Clark H. England

Comments: I have a copy of a letter of commendation that my Grandfather received for his part in the salvaging and lifting of the USS PITTSBURGH bow from the water. The commendation was signed by T.C. Gray, Acting Industrial Mananer. He states that is was a major undertaking. The actual lifting of the bow form the water was well planned and the execution thereof was an excellant sample of team work by riggers, divers and the operating crew of the YD-135. He also says that each man who has had a part should take personal pride in having done his share. If anyone remembers My Grandfather I would appreciate any information you might have.

Keywords: USS PITTSBURGH 1945

Old Time Photograph

Comments: I have recently run across a photo in a very old album of my family's. It shows a long line of sailors dressed in white navy hats, dark dickies and pants, thick belts,and boots (spats) to their knees. There is what appears to be a Navy band. They are standing under a store sign "The Paris Drapery House", "Pacific Building Company Main Office". There are also train/trolley tracks in the street and what appears to be a trolley #1 waiting for the parade to pass. All the info the picture has is written "Crew in parade of U.S.S. Pittsburg San Deigo". Does anyone have any information on when this might be?

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WARD ROOM

Comments: WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM SOMEONE WHO SERVED AS A SHIPS STEWARD 1952 - 1954 USS PITTSBURG CA72

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Plank Owner

Comments: My Dad is still here and kicking. He was a crewman on the CA72 heavy crusier from 1944-1947. He has a few pictures and a lot of stories. He was there during the typhoon and when they got the Presidents Unit Citation for towing the USS Franklin.

He does not use a computer so if you want to get any information to him or from him you will need to E-mail me. PLEASE put USS Pittsburg in the subject line so I do not delete it.

Keywords: Plank Owner on the USS Pittsburg.

Log book and pictures

Comments: We have a navy log book with dates 1922-1923 on the U.S.S.Pitttsburgh. Some names of ship mates on pictures. It belonged to my uncle, since passed.

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uss pittsburg

Comments: I would like to hear from anyone that was in this gun crew.has anyone heard of V.E McGlenn of Brinkley?E-mail me with any info.I would like to hear from any of my shipmates or any one from the med crews. Randy "rudy" Loveless

Keywords: "rudy",uss pittsburg,gun turret #1 8inch-site setter

USS Pittsburgh CA-72

Comments: Could someone tell me what Ex Division means and what they did on the Ship? My father was James F. Fronk and served from 1952-1954. I have the "Year Book" of the goodwill tour. It includes photos of Divisions and many of the ships operations and stops. (Including the helicopters mentioned in the last posting.)My father's personal photos only include one of fellow shipmates, identified as Kask and Phillips.

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USS Pittsburgh in Ceylon

Comments: Does anyone have reminiscences of the USS Pittsburgh's visit to Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) in February 1953, during its Indian Ocean tour? I would particularly like to have more information about the demonstration flights by a Piasecki helicopter from the Pittsburgh, which have been reported as the first helicopter flights seen in Ceylon.

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USS Pittsburgh 25th Reunion

Comments: My uncle George W. Myers served on the USS Pittsburgh during WWII. I am interested in attending the 25th reunion in October 2002 so that I can collect information and possibly photographs about the ship. I am interested in any and all memorabilia.

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USS Pittsburgh (CA-72)

Comments: USMC: Date of Induction April 8, 1952, Knoxville, TN; Sea School Jan 29, 1852. Served on the USS Pittsburgh (CA-72) a)A unit of U S Sixth Fleet, operating in home and territorial waters or contiguous ocean area in direct support of occupation of former enemy national territory from 8 Dec 1952 to 13 Jan 1953. 2)The flagship unit of CINCNELM on courtesy & operational visit of middle east territory and ports from 14 Jan 1952 to 4 Mar 1952. 3)A unit of U S Sixth Fleet operating in home and territorial waters of contiguous ocean area in direct support of occupation of former enemy national territory from 5 Mar 1953 to 10 May 1953. E B McNeill, Jr, Captain, USMC Co Mar Det USS Pittsburgh (CA-72) Charlie Benjamin Burris 222 Cumberland View Estates Lake City, TN 37769 Pho: 865-426-6121 E Mail: fburris1@bellsouth.net

Keywords: CHARLIE BENJAMIN BURRIS USS Pittsburgh (CA-72)

C STROUP 1952 IN GUAM

Comments: c.stroup was on the Pittsburgh in R Div. 1951 1952 send me your phone number ED Daniels pjed26@aol.com

Keywords: uss pittsburgh ca 72 1952 in guam

Marine Detachment

Comments: Interested in communicating with some old buddies that I served with.

Keywords: PI Mar53 MB NNYD Ports VA Aug53 Sep53 MarDet USS Pittsburgh CA72 Sep53-Sep55 HQCo H&SBn FFMLant Norfolk VA Sep55 Mar57 USMCR Mar57 Mar61

served on nucleus crew for recommission,

Comments: was on the nucleus crew that put pittsburg back into commission about 1951, served until hitche was up in 1953, left ship in naples italy for discharge. served in the after fire room.

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SERVED ON PITTSBURG MOTHBALL

Comments: Would like to chat about old times,

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JOSEPH F. NICKEY, SR.

Comments: My father served aboard the Pittsburgh in the Pacific during WWII. I never new my father, as he left his family in PA and remarried in WA state. Does anyone have any information at all they would be willing to share. I am interested strictly from a "roots" standpoint. My information tells me he passed away sometime around 1987 - 1989, last living in Tacoma, WA.

Keywords: CA-72, USS PITTSBURGH, JOSEPH F. NICKEY, Sr.

Looking for shipmate.s who took it outof mothball at bremerton wa, and took shake down cruise to GET

Comments: USS CHEVALIER DD/DDR 805

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Recon Planes USS Pittsburg CA72

Comments: Hello, My grandfather served on the pittsburg '44-the typhoon. He kept lots of photos of the ship, his friends, etc. One picture in particular grabbed my attention. The 2 Recon Planes On the bow. Looked like they were launched in a strange way. Does anybody know anything about this. My grandfather recently passed away, and he didn't talk about the war much at all. But he kept alot of pictures and other keepsakes. PLEASE CONTACT ME, I will be glad to share any info i have.

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Troy Lee Beasley RIP

Comments: My father Troy Lee Beasley was on the Pittsburgh during WWII. From the time she was comissioned in Baltimore til sometime after she was hit by the typhoon.T

he line that towed the Franklin went out over his gunnery station. His best friend was a man I know only as Tourville. If anyone knows anything about anyone on the ship during that time please let us know.

Thanks, Cathy Sidrer

Cathy sends this tribute for her Dad:

Subject: A Tribute to Troy Lee Beasley

I lost my Daddy April 6, 2003 at the age of 77. He was my my hero, my friend and mentor.

He would talk for hours about the times he spent on the USS Pittsbugh during WWII. The good times he had and, of course, the bad. These are things he would not discuss with even my Mother.

I truly cherished these times with him. He was not a war hero, but he was mine.

He was a building contractor, an avid fisherman and gardener.

He gave of himself and had no enemies. As a member of the New Garden Moose Lodge if something need to be done, there was little discussion, but within a few days they found it was done.

He loved to fish with my Uncle Charlie, and did so 3-4 times a week. On many occasions they gave their daily catch to someone else.

His gardens were known throughout the county. He never sold anything from them, but gave away. Luscious tomatoes, squash, cucumbers and many other types of fresh vegetables, too numerous to list, to friends and people he didn't even know until that time.

He taught me to hunt, fish, build things with my hands and mind. He was proud of my talents in school and work. He may not have shown it in conventional ways, but when a master builder comes to his daughter to draw plans for a gazebo, that he could only vision, see it on paper, and know it is right, the pride was there.

Was he a war hero ? No. Was he a Superman ? No. He was just a man, a Daddy and a husband who put others before himself. A man who loved his family and fellow man.

I miss and love you Daddy. Your Daughter, Cathy Beasley Sidrer

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USS Pittsburgh

Comments: My father Billy L. Smith was on the Pittsburgh as a gunners mate during the Korean war. I'm looking for shipmates for him. He was also a security officer on Guam for a time.

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USS PITTSBURG 1952/CA72/CRUISER

Comments: Hello to any shipmates out their .

Keywords: uss pittsburg 1952 cruiser CA72. in Gaum.

JUNE 5, 1945 TYPHOON

Comments: I am interested in obtaining copies of operational reports describing the damage sustained by Pittsburgh during the typhoon of June 5, 1945, as well as any photos of the ship taken during and after the loss of her bow.

Also, I am looking for the identity of the American ammuntion ship that a Japanese kamikaze hit during the invasion of Luzon in Jan., 1945. If you can provide me with source material on the name and photographs, I would appreciate it.

Keywords: USS PITTSBURGH, 6/5/45 TYPHOON MUNITION SHIP EXPLOSION, LUZON INVASION, JAN., 1945

William Harvey

Comments: My grandfather served in WWII on the USS Pittsburgh. I would love to find someone who knows him and I would also like to find out more information on the ship like where it is now. Can anyone help me?

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reunions question

Comments: Looking for this information for my grandfather. He is wondering if there is a reunion for the Pittsburgh, he heard something about it through a friend.

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Gunners Mate 3rd class

Comments: I served on the USS Pittsburgh from Oct 16, 1952 to 1954 and have sbeen trying to find information on the Pittsburgh, but have not been very successful if anybody has found any information on it please feel free to email me.

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