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40 Messages - Newest to 24
Current Message 1 - February 28, 2008
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Entry: 64527
USS Los Angeles (CA-135)

Fox Division

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Bob Hessler wrote on 2008-02-28 16:55:14.0

Comments: Is anyone out there besides Brady, Harris and Wilder who might remember the Club Seuhiro in Yokosuka? Served on the LA from 12/55 until 7/58. Went to Sydney and Saigon.

Keywords: Fox Division

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Current Message 2 - October 20, 2007
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Entry: 62682
USS Los Angeles (CA-135)

ENGENERING DIVISION CA135 1952-53

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Lawrence Anders wrote on 2007-10-20 21:38:32.0

Comments: Rember Wonson Harbor

Keywords: Engenering Div.1952-53

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Current Message 3 - May 8, 2007
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Entry: 60912
USS Los Angeles (CA-135)

Smooth Sailing!

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Donald Dessart wrote on 2007-05-08 07:36:21.0

Comments:

Keywords: MBO USS Los Angeles in 1953

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Current Message 4 - May 31, 2006
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Entry: 57448
USS Los Angeles (CA-135)

B division uss los angeles

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jack buller wrote on 2006-05-31 12:00:41.0

Comments:

Keywords: shakey jake

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Current Message 5 - September 2, 2005
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Entry: 52978
USS Los Angeles (CA-135)

looking for friends

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george shivers wrote on 2005-09-02 00:00:00.0

Comments: looking for old friends from the engine room or other areas to visit in nashville tennessee or close by

Keywords: uss los angeles ca135 years 1954 to 1957

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Current Message 6 - May 16, 2005
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Entry: 50910
USS Los Angeles (CA-135)

Plank owner seeks reunion info

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Ken Stark wrote on 2005-05-16 22:38:02.0

Comments: My father-in-law Roy Thierwechter is now 85 years wise, is not computer literate, but is curious to know if any of his shipmates are still alive. Please contact me with info. While serving as a cook on the ship's maiden voyage to China, his battle station was passing 5-inch ammunition up to a gun mount.He recently toured the USS New Jersey in Camden NJ and enjoyed it very much. When is the next LA reunion?

Keywords: Plank owner, Third Class petty officer Roy Thierwechter of Lebanon, PA,served as cook

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Current Message 7 - May 16, 2005
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Entry: 50909
USS Los Angeles (CA-135)

Plank owner seeks reunion info

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Ken Stark wrote on 2005-05-16 22:35:53.0

Comments: My father-in-law Roy Thierwechter is now 85 years wise, is not computer literate, but is curious to know if any of his shipmates are still alive. Please contact me with info. While serving as a cook on the ship's maiden voyage to China, his battle station was passing 5-inch ammunition up to a gun mount.He recently toured the USS New Jersey in Camden NJ and enjoyed it very much. When is the next LA reunion?

Keywords: Plank owner, Third Class petty officer Roy Thierwechter of Lebanon, PA,served as cook

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Current Message 8 - May 16, 2005
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Entry: 50908
USS Los Angeles (CA-135)

Plank owner seeks reunion info

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Ken Stark wrote on 2005-05-16 22:33:59.0

Comments: My father-in-law Roy Thierwechter is now 85 years wise, is not computer literate, but is curious to know if any of his shipmates are still alive. Please contact me with info. While serving as a cook on the ship's maiden voyage to China, his battle station was passing 5-inch ammunition up to a gun mount.He recently toured the USS New Jersey in Camden NJ and enjoyed it very much. When is the next LA reunion?

Keywords: Plank owner, Third Class petty officer Roy Thierwechter of Lebanon, PA,served as cook

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Current Message 9 - April 18, 2005
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Entry: 50238
USS Los Angeles (CA-135)

GMGC Lovejoy

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Harold Lovejoy wrote on 2005-04-18 10:38:04.0

Comments: My late father proudly served aboard the LA. Would love to hear from anyone that may have known him during that time. Also seeking any photos that may have him in them.

Fair Winds and Following Seas.

Keywords: USS Los Angeles, Korean War and after.

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Current Message 10 - January 10, 2005
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Entry: 48068
USS Los Angeles (CA-135)

Looking for father's shipmate

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cynthia pantazes wrote on 2005-01-10 21:16:03.0

Comments: I am looking for a shipmate of my father's by the name of Clifford Whitaker from San Antonio, TX. My father's name is Thomas Pantazes, Aguilar, CO. They served together on the USS LA-135 from 1957-58. If anyone knows him, my father or a way for me to find Clifford please e-mail me. My father's birthday is coming up. I sure would like to surprise him. Thanks!

Keywords:

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Current Message 11 - December 15, 2004
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Entry: 47517
USS Los Angeles (CA-135)

Served on teh LA from 54-57

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jack nipper wrote on 2004-12-15 08:03:49.0

Comments: looking for people served on the la from 54-57

Keywords:

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Current Message 12 - November 21, 2004
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Entry: 47015
USS Los Angeles (CA-135)

Friends of Wayne Mitchell Los Angeles 6th Division '51-'54

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Wayne Mitchell wrote on 2004-11-21 23:27:32.0

Comments: I would love to hear from, or news on any of those listed or anyone from my 6th Division. Please contact me at Wayne@lmbphoto.com.

Keywords: My closest friends were Larry Zomberg of Grand Rapids, MI, Leslie Hollingsworth of South Dakota, Ralph Kimes of Santa Fe, NM, Don McCucken of Ferguson, MO.

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Current Message 13 - November 21, 2004
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Entry: 47009
USS Los Angeles (CA-135)

Old Timers

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Donald Dessart wrote on 2004-11-21 14:16:06.0

Comments: Served on the L.A. from January, 1951 - June 1953

Keywords:

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Current Message 14 - September 7, 2004
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Entry: 45677
USS Los Angeles (CA-135)

First Divison 52-54 USS Los Angeles

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Florian (Bud) Altmann wrote on 2004-09-07 14:21:34.0

Comments: Looking for some friends I served with from 1952 to 1954. If anyone can remember that far back,I would like to here from you.

Keywords:

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Current Message 15 - February 7, 2004
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Entry: 40661
USS Los Angeles (CA-135)

SAM RUBLE -1955-1958 CA-135

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SAM RUBLE wrote on 2004-02-07 13:42:47.0

Comments: WOULD LIKE TO MAKE CONTACT WITH ANY ONE THAT WAS IN THE NAVAGATION DIVISION. I WAS A SPECIAL SEA DETAIL HELMSMAN. I TOOK THE LOS ANGELES UP THE SAIGON RIVER IN 1955.I MADE 3 CRUISES TO THE FAR EAST. 1955--1957--1958. I STILL HAVE THE CRUISE BOOKS.WOULD ENJOY TALKING TO ANY ONE WHO KNEW ME THOSE YEARS I MADE 3RD. CLASS PETTY OFFICER IN 1958 BECAUSE RATE WAS FROZEN TILL THEN. I WAS TWICE A SHELLBACK AND WENT TO SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA.

Keywords: BUDDYS-ROLLIN MCCORD,-TAHOKA,TEX.,BILL HANABAUM-DENVER,COLO.,NORMAN C. APPLE-APPS.-TULSA,OKLA

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Current Message 16 - January 9, 2004
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Entry: 39873
USS Los Angeles (CA-135)

radio shack

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paul hendrix wrote on 2004-01-09 21:04:19.0

Comments: looking for radiomen l951-53

Keywords: LA CA 135

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Current Message 17 - October 23, 2003
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Entry: 37741
USS Los Angeles (CA-135)

Communications Division

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Don Creek wrote on 2003-10-23 11:28:25.0

Comments: Would enjoy hearing from anyone that served aboard the USS Los Angeles CA135 in the RADIO room.

If you have a chance drop a line. Thanks Don

Keywords:

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Current Message 18 - October 7, 2003
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Entry: 37415
USS Los Angeles (CA-135)

Would like to locate

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Lee Canupp wrote on 2003-10-07 20:52:17.0

Comments: I'm looking for William K. Osteen, 1st Div. '51, '52, '53 for James Craig

Keywords: U.S.S. Astoria, CL 90--U.S.S. Tillamook, ATA 129-- U.S.S. Los Angeles, CA 135-- U.S.S. Newport News, CA148.

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Current Message 19 - September 14, 2003
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Entry: 36930
USS Los Angeles (CA-135)

My Father's Shipmates

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Mark Burkett wrote on 2003-09-14 20:51:24.0

Comments: USS LOS ANGLES CA 135. My father is trying to locate one of his navy buddies. Billy English of Duncan, Oklahoma. My dad served 1955-59. If you can help me, please tell me.

Keywords:

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Current Message 20 - September 8, 2003
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Entry: 36809
USS Los Angeles (CA-135)

Shipmates

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Mark Burkett wrote on 2003-09-08 23:05:47.0

Comments: Trying to locate anyone who served on the USS Los ANGLES CA 135 1955 - 59 dIV.1. My father is trying to find Billy Jo Ledford, and others. My dad was a gunners mate. Please contact.

Keywords:

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Current Message 21 - August 22, 2003
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Entry: 36418
USS Los Angeles (CA-135)

Looking for my fathers friends

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Connie Carlson wrote on 2003-08-22 15:37:01.0

Comments: My father passed away on April 8th but was looking forward to the 50th reunion at Branson, Mo. and he planned on going. My mother and I will be attending and are looking for any of the men that were on the ship at the same time with him and that knew him.

Keywords: Korean War on the USS Los Angeles Personal Friends - Jerry Troy, Eddie Martello, Richard Kuryla-he lived in Liverpool, NY A guy that had a mother that was named Nora Hooten and Lloyd from Gardenia, Calif. in 1989.

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Current Message 22 - August 22, 2003
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Entry: 36416
USS Los Angeles (CA-135)

Looking for my fathers friends

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Connie Carlson wrote on 2003-08-22 15:25:24.0

Comments: My father passed away on April 8th but was looking forward to the 50th reunion at Branson, Mo. and he planned on going. My mother and I will be attending and are looking for any of the men that were on the ship at the same time with him and that knew him.

Keywords: Korean War on the USS Los Angeles Personal Friends - Jerry Troy, Eddie Martello, Richard Kuryla-he lived in Liverpool, NY A guy that had a mother that was named Nora Hooten and Lloyd from Gardenia, Calif. in 1989.

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Current Message 23 - May 31, 2003
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Entry: 34521
USS Los Angeles (CA-135)

USS LA CA135 Reunion in Oct 2003

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George Bell wrote on 2003-05-31 11:03:20.0

Comments: The 2003 reunion will be held in Branson, MO, October 2, 3 & 4, 2003.

See the website for details: http://uss-la-ca135.org/

Keywords: USS Los Angeles CA-135

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Current Message 24 - March 16, 2003
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Entry: 32822
USS Los Angeles (CA-135)

Looking for info

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Jerald Howdyshell wrote on 2003-03-16 08:41:56.0

Comments: I am attempting to locate some guys that served with my dad onboard the USS Los Angeles in the 5th Division, 1951-52. I'm not having much luck. Anybody out there?

Keywords: Looking forJames McFarland,Alfred Howden, G. Dillan, Billy Blue.

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Richard Lewis Pruett

On Mon, 16 Dec 1996 
Dennis Pruett  dpruett@hsonline.net  wrote:

1208 East Bridgewater Road
Scottsburg, 	IN 47170
812-752-5376


I am attempting to obtain a purple heart for my deceased father who was
injured aboard the USS Los Angeles CA 135 during the Korean War.  

His name is Richard Lewis Pruett. If anyone can help me or if anyone 
knew him please contact me.  

Thank You.

Fox Division

On Fri, 3 Jul 1998 
"Oscar E. Snell" Email address wrote:

2117 Sherri Lin Ct. Apartment #C
Appleton, WI 54914

phone: 920-954-0409

Fox Division / USS Los Angles

datein: 1952 dateout: 1956

comments:
Hello,

I am trying to hunt down some of my old friends of the CA-135.  
The USS Los Angles.  I served aboard the CA-135 from 1952 - 1954.

I would also like to get some information on the reunions of the CA-135.
Thanks,

Oscar E. Snell "Waco"