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Entry: 81770 USS LEYTE (CV-32)	LEYTE EXPLOSION IN BOSTON
BILL FORD wrote on January 18, 2012 CITY AND STATE: OCALA FL UNIT: X-DIVISION SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I was aboard the Leyte when she exploded while testing steam catapults at 5,000PSI on October 16, 1953. I lost a lot of friends that day. I was a printer and in the printshop at the time, just a few compartments away. I was in charge of a damage control party up forward. There were two explosions and I almost was blown through a hanger deck hatch when the second one happened. There have been a lot of conflicting stories about the explosion(s). I was in the official Navy photograph taking the wounded from the ship. I'm the sailor with the white handkerchief around my neck. Keywords: Uss Leyte CV32 July 1951-November 1953

Entry: 80304 USS LEYTE (CV-32)	USS LEYTE 1948 - 1952
DEBRA SIMMONS wrote on September 8, 2011 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: looking for information re: fire aboard ship on 5/22/1955, my dad,William F. Leake, Jr from VA, now deceased, was burned in that fire. I also have pictures of the ship during that time and of Willie Green, WV, John Lindamood, TN and Charles Murray, NY. Also have the memorial booklet for Earl Wayne Morris, Seaman Apprentice,died 13 sept '50 and Ensign James R. Hackney, Fighting Squadron 74,died 9 mar '50. Dad joined the army after his honorable discharge frm Navy, retired as a CW2 after 20 yrs. any info would be greatly appreciated. Keywords: oct 1948- july 1952

Entry: 79267 USS LEYTE (CV-32)	I WANT TO KNOW IF ANYONE REMEMBERS MY FATHER C. JAMES (JIM) WINTER! PLEASE RESPOND
SCOTT WINTER wrote on June 10, 2011 CITY AND STATE: BAYSIDE NY UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My dad who ist still alive is a korean war veteran. I was hoping to find any who served with him. and maybe a story or two. He was on leave when in the boston shipyard the explosion took place that cost many sailors their lives. He was home to marry my mom. And she says she saved his life to this day. Please any info or pics or anything would be so greatfully appreciated by me and my family! Thank u! God Bless You!! Keywords: Cv-32 uss leyte

Entry: 77048 USS LEYTE (CV-32)	I WAS BOXER ON LEYTE
JOHN FADOOL SR. wrote on December 5, 2010 CITY AND STATE: RICHMOND VA UNIT: 1ST 6TH DIV. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: on the leyte 49 51 on the boxing team they call me BLACKEY. Keywords: blackey nickname.

Entry: 76373 USS LEYTE (CV-32)	FRIENDS OF DEAN OUSTERHOUT
PAUL OUSTERHOUT wrote on October 9, 2010 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father, Dean Ousterhout, served on the Leyte. If you knew him and could share any stories, that would be great. Keywords:

Entry: 76291 USS LEYTE (CV-32)
JIM HARRIS wrote on September 29, 2010 CITY AND STATE: SPARTA NJ UNIT: USS LEYTE CVS 32 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords: looking for jim and gene tucker,served on the ussleyte from 1949 tru 1952

Entry: 75319 USS LEYTE (CV-32)	INFORMATION ON LIEUT. LEONARD M DEROSE AND 1953 EXPLOSION
FRANK PISACANE SR. wrote on July 1, 2010 CITY AND STATE: SHELTON CT UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER Comments: Lieut. Leonard M. DeRose was an officer aboard the USS Leyte during the 1953 Boston explosion. He was instrumental in saving the lives of eleven shipmates despite he himself being burned beyond recognition. He died shortly after their rescue.    As a friend of his sister and her family, I am attempting to gather additional information regarding the incident. So far the only significant facts are from a Time Magazine article that can be read at "DISASTERS: Tragedy for a Leading Lady - TIME" at    http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,818969,00.html I believe that there might also have been an article in one of the Boston papers.    Any additional information that can be provided would be greatly appreciated.    I was deeply and profoundly touched when I first learned of this story. I'm not certain that Lieut. DeRose was ever awarded a medal posthumously. If not, he should be, even after 63 years. Keywords: Leyte aircraft carrier explosion Boston 1953 disaster tragedy

Entry: 74466 USS LEYTE (CV-32)	BLACK SAILORS
CAMERON EVANS wrote on April 24, 2010 CITY AND STATE: MABLETON GA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Hello my name is Cameron R. Evans. I am the youngest son of a black sailor that served on the Uss Leyte and he was serving as a mess hand when the explosion occured in the Boston Harbor. My father name is Welborn Oslin Evans. He also went by the nickname "Silky". He was from Atlanta, Ga. He stood maybe 5 feet 10 inches. 165 pounds. He was medically retired from the navy in the early sixties. He passed in Feb 1998. I just wanted to see if anyone knew of him. He was a kind soul and I missed him terribly. If any info please call or email. Thank you and god bless. Keywords:

Entry: 74223 USS LEYTE (CV-32)	INFO.RE.MY FATHERWHO SERVED ABOARD USS LEYTE
BRIAN WRIGHT wrote on April 4, 2010 CITY AND STATE: DALTONINFO. PA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: would like some information re. my fathers service since he passed away when I was a youngster.Thank you. Keywords: aircraft carrier Leyte

Entry: 73554 USS LEYTE (CV-32)
IRA BOSSERT wrote on February 14, 2010 CITY AND STATE: SCOTTSDALE AZ UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords: Leyte CV32

Entry: 72700 USS LEYTE (CV-32)	VS-39
GERALD HUMPHREY SR. wrote on December 9, 2009 CITY AND STATE: CHARLEROI PA UNIT: VS-39 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords: I WAS ON THE USS LEYTE ON SEVERAL CRUISES.ALSO THE TARAWA AND THE ANTIEDAM.

Entry: 72303 USS LEYTE (CV-32)	JOE ALBERT PATTERSON KILLED OCTOBER 1953 ON LEYTE BOSTON EXLPLOSION
THOMAS LOYD wrote on November 11, 2009 CITY AND STATE: FAIRVIEW TX UNIT: MAA REAM FIELD SAN YYSIDERO, CA 1957 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Joe Albert Patterson joined the US Navy in 1953. Upon finishing boot camp he came home for at couple of weeks and was then deployed to Boston Harbor for service on the USS Leyte. He had only been aboard for a couple of weeks when there was an explosion below decks of the Leyte, and Joe was killed. He was 18 years old. We grew up together and fought the Japs and Hitler from the vacant lots around our neighborhood in East Texas. Joe had an older brother that was killed during WWII and who was buried at sea. He was a fine example of an American Youth ready to die for their country. Keywords: Joe Albert Patterson, 18 years old killed on the USS Leyte in Boston Harbor in October 1953. His older brother was killed in action in the South Pacific during WWII.. He was buried at sea.

Entry: 72058 USS LEYTE (CV-32)
J. WANDRES wrote on October 24, 2009 CITY AND STATE: ABERDEEN NJ UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Looking for info on aircraft "splash" incident on Sept. 30, 1946 in Caribbean Ocean area. USS Massey (DD-778) was plane guard. Would like info on what happened to plane and pilot. All info kept confidential. thanks. Keywords:

Entry: 70980 USS LEYTE (CV-32)	WALTER BEGOVICH?
TAD DOLINAR wrote on July 21, 2009 CITY AND STATE: TONAWANDA NY UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Does the name Walter Begovich sound familiar to anyone? He was my wife's father, and passed away when she was only 3, in 1969. She never got to know him, and really would like to learn something about her dad. From what research her sister has done, we believe he served aboard the USS Leyte in the early 1950's. It would be greatly appreciated if anyone has any memories of him, or a photo that could be emailed to us. Her mother never really asked for much information about his service to the country, so very little is known. It would mean the world to my wife. Thank You, and Thank You all for your service to our country. Keywords: USS Leyte, CV-32,

Entry: 70082 USS LEYTE (CV-32)	TONY TEDESCO, SEP 50 - DEC 53, A DIV, BOAT SHOP
ANTHONY (TONY) TEDESCO wrote on May 6, 2009 CITY AND STATE: CA UNIT: USS LEYTE, CV-32), A DIV, BOAT SHOP SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: The email belongs to one of Tony's sons-in-law. Tony has no computer. Please email if you want to contact him. Thanks! Keywords: USS Leyte, Diesel Mechanic, 1950-53

Entry: 70011 USS LEYTE (CV-32)	USS LEYTE CV-32, REUNION DATE'S CHANGED.
LE GRANDE W. VAN WAGENEN wrote on April 28, 2009 CITY AND STATE: PARLIN NJ UNIT: USS LEYTE CV-32 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: The reunion Dates that were listed prior to this ,Has been changed to 23-27 September 2009. All of the rest imformation stays the same. Keywords:

Entry: 69960 USS LEYTE (CV-32)	MY DAD
TERRY BLANCHARD wrote on April 23, 2009 CITY AND STATE: ALEXANDRIA BAY NY UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My Dad was on the uss leyet in 1955 until 1958 I would like to see if anyone has some pictures of him. My dad passed away in 1986 I would like to no more about my dad in his navy days Keywords: Big REd

Entry: 69751 USS LEYTE (CV-32)	DUANE WELTLICH - USS LEYTE CV-32
ERIC WELTLICH wrote on April 4, 2009 CITY AND STATE: WOOSTER OHIO UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Duane Weltlich was my father he passed away August 27,2008. If anyone has information about him please contact me. It would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Keywords: USS LEYTE CV-32 , SEABEES.

Entry: 69090 USS LEYTE (CV-32)	LOOKING FOR INFO ON CARROLL MOHRING
BERYL NULPH wrote on February 12, 2009 CITY AND STATE: NEW BERN NC UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My second cousin, Carroll Mohring, a pilot aboard the USS Leyte, in 1950, lost his life when the plane he was piloting, went off the side of the ship upon trying to land after a flight. I was young at the time and both his parents and his wife Jeanne (Kilgore) Mohring, are all deceased. They had no children, and I'm trying to do the genealogy on that side of the family, without much luck. Does anyone have this information?? They were from Massachusetts and Virginia Thank you. Keywords:

Entry: 68450 USS LEYTE (CV-32)	USS LEYTE 1949 - 1952
PATRICIA JOYCE wrote on December 30, 2008 CITY AND STATE: RUTHERFORD TN UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father served on USS Leyte from 1949 - 1952 he was a mmfm .If anyone remembers him please let me know Keywords:

Entry: 67687 USS LEYTE (CV-32)	JOHN PURCELL
TODD PURCELL wrote on October 31, 2008 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Looking for information about my grandfathers service aboard uss leyte just prior to and during korean deployment. his name was john purcell but im sure he also went by jack. he died in 96 when i was young so details are iffy best i can remember he was store clerk or supply. Keywords:

Entry: 67438 USS LEYTE (CV-32)	LOOKING FOR OLD NAVY BUDDIES FOR MY DAD
AUBREY CHARLES TABOR wrote on October 6, 2008 CITY AND STATE: MD UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: USS Leyte (CV-32) Just looking for some old Navy buddies who might have served with my dad between the years of 54 -57. He also served on the USS Intrepid. Most of his friends called him Charlie or Chuck. My dad is still alive, he just doesn't know how to use the internet all that well. I'm showing him all these cool sites that can connect him to his days in the Navy. Keywords:

Entry: 66305 USS LEYTE (CV-32)	MY DAD SERVED ON THE LEYTE
PAUL STANBROOK wrote on July 1, 2008 CITY AND STATE: ROCHESTER NY UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father Ricahrd Stanbrook served abourd the Leyte in the early 50's he was abord durring explosion in 53. My fondest memories are of the stories my dad would tell us. Unfortunately he passed away in 1998. If anyone remebers my father feel free to email me Keywords:

Entry: 66211 USS LEYTE (CV-32)	LEYTE SAILOR
CON ROURKE wrote on June 25, 2008 CITY AND STATE: JACKSONVILLE IL UNIT: SUPPLY DIVISION SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Boarded the "Lady" "Queen of the Seas and Bound for Europe in the Spring" in November of 1946. Served as a Disbursing Storekeeper (DK3) until April of 1948. I don't see many names on these message boards that go back that far. I'd be happy to run onto a shipmate from that long ago period. Troutman, Billy Chris, Bobby Dale, Moe Gisoni - sound off if you read this!! Con Rourke Keywords: Shipmate - USS Leyte CV32

Entry: 65823 USS LEYTE (CV-32)	I WAS PROUD TO BE A CREW MEMBER ABOARD A SHIP THAT REMAINS IN THE MINDS OF HER PAST, CREW..
MICHAEL TAMPONE SR. wrote on May 29, 2008 CITY AND STATE: SICKLERVILLE NJ UNIT: SEVENTH, THEN FOX SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: "NOW HEAR THIS" Keywords: To name a few of the guys I met while serving aboard the U.S.S Leyte CV-32. From 1951 TO 1954 A.F. Amemdola, Duane Weltlich, Joe Desisti. E. Campana

Entry: 64473 USS LEYTE (CV-32)	FEB 1951 TO FEB 1953
RICHARD MASTERS wrote on February 25, 2008 CITY AND STATE: LAS VEGAS NV UNIT: X DIVISION SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I have resided in Las Vegas for the past 18 years. Keywords: I was in the Legal Office and would like to make contact with Maxwell Dollard, Burt Simless, Ens Renier, or others I knew in the X Division.

Entry: 63861 USS LEYTE (CV-32)	JACKIE PAUL HACKETT
JULIE AYRES wrote on January 16, 2008 CITY AND STATE: BANCROFT WV UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Can anyone tell me details about the explosion aboard the Leyte on 16 October 1953? My mother's cousin, Jackie Paul Hackett, was among the 37 killed. He has never been forgotten in mom's family and I would like to know more about him or, in the very least, more about the incident that took his life. Thank you. Keywords: 16 October 1953 Explosion, Boston Harbor

Entry: 62874 USS LEYTE (CV-32)	COMENTS
FRANK HANNA wrote on November 6, 2007 CITY AND STATE: PORT ST. LUCIE FL UNIT: A DIV SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER Comments: I served on board the USS Leyte from Jan of 1957 to May 1959. (Decommissioning crew) I was assigned to A-Division, Worked in Refrigeration and Air Condition gang. Also a member of the USS Leyte CV32 Assoc. Keywords:

Entry: 62071 USS LEYTE (CV-32)	PICS OF MY DAD
GARY FOOTE wrote on August 24, 2007 CITY AND STATE: VT UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Hi, I'm seeking any pics or info regarding my father's time aboard the USS Leyte. He was a plankholder but I do not know his duties/rank/etc. If anyone remembers Eugene [Gene] Foote aboard and can offer pics or stories please contact me. Dad died in 1971. Keywords: Eugene Foote, Gene, uss leyte, plankholder

Entry: 61614 USS LEYTE (CV-32)	2007 REUNION ( CLEVELAND, OH)
LE GRANDE (VAN) VAN WAGENEN wrote on July 13, 2007 CITY AND STATE: PARLIN NJ UNIT: USS LEYTE CV-32 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: The USS Leyte CV-32 will hold it's 2007 reunion in Cleveland, Ohio. 4-7 October 2007,It is open to all ships company, Air Groups and Marines that served on board her 1945-1959 Contact: Le Grande W. Van Wagenen 43 Frederick Place Parlin, NJ 08859-1811 Phone # (732)727-5993 e-mail address leyte1956@aol.com Keywords:

Entry: 61500 USS LEYTE (CV-32)	CARL MOORE STROUPE
KELLY LANCASTER wrote on July 3, 2007 CITY AND STATE: CRAMERTON NC UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Just wanted to let everyone know that my Dad, Carl Moore Stroupe passed away April 12, 2006. He loved the ship and all of the reunions that he and my Mom attended. Thank you to all of his friends that made his time in the service so wonderful. Keywords:

Entry: 60192 USS LEYTE (CV-32)	SUPPLEMENT HARRY 'BUNKY' WISEMAN
JON WISEMAN wrote on March 2, 2007 CITY AND STATE: MCLEAN IL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Hello Again, Just an added note, dad was also called "Bunky" Wiseman, and had told me before he died that he was an anti aircraft gunner during Korea, aboard the Leyte. Thanks Again! Any information, or aquaintances would be greatly appreciated to respond. :-) Keywords: USS Leyte, Anti Aircraft Gunner, Pom-Pom Gunner Harry Wiseman, Bunky, Bunky Wiseman

Entry: 60064 USS LEYTE (CV-32)	ANY INFO. ON MY DAD
JON WISEMAN wrote on February 18, 2007 CITY AND STATE: MCLEAN IL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Hello, My dad served on the USS Leyte during the Korean war. I do not have any dates of service, but, was just hoping that someone may remember dad, or give me any interesting information. Dad is Harry P. Wiseman, died in 1989. Thank You for any information you may have. Keywords:

Entry: 59027 USS LEYTE (CV-32)	ELVIN KOHLER
LARRY KROPP SR. wrote on September 25, 2006 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 56376 USS LEYTE (CV-32)	LT. BOB SKIBAR
SYLVIA SKIBAR-RADATZ wrote on March 25, 2006 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER Comments: Does anyone know him? Keywords: Bob Skibar, looking for him? He's in New York somewhere. I think he's a Lt in the Navy.

Entry: 56086 USS LEYTE (CV-32)	I SERVED ABOARD THE U.S.S.LEYTE FROM 1951 TO 1954. I WAS ATTACED TO THE 7TH DIV., THEN ONTO FOX DIV.
MIKE TAMPONE wrote on March 3, 2006 CITY AND STATE: SICKLERVILLE NJ UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords: A great sea going Carrier.CV 32.. I'll never forget the years aboard 1951-1954

Entry: 55979 USS LEYTE (CV-32)	USS LEYTE CV-32 REUNION
LE GRANDE VAN WAGENEN wrote on February 26, 2006 CITY AND STATE: PARLIN NJ UNIT: USS LEYTE CV-32 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: This years reunion will be held in Seattle,Washington, October 4-8 2006. Open to all former crew members,Air Groups, and Marines that served on board 1945-1959 Keywords: "Van"

Entry: 55532 USS LEYTE (CV-32)	LEYTE EXPLOSION
ROBERT A. VICK III wrote on February 3, 2006 CITY AND STATE: NEW PORT RICHEY FL UNIT: FIRST DIVISION SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I was aboard the Leyte when she exploded in Boston. I was a first division seaman apprentice. I was not injured, fortunately. Shortly after the explosion on the Leyte, I was transferred to the Bennington. She exploded the same way, with greater damage and loss of life. I was then transferred to the USS Lake Champlain, where I finished my duty tour. Keywords:

Entry: 53651 USS LEYTE (CV-32)	USS LEYTE KOREAN WAR VET DIES
MARK HENSHAW wrote on October 18, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: USS LEYTE SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My brother, Gerald L. Henshaw, a crew member of USS Leyte during the Korean War, died today at age 75. He has been in poor health for several years and was predeceased by his wife, Esther. He is survived by three daughters, Mickey, Rita, and Karen, several grandchildren, and 5 brothers, Les and Ross (US Army Vets), Don and Mark (US Air Force Vets), and Rick. Jerry was proud of his Naval service and especially fond of the time he spent on USS Leyte - He will be missed by family and friends. Keywords: USS Leyte

Entry: 53297 USS LEYTE (CV-32)	I SERVED ABOARD THE LEYTE UNTIL 12/56
JOHN GIGLIO JR. wrote on September 25, 2005 CITY AND STATE: TAVARES FL UNIT: ENGINEERING DEPT. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I served aboard the Leyte until Dec. 1956, when I was honorably Discharged. I was in the Engine room for most of my tour. I remember going on a Med cruise around that time. Does anybody else remember it. We went to England, Portugal, Greece, Malta, Gibralta and Rhodes. I remember a violent hurricane in the North Atlantic, do you? Help me remember, thanks! Keywords: Machinist Mates, engine room.

Entry: 52264 USS LEYTE (CV-32)	ONBOARD DEC, 1950 - AUG, 1952
FRED SEIDEL wrote on July 26, 2005 CITY AND STATE: LEHIGH ACRES FL UNIT: USS LEYTE CV 32 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords: Member of " YE Motley Crew ". A group of Reservists from NAS Glenview called up in August 1950 and assigned to the Leyte. My first assignment was TAD to Squadron VC-4 During Korean Cruise. Later assigned to V2 Division until discharge in Aug 1952.

Entry: 51370 USS LEYTE (CV-32)	FATHER ON-BOARD IN BOSTON DURING THE TIME OF THE FIRE
LEONARD COSTA JR. wrote on June 5, 2005 CITY AND STATE: NEW BEDFORD MA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: My dad Leonard A. Costa Sr. was a crewman aboard the Leyte. He is still alive and enjoying his retirement her in Massachusetts. Keywords:

Entry: 50588 USS LEYTE (CV-32)
MARY SCHAFFER wrote on May 4, 2005 CITY AND STATE: ROUNDUP MT UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Keywords: My father,deceasesed (PFc.Lawrence J. Wesgaites) "A" Company 1st Bt. 1st Marines Division mentioned the "Leyete" in one of his letters to my mom also deceased. I was wondering if anyone knew him.

Entry: 50405 USS LEYTE (CV-32)	USS LEYTE 1951-1955
RHIANNON KRAUSE wrote on April 25, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Hello, I am writing on behalf of my grandfather, Lloyd Smith. He is looking for some of his old buddies who served with him from 1951-1955. The names he recalls are Bob Downs and Joseph Anthony Rodovic III, if anyone has any information about them or knows how to contact them or anyone else remembers my grandpa please let me know, he would be so excited! Keywords:

Entry: 50116 USS LEYTE (CV-32)	REUNION AND ASSOCIATION
LE GRANDE VAN WAGENEN wrote on April 11, 2005 CITY AND STATE: PARLIN NJ UNIT: 'A' DIVISION.....ASSOCIATION M.A.A. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: If you would like to Join the USS Leyte Cv-32 Association or would like to know about our annualy reunions....Contact me, I can help! Keywords: Everyone calls me "Van"

Entry: 49284 USS LEYTE (CV-32)	LOOKING FOR SHOPMATES
JOE VITALE wrote on March 1, 2005 CITY AND STATE: STERLING VA UNIT: ET GANG SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Just trying to find any shipmates who served aboard the Leyte in the ET gang between early 1957 thru 1958. Please contact me via email at vitalej@ncr.disa.mil or jvitale@advcs.com. It's been way too long and I don't know why I haven't done this before. Hope you're all doin fine. Take care and be careful out there. Keywords: Electronics Technician ET2 CVS-32 USS Leyte 1957 to 1958

Entry: 48270 USS LEYTE (CV-32)	USS LEYTE CV32-1949-1951
JOHN FADOOL wrote on January 20, 2005 CITY AND STATE: RICMOND VA UNIT: 1ST DIV. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: would like to here from eany shipmates 1949-1951 Keywords: uss leyte ev 32 uss cabot

Entry: 47971 USS LEYTE (CV-32)	GEORGE C. HEIM, POPPY
EMIL PIGNETTI wrote on January 6, 2005 CITY AND STATE: NEWBURGH NY UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My poppy was the best ever. Never a dull moment when poppy was around. And nothing but good times with him. I miss him alot. It saddens me everytime i think of him cause all i have left is memories. Nothing but campin and fishin memories that could never be forgotten. I love him and always will. Keywords: My Grandfather George C. Heim on USS Leyte

Entry: 47967 USS LEYTE (CV-32)	MY GRANDFATHER GEORGE C. HEIM
EMIL PIGNETTI IV wrote on January 6, 2005 CITY AND STATE: NEWBURGH NY UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My poppy the best ever!!! I went campin fishin and everything with him. Nothin but good times with him and now all i have is memories. I love him and always will. Keywords: My Grandfather George C. Heim on USS LEYTE

Entry: 47554 USS LEYTE (CV-32)	ABOARD LEYTE 1956-1957
JACK EWING wrote on December 16, 2004 CITY AND STATE: LAKE HAVASU CITY AZ UNIT: EXECUTIVE DIVISION SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Keywords:

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