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| Current Message 1 - July 1, 2010 |
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Entry: 75319
USS Leyte (CV-32) |
Information on Lieut. Leonard M DeRose & 1953 explosion |
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Frank Pisacane wrote on 2010-07-01 21:18:08.0
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
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| Current Message 2 - April 24, 2010 |
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Entry: 74466
USS Leyte (CV-32) |
black sailors |
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Cameron Evans wrote on 2010-04-24 11:35:48.0
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.
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| Current Message 3 - April 4, 2010 |
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Entry: 74223
USS Leyte (CV-32) |
Info.re.my fatherwho served aboard uss Leyte |
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Brian Wright wrote on 2010-04-04 21:54:34.0
Comments: would like some information re. my fathers service since he passed away when I was a youngster.Thank you.
Keywords: aircraft carrier Leyte
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| Current Message 4 - February 14, 2010 |
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Entry: 73554
USS Leyte (CV-32) |
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Ira Bossert wrote on 2010-02-14 19:29:28.0
Comments:
Keywords: Leyte CV32
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| Current Message 5 - December 9, 2009 |
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Entry: 72700
USS Leyte (CV-32) |
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gerald humphrey wrote on 2009-12-09 15:40:34.0
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Keywords: I WAS ON THE USS LEYTE ON SEVERAL CRUISES.ALSO THE TARAWA AND THE ANTIEDAM.
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| Current Message 6 - November 11, 2009 |
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Entry: 72303
USS Leyte (CV-32) |
Joe Albert Patterson killed October 1953 on Leyte Boston Exlplosion |
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Thomas Loyd wrote on 2009-11-11 19:38:11.0
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 & 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.
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| Current Message 7 - October 24, 2009 |
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Entry: 72058
USS Leyte (CV-32) |
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J. Wandres wrote on 2009-10-24 11:58:57.0
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.
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| Current Message 8 - July 21, 2009 |
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Entry: 70980
USS Leyte (CV-32) |
Walter Begovich? |
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Tad Dolinar wrote on 2009-07-21 21:49:04.0
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,
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| Current Message 9 - May 6, 2009 |
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Entry: 70082
USS Leyte (CV-32) |
Tony Tedesco, SEP 50 - DEC 53, A Div, Boat Shop |
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Anthony (Tony) Tedesco wrote on 2009-05-06 19:06:10.0
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
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| Current Message 10 - April 28, 2009 |
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Entry: 70011
USS Leyte (CV-32) |
USS Leyte CV-32, Reunion date's changed. |
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Le Grande W. Van Wagenen wrote on 2009-04-28 13:37:33.0
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.
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| Current Message 11 - April 23, 2009 |
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Entry: 69960
USS Leyte (CV-32) |
MY DAD |
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Terry Blanchard wrote on 2009-04-23 16:26:40.0
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
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| Current Message 12 - April 4, 2009 |
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Entry: 69751
USS Leyte (CV-32) |
Duane Weltlich - USS Leyte CV-32 |
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Eric Weltlich wrote on 2009-04-04 09:45:46.0
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.
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| Current Message 13 - February 12, 2009 |
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Entry: 69090
USS Leyte (CV-32) |
Looking for info on Carroll Mohring |
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Beryl Nulph wrote on 2009-02-12 13:23:34.0
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.
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| Current Message 14 - December 30, 2008 |
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Entry: 68450
USS Leyte (CV-32) |
Uss Leyte 1949 - 1952 |
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Patricia Joyce wrote on 2008-12-30 18:35:12.0
Comments: My father served on USS Leyte from 1949 - 1952 he was a mmfm .If anyone remembers him please let me know
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| Current Message 15 - October 31, 2008 |
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Entry: 67687
USS Leyte (CV-32) |
John Purcell |
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Todd Purcell wrote on 2008-10-31 14:23:46.0
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.
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| Current Message 16 - October 6, 2008 |
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Entry: 67438
USS Leyte (CV-32) |
Looking for old Navy buddies for my dad |
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Aubrey Charles Tabor wrote on 2008-10-06 19:34:19.0
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.
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| Current Message 17 - July 1, 2008 |
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Entry: 66305
USS Leyte (CV-32) |
My Dad served on the Leyte |
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Paul Stanbrook wrote on 2008-07-01 10:47:48.0
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
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| Current Message 18 - June 25, 2008 |
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Entry: 66211
USS Leyte (CV-32) |
Leyte Sailor |
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Con Rourke wrote on 2008-06-25 15:54:20.0
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
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| Current Message 19 - May 29, 2008 |
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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.. |
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Michael Tampone wrote on 2008-05-29 14:43:38.0
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
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| Current Message 20 - February 25, 2008 |
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Entry: 64473
USS Leyte (CV-32) |
Feb 1951 to Feb 1953 |
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Richard Masters wrote on 2008-02-25 21:27:06.0
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.
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| Current Message 21 - January 16, 2008 |
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Entry: 63861
USS Leyte (CV-32) |
Jackie Paul Hackett |
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Julie Ayres wrote on 2008-01-16 22:31:46.0
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
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| Current Message 22 - November 6, 2007 |
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Entry: 62874
USS Leyte (CV-32) |
Coments |
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Frank Hanna wrote on 2007-11-06 23:05:47.0
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 & Air Condition gang. Also a member of the USS Leyte CV32 Assoc.
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| Current Message 23 - August 24, 2007 |
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Entry: 62071
USS Leyte (CV-32) |
Pics of my Dad |
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Gary Foote wrote on 2007-08-24 07:28:21.0
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
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| Current Message 24 - July 13, 2007 |
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Entry: 61614
USS Leyte (CV-32) |
2007 Reunion ( Cleveland, OH) |
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Le Grande (Van) Van Wagenen wrote on 2007-07-13 14:50:04.0
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
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USS Leyte CV 32
Ginger Swarts Email address
USS Leyte CVA - 32
On Mon, 07 Apr 1997
GINGER Email address wrote:
I am looking for an old shipmate I served with on the Leyte in 1952 and
53 by the name of J. A. Jones from Columbus Ohio. I lost track a few
years ago and my problem is I don't know what the J. A. stands for. We
think it is Jessie. Do you know of any way to find roster of the Leyte.
I have tried every thing I know to locate him.
I found this site on the Leyte and thought you might like to see it. It
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USS Leyte Website
Thanks,
W.D. Swarts
Paul Lovely
On Tue, 14 Oct 1997
Paul Lovely palkit@aol.com wrote:
I was looking to see if there was anything listed about ships reunions.
I myself being a member of the u.s.s. Leyte association,was looking to
see if there might be something about our yearly reunions to find old
shipmates out there on the net, who doesn't know about our gatherings
and where to get more info.
I'm sure this would be the place for that kind of rundown.
Thank you.
PAL
John Case finds friend
On Wed, 12 Nov 1997
John Case Email address wrote:
11051 NW 1090 CT
CHIEFLAND, FL 32626
JUST WANTED TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR WORK.I HAVE JUST LOCATED A NAVY
SHIPMATE AFTER FORTY FIVE YEARS THRU THIS SITE....
THANK YOU
I WAS ABOARD THE USS LEYTE FOR MY FULL TOUR OF DUTY.THREE ENLISTED AND
ONE EXTENTION FOR THE KOREAN CONFLICT.I ONLY JUST FOUND OUT ABOUT
THERE REUNIONS THRU YOUR LISTINGS.
THERE IS WHERE I FOUND PAUL LOVELY,A SHIPMATE HAD WRITTEN TO YOU. THIS
IS THE FIRST CONTACT IN FORTY FIVE YEARS.THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
NOW I WOULD LIKE TO FIND A COUPLE MORE OF THEM. CLARENCE GIVENS AND
ARTHUR VIERRIA WHO SERVED WITH ME FROM 1948 TO 1952 ABOARD THE USS LEYTE.
SO THE ANSWER TO YOUR QUESTION IS THE UNITED STATES NAVY. DISCHARGED AS
RADARMAN THIRD CLASS IN FEB. 1952 AND I LEARNED OF YOUR SITE THRU A
RESPONSE TO THE LEYTE PAGE ON MY WEB PAGE.
Web Page
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.........JOHN CASE
WWII Sailor
On Sun, 22 Feb 1998
LINDA SIMONDS Email address wrote:
RALPH HARRISON... (MY FATHER IN LAW).
I AM HELPING MY HUSBANDS FATHER (RALPH HARRISON) TO GATHER INFORMATION
REGARDING THE LEYTE AND HER SHIPMATES.
HE SERVED ON THE LEYTE IN THE EARLY FORTIES AND WOULD APPRECIATE ANY
COMMUNICATION (VIA MY E-MAIL), AND/OR CONTACTS WITH SHIPMATES.
PLEASE REPLY TO LRSIMONDS@AOL.COM
THANK YOU! LINDA
Old Buddies found
On Sat, 8 Aug 1998
Richard C Ross Email address wrote:
9994 E Sunnyslope Lane
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
phone: 602-391 2724
OI Div. USS Leyte
datein: 1948 dateout: 1952
Through this site I was able to re-establish relationships with old
shipmates and re-kindle old memories. On August 7th, 1998 contacted
Paul Lovely who has already re-introduced Ira Bossert who ironically
lives in my area. If anyone has any information about Robert E Seaman
and his where abouts please contact me.
Thanks for your help
Dick Ross
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