ET2 Harvey (Mike) Zall

Comments: Hi Guys, good to hear that you are alive and kicking, I was on the Onslow from 1958 through decomission at Mare Island. I would love to hear from of any of you to swap old stories. I live in Half Moon Bay, CA. now. 68 and counting--regards

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USS ONSLOW (AVP-48) JAN. '58 to DECOMMISION

Comments: Served on the ship from Jan. 1958 to Decommissioning at Mare Island in 1960. Would like to find anyone from that time period. I have many pictures and mostly slides of our tours over seas, lots of the shipmates. These years were the finest of my life, but I did not think so at the time. Thanks for reading my message, hope you can respond. Take Care, Norm

Keywords: Nick Name: HATCH Friends: Ronald Lowen, Eddie Hajl, Loyd Burrington Capt. S.B.Strong Christopher Columbus and many of the Electrical Dept. guys.

Only 4 months on the Onslow

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Keywords: Caucht her in Okinawa Dec 59. My first day aboard I was injured in the after engine room and came through the mess deck with blood allover my face just as the movie was finished. Next morning everybody on the ship knew who I was. Decommissioned her in April 1960.

Radio Gang 1957-1959

Comments: Hi guys.. was a snot nosed RM on the Onslow..got my act together later after marrying a WAVE from Alameda NAS (missed the decommission by That much) Finished USN after 10 years as RM1 at FOCCPAC Kunia, Hi. Retired from ITT Western Test Range in 1992 as a Data Systems Engineer. Drop me a line...

Keywords: Uss Onslow AVP-48 Station Ship Hong Kong 1958-1959

Lt. Cmdr. George Logan, served on USS Onslow AVP-48 in Korea.

Comments: My Father, George Logan, served on the USS Onslow AVP-48 in Korea, I believe he was the executive officer. He would be happy to be of assistance to anyone. His phone number is (310) 375-0405.

Keywords: Onslow AVP 48, Korea, George Logan, exec,

Alan Fox

Comments: My aunt, Betty Lou Sutters is looking for an old friend from Philadelphia. His name is Alan Fox. He served on the USS Onslow around 1950-1953. Betty Lou has pictures of Alan in uniform and would like to return them to Alan or his family. If there is anyone who knows Alan we would love to hear from you. Please e-mail me at marcie_wolbert@hotmail.com so I can give any info to my aunt.

Thank You

Keywords: Alan Fox, USS Onslow, Philadelphia

Father was on the Onslow - Korea

Comments: My father Walter LeRoy Winsett served on the USS Onslow in Korea. If any one knew him or have any information to pass on that would be great. I am doing a family history book and want to include his service. When he was discharge, one of his bags was stolen and he lost all of his medals and papers. If anyone could help that would be great. Thanks Dan Winsett

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Korean Vetran

Comments: I served aboard the Onslow from February 1952 until March 1953 when I was transferred to the Gardiners Bay, where I served another tour to the Far East. Would like to hear from my old ship mates. Henry Riggs, if you're still out there, contact me.

Keywords: Iwakuni, Chenhae, Mare Island.

Served on Onslow 1959-60

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Keywords: Boat Coxen. Worked the Captain's gig, mostly in Hong Kong Harbor

cook

Comments: My father Donald Clark served on the USS Onslow from 51-52. He was a cook on her during this time. He knew Francis O'Loughin. He was wondering about another shipmate by these names. Johnny Clark and/or Guy W. Stevens these men were from NC. IF you have any information to share please e-mail me back . Thanks.

Keywords: Iwakuni,Japan.

Looking for old Shipmates Commisioning til Sept. 1945

Comments: I am searching for old Shipmates. I was on the USS Onslow from 43-46. Feel free to give me a call or send an email with any information regarding the ship during this time period.

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Station Ship Hong Kong 1959

Comments: Was aboard the Onslow as part of the decommissioning crew. Looking for old shipmates to say hi to !

Keywords: I caught the Onslow after a Harrowing landing at the old Kai Tak Airport on the Chinese mainland. We soon departed for The Southern most Phillipine Island of Davoe, where we operated with P5M Seaplanes surveiling a Soviet submarine operating with a Soviet trawler. The soviets were rumored to be preparing for a "A" bomb test in the South Paciffic at the time.

SHIP SERVICEMAN

Comments: Home Port - Alameda, Cal Served in Korea, Alaska, and Japan from Feb. 52 thru Jan. 55 Was in Dry Dock at Mare Island at times

Keywords: Smitty

update Email

Comments: Updating my Email adress

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Larry N. Waring

Comments: My father-in-law, Larry Waring, served aboard the Onslow during the Korean conflict. On many occasions he regaled me with stories of being on the Onslow during several typhoons and life in the Navy. I never tired of those tales.

He recently passed on (4/30/04) but his great stories will remain with me forever.

Keywords: Korean War, technician, radar

SHIP SERVICEMAN

Comments: Home port,Alameda,Cal, Serve in korea, Alaska. Japan, from Feb 52 thru Jan 55. WAS in dry dock at times at Mare Island

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Ship Serviceman

Comments: I went Korea, Alaska, and Home Port,Alemeda

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USS Onslow and VP731 PBM5 31 Jul 1952

Comments: I am looking for information regarding assistance provided by USS Onslow to VP731 PMB5 ac# 59277 on 31 Jul - 2 Aug 1952 after the PBM was hit by fire from a N Korean/Russian Mig and made an emergency landing at Paengyong-do Korea.

Keywords: VP731 Fox Blue 31 Jul 1952 Paengyong-do Korea USS Onslow

USS Onslow

Comments: Looking for the book of the history of the USS Onslow, from 1943-1946. We purchased a book before leaving the ship in July 1946 but never received it.

Keywords: Nickname is Red Spotts.

USS ONSLOW AVP 48

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STOREKEEPER ON AVP 48

Comments: Went aboard at Mare Island (dry dock) after Storekeeper School. I was aboard from 1951 to 1953.

Cruises included: Iwakuni,Japan, - Chinhae, Korea, Cold Bay, Sitka, Kotzebue and Adak Alaska. And spent a long miserable year on Adak later. Our old home port was Alameda

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USS Onslow

Comments: More about my dad Frank Royal His nickname on the ship was "Pudgy." My Mom recalls that one of his good friends was Jack Orr. Two other friends were Jim and Ruby. Dad was an EM3 Electrician's Mate. I'd enjoy any info...

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USS Onslow

Comments: My dad, Frank Royal served on the Onslow, or the "oh so slow" as my mom told me, in the early 50's. He died of colon cancer at age 23, just after his service ended. I've always wondered if Dad's ship was present for nuclear testing... He was in Korea, and visited Hong Kong, and was a member of the Neptune club. CR

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Allen Fox ? 52-53

Comments: we came across pictures of you on the ship from 52-53 and wondered if you or a family member would be interested in obtaining them.

e-mail my niece

Keywords: searchin for allen fox,served on the uss onslow from 1952-53 please contact betty lou sutters