1958-1962? USS Oriskany

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

HOME FOR TWO YEARS SUPPLY S3

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,

Robert Wayne Armstrong Machinists Mate

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.

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HOT SUITMAN DELETE ARTICLE 68503 PLEASE

Comments: Remove Article 68416 Please Jack A. Smth

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Fllightdeck is kinda dangerous

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

Hotsuitman& fireman 1952-53 Big

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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

Anyone remember Jack P. Carter j.g, pilot

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

SECOND DIVISION MATES 1962-65

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.

Did anyone know Lewis Friedland?

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

looking for shipmates

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.

USS Oriskany (CVA-34) 1952-1953

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

COMMISSIONING 25 SEP 1950

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

1955-1956 mnfm

Comments: looking for richard conrad, marvin garvin van middlesworth, bob elish, bob dinkle

Keywords: uss phillipine sea 1956-1958 uss oriscany 1955-1956

USS Oriskany

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Keywords: Gunner, USS Oriskany,

Aboard the USS Oriskany - Roy K. Schardin

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Keywords: Roy K. Schardin, Jr., "Gunner", USS Oriskany

Warrant Officer Roy Kennard Schardin, Jr.

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

VC-61 Easy Aces USS Oriskany 1954

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

Dinah Lee

Comments: Iwas airlifted to this ship (USS Oriskany) off Hong Kong at the invitation of the Captain to entertain the Captain & 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.

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searching for shipmates v-1 div 1954-1957

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

served 1955 - 1956 Dr. Paul M. Brasseur PhD ND (IC1)

Comments: Great ship...great times...came on board a boy..left a man.

Keywords: Breezy, IC1,sound power shop,

Richard P Dvorak 2nd Class P.O.

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

Richard P Dvorak 2nd Class P.O.

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.

Looking for Kenneth Wayne Howard

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

served on two(2) cruises in

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.

Family Member of Williams Perry Chandler

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Keywords: U.S.S. Oriskany Early 1950's William Perry Chandler

Need pictures of Oriskany, Phantoms and Demons for father that served in early 60's

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

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looking for shipmates

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

Ordnance VA195

Comments: would like to correspond with anyone in ordiance of VA 195

Keywords: Swede, Big Red, Grunts, Hawk,Don Mart

roof rats

Comments: V-1 division 1972 thru 1974

Keywords: looking for old friends .

Curious about Adm Courtney Shands

Comments: I worked for then Capt. Shands in the early 50's in the Pentagon. Often wondered what happened to him. Does anyone know?

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My Time On the Flightdeck

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

Oriskany 1952-53

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 & home.

Looking for Oliver Fowler

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

USS ORISKANY VA 923 52-53

Comments:

Keywords: I would like to correspond with anyone that served or desended from someone that served in VA 923 during 1952-1953

Early 50's Looking for Friends

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?

ON BOARD 1950 51 MED CRUISE

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

my grand father

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

Ray Sewell, Navy Buddy

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.

TIME WELL SPENT AND REMEMBERED ON THE MIGHTY ' O '. I SERVED 1954 THRU 1956-57.

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.

R OCHESTER NY BIG 'O' 1952-1953

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 & 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.

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V - 2 DIVISION 1955 - 1956

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

TRIP TO SEE THE MIGHTY O

Comments: I was on the ship when the movie Bridges of Tokori was filmed. My best fiend was Donald Bellemy of Myrtle Beach , South Carolina. Does anyone know where he is? Would like to see all my old buddies.

Keywords: My wife and I made a trip to Corpes Cristy, Tx. Found the Oriskany just off 37 South, exit Corn Product Rd. and go left on upriver road, then right on suntide and right on marvinberry rd. It is on the canal. Bought back lots of memories. I was on the ship form 1953 til 1956.

Oriskany Voyage Ends

Comments: Yesterday,I observed the Oriskany leave Beaumont,Tx.for her final resting place,to be sunk in the Gulf nearby,to build a reef for the fish.The photo and writeup is in the Beaumont Enterprise newspaper today 1/20/04

Keywords: I,a crewmember of the USS New Jersey BB62,was with Task Force 77,with the Oriskany on Korean patrol,'51 to'54,and remember it well.

ships company uss oriskany cva 34

Comments: served on Oriskany durinfg korean war,made trip to Hong kong in 1953 was on board when they made picture of "BRIDGES AT TOKO -RI

Keywords: USS ORISKANY CVA 34, V-3 DIV

USS ORISKANY 1967

Comments: MY BROTHER WAS KILLED ABOARD THE ORISKANY-OCTOBER 1967

HE AS AN ORDINANCE MAN- AND WAS KILLED ON THE FLIGHT DECK- WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM SOMEONE WHO MIGHT HAVE KNOWN HIM OR WHO MIGHT HAVE BEEN THERE , THAT FATEFUL DAY. HAVE LOOKED FOR YEARS TO FIND JUST ONE PERSON WHO MIGHT HAVE KNOWN HIM

Keywords: DALE A. LASH A03 585 53 20 12 USS ORISKANY(VIETNAM)

TRYING TO FIND A FRIEND

Comments: I am trying to find an old friend from our military days during the Nam era. His name is Thomas (Tom) J O'Hanlin (or O'Hanlon) I last saw he and his wife in Kingsville, Texas 1975. Last I heard Tom was sent to Miramar, Calif. then stationed off the coast of Spain on a Carrier.(1975-76) I have since lost touch and would love to find him and his family. He has a brother Robbie, his dad is a retired United Airline Pilot. Use to live in Aurora, Colorado We were good friends and I wish he would contact me. He can Email

Keywords: Viet Nam Campaign 1972-73 Blain T Goodner B13021 Tom and his wife were our "card game" partners, and I was with them when his daughter Christina Lavonne was born in 1975

V-3 Div

Comments: would love to hear fron anyone who served on the oriskany during korean war

Keywords: was in hangar deck crew

Catapult Crew

Comments: Looking to correspond.

Keywords: USS Oriskany 1951-1955, Catapult & Arresting Gear

VA923 Attack Squadron

Comments: Please contact me if you belonged to Attack Squadron VA 923 on the Oriskany. My father, Bob Lowman (full name Robert L. Lowman) served 1951-1953.

Keywords: Robert L. Lowman, Oriskany, Bonn Homme Richard, VA-923

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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