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Entry: 81638 USS ONSLOW (AVP-48)	USS ONSLOW AVP 48 1952 TO 1955
JIM HOWELL wrote on January 6, 2012 City and State: HALF MOON BNAY, CA. CA Unit: UAA ONSLOW AVP 48 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Tours to Iwakuni, Hong Kong as station ship. I was supposed to have been on the plane that was jumped by the MIG. I don't know why things were changed. Then on to Alaska to take the supply ship to Point Barrow. We sat in some harbor south of the Artic Circle while we flew flights to watch the ice flows. We attracted the attention of Moscow Molly. Our Captain was Capt Allen . Would love to hear from anyone on board during that time. Keywords: USS Onslow AVP 49: Dale Scott, Aldridge, Danny Danfield

Entry: 73131 USS ONSLOW (AVP-48)	USS ONSLOW AVP 48
DAVID KERR SR. wrote on January 14, 2010 City and State: MABELVALE AR Unit: DECK HAND Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I went onboard ship Mare Island ship yard Jan.51 stayed on until Dec.54.Logan was our ext.Capt Miller was first capt .We changed capts every year.Capt. Newman 1yr.Don't remember the other 2.We came out of Alaska flying the scull and cross bones because our capt would clean house at officer's bar.I have many of good picture slides of my time on ship.some shipmates;Holman,Avila.Sizemore .Seydler.Hudspeth.Schwab.Henson Keywords:

Entry: 71012 USS ONSLOW (AVP-48)	USS ONSLOW AVP_48 1952-1955
JAMES HOWELL wrote on July 24, 2009 City and State: HALF MOON BAY CA Unit: USS ONSLOW AVP Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I was in the radio gang from 1952 until 1955. Would like to hear from anyone during that time period. Made some flights over Korea with our squadrons. I retired after 41 years so I saw a lot of Navy Keywords: JIm Iwaukni, Hong Kong, Alaska and North Pole. Dale Scott are you out there

Entry: 67783 USS ONSLOW (AVP-48)	USS ONSLOW (AVP-48)
CARL (BILL) WEBER SR. wrote on November 9, 2008 City and State: MCHENRY IL Unit: DECK DIVISION Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 67749 USS ONSLOW (AVP-48)	HI FORWARD ENGINE ROOM CERW
RONALD LOEWEN wrote on November 6, 2008 City and State: COLORADO SPRINGS CO Unit: FORWARD ENGINE ROOM Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I blewup the ships boiler while the ship was taking on ammo at port chicago ammo depot in late 57 or early 58 Keywords: I was aborad from oct.-1957 to sept.1959

Entry: 66502 USS ONSLOW (AVP-48)	LOOKING FOR OLD FRIENDS
RICHARD SMITH SR. wrote on July 15, 2008 City and State: LA Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Boarded the Onslow Oct. 1952. Shortly after went into Dry Dock, Mare Island. First cruise was Alaska then to the pacific area. Transferred to Guam 1954. Would like to hear from anyone, especially those who might remember me. I guess I'm getting old but i can only remember the last names of some of my buddies...Knight,Sizemore, Jackson, Plummer.. Keywords: Cocaine

Entry: 64097 USS ONSLOW (AVP-48)	ET2 HARVEY (MIKE) ZALL
HARVEY (MIKE) ZALL wrote on January 30, 2008 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER 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 Keywords:

Entry: 63454 USS ONSLOW (AVP-48)	USS ONSLOW (AVP-48) JAN. '58 TO DECOMMISION
NORMAN STRAIT wrote on December 18, 2007 City and State: CLEMENTS CA Unit: ELECTRICAL DEPT. Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN 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.

Entry: 63125 USS ONSLOW (AVP-48)	ONLY 4 MONTHS ON THE ONSLOW
LYLE PLUMMER wrote on November 21, 2007 City and State: NEZPERCE ID Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: 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.

Entry: 61286 USS ONSLOW (AVP-48)	RADIO GANG 1957-1959
DON ARMSTRONG wrote on June 11, 2007 City and State: HORNSBY TN Unit: USS ONSLOW AVP-48 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN 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

Entry: 59929 USS ONSLOW (AVP-48)	LT. CMDR. GEORGE LOGAN, SERVED ON USS ONSLOW AVP-48 IN KOREA.
WILLIAM LOGAN III wrote on February 6, 2007 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER 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,

Entry: 53747 USS ONSLOW (AVP-48)	ALAN FOX
MARCIE WOLBERT wrote on October 25, 2005 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON 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

Entry: 52338 USS ONSLOW (AVP-48)	FATHER WAS ON THE ONSLOW - KOREA
DAN WINSETT wrote on July 29, 2005 City and State: BOONVILLE IN Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER 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 Keywords: USS Onslow, Winsett

Entry: 51783 USS ONSLOW (AVP-48)	KOREAN VETRAN
JERRY LATHAM SR. wrote on July 1, 2005 City and State: THE COLONY TX Unit: AFTER ENGINE ROOM Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN 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.

Entry: 49061 USS ONSLOW (AVP-48)	SERVED ON ONSLOW 1959-60
LES BATY wrote on February 20, 2005 City and State: PASO ROBLES CA Unit: BOAT CREW Service or Relationship: - Comments: Keywords: Boat Coxen. Worked the Captain's gig, mostly in Hong Kong Harbor

Entry: 49044 USS ONSLOW (AVP-48)	COOK
LIA WOODELL wrote on February 19, 2005 City and State: ALTAMONT TN Unit: Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON 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.

Entry: 47920 USS ONSLOW (AVP-48)	LOOKING FOR OLD SHIPMATES COMMISIONING TIL SEPT. 1945
WALTER (DUTCHMAN) DIETRICH wrote on January 4, 2005 City and State: Unit: ELECTRICIANS MATE Service or Relationship: - 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. Keywords:

Entry: 43758 USS ONSLOW (AVP-48)	STATION SHIP HONG KONG 1959
LARRY HARMON wrote on June 13, 2004 City and State: VANDERVOORT AR Unit: ELECTRICIANSMATE EMFN Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER 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.

Entry: 43329 USS ONSLOW (AVP-48)	SHIP SERVICEMAN
MILTON T. SMITH SR. wrote on May 29, 2004 City and State: MACON GA Unit: SHIP SERVICEMAN Service or Relationship: - 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

Entry: 43091 USS ONSLOW (AVP-48)	UPDATE EMAIL
MILTON T. SMITH wrote on May 16, 2004 City and State: MACON GA Unit: SHIPSERVICEMAN Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Updating my Email adress Keywords: Smitty Uss Onslow Avp 48

Entry: 42859 USS ONSLOW (AVP-48)	LARRY N. WARING
RANDY LEO wrote on May 6, 2004 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FRIEND OF VETERAN 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

Entry: 39257 USS ONSLOW (AVP-48)	SHIP SERVICEMAN
MILTON T. SMITH wrote on December 18, 2003 City and State: MACON GA Unit: SHIP SERVICEMAN Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA 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 Keywords: Smitty

Entry: 38628 USS ONSLOW (AVP-48)	SHIP SERVICEMAN
MILTON T. SMITH SR. wrote on November 23, 2003 City and State: MACON GA Unit: SUPPLY Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I went Korea, Alaska, and Home Port,Alemeda Keywords:

Entry: 34796 USS ONSLOW (AVP-48)	USS ONSLOW AND VP731 PBM5 31 JUL 1952
JEFF SANDER wrote on June 10, 2003 City and State: OCONOMOWOC WI Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER 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

Entry: 33837 USS ONSLOW (AVP-48)	USS ONSLOW
JOHN SPOTTS wrote on April 25, 2003 City and State: KANSAS CITY MO Unit: USN Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON 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.

Entry: 33751 USS ONSLOW (AVP-48)	USS ONSLOW AVP 48
DONALD JONES wrote on April 21, 2003 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: - Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 32726 USS ONSLOW (AVP-48)	STOREKEEPER ON AVP 48
JACK DUCKETT wrote on March 12, 2003 City and State: GLENEDEN BEACH OR Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA 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 Keywords:

Entry: 31380 USS ONSLOW (AVP-48)	USS ONSLOW
CARLOS ROYAL wrote on January 19, 2003 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER 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... Keywords:

Entry: 31335 USS ONSLOW (AVP-48)	USS ONSLOW
CARLOS ROYAL wrote on January 17, 2003 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER 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 Keywords:

Entry: 30042 USS ONSLOW (AVP-48)	ALLEN FOX ? 52-53
DONNA PRINSTER wrote on November 30, 2002 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA 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

Entry: 30041 USS ONSLOW (AVP-48)	LOOKING FOR ALLEN FOX 1952-53
DONNA PRINSTER wrote on November 30, 2002 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: my aunt betty lou "sutters" helfrich came across photos taken of allen fox on the battle ship onslow in 1952-53 tour of korea. she's willing to give the photos back to him or family member. please e-mail me...donna prinster hannih0840@aol.com Keywords: allen fox

Entry: 29403 USS ONSLOW (AVP-48)	FOX DIVISION
DAVID RICHARDSON wrote on November 9, 2002 City and State: YUCCA VALLEY CA Unit: FIRE CONTROL TECH Service or Relationship: - Comments: Served aboard the Onslow from Fall of '59 to decommissioning. Keywords:

Entry: 28537 USS ONSLOW (AVP-48)	USS ONSLOW AVP-48
FREDERICK (FRED) HILLIS wrote on September 29, 2002 City and State: DAVIS CA Unit: ENGINEERING, AFT.ENGINE ROOM Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I served on the Onslow from Mar.'53 to Feb.'55. My duty station was the aft. engine room. I would like to hear from old shipmates Keywords:

Entry: 27009 USS ONSLOW (AVP-48)
DAVID E. KERR SR. wrote on July 17, 2002 City and State: MABELVALE AR Unit: Service or Relationship: - Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 23260 USS ONSLOW (AVP-48)	USS ONSLOW AVP48
JOHN GEENEN wrote on February 18, 2002 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My grandfather, Roscoe L Newman, was the skipper of the Onslow in the early fifties. Would like to hear from those who served with him. He recently passed away at the age of 95. Thanks. Keywords:

Entry: 22652 USS ONSLOW (AVP-48)	USS ONSLOW AVP48
JAMES TICE wrote on January 26, 2002 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My Father was on the ONSLOW "I think" He never talked about his time in the Navy. My Mother gave me a patch that he had and it has the following on it: Far East Cruise 1956 and 4 Pictures dipicting Different aircraft and 2 hands one in a circle shape and the other wrapped around it. His name was Clayton J. Tice, Does anyone remember him? What can you tell me about him and or his time on the USS ONSLOW? Thank you in advance for any help you can give me. Keywords:

Entry: 21677 USS ONSLOW (AVP-48)	USS ONSLOW AVP-48
BOB BEEDLES wrote on December 22, 2001 City and State: PRESCOTT VALLEY AZ Unit: USN ENG. DIV. DC3 Service or Relationship: - Comments: Served aboard the Onslow 1957 to 1959. I was Damage Controlman with most of my 'at sea watches' spent in after engine room on boiler/evaporators. Would like to hear from old shipmates. Keywords: Station Ship Hong Kong. Aleutian Islands,1958. Bokoko, Pescodores Islands.

Entry: 18254 USS ONSLOW (AVP-48)	U S S ONSLOW A V P 48
JAMES FARRELL wrote on July 26, 2001 City and State: OWOSSO MI Unit: U S NAVY MM- 2 Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I served on the onslow from January 1956 to May 1959.I worked in After engine on the Evaporator and 2 Boilers also the A gang. I have 2 pitchure's of the onslow before she was up dated.Would like to hear from old shipmates. Keywords: looking for shipmates that served on the onslow engine rooms fore and aft. from 1956 to 1959 also A gang members in same time frame.

Entry: 16437 USS ONSLOW (AVP-48)	NOT SO OLD CREW MEMBER
JOE WIGGINS wrote on May 9, 2001 City and State: PULASKI TN Unit: US NAVY EMCM (RET) Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: USS Onslow AVP-48 was my first ship. I served from 1958 until de-comissioning at Mare Island in 1960. The skipper's name when I arrived was Stocton Birney Strong, a sure 'nough WWII hero. If anyone has a photograph suitable for framing, I would appreciate a contact. Keywords:

Entry: 15909 USS ONSLOW (AVP-48)	DID YOU KNOW ELLINGTON STOWERS?
MIKE STOWERS wrote on April 12, 2001 City and State: RALEIGH NC Unit: FAMILY Service or Relationship: - Comments: FAMILY Keywords:

Entry: 14432 USS ONSLOW (AVP-48)	USS ONSLOW AVP-48
FREDERICK (FRED) HILLIS wrote on January 19, 2001 City and State: DAVIS CA Unit: ENGINEMAN Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Served on Onslow Mar. 1953 to Feb.1955. Keywords:

Entry: 12983 USS ONSLOW (AVP-48)	SERVED ON 51 TO 53
ROBERT (BOB) STEMAN wrote on November 14, 2000 City and State: WALPOLE MA Unit: AIR SEA RESCUE Service or Relationship: - Comments: AIR SEA RESCUE Keywords: IWACONY, JAPAN CHINHI< KOREA COLD BAY, ALASKA SITKA, ALASKA KOTZEBUE SOUND, ALASKA

Entry: 12977 USS ONSLOW (AVP-48)	AIR SEA RESCUE
ROBERT (BOB) STEMAN wrote on November 14, 2000 City and State: WALPOLE MA Unit: AIR SEA RESCUE Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: AIR SEA RESCUE Keywords: CHINHI, KOREA IWAKON, JAPAN CATSEBO SOUND , ALASKA

Entry: 12495 USS ONSLOW (AVP-48)	RADIOMEN
DONALD WILLIAMS wrote on October 23, 2000 City and State: EAGAN MN Unit: USS ONSLOW AVP-48 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: WOULD LIKE TO LOCATE RADIOMEN WHO WERE ON THE Onslow in '52 and '54. ESPECIALY DONALD MCALPINE OF ANYONE KNOWING HIS ADDRESS. Keywords:

Entry: 12398 USS ONSLOW (AVP-48)	USS ONSLOW AVP-48
TED GOGA wrote on October 17, 2000 City and State: DEPEW NY Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: SEvered aboard The Onslow from 1952 to 1954 . I was a baker, and remember a good friend Francis O'Loughin who was a cook. a nd Keywords:

Entry: 12040 USS ONSLOW (AVP-48)	COMMISSIONED 1944, WASHINGTON
GEORGE REUTTER wrote on September 28, 2000 City and State: KANSAS CITY MO Unit: USS. ONSLOW AVP48 , 1944 Service or Relationship: - Comments: My father, George Reutter, was on the USS.Onslow commission in 1944 from washington and is looking for felloing ship mates from WWII. If you can help please email. Keywords: George Reutter, WWII South Pacific

Entry: 6930 USS ONSLOW (AVP-48)	GUNNERS MATE
CHARLEY SEYDLER wrote on February 13, 2000 City and State: SOUTH PADRE ISLAND TX Unit: USS ONSLOW Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: i remember one gunnery officer named Capt Steiney (SP?) some buddies: Dave Kerr, Little Rock, ARK James Hudspeth, Pharr, TX Glen Short, Fort Smith, Ark Ed Adams, Oregon Wayman Keene, Ft. Worth, Tx Dick Kelly, Van Nuys, CA. if anyone knows any of these please contact me. i have pics of the "oh-so-slow" (Onslow) if anyone wants one i'll email it. Keywords: Gunner's Mate on Uss Onslow 1951 to 1954.

Entry: 6925 USS ONSLOW (AVP-48)	OLD SAILOR
DAVID E. KERR SR. wrote on February 12, 2000 City and State: MABELVALE AR Unit: USS ONSLOW AVP 48 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I served on this ship almost four years. Went onboard at Mareisland Navy ship yard for its first trip of the Koren war. Capt. Miller was The Capt.Would like to hear from old buddies. Keywords:

Entry: 5895 USS ONSLOW (AVP-48)	USS ONSLOW AVP48
VINCENT CRACCHIOLO wrote on December 28, 1999 City and State: SAN PEDRO CA Unit: ENGINEMEN Service or Relationship: - Comments: Would Like picture and data on AVP48 USS ONSLOW Keywords:

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