Mt McKinley AGC-7 1949-1951

Comments: I was a member of the crew during the time of the Inchon invasion (1949-1953) I have several pictures of the staff meetings and Korean Naval officers during the invasion. Change of command for Adm McInerney and Adm Withington for Com Phib Grp 3 and Adm Moore and Adm Whitington when the Eldarado AGC-11 changed command.

ithington

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The Admiral's Daughter

Comments: Late September 1952, in Korean War, I was ordered from AKA54 to AGC 7 & report directly to Admiral McInerney (SOPA) He Told me to find the port where the U.S.S. Comstock was, report to the commanding officer and bring the ship back to Yokosuka (flank speed at 6 knots a 2 week trip. He instructed me to read the Capt's Log Book. He would tell me why when I returned. The Bottom line: Caine Mutany in WWII was a true story. The Comstock's captain now being relieved was the "Captain Quegg" in Wolk's Book, Caine Mutany. Adm. McInerney died in 1956. His daugher, Joan, I met while training in Coronado had introduced me to her dad as a football player from CAL. I have been trying to locate her to talk to her since it was really her earlier contacts that got me to his staff. Anyone knowing where she now is, please let me know. Last known her married name was Kelley Thanks, Roy R.

Keywords: Rear Admiral Francis X. McInerney, U.S.S Comstock, LSD 19. Caine Mutany. Operational Readiness and Training Officer. AKA 54 U.S.S. Algol, and Coronado,CA

engines

Comments: I work in aquaculture. I have in our fleet a landing craft that we just pulled an engine from. It has a tag that says it was overhauled by the USS Mount McKinley boat shop in September 1958. I was 6 years old when it was done. I'm sure it's been done many times since, but I hope no one thinks the tag needs to be removed. I want to leave it where it is.

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my grandfather?

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Keywords: I've been looking for anyone who may have known my grandfather. I've never met him, but do have pics of him and of the Mt. McKinley. His name was Thomas Finch. I don't know when he was on the ship, but my grandmother talks about General Macarthur being on it as well. I would just like some dialogue about gramps. Thanks!

Served aboard AGC's

Comments: I served in TACRON 11 from 1963 to early 1965. During this period I was assigned to serve aboard the USS Estes during Operation Red Cloud, on a Westpac Cruise aboard the USS El Dorado, deployed to the South China Sea after during the Tonkin Gulf Crisis in 1964. The El Dorado was relieved by the USS Mt. McKinley and we went aboard the Mt.McKinley until December 1964.

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Korean Service 1951-1953

Comments: Some memories: Surviving a serious typhoon in the Yellow Sea in that old blessed bucket of bolts skippered by Captain R. N. Norgard. Boy did I appreaciate the Old Man after he brought us through that ugly scene, Heavy green water tore off our forward firepumps, some of the Admiral's automobiles that didn't get stowed in the auto hold, and having to restore some damge control shoring. I don't EVER want to see green water higher than the superstructure again.

Also, how freezing cold it was in Inchon during the winter. I wound up with 2 stars on the Korean Service Medal and finally received a Korean War Service Medal issued by Korea on the 50th Anniveersary of the korean War. I participated in the planning of the Soc cho Ri landing (Kojo - Wonsan) Our Marines went over the side via cargo nets in bad water - our little pop-gun 3"50 banging away alongside the "real" men-o-war ships' such as the USS Helena's long gun activities.

Keywords: ComPhibGru-Three Radm Frederic S. Withington KOJO (Wonsan) Inchon Pusan

USS MOUNT MCKINLEY ASSOCIATION

Comments: For all of you looking for friends and conrades from the USS Mount McKinley, visit the USS Mount McKinley Association web pages. There is a lot of information about this ship and our 500 active members and the over 1000 that have been members. http:/www.ussmtmckinley.com

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search for father

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Atomic Blast

Comments: My grandfather, A.L. "Sonny" Bean, was one of the first privates to see the first atomic blast of the Korean War...there was an article in the Galax Gazette about this event with his picture on the front page in April of 1953! If possible I would like information on how to see pictures or that article on line..if anyone could help...please email me at the above email address! Thanks!

Keywords: A.L. "Sonny" Bean

Served as QMS 1943 1946

Comments: We had over 78 men in the Flag Group every thing from yoeman to a cook and 5 cpo's commander Scott and myself were wounded with the same 20 shell fragment during the landings in Lateye gulf Scott filled out the paper work sometimes i wish i had too.just thought that maybe som of us may still be alive most of the raddiod and signalmen came from Great Lakes Traning Center

755-10-04 Omer Goodwin SM2

Keywords: COMPACPHIB GROUP #1 STARTED IN ISLLANDS ODD NEW GUINEA AND FINISHED WITH BARNEO LANDINGS SUMMER 46 FINISHED MY TOUR AT THE PHIB BASE IN SAN DIEGO

BM (SN) Edward J. Carroll

Comments: I am seeking anyone who knew my late father. I just received his service record, and know that he was on this ship. I am doing a scrapbook in his memory for my daughter so that she can read up on her grandfather, and see what a wonderful man he was, and how he helped shape history the way it is today. If anyone can help, please contact me at nadogirl_2000@yahoo.com. Thank you.

Keywords: Father also aka: Guinni or Diego. He was with UDT teams almost his entire time in the navy.

Radioman on Mighty Mac 1945

Comments: Got on the ship from Maui and made the trip to Japan, returned to the states in December. During leave, the ship left on emergency orders, I'm still looking for my gear...

Keywords: spent the Korean conflict in Washington DC at BEP Relay

Reuion

Comments: Served aboard Mt. Mckinley 1957 to 1960

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Inchon/Wonson/Hungnam

Comments: Came to Korea on board the USS Pickaway APA 222 Landed the Marines at Pusan then went to Japan to board the Mt McKinley, Went to Korea with MacArthur on board made the Inchon landing, assigned to a LCVP to carry wounded to the Hospital ship from the beach at Inchon, then made Wonson, returned to Japan for a while and returned to Korea for the Hungnam evacuation, then transfered to Naval Beach Group one at Camp McGill japan, discharged Nov 1951 at Treasure Island CA. Jim Caldwell HM3

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CHAPLAIN'S ASSISTANT

Comments: Would like to hear from anyone who served during 1951 - 1953. I boarded this great ship 1951 fresh out of boot camp at Vellejo, California. This was a very innteresting time in my life. I can recall many faces that I cannot put a name with. It would be interesting to renew an acquaintance that I new during this time. I served as chaplain's assistant during most of this time, my office was in the ship's library or lounge and was in charge of daily devotionals oveer the ship's intercom my tour of duty ended in 1953 when I was transferred to SubGroup II at National City, San Diege,calif. I would like to say it was an honor to have served on board. richrd e. davis

Keywords: friends: Charles Seal of Mississippi;Kenneth Merritt, Thomas Landeta of Flagstaff, Az; Pat Wheeler, NC

Father served from 1949-51

Comments: I am looking for information, individual and crew pictures of My father,his ship and mates. He recently passed away (11-5-03) and I would like to know about his service and duty. He was a Tilleman 3rd Class. I think served as a UDT Specialist. Please anyone with info. Thank you

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looking for shipmates

Comments: looking for shipmates, served on Mt. Mac from 1960 to 1963, as yoeman in Deck division and operations division, and admin division.

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Thanks, Mt. McKinley

Comments: Every December 24 I remember how I was evacuated off the beach in Hungnam, North Korea by a motor whaleboat from the Mt. McKinley. The boat had to be chipped/scraped every couple of trips because it was icing up so badly. The crew treated us very nice, gave us some clothes, hot chow, etc. I stayed on board until the ship tied up in Japan a week later and I rejoined my unit in Tokyo.

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Looking for shipmates

Comments: Evaluated Hungnam

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agc7

Comments: wonder if anyone else was on the mckinley during the h bomb test in l955. the test was anawetok or something like that. we were in kwaj some. will be good to hear from someone there at the time. don harris

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Tacron One

Comments: I'm looking for other members of Tacron One that were aboard the MtMcKinley in 1950 and 1951. We were aboard during the Incon invasion and directed air support for the Marines. The whole invasion was directed from the MtMcKinley. This included Naval gunfire, air support, keeping track of the landing craft etc. All this was directed from one area of the ship called the CIC. Combat Information Center. My job was keeping track of incoming and out going aircraft on a status board. I'd like to hear from any other members of Tacron that were there during the McKinley's stay in Korea from 1950 to 1952. I was a radioman 3rd class at the time.

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1950-53 signalmen or communications div

Comments: Trying to find some of my old shipmates.

Keywords: looking for any signalmen or communications div. men, USS Mountrail APA 213, also signalmen on Uss MtMckinley AGC 7. Nov 1950 t0 sept 1953.

Aboard the Mount McKinley 1964-65

Comments: Navy Veteran not of the Korean War Era (1961-1965). Did a Wespac cruise as a ETR3/2 on Mt. Mac. 1964-65, was aboard during the first landing of the 9th Marines at Danang, Vietnam also at Hue. Crossed the Equator on the same cruise plus visited several ports in different countries. Our supposedly 6 month deployment turned into a 9 month deployment. See pops previous message and consider joing the USS MOUNT McKINLEY Association and attending thier annual reunions. Also I am the current ships storekeeper for that organization - We have Hats, Shirts, patches and etc. See more at (http://www.ussmtmckinley.com)

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USS Mount McKinley Association

Comments: Anyone looking for information concerning the USS Mount McKinley and all staffs associated with her can find it at www.ussmtmckinley.com , this is the web site for the USS Mount McKinley Association. We have over 450 active members and a total membership of over 850. We have all services in our association, only requirement is that you served on the Mt Mac. Look us up!

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