarge 52-53

Comments: I'd be interested in hearing from any pilots who served aboard the Kearsarge during the cruise from August 1952-February 1953. I was an HO3S helicopter rescue pilot.

Keywords: Kearsarge, HU-1, Pilots, 1952-53

Shipmates CV-33 1945-1947

Comments: Looking for shipmates of my Dad's, Donald Pepper, who served on the USS Kearsarge CV-33 from 1945-1947 in gunnery as site setter on gun mount. He was 17 years old and a Seaman 1st Class at the time. He would love to hear from anyone who remembers him or served with him. He has specifically mentioned Arthur Tetreault and Ray White who came to visit him in Rhode Island I belive in the 60's. Please email if you or someone you know knew him. Thanks!!

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Looking for 1947-1948 QM's

Comments: I would like to hear from any Quartermasters who served aboard the ship during that year. W made a Med. cruise that touched France, Italy, Sciliy, Greece, Malta, and north Africa. My duties during GQ was after steering, econdary conn, and bridge helm.

Keywords: I was a QMSN on the Kearsarge from December 1947 to December 1948

CV-33 AGENT ORANGE 12/28/68

Comments: Dear Men , My Pa lives through me. He told me of this EXPLOSION (O2N2)(Leaking Valves) on December 28th , 1968 - Jan 9th , 1969. It was always the Chief's Opinion a Saboteur was upon this craft. The Chief was Awarded 100% Compensation from the Dept. of Veteran's Affairs for injury's suffered during this EXPLOSION. The CHIEF'S COMPENSATION was Awarded For , " AGENT ORANGE EXPOSURE." It HAS BEEN CONFIRMED , CV-33 AND THIS CREW WAS EXPOSED. IF YOU ARE SUFFERING FROM AGENT ORANGE AND NEED FURTHER DOCUMENTATION. CONTACT ME ASAP. Son of a Chief , Robert Vincent Brown. OS3 U.S.S. WICHITA A0R-1 WICKED WITCH OF THE WEST 1979 - 1982 IRANIAN HOSTAGE CRISIS Disabled American Veteran.

Keywords: Son of ; Chief (Senior) Robert Walter Brown. Chief of E-gang. Seek to help those injured during EXPLOSION on December 28th , 1968.

hello vets of va-115

Comments: like to hear from 53-54 squadron members

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USS KEARSARGE Memento

Comments: While going through some of my deceased Uncle's (Howard Williams, who died in 1976) property, I found two items of interest, both shiny steel cigarette lighters. One was engraved "USS Kearsarge CVA-33, and the other was to who I assume a retired shipmate, James A. Marslek. Does anybody have any knowledge of this person, or wish to bid on the lighter before I send it to the auction block?

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FAPL San Diego;KeasargeCVA-33

Comments: Would like to hear from anyone at these places and times. REHarms@aol.com

Keywords: FAPL North Island, San Diego (1953-1954); USS Kearsarge CVA-33 ('54-'55 cruise); NAAS Ream Field fire department 1954.

on kearsarge cva33 52-55

Comments: would like to hear from old ship mates

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PLEASE HELP WITH INFO

Comments: W.C. Peterson is my grandfather and i've been helping my grandmother find pictures and information about him when he was aboard this ship. If you have any info or pictures, PLEASE email me. My grandfather is deceased now and i'm very interested in learning more about his navy career. thank you so much!!

Keywords: William C. Peterson "Pete", served on Kearsarge from 1951-1954, was on flight deck, Korean War

Looking for buddies

Comments: My father in law, Charles Hamilton served in the Korean War on board the USS Kearsarge. He would like to hear from old navy buddies. Please contact me if you remember him.

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Photo Lab shipmates 1954-1955-1956

Comments: Shreveport,La.

Still looking for shipmates from the Photo Lab on Pacific cruises during 1954-1955-1956 time frame...hello, anyone out there? :>/

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VF-114 '53-'54 SEA OF JAPAN CRUISE

Comments: My father, Bill Converse, was an AMC with VF-114 during USS Kearsarge (CVA-33) Sea of Japan deployment. Looking for any friends who knew him or Chief Conklin during that time. Talked about Mickey Rooney in Chief's Quarters during filming of Bridges at Toko-Ri movie.

Keywords: Bill Converse, AMC, passed away 4/2/2003 with fond remembrances of time with VF-114, retired 1960. Looking for friends, have photos to share.

V1 Division 1954- 56

Comments: I would like to hear from anyone who served in the V1 Division aboard the USS Kearsarge from Nov 1954 to May 1956. I was the crew leader forward on port side. James Rofkahr

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USS KEARSARGE

Comments: looking for anyone that knew my dad, Bill Smart. I believe he served 1950

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Looking for old Navy friends

Comments: I am helping my dad try to find some old friends from the Navy. We were looking at his yearbook over the holidays. I told him I would try to locate some of his old buddies. He and my mom lived in California before he shipped out. He was on board from '54-'55 I think. He was in Fox division, a gunners mate. He does not have e-mail so please e mail me and I will get it to him.

Keywords: '54-'55 , RH Briand, OL Jochims, FD Bryan, F Newman, RD Tamayo, GM3 gunners mate,