USS Oriskany

Comments: I am pretty sure he was a SEABEE in Korea and I know he was a Marine in WWII and He was stationed in Don HA in VIETNAM

Keywords: I am looking for information about my grandfather who was on the Oriskany during Korea not sur what he did but his name was Robert Callahan from Quincy MA he also served in WWII

Looking for info/friends/crew memebers who served with my father Robert L. Lowman.

Comments: I am putting together a scrapbook for my father & would like anyone who knew him or served with him to contact me. My thanks to all the vets out there!

Keywords: USS Oriskany & USS Bon Homme Richard, Robert L. Lowman, Robert Lee Lowman

Catapult Crew 1950-52

Comments: I would like to get in touch with anyone that was a member of the catapult crew from 1950-52. I was on the ship when it was commissioned in Brooklyn.

Keywords: Catapult Crew

Ralph Sasse

Comments: dOES ANYONE REMEMBER RALPH SASSE? THIS IS MY UNCLE AND I WOULD LIKE TO HELP HIM CONNECT WITH SHIPMATES FROM 1951-1954. HE HAS RECENTLY LOST HIS WIFE AND I THINK THIS MIGHT HELP HIM START HIS LIFE AGAIN. PLEASE.. PLEASE HELP ME AND CALL IF YOU CAN HELP THANKS GINGER

Keywords: FRIENDS, SHIPMATES, MM1, BOILER ROOM, THE HORM,ORISKANY,1951-1954

Dad's Shipmate

Comments: Looking for dad's old Oriskany pal. They were on the Oriskany some time during 1950 to 1955. Looking specifically for Leland Jerome Trenholm, originally from Lubec, Maine. Nickname was "Buck". They hung around with Dave Tobin (Minnesota) and Patrick Doyle (Michigan). My dad's name is Jack Budimlija. I have looked all over the internet and cannot find Mr. Trenholm. My dad's nickname was "Boo-gee". Thanks.

Keywords: Leland "Buck" Jerome Trenholm

Looking for Memories

Comments: My dad, Gaines Allen Lee, served aboard the Oriskany in the late 1950's (1958-1959). He worked in the combat control center. He was the guy standing behind the situation board writing backwards for the officers to read. If anyone remembers him I would love to hear your stories. My dad was born in, lived his life in, and recently died in Beaumont, Texas (the Oriskany's current home). I live on the Emerald Coast (panhandle) of Florida. A front runner for the Oriskany's final resting place as an artificial reef. Funny how these things all weave together.

Keywords: Allen Lee, Oriskany

Looking for Roy Ford

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R.C.KLEIN WHERE ARE YOU????

Comments: if i bid 27 in single deck pinochle,what do i have????r.c.klein would know because we played pinochle as partners for about 2 years on board the oriskany,1951 to late 1953. if anyone knows his address,please, please,send it to me .i haven't been in contact with him for 50 years and would like to reminisce a bit while we're still alive . thanks, john machuzick ab2 e-mail me at stendecavenger@aol.com

Keywords: cva-34 the mighty "o"

wonderful memories

Comments: IT WAS THE BEST OF TIMES,IT WAS THE WORST OF TIMES THEFIRST LINE IN A BOOK. I LIVED IT.I LOVED IT! 1951 1953 CATAPULT CREW GREAT MEMORIES! THANKS GUY'S FOR PUTTING UP WITH ME. I APPRECIATE IT. HAD A SUPER TIME @ THE RE-UNION IN THE POCONOS,FALL OF 2002. JOHN MACHUZICK

Keywords: ron scully john dietrich william sully john fernandes

Squadron VF-783/VF-122 Mates

Comments: Would enjoy making contact with members of Squadron VF-783/VF-122 stationed at Miramar Naval Air Station Jan. 1952 and aboard the USS Oriskany Sept. 1952 Thru 18 May 1953.

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looking for buddy

Comments: Looking for Ed Swanson

Keywords: Uss Oriskany cva 34 1954 1955

Kenneth Files

Comments: Kenneth Files USS Oriskany CVA 34

Kenny Files was my father, he served until 1956 He then returned home to Cumberland Md and married my mother, Lois Ringler.

She was pregnant with me and he was killed in a car accident in the summer of 1956. I was born in March of 1957.

Only recently have I learned all of this and I am searching for anyone that new him.. I would love to hear about him!

Debbie

Keywords: Kenneth Files USS Oriskany CVA 34

USS ORISKANY KOREA

Comments: I would like to know the location of two officers who served in VF-124. The are Lt. V.Z. Lumper and Lt. T. L. Shantz.

Keywords: Our CAG-102 went aboard the USS Oriskany in l952 and served in task force 77.

1951-53 Basketball Team

Comments: Wondering if there are any real olde tyme basketball players on line. We had a record of 131 and 3 as I recall, having lost to Long Island University in the East Coast National AAU tourney. Then three games per day when we would hit port in Japan after 30 days in Korea. No such thing as a "basketball season", as we played whenever we could. Those times took the edge off loading bombs and rockets for me.

Marv Motz

Keywords: 1951-53 Basketball Players

Location of USS Oriskany

Comments: The aircraft carrier,USS Oriskany is tied up in the mothball fleet,located at BEAUMONT,TEXAS,and has been there since about two years ago.I am in hopes that She could be preserved by some group,or benefactors.This ship has a glorious fighting past,for historians.I was a crew member on the Battleship,USS New Jersey BB62, in Korea,and observed the many sorties over Korea,from her decks.

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Comments: JUST A NOTE: MY FATHER, ARTHUR GHEQUIERE DESIGNED THE ISLAND ON THE USS ORISKANY. HE WAS A NAVAL ARCHITECT AT HUNTERS POINT IN SAN FRANCISCO FOR 25 YEARS. MAYBE SOMEONE KNOW HIM AS HE ALWAYS HAD HIS PIPE LIT. UNDERSTAND THERE WAS A FIRE ON BOARD AND THE SHIP HAS BEEN DECOMMISSIONED. WHERE IS IT NOW?

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VF 191 FEB 1955 - SEPT 1955

Comments: WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THE 1955 CRUISE OF THE ORISKANY CV 34 ANF PARTICIPATED WITH TASK FORCE 77 TASK FORCE 77 OPERATING IN KOREAN WATERS.

i SERVED AT TIME WITH THE AIR GROUP (VF191) ON THAT GROUP. QUESTION RAISED AT A VFW MEETING, UNDER NEW RULES, SERVICE MEN WHO SERV IN KOREA OR IN KOREAN WATERS BETWEEN END OF WAR IN 1953 AND UP TO THE PRESENT ARE ELEGABLE TO JOIN THE VFW.

THANKS\

JIM O'DONNELL AEAN VF 191

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looking for info on jim / george W. lavalley

Comments: Looking for any and all information on George W. Lavalley, might have been called "jim". Thank you.

Keywords: Jim Lavalley, worked on the deck.

USS Oriskany CVA 34

Comments: Our ship is in the Beaumont Naval Reserve Fleet. It is "in very bad shape" according to a spokesman from the U. S. Maritime Administration (who is Berthing it. I could not get out to the ship or see it. I was referred to the Department of the Navy , but was told the Navy never authotized anyone to board any of the ships berthed there. The onlu way to view the ship would be by air or by boat.

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information

Comments: My wifes grandfather was on in the korean war and i just wanted to learn more about it

Keywords: I'm trying to find informaion on the ship call reskny

Oriskany Information.

Comments: The Carrier,USS Oriskany is now located in the "Mothball Fleet" on the Neches River at Beaumont,Tx.,for all those concerned.It was towed there last year,and still stands there with most of the superstructure removed.

Keywords: Oriskanys Location Today

GAUDETTE, JR. GEORGE A. MIA 11/15/52

Comments: Lt. Gaudette was the pilot of an AD 3 when the plane crashed into a mountain. According to the USN, his remains were never located. The USN is looking for kin of Lt. Gaudette. Anyone knowing whether the Lt. was married, had children, siblings, aunts or uncles are requested to contact the undersigned to aid in the search. Lt. Gaudette was said to be from Utica, NY. Kenneth E. Page, Director, NENY Ch. KWVA, Inc., Troy, NY

Keywords: Attack Sq. 923 USS Oriskany 1952

Dad's shipmates/Oriskany 1972-1974

Comments: My father-in-law Joseph P. Miller Jr. retired from the Oriskany in 1974 and I am trying to find any of his fellow shipmates for a party that I am throwing for him. We live in the San Diego area and that is where the party is being held...would like to know of others in the area. Thanks for any help you may offer. Thanks, Kim Miller Beachbum1@home.com (619)585-1375

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ANY ONE KNOW MY STEPFATHER

Comments: MY STEP FATHERS NAME IS DAVID J GREGOIRE I WAS WOUNDERING IF ANY ONE HAD SOME STORIES ABOUGHT HIM.

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Oriskany 1966-68 'H' Division

Comments: Looking for anyone to help provide info on my deceased father's naval career.HM2 Jerald W. Turner, 1966-68. 'H' Division, corpsman.Any info appreciated.

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Crash oct 1953

Comments: Spt Or Oct 1953 I wall along side the Island When A F-9-F Cougar crashed threw the main bearer Killing the pilot and knoxing a couple of guys overboard.This happend between the Island of Oahu And Molokai In the Kaiwi channel.Was wondering if any one remebers pilot name

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1951-52 Richard P Dvorak

Comments: Dad, Richard P Dvorak 2nd class Petty Officer, was in the US Navy aboard the "Mighty O" during the years 1951-1952. If anyone was aboard in those years, Please email his son, John, at anton@tcpbbs.net. Richard was in supply in the fantail of the mighty O and his bunk was also in the fantail. He worked at the 50 calibre gun on the port side.

Keywords: USS Oriskany CV34

bob tinkle lost friend

Comments: i am trying to locate a lost shipmate named bob tinkle to reunite after 50 yrs. date of service would be 50-52

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USS Oriskany- 1954 Search For Info

Comments: I am searching for information regarding my brother who was the pilot in a fatal accident of a recovering AD on March 4 1954.

Keywords: USS Oriskany in South China Sea March 1954

korean conflict 1952 -1954 uss oriscany

Comments: i need more info..on that incident

Keywords: uss oriscanny pow 4 us servicemen.. support ships hit..by a rail gun hidden on a hill mountain

S-7 Div. 1971-74

Comments: Recently visited two shipmates and wanted to find others from same time period (1971-1974) ship's company or air-wing.

Keywords: ships company (S-7) during Vietnam (WESTPAC)

u.s.s.orleck info

Comments: I served onboard Orleck in Viet-nam and have pictures flags and memorabilia from Her.I also have a history background on her including Her service in Korea. If you are interested in any of this feel free to e-mail me.

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Medical/Dental Divisions

Comments: I was a DT during the cruise around Cap Horn and two Korean cruises, 1951 thru 54.

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Ship's History - Korean War Service

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USS ORISKANY (CVA-34)

“Her pilots downed two Soviet-built MIG-15 jets and damaged a third...”

Displacement: 27,100 t. Length: 888' Extreme Width: 147'6" Draft: 31' Speed: 33 k. Complement: 3,460 Armament: 8 5"; 14 3" Aircraft: 80 Class: Oriskany

The mobile 7th Fleet was deeply committed to a shooting war to help restore the independence and freedom of South Korea. Oriskany was part of the affirmative answer to the crucial question as to whether the Korean War would have an affect upon the Navy's ability to maintain the status quo in the Mediterranean.

Having swept from ports of Italy and France to those of Greece and Turkey, thence to the shores of Tripoli, Oriskany returned to Quonset Point, R. I. 4 October 1951. She entered Gravesend Bay, New York 6 November 1951 to offload ammunition and to have her masts removed to allow passage under the East River Bridges to the New York Naval Shipyard. Overhaul included the installation of a new flight deck, steering system, and bridge. Work was complete by 15 May 1952 and the carrier steamed the next day to take on ammunition at Norfolk 19-22 May. She then got underway to join the Pacific Fleet, steaming via Guantanamo Bay, Rio de Janeiro, Cape Horn, Valparaiso, and Lima, arriving San Diego, Calif. 21 July.

Following carrier qualifications for Air Group 102, Oriskany departed San Diego 15 September 1952 to aid UN forces in Korea. She arrived Yokosuka 17 October and joined Fast Carrier Task Force 77 off the Korean Coast 31 October. Her aircraft struck hard with bombing and strafing attacks against enemy supply lines and coordinated bombing missions with surface gunstrikes along the coast. Her pilots downed two Soviet-built MIG-15 jets and damaged a third, 18 November.

Strikes continued through 11 February, heaping destruction upon enemy artillery positions, troop emplacements, and supply dumps along the main battlefront. Following a brief upkeep period in Japan, Oriskany returned to combat 1 March 1953. She continued in action until 29 March, called at Hong Kong, then resumed air strikes 8 April. She departed the Korean Coast 22 April, touched at Yokosuka, and then departed for San Diego 2 May, arriving there 18 May.

Following readiness training along the California coast, Oriskany departed San Francisco 14 September to aid the 7th Fleet watching over the uneasy truce in Korea, arriving Yokosuka 15 October.

USS Oriskany received two battle stars for Korean Service and five for Vietnamese service.

From: DICTIONARY OF AMERICAN NAVAL FIGHTING SHIPS

Keywords: 7TH FLEET, MEDITERRANEAN, TF 77, PEACE PATROL

USS Oriskany 1952-3

Comments: Naval Squadron VA 923 was a reserve squadron based in St.Louis was called up for active duty in 1950 or 51.I joined them for their 2nd tour of Korea in 1952.Would enjoy hearing from anyone that was on the Oriskany or the Naval Air Station at Miramar prior to the cruise.

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ESSEX AND ORISKANY

Comments: My Father Leland G. Currier was 2nd class petty officer 1952-1957 aboard the Oriskany and the Essex. He is alive and well-just wondering how many remember him/or times on carriers with him. I would to hear stories and have him make contact with others about this time in history.

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Finding palsq

Comments: Searching for others aboard the Oriskany during the time of 1951-1954

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O-I Division, Radarman 54-56

Comments: Shipmates 1954 thru 1956

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O I DIVISION

Comments: WOULD LIKE TO CPONTACT VETS THATR SERVED

ABOARD THE USS ORISKANY 1953 THRU 1956

IN THE O I DIVISION

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