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Current Message 1 - July 11, 2009
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Entry: 70867
USS Manchester (CL-83)

James Paternoster 49-53 - USS Manchester

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Stephen Paternoster wrote on 2009-07-11 18:49:13.0

Comments: My father - James N. Paternoster (deceased)served aboard USS Manchester (approx, 1949-1954 ) - Would liketo correspond with anyone who served with him

Keywords: Korean War - USS Manchester

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Current Message 2 - July 2, 2009
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Entry: 70774
USS Manchester (CL-83)

Looking for anyone who served on theManchester 49 to 51.

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Harold Baker wrote on 2009-07-02 07:33:10.0

Comments: I was aboard CL83 from 49-51. I am trying to locate a copy of "The Wake of the Manchester".

Keywords: CL83

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Current Message 3 - January 19, 2009
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Entry: 68747
USS Manchester (CL-83)

USS Manchester

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Arnold Olson wrote on 2009-01-19 16:51:15.0

Comments: Looking for anyone who served with me from 1951-1954

Keywords: Ole Olson

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Current Message 4 - December 17, 2008
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Entry: 68287
USS Manchester (CL-83)

Larry Toensing, S1 Div

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Tom Toensing wrote on 2008-12-17 13:29:47.0

Comments: Looking for any info or photos. Dad may have been in paymasters office.

Keywords: CL83, Korea

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Current Message 5 - June 11, 2008
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Entry: 66023
USS Manchester (CL-83)

uss manchester cl 83

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dan viergever wrote on 2008-06-11 15:49:43.0

Comments:

Keywords: wansan HARBOR

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Current Message 6 - May 26, 2008
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Entry: 65767
USS Manchester (CL-83)

Richard A. Nelson 2nd class Radioman

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Richard Nelson wrote on 2008-05-26 19:53:27.0

Comments:

Keywords: Nellie or Dials (always changing the radio) Greece to Korea USS Manchester/USS Belgrove

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Current Message 7 - January 8, 2008
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Entry: 63736
USS Manchester (CL-83)

Harry T. Chipps

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Kristie Hinrichs wrote on 2008-01-08 21:09:13.0

Comments: I am looking for anyone who served with my Grandfather Harry Chipps. 2nd Division, between 1950-1954.

Keywords: harry chipps, uss manchester, 2nd division

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Current Message 8 - January 8, 2008
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Entry: 63735
USS Manchester (CL-83)

USS MANCHESTER - Harry T. Chipps

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Kristie Hinrichs wrote on 2008-01-08 21:08:24.0

Comments: I am looking for anyone who served with my Grandfather Harry Chipps. 2nd Division, between 1950-1954.

Keywords: harry chipps, uss manchester, 2nd division

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Current Message 9 - December 22, 2007
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Entry: 63501
USS Manchester (CL-83)

Henry Clay Waller

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Jackie Pike wrote on 2007-12-22 19:19:08.0

Comments: I am trying to locate anyone who might have known Henry Clay Waller and served with him on the USS Manchester during the Korean War. I am married to his daughter, who has a great desire to find out about his early years in the Navy. He passed away when she was young.

Keywords: Henry Clay Waller, USS Manchester

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Current Message 10 - November 12, 2007
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Entry: 62973
USS Manchester (CL-83)

Looking for my fathers ship mates-1954 James Roger Ketner

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larhonda taylor wrote on 2007-11-12 14:03:35.0

Comments: looking for saylors that would have served aboard the USS Manchester between 1952-1954. My father. James Roger Ketner from Winston-Salem, NC, served thru the Korean War, as a gunmate. Please fell free to contact me, I would very much like to talk to you.

Keywords: USS MANCHESTER 1952-1954

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Current Message 11 - December 26, 2006
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Entry: 59414
USS Manchester (CL-83)

searching for shipmates

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Melvin Armstrong wrote on 2006-12-26 13:54:48.0

Comments: Would like to hear from anybody that served in Fox Div. during 52 thru 55. Would like to locate Phil Atkinson, last known address, Liberal, Ks.

Keywords: "Cougar" On board Manchester 52 thru 55. Fox Div. Task force 77.

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Current Message 12 - October 14, 2006
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Entry: 59206
USS Manchester (CL-83)

1ST DIVISION 1953 1956

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Jerry Kramer wrote on 2006-10-14 10:57:41.0

Comments: Looking for any one that served in 1st division from 1953 until decomissoning

Keywords:

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Current Message 13 - July 9, 2006
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Entry: 58020
USS Manchester (CL-83)

uss manchester yearbook/photos CL 83

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george thurrott wrote on 2006-07-09 00:44:37.0

Comments: Do you if theres a yearbook or book of photos I could buy and where do I go for it?

Thank you, George robert thurrott

Keywords: USS Manchester CL 83 1949-1952

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Current Message 14 - June 28, 2006
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Entry: 57885
USS Manchester (CL-83)

USS Machester CL 83

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Larry Eades wrote on 2006-06-28 23:15:57.0

Comments: Was wondering whatever happened to The Manchester CL 83.

Keywords: Manchester CL 83

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Current Message 15 - April 2, 2006
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Entry: 56503
USS Manchester (CL-83)

SHIPMATE 52,53 USS MANCHESTER CL83

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James Goodman wrote on 2006-04-02 19:42:26.0

Comments: SERVED ON MANCHESTER 52,53. USS DUNCAN DDR874 54,55. USS NEPTUNE ARC 2 57,58 Far EAST & MED.

Keywords: MANCHESTER/KOREA,DUNCAN PHILIPINES,NEPTUNE/MED.

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Current Message 16 - March 22, 2006
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Entry: 56325
USS Manchester (CL-83)

I need info on the ussmanchester for my grandfather served in the koren on this ship name phil klock

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Blaine klock wrote on 2006-03-22 15:41:54.0

Comments:

Keywords: plaes help send info to masterrowdent@yahoo.com for my grandfather philup klock he served in the koren war but he lost contaked and ship books he was the navegater!!!

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Current Message 17 - October 19, 2005
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Entry: 53670
USS Manchester (CL-83)

Looking for Pictures

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Connie Eltringham wrote on 2005-10-19 00:00:00.0

Comments: I am looking for any pictures with my father in them for a scrapbook I am putting together to celebrate his Navy service. Richard "Mike" Eltringham, Gunner's Mate, 1948 to 1952 with deployments to China and Korea. Thanks for your help!

Keywords: USS Manchester, Korean War, pictures, Navy ships, Cruisers

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Current Message 18 - August 19, 2005
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Entry: 52719
USS Manchester (CL-83)

Looking for

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David Belz wrote on 2005-08-19 00:00:00.0

Comments: My father-in-law served aboard the USS Manchester in the Korean War and would like to hear from his shipmates from those days. His name is Arno Herbert Nehrling, Jr.

Keywords: Shipmates from 1950-53 aboard the "Mighty Man." A Herbert Nehrling, Jr.

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Current Message 19 - January 5, 2005
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Entry: 47951
USS Manchester (CL-83)

friend of uss Manchester cl-83

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Charles Walrath wrote on 2005-01-05 19:24:21.0

Comments: My brother was Seaman Edward Leroy Walrath and served two or three deployments to Korea from 1951 to 1954 was discharged in aug 1955.He joined the Navy in sept.1951,went through basic training in San Diego and went directly aboard the "MIGHTY MAN".I have very few pictures of him or the Manchester,but i do have a picture he gave me that was taken in the mess hall of the ship and i have an ash tray made from the brass of a 5 inch shell that has the inscription "USS MANCHESTER CL-83

Keywords:

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Current Message 20 - July 15, 2004
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Entry: 44530
USS Manchester (CL-83)

Looking for a USS Manchester Patch

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Chris Chrisman wrote on 2004-07-15 19:36:40.0

Comments: I served aboard the Manchester during the China Cruise deployment and am looking for a Manchester Ship's patch.

Keywords: China Cruise 1948-49

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Current Message 21 - July 9, 2004
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Entry: 44357
USS Manchester (CL-83)

USS MANCHESTER CL83 1951

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William (Bill) Yoakley wrote on 2004-07-09 16:15:29.0

Comments: I have been searching for Lt. Roger Gill who served on the USS Manchester. After rescue he was my host aboard the Manchester. Neat guy in everyway.

I have lost track of him many years ago. I would sure be pleased if anyone can put me back on his track.

Many thanks, Bill

Keywords: Bail out over Wonsan Harbor March 19, 1951

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Current Message 22 - June 30, 2004
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Entry: 44158
USS Manchester (CL-83)

cr di v.reiuon oct 18-21

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edward d. (ted) johnson wrote on 2004-06-30 10:01:40.0

Comments:

I have nine guys from our div now and would like more,so let me hear from you.we will meet in las vegas oct 18 to oct 21. ted johnson

Keywords:

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Current Message 23 - June 29, 2004
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Entry: 44148
USS Manchester (CL-83)

Fourth Division

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Everette Campbell wrote on 2004-06-29 20:34:26.0

Comments: Anyone from the fourth division on the USS Manchester CL83 from the years 52 - 55

Keywords: Fourth Division, 1952-55, USS Manchester CL83

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Current Message 24 - May 24, 2004
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Entry: 43235
USS Manchester (CL-83)

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robert brooks wrote on 2004-05-24 06:36:15.0

Comments:

Keywords:

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Current Message 25 - February 19, 2004
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Entry: 41084
USS Manchester (CL-83)

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frank norton wrote on 2004-02-19 19:08:23.0

Comments: 4.2 mortor co 5th marines

Keywords:

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Current Message 26 - February 8, 2004
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Entry: 40688
USS Manchester (CL-83)

Manchester crew member

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John (Jack) Rodda wrote on 2004-02-08 11:50:00.0

Comments: Was the roomate of Steve White and worked for Chuck Tesh. Served from early 1953 through December of 1954 as Assistant Navigator and then 5th division officer. Detached for electronics school in Great Lakes, IL winter of 54-55. Steve went on to be come a four star admiral and chuck becamse a rear admiral.

Keywords: Jack

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Current Message 27 - November 8, 2003
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Entry: 38110
USS Manchester (CL-83)

Steamheat and Hydrolics

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Ronald Eaton wrote on 2003-11-08 16:32:27.0

Comments: Still alive and kicking

Keywords: Served F 51 to 54

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Current Message 28 - September 2, 2003
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Entry: 36681
USS Manchester (CL-83)

MY FATHER WAS ON THE MANCHESTER LATE 50'S

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BILLY JOE loyd wrote on 2003-09-02 16:21:05.0

Comments: my father served on the u.s.s. manchester in the late 50's.if you knew him and would like to contact him please send me an email.

Keywords: love

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Current Message 29 - June 13, 2003
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Entry: 34847
USS Manchester (CL-83)

ALL FORCES HONOR GUARD

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Jim Griffin wrote on 2003-06-13 14:39:35.0

Comments: I serve with a great group of men at the Riverside National Cemetery, two duty days a month. We are veteran's and retiree's doing military honor's for our fallen brother's and sister's. A few of us served in Korea at the same time. It was a big surprise when we gave the bow numbers of our ships. One member was a POW. If anyone reads this, and would like to join our unit, in the immediate area, E-Mail me.

Keywords: USS Manchester CL83

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Current Message 30 - March 8, 2003
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Entry: 32613
USS Manchester (CL-83)

Riverside National Cemetery

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Jim Griffin wrote on 2003-03-08 19:39:21.0

Comments: I'm serving with a great group of men, veterans, at the Riverside National Cemetery. We perform services twice a month for our deceased brothers and sisters. I live in Hemet California and if anyone from this area are interested in volunteering for Honor Services, E-Mail me. The name of our unit is ALL FORCES NCO MEMORIAL HONOR GUARD team 21 at the cemetery. We are made up of the flag detail, rifle detail, flag folding detail, bugler and drummer, but are in dire need of more volunteers.

Keywords: U.S.S. Manchester CL83

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Current Message 31 - January 25, 2003
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Entry: 31486
USS Manchester (CL-83)

Shipmates

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Jim Icenogle wrote on 2003-01-25 10:33:30.0

Comments: My dad served on the USS Manchester from 1950 to 1951. He was a very good boxer. He was on the 5" guns. He was very proud of that ship and his tour. He is from Illinois...If anyone remembers him let me know...

Keywords: Howard Icenogle...1950-1951..USS Manchester

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Current Message 32 - January 8, 2003
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Entry: 31066
USS Manchester (CL-83)

1954-1955

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Leonard (Larry) Pedigo wrote on 2003-01-08 14:24:06.0

Comments: I would like to hear from anyone who served aboard the "MIGHTY MAN" during these dates.

Keywords: Uss Manchester CL-83 Feb-1954 until Decommissioned at Hunters Point mid-55

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Current Message 33 - December 14, 2002
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Entry: 30387
USS Manchester (CL-83)

TRYING TO FIND A PICTURE OF MY FATHER JAMES LOWE JR. AND ANY INFORMATION YOU CAN GIVE ME 893362

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Beverly Lowe wrote on 2002-12-14 14:58:48.0

Comments: I would like to have a picture so my children can see thrie grandfather.

Keywords: My father was on the USS Manchester Ship. He was in WW.2 and the Korean war.He was killed in 1953. I was 3 years old at the time.

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Current Message 34 - June 24, 2002
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Entry: 26508
USS Manchester (CL-83)

USS Manchester

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Eugene Bomber wrote on 2002-06-24 19:36:29.0

Comments: I'm trying to get in touch with a guy that I gave an Indian Scout Motorcycle to in Long Beach Ca. I was being transfered to the Iowa from the Manchester.

Keywords: Dive Bomber, Task FOrce 77, On Manchester from 1948-1951.

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Current Message 35 - June 24, 2002
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Entry: 26507
USS Manchester (CL-83)

USS Manchester

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Eugene Bomber wrote on 2002-06-24 19:35:21.0

Comments: I'm trying to get in touch with a guy that I gave an Indian Scout Motorcycle to in Long Beach Ca. I was being transfered to the Iowa from the Manchester.

Keywords: Dive Bomber, Task FOrce 77, On Manchester from 1948-1951.

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Current Message 36 - May 3, 2002
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Entry: 25200
USS Manchester (CL-83)

Manchester CL

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Roger Nolette wrote on 2002-05-03 14:17:16.0

Comments: Seeking listing of awards and citations and dates obtained by Manchester CL83 during her Korean war activities

Keywords: battles, medals, citations

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Current Message 37 - March 21, 2002
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Entry: 24119
USS Manchester (CL-83)

have some photos

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ADRIAN WALRATH wrote on 2002-03-21 10:31:50.0

Comments: MY FATHER WAS EDWARD L WALRATH. I THINK 2ND DIV. I DO NOT KNOW MUCH ABOUT HIM OR WHAT HE DID IN THE SERVICE. MY UNCLE KEPT ALL OF MY FATHER'S MILITARY THINGS, YEAR BOOKS, PHOTOS AND ETC. WHEN HE DIED IN 1996. I WAS SURPRISED TO FIND ALL OF THE NEGATIVES. I HAVE A BLACK AND WHITE DARK ROOM, SO I PRINTED THE NEGATIVES ONTO PROOF SHEETS. NOT GREAT QUALITY, BUT ALL ARE PRINTABLE. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THEM AND HIM. I AM CURENTLY UNEMPLOYED. SO, I HAVE NO LOCAL TOLL OR LONG DISTANCE CALLING FEATURES. I DO HAVE ABOUT 121 PHOTOS OF THE MANCHESTER AND IT'S CREW AND PLACES THEY WENT. MY FATHER AND IT SEEMS LIKE, A LOT OF FRIENDS. REFUELING OR MAIL DROP IN ROUGH SEAS TETHERED TO ANOTHER SHIP, ONE CHOPPER,"UP-20", SNOW OR ICE ON THE DECKS AND MORE. PLEASE CALL OR E-MAIL. I WILL TRY TO GET SOME MONEY TOGETHER AND DIGITIZE THE PHOTOS SOON, BUT THAT MAY TAKE A WHILE. SORRY. I WOULD LOVE TO FIND OUT HOW I CAN GET THE GROUP PHOTOS OF HIS UNIT AND THE YEAR BOOKS THAT I REMEMBER SEEING. I KNOW THAT THAT IS NOT LIKELY.

Keywords:

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Current Message 38 - March 6, 2002
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Entry: 23729
USS Manchester (CL-83)

Register Name

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Thomas Lee wrote on 2002-03-06 13:20:58.0

Comments: USS Manchester CV83, 1953-54,CIC Officer, Lieutenant jg

Keywords:

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Current Message 39 - March 5, 2002
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Entry: 23719
USS Manchester (CL-83)

Pictures

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Deri David wrote on 2002-03-05 23:01:01.0

Comments: I am the daughter of Lester D. Haynie who served on the USS Manchester from about 1952 (?) to 1954. According to the directory, my father was in the 2nd division. Fortunately, he is doing fine, but I was wondering if anyone had any pictures of my father? I have naval pictures of him, but new ones would be appreciated.

Thank you.

Deri David Texas

Keywords: Lester D. Haynie - 2nd Division

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Current Message 40 - February 28, 2002
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Entry: 23577
USS Manchester (CL-83)

SHIPMATES

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ANTHONY GAGLIONE wrote on 2002-02-28 22:36:21.0

Comments: GOT ON BOARD THE MAN WHILE IN DRY DOCK IN PHILLY IN 1948

Keywords: USS MANCHESTER CL-83

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Current Message 41 - November 11, 2001
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Entry: 20505
USS Manchester (CL-83)

R-division

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Charles Buck wrote on 2001-11-11 10:19:21.0

Comments: I served on the Manchester from Inchon to Wonson and Kalma Gac....was discharged after the Truman year was imposed on me. I still look through the cruise book trying to find anyone who was in the R division. I still remember those fur-lined face masks(for protection from the frigid temperatures) After your first breath it stuck to your face. Some protection ! I remember a YR that came along side, the 3/8 inch guy wires up to the halyard would measure 3 inches of encrusted ice build-up

Keywords:

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Current Message 42 - September 3, 2001
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Entry: 19167
USS Manchester (CL-83)

New Jersey-Wonsan

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Jim Griffin wrote on 2001-09-03 16:44:59.0

Comments: I was reveiwing the list of different ships and noticed the New Jersey. On May 20th 1951, we were entering Wonsan harbor for a two-day mission with the New Jersey following, if I remember correctly. The desperate communist forces were trying to renew their failing spring offensive. It took us only a few minutes to realize that Wonsan sieged ships had been in trouble. The destroyer Bass was receiving fire from Kalma Gak the moment we appeared. As the ship came alonside we could see she had been hit and the Manchester brought the most serious of her ten casualties aboard. Soon after our arrival, the battleship New Jersey, a newcomer to the Korean theater, steamed into the harbor to join us on the firing line. At 0930 the next morning, Kalma Gak guns opened fire on us again, this time scoring air bursts on the New Jersey that resulted in more death and casualties. So when the Manchester returned alone on May 23rd to spend her last five days at Wonsan, we were wondering if our luck would hold. Lookouts kept their eyes glued to Kalma Gak peninsula, as our guns trained out to accomplish the Manchester's assignment, making certain that no movement of enemy troops or supplies through the Wonsan perimeter would be possible. Captain Parks was deignated Commander Task Group 95.2, controlling warships along the entire Korean East coast... After dark the second day, two Navy LSMR's moved in with spectacular amount of fire, pulverized huge areas on the beach. At 0235 we realized that the Reds had conceived a new fanatical plan to eliminate the hated UN ships in the harbor. In the light of our illumination shells and blazing searchlights, a small flotilla of boats could be seen silently closing in on our anchorage. Five-inch airbursts and 40mm shells from the Manchester and destroyers Duncan and Bass tore into the boats until there was no movement in the black water. Later the Manchester's motor boats went out with orders to retrieve the demolished sampans. They managed to find four of them, which we hoisted aboard for inspection. Whatever the Red plot had been, it failed in disaster. We will never know, however, exactly what the mission of these people was. Some theories, based on examinations of the boats retrieved, and the heavy athwartship timbers recently installed in them, indicated a large-scale mine laying scheme. Others, viewing the quantity of rifles, machine guns, ammunition and grenades found in the boats, suggested a suicidal raid on our hated ships. The last five days in Wonsan had been fortunate for the Manchester. Further enemy efforts to mine the harbor were foiled, as were invasion attemps on ROK Marine held Hwang'to Do, where Captain (now Major) Hansen had directed landings in March. We never heard again from Kalma Gak, possibly because the Manchester and destroyer Duncan had made direct hits inside several of the peninsula's gun caves... By May 31st, we had steamed south, and after assuming command of Task Element 95.28, commenced bombardment at the front lines...At 1831 that afternoon, the Manchester fired her last round into Communist Korea, and soon after was underway to rendzvous with the heavy cruiser Los Angeles...our long awaited relief. After ten months, we are going home...

Keywords: U.S.S. Mancester CL83

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Current Message 43 - May 12, 2001
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Entry: 16514
USS Manchester (CL-83)

GET intouth WITH ANYONE OF 5TH DIV.

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WILLIAM D. PACKARD wrote on 2001-05-12 18:41:39.0

Comments: 5TH DIVIONCHINK

Keywords:

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Current Message 44 - February 17, 2001
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Entry: 15045
USS Manchester (CL-83)

looking for friends

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LEONARD (LARRY) PEDIGO wrote on 2001-02-17 13:05:03.0

Comments: US NAVY RETIRED (1973)

Keywords: Larry....I served on the manchester..Feb 1954 until it was de-dmmissioned in 1955

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Current Message 45 - December 6, 2000
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Entry: 13483
USS Manchester (CL-83)

friends

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Chris Gibson wrote on 2000-12-06 14:42:38.0

Comments: Billy S. Gibson is my grandfather and he served aboard the USS Manchester from 51-53.I just thought i could find some of his old friends.

Keywords:

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Current Message 46 - November 8, 2000
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Entry: 12817
USS Manchester (CL-83)

I was there from 1952-1955

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Clyde Steddum wrote on 2000-11-08 20:32:25.0

Comments:

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Current Message 47 - September 3, 2000
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Entry: 11479
USS Manchester (CL-83)

Searching for a friend

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Bill Taylor wrote on 2000-09-03 22:50:18.0

Comments: I am trying to find information for a former crewman who served aboard during Korean War He is Jessie Trevino P.O.Box 655 Hempstead,Tx.77445 I met him today and promised I would try and find his shipmates. He had lost all contact with the ship. I am a member of the U.S.S.North Carolina battleship Association,the Tarheel(newsletter) editor. My thanks Bill Taylor CBM

Keywords: Jessie Trevino,P.O. Box655,Hempstead,Tx. 77445

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Current Message 48 - August 20, 2000
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Entry: 11186
USS Manchester (CL-83)

Looking for Brothers

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JIM L. Griffin wrote on 2000-08-20 22:03:46.0

Comments: I have a web page and would like to have people visit. http://homestead.juno.com/jgriffin22/lookingforbrothersafter60years.html I don't know if they served in the military, but my web page has a picture of each brother, the only ones that I have. Further explanations are on my web page.

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Current Message 49 - January 22, 2000
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Entry: 6380
USS Manchester (CL-83)

EX DIVISION 1952&1953

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BRUCE (B.D.) HAYS wrote on 2000-01-22 21:13:25.0

Comments: LOOKING FOR OLD FRIENDS THAT SERVED WITH ME ON THE USS MANCHESTER DURING THE KOREAN WAR FROM 1952 AND 1953.

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Current Message 50 - January 16, 2000
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Entry: 6243
USS Manchester (CL-83)

Wonsan, Korea March 51

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WILLIAM (BILL) Yoakley wrote on 2000-01-16 14:10:49.0

Comments: I bailed out of an F 80 over Wonsan harbor on March 19, 1951. I was pulled out of the water by pilot Don Whitaker and crewman William Moore of a navy helicopter. I was taken to an LST that they were flying off of. I was later, probably the 20th, flown over to the cruiser Manchester.

Officer Gill was my host until I was returned to Japan some time later.

I would sure like to learn the whereabouts of Gill or anyone remembering the event. The years have sure dimmed the memory of certain details. I do remember that the Navy treated me like royalty. There is a lasting warm spot in my heart for the Navy. Some years later I bailed out off the coast of California and was rescued by a helicopter from the Carrier Kearsarge. The pilot was Dan McKinnon. I hope anyone reading this has a happy year 2000. Bill Yoakley

Keywords: Roger Gill, Officer on Manchester

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Current Message 51 - November 11, 1999
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Entry: 4762
USS Manchester (CL-83)

info on Darrell Paul Cooper

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Peggy Cooper wrote on 1999-11-11 00:00:00.0

Comments: My name is Peggy Cooper, my father was Darrell Paul Cooper, he was in the Navy from 1952-56. I would like to know if he was around agent orange. I have spina bifda which can result from exposure to agent orange. His records are not complete enough to tell us what his job was. If you knew my father please let me know. He passed away from cancer in 1979 when I was 13. I know he was on the Roanoke & Manchester because we have pictures of the boats.

Keywords: USS Manchester USS Roanoke Earl Betz Richard Matzen John Merrimar Sam Jenkins

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Current Message 52 - November 8, 1999
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Entry: 4556
USS Manchester (CL-83)

Ship crew

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Loyal Lay wrote on 1999-11-08 00:00:00.0

Comments: USS MANCHESTER(CL-83)

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Current Message 53 - November 6, 1999
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Entry: 4284
USS Manchester (CL-83)

Daughter of George Springman - Fox Division

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Christine Elliott wrote on 1999-11-06 00:00:00.0

Comments: I am the daughter of George Springman who served abroad the USS Manchester from 1948-1952...FOX Division. Currently, I am trying to locate information regarding the medals that were awarded to the USS Manchester and her crew during this time. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Keywords: Springman, FOX Division, USS Manchester, 1948-1952

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Current Message 54 - November 20, 1998
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Entry: 808
USS Manchester (CL-83)

two tours

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Harford Harris wrote on 1998-11-20 00:00:00.0

Comments: I did two tours on the USS Manchester CL 83. The years were parts of 1952-1953-1954.

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Inchon and Hungnam

On Wed, 11 Nov 1998 
Updated 13 Nov 1999

"Jim L. Griffin" 

1. Email address 
2. New, effective Nov 26 1999 Email address
 wrote:

I served on the Manchester for four years and was in on the Inchon
invasion.  We served most of the three years in Korea doing various
duties.  Task force 77 sailing with the carriers rotating to the bomb
lines firing upon railroads etc.  We were in on the evacuation when
the 1st marines had to be helped at the reservoir.

I have three books made up with pictures and various writings during
our tours in Korea.  Thought that I would introduce this being I did
not see our ships name in your list of Cruisers.  

My name is Jim L. Griffin with 10 years Navy and last 10 years Air
Force and Retired.