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Entry: 82620 USS ORISKANY (CVA-34)	USS ORISKANY AK2
TODD HILL wrote on March 29, 2012 City and State: HIGH SPRINGS FL Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I am the son of a former crew member looking for anyone that new my dad Thomas Oliver Hill.I am not sure of the dates I think it was in early to mid 50's he was a aviation store keeper Petty Officer 2nd class.He was also a part of the Hurricane Hunters.He passed away in July 2011 and is now resting in Arlington National Cemetery in the crematorium with our mom Gloria C Hill and would like to hear from wives that knew her as she was very active in the NCO club as a President in Texas and a treasurer at one time.Please let me hear from you if you knew them.My dad always said he did not regret a single moment and he would have done it all over again. Keywords: WWII Korea Vietnam

Entry: 82619 USS ORISKANY (CVA-34)	USS ORISKANY AK2
TODD HILL wrote on March 29, 2012 City and State: HIGH SPRINGS FL Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I am the son of a former crew member looking for anyone that new my dad Thomas Oliver Hill.I am not sure of the dates I think it was in early to mid 50's he was a aviation store keeper Petty Officer 2nd class.He was also a part of the Hurricane Hunters.He passed away in July 2011 and is now resting in Arlington National Cemetery in the crematorium with our mom Gloria C Hill and would like to hear from wives that knew her as she was very active in the NCO club as a President in Texas and a treasurer at one time.Please let me hear from you if you knew them.My dad always said he did not regret a single moment and he would have done it all over again. Keywords: WWII Korea Vietnam

Entry: 81608 USS ORISKANY (CVA-34)	CHANGE OF EMAIL
RICHARD P. DVORAK SR. wrote on January 4, 2012 City and State: NILES MI Unit: 7TH FLEET Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I just wanted to report a change in the contact information so that if anybody wants to contact my father, Richard P Dvorak, from the USS Oriskany CV34, they can do that easier if I report the change of address. It is dvorak2421@comcast.net Thank you much! I'm sure there are a few friends of my father, Richard, out there because i contacted them for him, some time ago! Are you still out there? Keywords: Change of Email, Richard P Dvorak, John, Niles Michigan, USA, 7th Fleet, USS Oriskany, CV34. Korean War. 1950, 1951

Entry: 80002 USS ORISKANY (CVA-34)	RICHARD W. HARRISON/ USS ORISKANY
DORA THOMPSON wrote on August 16, 2011 City and State: MODESTO CA Unit: Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Would like to hear from anyone who knew Richard W. Harrison, pilot on carrier USS Oriskany during Korean War. He retired to Yolo county, CA after the war. Many thanks, Dora Keywords: Richard Wade Harrison, USS Oriskany, CVA-34 1954

Entry: 79642 USS ORISKANY (CVA-34)	MARCH 06 1953
KENT ANDERSON wrote on July 15, 2011 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: Sorry the previous heading should say March 06 1953 Keywords:

Entry: 79639 USS ORISKANY (CVA-34)	MARCH 16, 1953
KENT ANDERSON wrote on July 15, 2011 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: 7/15/2011...Tomorrow we lay to rest a great family friend who on the day of March 6 1953 was serving on board the Oriskany as hotsuit man. Airman Richard D. Donovan who cut and pulled unconscious Pilot Lt. Edwin Kummer from his crashed and burning Corsair passed away a couple of weeks ago and tomorrow we will be celebrating his time with us here on earth. All of you who served our country then and serve our country now are heroes. We loved Richard and thank him for his service and friendship. Please pass this note on in memory of those who served aboard the Oriskany. Keywords: Richard D Donovan

Entry: 75040 USS ORISKANY (CVA-34)	ROBERT L. ESTES S 1 1950 TO52
ROBERT ESTES JR. wrote on June 11, 2010 City and State: TUPELO MS Unit: S 1 SUPPLY Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I would like to hear from any one who served with me in s 1 supply on the oriskany. Keywords: New York shipyard shake down cruse to gitmo Med cruse ship mates in supply b j robertson g c earhart b sears c j farquhar r c fort n w tarr a o jones j a milello l boumgartner j r shively s lewendowski e l jones w d fortune b e lang g d kelly r.t shaffer w g wilcox

Entry: 74896 USS ORISKANY (CVA-34)	MY FATHER WAS FRANCIS X. RICH, KOREA
LOREN ROSE wrote on May 31, 2010 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Keywords: U.S.S. Oriskany

Entry: 72846 USS ORISKANY (CVA-34)	ROBERT GALLOWAY (BOB)--- LITHOGRAPHER
TAMARA BARUM wrote on December 21, 2009 City and State: ROSEMOUNT MN Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Hello My grandfather was on the Big O in the early 50's. through I believe 56. To my knowledge he was a lithographer. He recently passed away and I have many of his photos. I have many many picutres of the ship, the crew, crashes, celebrations, I have pictures of the filming of TokoRi. I want more information on waht I have. I want to interview people who served around 1950 - 1956. I want to show them the pictures and I want help learning about them. I would especially love to find someone who knew my grandpa then. I would like as much insite into what he did on the ship, and his story. Please any and all help would be greatly appreciated!!! Thanks! Tamara Barum- Galloway Keywords: Robert Galloway, Galloway, Bob Galloway, Lithographer, Korean War, Bridges at Toko Ri, Pictures, Photographer

Entry: 71604 USS ORISKANY (CVA-34)	1958-1962? USS ORISKANY
JEN CARLSON wrote on September 12, 2009 City and State: SAN DIEGO CA Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Looking for anyone who served aboard the USS Oriskany from 1958 to 1961 or 1962. My grandfather was aboard that ship from those estimated times. Lloyd Babbitt. Just wanted to know if anyone knew him? He passed away years ago due to kidney failure which we believe to pass to his brain and caused an anourism. Also if anyone had a year book around that time of the Oriskany, where can I find one made in those years of the USS Oriskany? Keywords: friends

Entry: 71307 USS ORISKANY (CVA-34)	HOME FOR TWO YEARS SUPPLY S3
RAYMOND CURRY SR. wrote on August 17, 2009 City and State: STUART VA Unit: SUPPLY S3 1953 AND 1954 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: i dont remember the year there was a fire on board that started in the flair locker and when i heard about it, it maid me feel like somebody said that my house was on fire. Keywords: gene garland , cason , jones , flint, walker,

Entry: 70026 USS ORISKANY (CVA-34)	ROBERT WAYNE ARMSTRONG MACHINISTS MATE
BOB ARMSTRONG wrote on April 30, 2009 City and State: LORAIN OH Unit: ? Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am looking for friends of my uncle, and namesake, that may have served with him in the early 50's on the Oriskany and/or Hood. I am not sure of the exact years. Thanks to all of you veterans. Keywords:

Entry: 68588 USS ORISKANY (CVA-34)	HOT SUITMAN DELETE ARTICLE 68503 PLEASE
JACK SMITH wrote on January 8, 2009 City and State: SANTA MARIA CA Unit: V-1 DIVISION Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Remove Article 68416 Please Jack A. Smth Keywords:

Entry: 68503 USS ORISKANY (CVA-34)	FLLIGHTDECK IS KINDA DANGEROUS
JACK SMITH wrote on January 2, 2009 City and State: SANTA MARIA CA Unit: V-1 DIVISION. Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Served off the Korean coast 1952-53 I Helped save pilots if they crashed landed.It was dangerous job at times.We had more crashes off the California coast and lost more pilots practicing landings than we did during the Koran War.We only lost four pilots off Korea and nine off the Caliornia coast which shows they got much better with training.I love the big"o" but it was really scary on the flightdeck and I was glad to see my time to come home come. I hung out with my trade off men one day on one day off in the "hotsuit" his name was Jaramillo from Selenas, Ca. Another "hotsuitman"name was Kirby I would like to hear from anyone from the V-1division Keywords: keywords:Served off Korean coast 1952-53-- You may want to take my first response out and replace it with this one,Thank you sincerely,Jack A.Smith

Entry: 68416 USS ORISKANY (CVA-34)	HOTSUITMAN AND FIREMAN 1952-53 BIG
JACK SMITH wrote on December 28, 2008 City and State: SANTAMARIA CA Unit: V-1 DIVISION. Service or Relationship: OTHER Comments: Keywords: Served off Korean coast 1952-53 Helped save pilots if they crash landed.It was a dangerous job at times. we had more crashes off coast of California and lost more pilots practing landings than we did during the Korean War. We only lost four off Korea ,nine off California Which shows they got much better with training I loved the Big "o" but it was scary on the flight deck and was glad to see my time to come home come I hung with my trade off men one day on one on off in the "hotsuit" His name was Jaramillo from Selenas, Ca. Another one's name as Kirby and I would like to anyone from the V-1 division Jack a.Smith

Entry: 67076 USS ORISKANY (CVA-34)	ANYONE REMEMBER JACK P. CARTER J.G, PILOT
JON CARTER wrote on September 3, 2008 City and State: CALEDONIA MI Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: just wondering if anyone remembers anything about him, he passed in 2000, i'm his son. Keywords: panther jet pilot in korean conflict. from Tennessee

Entry: 65932 USS ORISKANY (CVA-34)	SECOND DIVISION MATES 1962-65
HARRY MCGEE wrote on June 4, 2008 City and State: GOOSE CREEK SC Unit: NAVY AND COAST GUARD RETIRED Service or Relationship: OTHER Comments: After serving 6 years in the Navy I joined the US Coast Guard. I retired in 1986 from the Coast Guard in Charleston, SC. I worked 20 years with the Charleston Commissioners Of Public Works and retired in 2005. We are both retired and enjoying our kids and grands. I was able to locate Kirkland and Robbie Roberston. Harry Keywords: Steen, Boren, Mallow, Teter, Hatfield, Kirkland, Boise, Law, Latch, Dupree, Driscoll, Shanks, Stout, Gibson and Robbie Roberston.

Entry: 65290 USS ORISKANY (CVA-34)	DID ANYONE KNOW LEWIS FRIEDLAND?
LAUREN FRIEDLAND wrote on April 17, 2008 City and State: BROOKLYN NY Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Hello: I am looking for anyone who may have known my father Lewis Friedland. He was aboard the U.S.S. Oriskany from 1951-1954. I believe he completed Boot Camp at Bainbridge. He was an artist for the ship's newspaper and he was friends with a guy named Jim, possibly Jim Laco the editor of the Champ. My Dad was with the journalist core and was known for his artistic talent. He created the Ship Mascot "Mothball." I have many pictures to share and would love to put names to the faces. My Dad had an extensive collection of photographs. Thanks so much! Keywords: The Cobweb, The Champ, The Patriot, Jim Laco, Moe, writers, photographers, journalist core, artists

Entry: 64829 USS ORISKANY (CVA-34)	LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES
JERRY DIXON wrote on March 21, 2008 City and State: MURFREESBORO TN Unit: GUNNERY 4 TH DIVISON Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I WAS AND STILL AM PROUD OF EVERY SERVIC PERSON PAST OR PRESENT THAT HAS AND IS SERVING THIS GREAT COUNTRY. THE MEN [AT THAT TIME NO WOMEN] SERVED PROUDLY FOR THIS COUNTRY. I AM ESPECIALLY LOOKING FOR A SIDNEY DEGROAT, FRANCIS H THOMPSON,L.D. HESTERLY OR ANYONE ELSE THAT SERVED WITH US Keywords: LOOKING FOR ANYONE SERVING ABOARD THE USS ORISKANY CVA-34 FROM MARCH 1952 UNTIL MARCH 1956. WE INGAGED IN BATTLES 4 TIMES IN THE COLD WAR.ALSO ANYONE THAT WAS IN THE 5 TH DIVISON GUNNERY DEPT.

Entry: 63601 USS ORISKANY (CVA-34)	USS ORISKANY (CVA-34) 1952-1953
SALLY TRAVIS wrote on December 28, 2007 City and State: MUSKEGON MI Unit: AIRMAN Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Looking for any old buddies of my dad's and especially any who remember watching test bombs in the Spring 1953. Keywords: Francis "Pete" Graves; watching test bombs

Entry: 62843 USS ORISKANY (CVA-34)	COMMISSIONING 25 SEP 1950
EDWIN (T.A.) DOLEZAL wrote on November 4, 2007 City and State: NEW BRAUNFELS TX Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Any information leading to finding these fine men will be appreciated. Haven't heard from them in over 53 years. Keywords: Looking for Roger WRIGHT, Jack GIBSON and Frank KOLAWSKI.. All Yeoman aboard the Mighty "O" in 1950-53

Entry: 62830 USS ORISKANY (CVA-34)	1955-1956 MNFM
ERNEST PIDO wrote on November 3, 2007 City and State: WINTER HAVEN FL Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: looking for richard conrad, marvin garvin van middlesworth, bob elish, bob dinkle Keywords: uss phillipine sea 1956-1958 uss oriscany 1955-1956

Entry: 62616 USS ORISKANY (CVA-34)	USS ORISKANY
BARBARA DAWSON wrote on October 16, 2007 City and State: MECHANICSBURG PA Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Keywords: Gunner, USS Oriskany,

Entry: 62026 USS ORISKANY (CVA-34)	ABOARD THE USS ORISKANY - ROY K. SCHARDIN
BARBARA DAWSON wrote on August 20, 2007 City and State: MECHANICSBURG PA Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Keywords: Roy K. Schardin, Jr., "Gunner", USS Oriskany

Entry: 61127 USS ORISKANY (CVA-34)	WARRANT OFFICER ROY KENNARD SCHARDIN, JR.
BARBARA DAWSON wrote on May 28, 2007 City and State: MECHANICSBURG PA Unit: USS ORISKANY, CV-34 Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father was so very proud of his service aboard the USS Oriskany, and the rest of his 26 years servicing in the U.S. Navy. I would love to hear from anyone who remembers him, and maybe a few stories that I wasn't aware of. He became a very private person about his service in WWII and Korea after the was was over. I was only about 3 year old when he helped commission the Oriskany. Sincerely, Barbara Dawson (daughter) Keywords: Gunner, Warrant Officer, USS Oriskany, CV-34

Entry: 56804 USS ORISKANY (CVA-34)	VC-61 EASY ACES USS ORISKANY 1954
FRANK ROSENDAHL wrote on April 23, 2006 City and State: MUENSTER Unit: Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN Comments: I wanted a color scan or picture of an VC-61 Easy Aces Patch from the USS Oriskany Cruise 1953-54.Can anyone help? Thank you Keywords: VC-61 Det Easy 1953-54

Entry: 56410 USS ORISKANY (CVA-34)	DINAH LEE
DINAH LEE wrote on March 28, 2006 City and State: SYDNEY Unit: Service or Relationship: OTHER Comments: Iwas airlifted to this ship (USS Oriskany) off Hong Kong at the invitation of the Captain to entertain the Captain and crew.......not sure if it was 1969 or 1970.....I had been up in Vietnam at the request of the Australian Government to entertain the troops......I have the welcome aboard book from the ship but no date....maybe someone remembers......I am still working in the entertainment business in Australia and releasing a new album in April this year. kind regards Dinah Lee. Keywords:

Entry: 55929 USS ORISKANY (CVA-34)	SEARCHING FOR SHIPMATES V-1 DIV 1954-1957
CHARLES (CHUCK) HERNDON SR. wrote on February 23, 2006 City and State: PHOENIX AZ Unit: V-1 DIV. REPAIR EIGHT . Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: here are some names of friends. GLENN HENDERSON.PAUL WOLF. JOHN OSKAR WEATHERS R.J.BAILEY .COFFEE MILES CHUCK REICHARD DAN MIS SCOTT FROM TEX. POE .ALL OF THESE GUYS WERE GREAT SHIPMATES. I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM ANY OF THEM. MY TELEPHONE NUMBER IS. 602-992-6078 Keywords: uss oriskany cva 34 looking for anybody in v-1 div rep. 8 dec. 1954 jan 1957

Entry: 54502 USS ORISKANY (CVA-34)	SERVED 1955 - 1956 DR. PAUL M. BRASSEUR PHD ND (IC1)
PAUL BRASSEUR wrote on December 5, 2005 City and State: NEWARK OH Unit: E DIV IC ELECTRICIAN 1ST CLASS PETTY OFFICER Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Great ship...great times...came on board a boy..left a man. Keywords: Breezy, IC1,sound power shop,

Entry: 52271 USS ORISKANY (CVA-34)	RICHARD P DVORAK 2ND CLASS P.O.
JOHN DVORAK wrote on July 26, 2005 City and State: NILES MI Unit: SUPPLY UNIT? Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: This is my father, still living, same house as me. Just was updating his info for everyone including contact info. He has no computer of his own but i will be glad to relay to him any messages from his "crew". Can also send photo of him if anyone thinks they would recognize him rather than just by name of "Richard Patrick DVORAK" Keywords: Served on USS ORISKANY CV34, Korean conflict, 1951?-1953? Second Class Petty Officer, honorably discharged 1953. Updated info and email address. Email anton19542001@yahoo.com

Entry: 52270 USS ORISKANY (CVA-34)	RICHARD P DVORAK 2ND CLASS P.O.
JOHN DVORAK wrote on July 26, 2005 City and State: NILES MI Unit: SUPPLY UNIT? Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: This is my father, still living, same house as me. Just was updating his info for everyone including contact info. He has no computer of his own but i will be glad to relay to him any messages from his "crew". Can also send photo of him if anyone thinks they would recognize him rather than just by name of "Richard Patrick DVORAK" Keywords: Served on USS ORISKANY CV34, Korean conflict, 1951?-1953? Second Class Petty Officer, honorably discharged 1953. Updated info and email address.

Entry: 51620 USS ORISKANY (CVA-34)	LOOKING FOR KENNETH WAYNE HOWARD
NETTIE SHUMAKER wrote on June 20, 2005 City and State: TX Unit: Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Looking for Kenneth Wayne Howard on board the Oriskany around 62 or so, sometime before 65. Need medical history desparately. This is a matter of life or death for my brother. ALL I NEED IS YOUR MEDICAL FAMILY HISTORY. PLEASE HELP!!! HE IS THE FATHER OF 5 CHILDREN WHO WOULD LIKE TO SEE THEIR FATHER LIVE. Keywords: USS Oriskany, Kenneth Wayne Howard

Entry: 51562 USS ORISKANY (CVA-34)	SERVED ON TWO(2) CRUISES IN
ANDREW ANDERSON SR. wrote on June 16, 2005 City and State: CAMAS WA Unit: VF-191,CAG-19,USN Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: BIG "O" and i served together for a total of 16 mos. on two(2) seperate cruises during and after Korean War Keywords: we had F9F-6 cougs.

Entry: 50733 USS ORISKANY (CVA-34)	FAMILY MEMBER OF WILLIAMS PERRY CHANDLER
WILLIAM PERRY CHANDLER wrote on May 10, 2005 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Keywords: U.S.S. Oriskany Early 1950's William Perry Chandler

Entry: 50167 USS ORISKANY (CVA-34)	NEED PICTURES OF ORISKANY, PHANTOMS AND DEMONS FOR FATHER THAT SERVED IN EARLY 60'S
DUDLEY FARRELL wrote on April 13, 2005 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Father was a fighter pilot in early 60's, not sure of squadron, VF-161 sounds familiar, would like to get pictures for his 70th birthday. Thanks Keywords:

Entry: 48917 USS ORISKANY (CVA-34)	LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES
JERRY DIXON wrote on February 14, 2005 City and State: MURFREESBORO TN Unit: GUNNERY DEPT 4TH DIV Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I AM GOING TO ENJOY THIS SITE AND HOPE TO STAY IN CONTACT WITH SOME OF THE MEN THAT SERVED IN KOREA 1952---56.THANK YOU FOR ANY HELP. Keywords: LD HESTERLEY CULLMAN ALA...S DEGROAT MAYBROOK NY PT FINN SPRINGFIELD MASS..GA PACINI CARLIN NEVADA OM HOUSTON LOUISVILLE MISS.. FH THOMPSON BUENA VISTA PA,,,,HELP ME LOCATE ANY OF THESE MEN

Entry: 48840 USS ORISKANY (CVA-34)	ORDNANCE VA195
DON DEASON wrote on February 11, 2005 City and State: CHARLOTTE NC Unit: AG 19 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: would like to correspond with anyone in ordiance of VA 195 Keywords: Swede, Big Red, Grunts, Hawk,Don Mart

Entry: 48511 USS ORISKANY (CVA-34)	ROOF RATS
DAVID LEPAK wrote on January 30, 2005 City and State: PORT ORANGE FL Unit: V-1 DIVISION Service or Relationship: - Comments: V-1 division 1972 thru 1974 Keywords: looking for old friends .

Entry: 48480 USS ORISKANY (CVA-34)	CURIOUS ABOUT ADM COURTNEY SHANDS
MILLIE GODFREY wrote on January 29, 2005 City and State: DANBURY CT Unit: Service or Relationship: - Comments: I worked for then Capt. Shands in the early 50's in the Pentagon. Often wondered what happened to him. Does anyone know? Keywords:

Entry: 47178 USS ORISKANY (CVA-34)	MY TIME ON THE FLIGHTDECK
ROBERT L. (CAL) CALENTINO wrote on November 29, 2004 City and State: LAGUNA HILLS CA Unit: V-1 DIV. Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: As I look back on those years of 1954 thru, perhaps, 1957 - - - the work we did and the hours we worked on the flightdeck - - for the pay we received - - - well, we were some pretty terrific group of young men, and we should be proud of the fine job we did. I am very proud to have served with all those young men of V-1 Div., on the flightdeck of the USS Oriskany. She was called the Mighty 'O' for a reason. I believe that we became who we are today during those years. Robert L. "Cal" Calentino AB2 Keywords: Jerry, Anderson, Shakey Sheldon, Coffee Miles, Elsie Smart, JJ Johnson, Joe Roark, Joe Walt, Tim O'Neal, George Ballard, Richard Hill, John Weathers, Bob Able, Bob Knight Richard Hardwick, Jim Newman, Aubrey Parker, Ray Bradbury, Bill Hardy, Eddie Vice, Ernie Marcurio, George Murray

Entry: 46519 USS ORISKANY (CVA-34)	ORISKANY 1952-53
FRANK TAYLOR wrote on October 27, 2004 City and State: ATLANTA GA Unit: V-5 - V-3 DIVISIONS Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Worked hangar deck, air office, primary fly. Men remembered: Tom Weiske (WI); Henry Richards (N.Y.); Bill Menzel (Chicago); Arthur Patoff (Ill.); T.A. Dolezal (Texas); Luther G. Smith (Raleigh); Dick Horst (N.Y.); Charles Morris, Herman Mann, Norville Wilson (all GA). Officers: Cdr. Macri; LtCdr. Allman: Cdr. O'Dell; Lts. Glowaski, Cruise, Herbert, Williams; Ens. Herb Kebschull. Capt. Courtney Shands. HELLOOO OUT THERE. Keywords: Brooklyn, Norfolk, Gtmo, Rio, Cape Horn, Valpariso, Lima, San Diego, Long Beach, Frisco, Hawaii, Yokosuka, Korea, Hong Kong and home.

Entry: 45911 USS ORISKANY (CVA-34)	LOOKING FOR OLIVER FOWLER
LIZ SCHURA wrote on September 20, 2004 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I am looking for Oliver Fowler(now In FL)for my father Robert (Bob)E. Scheeffer (Terre Haute,IN now in Indpls., IN). They were friends on board and he would like to know how he is doing. Keywords: USS Oriskany 1952-1953 Electricians Mate, From Warren, Ohio

Entry: 44469 USS ORISKANY (CVA-34)	USS ORISKANY VA 923 52-53
JACK REYNOLDS wrote on July 13, 2004 City and State: NORCROSS GA Unit: VA-923 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords: I would like to correspond with anyone that served or desended from someone that served in VA 923 during 1952-1953

Entry: 43723 USS ORISKANY (CVA-34)	EARLY 50'S LOOKING FOR FRIENDS
SUSAN FREEHAN wrote on June 11, 2004 City and State: LYNN MA Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Oriskany ; late 48-early 50's; looking for someone who can share a story about my dad John Freehan; the recent activity around the reef project has brought to mind some memories; he recalls being on board (and likely where he shuldn't have been with a buddy); when a plane landing on deck crashed..unfortunatley i believ pilot was killed...other info from my dad is sketchy Keywords: 1949 - early 50's Oriskany anyone know John Freehan from Massachusetts?

Entry: 43491 USS ORISKANY (CVA-34)	ON BOARD 1950 51 MED CRUISE
ROBERT ESTES wrote on June 3, 2004 City and State: TUPELO MS Unit: S L SUPPLY Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: SERVED ON BIG O FROM 1950 TO1951 MADE SHAKEDOWN CRUISE AND MED.CRUISE. WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANT ONE WHO SERVED WITH ME R.L.ESTES Keywords: USS ORISKANY S l SUPPLY

Entry: 42291 USS ORISKANY (CVA-34)	MY GRAND FATHER
JIM LOWE wrote on April 12, 2004 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: i was just talking with my grndmother over easter and we got talking about my grand father James J Krier and his service in the navy . he pasted away in Nov of 2002 and never really got to talk to him about it and i was just wondering if anyone remembers him also i found out that he served on the big o with his brother inlaw juinor johnstone any stoies will be great Keywords: james krier

Entry: 41920 USS ORISKANY (CVA-34)	RAY SEWELL, NAVY BUDDY
ROBERT (BOB) WACHTER wrote on March 22, 2004 City and State: WILEY FORD WV Unit: SPECIAL SERVICES, NAS NORFOLK Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Ray Sewell served aboard the Mighty O during the years 1953 to about 1955, but was assigned TAD to Special Services at NAS Norfolk, VA from 1953 to about 1954 as an Olympic Weightlifter, where we became good friends. I've been trying to locate Ray for about 40 years and just learned today the name of the ship he was on before coming to Special Services. Ray was originally from Cleveland, OH and was a top wrestler @ West Tech High School, in Cleveland and won the Jr. National Weightlifting Championships in 1949 in the 132lb class. If anyone remembers Ray I would like to hear from you. Bob Wachter Keywords: Ray; Olympic Weightlifter; Special Services, NAS Norfolk, VA.

Entry: 41736 USS ORISKANY (CVA-34)	TIME WELL SPENT AND REMEMBERED ON THE MIGHTY ' O '. I SERVED 1954 THRU 1956-57.
ROBERT L. (CAL) CALENTINO wrote on March 15, 2004 City and State: LAGUNA HILLS CA Unit: V-1 DIV., USS ORISKANY CVA 34 Service or Relationship: - Comments: My formative years were in good hands with my shipmates in V-1 Division aboard the Mighty "O". I was surrounded by and lived with good young men that I have never forgotten. After the navy I took the discipline I learned on the flightdeck and entered college and graduated with a degree which translated into a career in law enforcement and 35 years in private business. Like you, I miss my youth and I miss those that I served with aboard Oriskany. We were young, we were eager and we did an important job. I'm pleased to be contacted by any of my fellow shipmates. Keywords: Friends : Jerry Anderson, Aubrey Parker, Jim Newman, Ernie Dodler, George Ballard, JJ Johnson, Joe Roark, Tim O'Nell, George Murry, Bill Hardy.

Entry: 41601 USS ORISKANY (CVA-34)	R OCHESTER NY BIG 'O' 1952-1953
CARMEN ZIPETO wrote on March 9, 2004 City and State: ROCHESTER NY Unit: RADARMAN OI DIV. Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I boarded Oriskany Brooklyn Feb 1952. We visited Rio de Janerio then went around Cape Horn to Pacific ocean. Had liberty in Valpriso, Chile and Lima Peru. then on to San Diego, Hawaii,Yokuska Japan then to Korea. After our tour of duty came Back to Calif. Would like to hear from other OI Div shipmates. I know there were 3 or 4 from Rochester, NY. who served at the same time. Contact me if you read this. Keywords:

Entry: 40647 USS ORISKANY (CVA-34)	V - 2 DIVISION 1955 - 1956
RONNIE L. WHITE wrote on February 6, 2004 City and State: TX Unit: V - 2 DIVISION Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: In search of Billy J. Davis a Catapults/Arresting gear shipmate who served in 1955 - 1956. If anyone knows how I can contact him please email me with that information. Keywords: USS Oriskany CVA-34 1955 - 1956

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