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Entry: 81784 USS POINT CRUZ (CVE-119)	SKIPPERS OF CVE-119
T.E. MOORE wrote on January 19, 2012 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER Comments: Commanding Officers,CVE-119*Capt.Douglas Turner Day Jr.-16,Oct.1945*Capt.Donald Swain McMahan-27,Nov.1946* Cdr.William Astrup Smyth-22,Apr.1947*(Out of commission) Capt.Horace Bushnell Butterfield- 26,Jul.1951*Capt.John Walker Davidson-Dec.1951*Capt. Clayton Clifton Marcy-Nov.1952*Capt.John Tucker ChickHayward-Jul.1953*Capt.Frederick James Brush-17,May 1954*Capt.Alfred Richard Matter- 14,Aug.1955* Admirals and Commands*R/Adm.C.E.Ekstrom -18,Dec.1953(ComCarDiv-17)*R/Adm.J.S.Russell-27,Apr. 1954(ComCarDiv-17)*R/Adm.W.F.Rodee-01,Aug.1954(ComCar Div-15)*R/Adm.W.M.Nation-14,Sept.1955(ComCarDiv-15)* After the Korean War Armistice in 1953, CVE-119 helicopter squadron took part in Operation Platform, airlifting Indian Troops to the Panmunjom buffer zone, to supervise the POW exchange. Keywords: USS Point Cruz-CVE-119-Ship's Skippers-Admirals and Commands-Operation Platform-

Entry: 81779 USS POINT CRUZ (CVE-119)	I WAS ON THE POINT CRUZ IN 1946 FOR ABOUT 3 MONTS THEN TRANSFERED TO PC 1171
ED PLATTEN JR wrote on January 18, 2012 CITY AND STATE: TULSA OK UNIT: NAVY VETERAN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER Comments: I saw the movie about the baby On the Point Cruz CVE 119.Service USN 1945 to 1966 Keywords:

Entry: 77551 USS POINT CRUZ (CVE-119)	1952-1954
DAVID H. LINDLEY wrote on January 22, 2011 CITY AND STATE: OLYMPIA WA UNIT: N DIVISION (NAVIGATION) SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I served in the Point Cruz for eighteen months from the last of 1952 until the first of 1954. I was a Quarter Master 3rd class when I came aboard and left the ship to be discharged as a QM-2. I was the special sea detail and general quarters helmsman for most of my time aboard. I learned to steer the ship under the careful tutilage of C. J. Olbright, QMCS. I can't say enought about what a wonderful man Capt. Hayward was. He was a father figure to a lot of us young sailors who had a chance to work with him. (I turned 21 while aboard the Point Cruz.) Keywords: Capt. John T. Hayward, W.W.King, QM-1, C.J. Olbright, QMCS, Ron Jones, QM-3

Entry: 76499 USS POINT CRUZ (CVE-119)	TYPHOON JUNE
DANIEL WILSON wrote on October 23, 2010 CITY AND STATE: COLUMBUS OH UNIT: ENGINEERING DEPT. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I served aboard the Point Cruz 1953-1955. I was at the throttle in main engine control when the typhoon struck the ship. We were ordered to flank speed, and the after engine room was ordered full astern. The rudder angle indicator went to port (Left). The skipper was trying to pin-wheel the carrier to avoid the typhoon, but it was to late. The typhoon tore all of our life rafts of the starbord side of the ship, and caved in all the sponson doors on that side, also, the forward end of the flight deck was ripped up, as a wall of water went over the flying bridge, and that's over 80 feet above the water. Water in our bildges washed all the way up to our overhead as the ship nearly capsized. It was a frightening experience for a while. Keywords: John Harris MM2 at the time Ginter MMC at the time

Entry: 75874 USS POINT CRUZ (CVE-119)	KOREAN WAR
CHARLES WEAVER JR. wrote on August 22, 2010 CITY AND STATE: BILOXI MS UNIT: USS POINT CRUZ - OPERATIONS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I was on the USS Point Cruz in Bremerton after coming out of mothballs in late 1951. They kept remodeling the ship but finally we went to San Diego, then headed for Japan with stops in Hawaii, Guam, Okinawa. I was an AG-3 in the weather office but before leaving for Hong Kong was transfered to Pensacola, FL in 1953. Looking for any Aerographer's that were on the ship during 1951 to 1953. There were 12 of us. Keywords: Chuck, CVE-119, Aerology, Aerographer's Mate, baby adoption, Bremerton, San Diego, Japan

Entry: 75873 USS POINT CRUZ (CVE-119)	KOREAN WAR
CHARLES WEAVER JR. wrote on August 22, 2010 CITY AND STATE: BILOXI MS UNIT: USS POINT CRUZ - OPERATIONS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: COAST GUARD VETERAN Comments: I was on the USS Point Cruz in Bremerton after coming out of mothballs in late 1951. They kept remodeling the ship but finally we went to San Diego, then headed for Japan with stops in Hawaii, Guam, Okinawa. I was an AG-3 in the weather office but before leaving for Hong Kong was transfered to Pensacola, FL in 1953. Looking for any Aerographer's that were on the ship during 1951 to 1953. There were 12 of us. Keywords: Chuck, CVE-119, Aerology, Aerographer's Mate, baby adoption, Bremerton, San Diego, Japan

Entry: 75442 USS POINT CRUZ (CVE-119)	USS POINT CRUZ 1952-1954
ARCHIE AUXTER wrote on July 13, 2010 CITY AND STATE: GILBERT AZ UNIT: 2ND DEVISION (I THINK) SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I wasabord at Bremerrton, WA. Left there Nov ( I think). Trip down to San Deigo was stormy! Most of the time we were Japan, Hong Kong, Korea.If you have the book about the Point Cruz I'm in there holding a model of a WACO biplane with the captain. Good times all through the cruse. A little time after the ship adopped an abaonded child I left the ship for discharge. The child grew up in Spokane, WA Keywords: None

Entry: 73878 USS POINT CRUZ (CVE-119)	LOOKING FOR A USS POINT CRUZ PHOTO 1953-1954
MARY PIKE wrote on March 11, 2010 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Would LOVE to get a picture of the USS PT Cruise CREW in 1953 or 1954. Not sure which would have Jim Pike's picture (my father-in-law). If anyone has a picture to copy or knows how to get one, we would love to have one! Keywords: USS PT Cruz crew picture needed.

Entry: 71547 USS POINT CRUZ (CVE-119)	3214TH ST POB355 LOWELL OHIO 45744
WILLIAM COLEY wrote on September 7, 2009 CITY AND STATE: LOWELL OH UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: onboard 1953 -54 radioshack cambell,johnson etc. Keywords:

Entry: 71546 USS POINT CRUZ (CVE-119)	3214TH ST POB355 LOWELL OHIO 45744
WILLIAM COLEY wrote on September 7, 2009 CITY AND STATE: LOWELL OH UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: onboard 1953 -54 radioshack cambell,johnson etc. Keywords:

Entry: 68390 USS POINT CRUZ (CVE-119)	THE SKIPPER OR 'UNCLE HOWIE' 1954-55
DAVID COLE wrote on December 25, 2008 CITY AND STATE: MONROE NC UNIT: VS-21 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Dad passed down his cruise of VS-21 and the year book dates and pictures the crew, events etc. from April 27 through November of 1954...the last pictoral portrayal before going into moth-balls at Bremerton Washington. Dad flew a sky-raider with the boys named after my mom,....Plane Jane...I think from a picture in the yearbook and comment that a poor landing hit my Dad's plane and several others may have been damaged. When I was in fourth grade Dad brought back some u-control model airplanes and got me started in a hobby that was popular on the carrier. Brief mention is made of 'days of evasive action with typhoons...grace and helen the aggresors, and the point cruz sailing at last into the beautiful harbor of hong kong and kowloon. Dad's exec at the time was Lcdr. N.R. Charles. He had come to the squadron as executive officer in June of l953. I have many carrier memories as a kid and even going on board to see the dentist, Hugh Parker, a good friend now from the past living in Sonora California. Please feel free to get in touch I you knew Dad. Keywords: Anti-submarine warfare, My father Commander Howard Cole became skiper of the carrier early in April of 1954 for far-east duty.

Entry: 68325 USS POINT CRUZ (CVE-119)	USS POINT CRUZ CVE 119
ROY BYRD wrote on December 20, 2008 CITY AND STATE: ATOKA OK UNIT: SHIPS COMPANY V2 DIVISION SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I was on the Point Cruz during 1953. Boarded her in San Diego and left her in Japan. I was in the V2 division. Was H2 cat operator. My division officer was Lt. Douglas. I was a friend of Edgar Rice. He and I pulled a lot of liberty in Japan. Was on the ship when the baby came aboard. Played softball for the ship. Only lost to a marine outfit on Inchon Hill in Korea. Thanks for the memories. Roy Byrd Keywords: USS Point Cruz CVE 119

Entry: 67039 USS POINT CRUZ (CVE-119)	PHOTO LAB
ED PLATTEN wrote on August 30, 2008 CITY AND STATE: TULSA OK UNIT: PHOTO LAB SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I WAS BOOT, FRESH OUT OF BOOT CAMP..I BOARDED THE POINT CRUZ IN ABOUT FEB. 1946. I WAS A PHOTO STRIKER AND I REMEMBER THHE PETTY OFFICE IN CHARGE 1ST CLASS NICK NAME RED. I ALSO LEARN TO DRIVE A JEEP THEY HAD ME DOWN AS A GANG WAY WATCH, AND I GOT APPOINTED TO DRIVE THIS OFFICER TO THE O CLUB, I THINK ISTAY IN 2ND GEAR ALL THE WAY OVER AND BACK, LOL WE HAD A PICTURE OF THE SHIP CREW OF ALL HAND DOWN ON THE DOCK, I WAS ON THERE ABOUT FOUR MONTHS AND LEFT THERE TO GO TO PEARL, WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANY ONE THEM IN THE LAB, RETIRED IN 1966 ED PLATTEN Keywords: WW 2, KOREA, VIETNAM

Entry: 62920 USS POINT CRUZ (CVE-119)	PICTURE OF OI DIVISION
HANK CAIN SR. wrote on November 10, 2007 CITY AND STATE: BAYSHORE NY UNIT: ---------- SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: my brother George c cain served aboard the point cruz and the picture of OI division,my brother is in the first row third in from the left Keywords: OI

Entry: 62699 USS POINT CRUZ (CVE-119)	WEST PAC CRUISE 1954
LON WILLIAMS wrote on October 23, 2007 CITY AND STATE: WEWOKA OK UNIT: VS-21 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Desire to contact other personnel on that deployment. I've seen several comments about that tour that are completely false. I would like to straighten these facts out. Keywords: cruise to westpac btw 2/1954 and 11/1954.

Entry: 55169 USS POINT CRUZ (CVE-119)	PLANE CRASH AND TYPHOON
DENA ERWIN wrote on January 13, 2006 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father, Ed Erwin, served aboard the USS Point Cruz as a boiler tender. Sadly, my father passed away in Nov. 2004. However I do have a logbook that he kept that has the following entries: Aug. 3, 1954 - Plane crashed into 5 other planes on flight deck and caught fire. Sept. 12, 9:00 a.m - Arrived Yokosuka, Japan. Sept. 13, 6:00 p.m. Got underway because of typhoon. Those are the only references to either event. Hope that helps a little. Dena Erwin Keywords: Plane crash, typhoon, point cruz, Ed Erwin

Entry: 54356 USS POINT CRUZ (CVE-119)	USS POINT CRUISE CVE119 53/54
ANTHONY (TONY) DETORE wrote on November 29, 2005 CITY AND STATE: PHILA. PA UNIT: GUNNERY SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: After all these years ,I need some help with my failing memory.I now get a lot of fantastic flash backs of the old days but im starting to get the three carriers i served on mixed up. I remember a marine sqadron VMA211 and VMA 212 with very loud hunter killer AD and AF SINGLE ENGINE FIGHTERS. i ALSO REMEMBER aDMIRAL wARD i REMEMBER A NASTY TYPHOON AND CLEARLY REMEMBER THE gRAND cHERRY BUT i DONT KNOW IF IT WAS yOKUSKA,OR sASABO.i CAN STILL SEE THE jAPANESE oRPHANS ON THE HANGER DECK WITH ALL OF THE MARRIED SAILORS STANDING BEHIND THEM AS THEY ATE ,AND GOT THEIR CHRISTMASS PRESANTS FROM ONE OF THE OFFICERS DRESSED AS SANTA. i WAS TRANSFERED TO THE WRIGHT " IN LATE 54 OR EARLY 55. iF ANY OF YOU OLD SHIP MATES LIKE PUZZELS,DROP ME A LINE OR TWO. tHANKS TONY. Keywords: Uss Salerno Bay cve 110 52 and 53 Uss Wright cvl 49 55 and 56

Entry: 52964 USS POINT CRUZ (CVE-119)	NEED TO HEAR FROM ANY SHIPMATE WHO SERVED 54 - 55
EVERETT DICKINSON wrote on September 1, 2005 CITY AND STATE: RENNER SD UNIT: USS POINT CRUZ CVE-119 XDIV SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I still am asking for any shipmate 54 - 55 who can verify the Typhon and crash of aircraft into the island. I thank Shipmate, Robert Manewal for his E-Mail regarding the incidents which Shipmate, Burrell Longtain relayed to him prior to his passing away. I am in need of dates these occurred in order to finish with the VA on my claim. Thank God for watching over us all, then and now. (please refer to Entry 52900) Keywords: Typhon and aircraft crash into the island

Entry: 52900 USS POINT CRUZ (CVE-119)	INFO REGARDING TYPHONE 54-55
EVERETT DICKINSON wrote on August 28, 2005 CITY AND STATE: RENNER SD UNIT: USS POINT CRUZ (CVE-119) SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I am looking for any enlisted or officers who can provide me with the approximate dates, and who may have witnessed an aircraft landing, which snapped the arresting cable, bounced and veered to the starboard crashing into the island. Also, shortly after, we were caught in a severe typhon, many destroyers were lost, and we suffered the loss of all hangar curtains, all aircraft, and put into Yokoska for emergency repairs prior to returning to the States when the ship was decommisioned. Keywords: Severe Typhon we were caught in 54-55, als infor regarding aircraft landings.

Entry: 52149 USS POINT CRUZ (CVE-119)	WAS IN THE MOVIE
ROBERT JONES wrote on July 20, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: USS NEW ORLEANS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I was om the USS New orleans when they filed 100 Men and A Baby. Was axtually an extra in the end of the movie. Have spent the last 10 years trying to find this movie on VHS or DVD. I tried looking up Narrow escape, if anyone knows where I can buy it please e-mail me at redshirt230@comcast.net Thanks Robert Jones AOC USN(Ret.) Keywords: LPH-11. The ship they filmed 100 men and a baby.

Entry: 50584 USS POINT CRUZ (CVE-119)	PHOTO OF OI DIVISION OF THE POINT CRUZ 1954-55
LARRY BERG wrote on May 3, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I've recently acquired a photo of Point Cruz OI Division personnel from 1954-55. I do not know who they are but I think someone might be interested in getting a copy of it (no charge). Keywords: Photo Point Cruz OI Division 1954 1955

Entry: 50479 USS POINT CRUZ (CVE-119)	COPY OF TV MOVIE
BONNER MARIANNE wrote on April 27, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Checked out your website after seeing the movie featuring Dan Keenan on DVD. For anyone trying to locate a DVD copy--the title is "Narrow Escape". It IS the same movie shown on TV under the title "1000 men and A Baby". For whatever reason, the title was changed for the DVD version. Keywords:

Entry: 49877 USS POINT CRUZ (CVE-119)	CVE 119 POINT CRUISE
CLIFFORD CHENEY wrote on March 30, 2005 CITY AND STATE: ROSEVILLE CA UNIT: US NAVY AEROLOGY 1951-52 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Served aboard while she was at Bremerton Navel shipyards being outfitted to go to Korea, year of 1951-1952. Kept going to sea for shakedown but always had to return to yard because of problems. Was flag ship during 1951 Forth of July celebration in Bellingham , Washington. She was a good ship. Took water over her flight deck tho in December 1951 in the straits of San Juan DeFuca while going to sea for trials.Anyone aboard during those years, would love to hear from you. Keywords: CVE 119 USS POINT CRUISE Years 1951 - June 1952

Entry: 49698 USS POINT CRUZ (CVE-119)	HELP
VANESSA KLINGBEIL wrote on March 22, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: well my name is vanessa and my grandfather(Raymond Klingbeil)was in the Korean war and he got shot twice and he is still living. the only thing i know is he opperated mechanine gun and him and buddy had to hide in a hole with dead bodys. well i am doing a school research project and i thought of my grandfather and athe korean war is my topic if anyone has any information on the war please email me.pluz i think it would be nice because my grandfater is not doing to good because he has cancer and he is very depressed and when he came back to the us he was said to have post war syndrome... well i hope some one can help me... o yeah and thank you for the people that served over in korea.... THANK YOU!!!!! Keywords:

Entry: 49697 USS POINT CRUZ (CVE-119)	HELP
VANESSA KLINGBEIL wrote on March 22, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: well my name is vanessa and my grandfather(Raymond Klingbeil)was in the Korean war and he got shot twice and he is still living. the only thing i know is he opperated mechanine gun and him and buddy had to hide in a hole with dead bodys. well i am doing a school research project and i thought of my grandfather and athe korean war is my topic if anyone has any information on the war please email me.pluz i think it would be nice because my grandfater is not doing to good because he has cancer and he is very depressed and when he came back to the us he was said to have post war syndrome... well i hope some one can help me... o yeah and thank you for the people that served over in korea.... THANK YOU!!!!! Keywords:

Entry: 47975 USS POINT CRUZ (CVE-119)	MY FATHER SERVED ON THE POINT CRUZ
BRADLEY WORKMAN wrote on January 6, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Dear Friends of the USS Point Cruz, My Father Geaorge A. Workman served aboard the USS Point Cruz during the Korean War. I have a phot album, yearbook from his time aboard the Point Cruz. George died when I was only 16 and therefore I never knew much about his time in service. I believe he mentioned that the men of the Point Cruz used to fly model airplanes on deck. If anyone knew my Father, I would deeply appreciate any contact. My son is now in Navy boot camp and will serve aboard an aircraft carrier. I would love to share stories of his Grandfather while aboard the Point Cruz. Thank You all for your service to this Great Nation! Bradley Workman US Army 1972 - 1976 Keywords: Korean War Point Cruz

Entry: 46892 USS POINT CRUZ (CVE-119)	KENNETH LOGAN 1945/46
KENNETH LOGAN wrote on November 15, 2004 CITY AND STATE: HELENA AL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: I was a radioman from the time the Point Cruz was commissioned in 1945 until I was discharged in 1946. Would like to hear from anyone who possibly served as a radioman at that time. Keywords: Kenneth Logan USS CVE119 1945/46

Entry: 46891 USS POINT CRUZ (CVE-119)	KENNETH LOGAN 1945/46
KENNETH LOGAN wrote on November 15, 2004 CITY AND STATE: HELENA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 46888 USS POINT CRUZ (CVE-119)	PLANK OWNER / CVE119/ 45-46
LORAN OWENS wrote on November 15, 2004 CITY AND STATE: HUFFMAN TX UNIT: RADAR SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Trying to locate 'radar gang shipmates' and 'Plank Owners' and info on 'reunion' dates Keywords:

Entry: 46663 USS POINT CRUZ (CVE-119)	POINT CRUZ SHIPMATE
ROBERT MANEWAL wrote on November 4, 2004 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I was aboard the ship in 52 to 54 in the commissary division. would like to hear from anyone that was on the ship around those times. We have a reunion every year and in 2005 will be in portland oregon. DAN OUR BABY COMES TO ALL THE REUNIONS AND A GREAT PERSON Keywords: USS POINT CRUZ CVE 119

Entry: 46121 USS POINT CRUZ (CVE-119)	POINT CRUZ PHOTO ALBUM
DAVID HINSHAW wrote on October 2, 2004 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I have the Photo Album of USS Point Cruz. I would be glad to share whatever with any fellow members of the crew. I was discharged in 1954. I served from 1950 to 1954. I also would be interested in the date for the next reunion. Keywords: Assigned to USS Point Cruz after she was commissioned.

Entry: 46120 USS POINT CRUZ (CVE-119)	POINT CRUZ PHOTO ALBUM
DAVID HINSHAW wrote on October 2, 2004 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I have the Photo Album of USS Point Cruz. I would be glad to share whatever with any fellow members of the crew. I was discharged in 1954. I served from 1950 to 1954. Keywords: Assigned to USS Point Cruz after she was commissioned.

Entry: 46039 USS POINT CRUZ (CVE-119)	HAVE PHOTO- MESSAGE 29542
KENNETH LOGAN wrote on September 27, 2004 CITY AND STATE: HELENA AL UNIT: RADIOMAN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Chuck, I was on the Point Cruz when it was commissioned. I saw note on this website from Alita Marchand your daughter. She said she had a photo of the ship with crew on deck. I would love to get a copy if possible. She said you were a marine - I suppose mechanic for the planes - we had marine pilots. I made the basketball team (5 sailors and 5 marines) there was a red headed marine - could that have been you by any chance. Ken Logan Keywords:

Entry: 43912 USS POINT CRUZ (CVE-119)	11 JAN. TO 18 DEC. 1953
CLYDE MORLEY wrote on June 19, 2004 CITY AND STATE: SPRING TX UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: gentleman i had a great uncle Edgar Allen Rice who served in the secound div. would like to hear from anyone who knew him i have is book about the cruise and some of his pictures with his buddies.and one other question why does every one call the baby danny the book says the childds name was baby san Keywords: cvve 119 far east cruise 11 jan to 18 dec. 1953

Entry: 43861 USS POINT CRUZ (CVE-119)	I WAS ON THE POINT CRUZ JULY1,1951 - JAN 18, 1954
ROBERT GRAVHOLT wrote on June 17, 2004 CITY AND STATE: LESTERVILLE SD UNIT: CVE110 ENGINEERING DEPT SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I have the book that was published on Jan. 2, 1954. With pictures and the history of Jan. 11, 1953 to December of 1953. Includes pictures of the baby Danny and the story of it. Keywords:

Entry: 43860 USS POINT CRUZ (CVE-119)
ROBERT GRAVHOLT wrote on June 17, 2004 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 42325 USS POINT CRUZ (CVE-119)	CREWMAN FROM USS POINT CRUZ PASSES AWAY
ROGER COWAN wrote on April 13, 2004 CITY AND STATE: FLINT TX UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Charles Raymond Dunn, my grandfather, passed away Monday, April 12, 2004. He told stories about his time on the Point Cruz and his friends he made there. If anyone remembers him, or even if you don't, but you were there during that time, please feel free to contact me. I would like to know more about those times. And, perhaps, to gather prayers for my grandmother in this time of sorrow. Thank you and God bless. Keywords: USS Point Cruz, Korea, One of the 1000 men with the baby

Entry: 40024 USS POINT CRUZ (CVE-119)	WILLIAM (BILL) PELLERIN, NOV. 1953
JOAN ESPOSO wrote on January 16, 2004 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: My Uncle, William (Bill) Pellerin (my father's brother), was lost at sea in a plane crash off the coast of San Diego on Nov. 10, 1953. His body was never recovered. I believe that he was serving on the USS Pt. Cruz (CVE 119) at the time. My father passed away 11 years ago, but wasn't really able to talk about his brother or his death. I'm hoping that I might find anyone who served with him at that time, and who might have known him, or perhaps point me in the right direction. Keywords: personal friends

Entry: 37191 USS POINT CRUZ (CVE-119)	UPDATE ON BABY DANNY
JANET MATTHEWS wrote on September 28, 2003 CITY AND STATE: ON UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Hi to all interested in this story. I've seen lots of queries on this website from people wondering about "the rest of the story," how baby Danny is- ( it is 50 years later, so he's 50) and if the story is all true. Let me fill you in. In 1999, Dan Keenan and I worked together to create a short version of this story, which appears in Chicken Soup for the Parent's Soul. It is as accurate as the information we had at that time allowed. We then began researching to write the full length book. It is about 2/3 done now - hopefully it will be out late in 2004. It will be filled with original photos and images of all the key heroes in this story. It is truly a magnificent true, and very American story. Any questions, please e-mail me - janet@canadiansoul.com Thank you very much for your interest! Janet Matthews Associate Editor Chicken Soup for the Parent's Soul Co-author Chicken Soup for the Canadian Soul and Dan Keenan Keywords: 1000 Men and a Baby, Baby Danny, George Ascom Cruz

Entry: 31068 USS POINT CRUZ (CVE-119)	VMF-214 MARINE
CHARLES AMES wrote on January 8, 2003 CITY AND STATE: WEST MELBOURNE FL UNIT: VMF-214 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Looking for any Marine Veteran of VMF-214 Unit: VMF(N) 513......Flying Nightmares (1950/51...not sure of dates) Duties: Aircraft Maintenance, Crew Chief and Rifleman (M-2 Carbine) I plan to go through my old paperwork and pictures and may be able to supply pictures and information for your efforts and to help others who are seeking pictures and names etc. I will gladly welcome any communications from anyone who may remember me or the times before VMF(N) 513 moved south to Kusan AFB and the first months at "Beautiful Kunsan by the Sea". Keywords: USS Point Cruz, USS Rendova

Entry: 30393 USS POINT CRUZ (CVE-119)	BABY DANNY
NORA H. MATOS wrote on December 14, 2002 CITY AND STATE: PROVIDENCE RI UNIT: 201ST EVACUATION HOSPITAL SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I was in the Persian Gulf War. I saw the Thousand Men and a baby on television. Where is Danny and his family? And his father and mother? The captain and the crew. Do you know? Thanks: Nora Keywords:

Entry: 30391 USS POINT CRUZ (CVE-119)	BABY DANNY
NORA H. MATOS wrote on December 14, 2002 CITY AND STATE: PROVIDENCE RI UNIT: 201 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 29542 USS POINT CRUZ (CVE-119)	HAVE PHOTO
ALITA MARCHAND wrote on November 13, 2002 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I have a long photo of the uss Point Cruz with all the men that were on board ship in March of 1946. My dad was a Marine on this ship and was wondering if there were any that may remember Charles "Chuck" Ames, he had red hair then. He is now living in Florida. please contact him at cames@cfl.rr.com he will be so surprised!! Keywords: USS Point Cruz

Entry: 28779 USS POINT CRUZ (CVE-119)	SHIPS CREW
DAN HENRY wrote on October 10, 2002 CITY AND STATE: LA MIRADA CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My dad EN3 Robert E Henry was on the Point Cruz from 52 thru 54. He passed away in May of 93 after nearly 30 years of battling muliple sclerosis. He spoke often of his days on the Point Cruz though he wasn't thrilled to be in the service per say he always enjoyed teling stories of his sea days. I was hoping that someone somewhere remembered him. I have some of his original letters that I was able to get from his grandfathers effects long after he died and they mention going to Japan, Hong Kong, China and Korea. Keywords: Engineman, Point Cruz 1952-1954

Entry: 28572 USS POINT CRUZ (CVE-119)	JIM MCDONALD
MINDY SMITH wrote on October 1, 2002 CITY AND STATE: HOUSTON TX UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: My Dad's name is Jim (james ) McDonald. I am trying to get some information from some of his naval buddies, for a Christmas collage gift. Pls let me know if you know him and what you remember of him. \ Thanks, his daughter. Keywords: USS Point Cruz (CVE-119). Escort Carrier. Was on an Admiral's staff identified as Commander Carrier Division (CCD-17).

Entry: 27970 USS POINT CRUZ (CVE-119)	HELP A SHIP MATE
FRED CRUZ wrote on September 2, 2002 CITY AND STATE: SEDALIA CO UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: a good friend of mine served on the uss point cruz in 1954 and 1955. he was a Bm3 and his name is Norman Cooper from Grand Junction colorado. anyone who knew/know him may want to know that he is in need of help. He just learned that he has nodular scluosing hodgkins desease 3rd stage,and will soon start treatment at mayo in scotsdale az. please send him a message, it will be of a great deal of help to him and his wife Amy. they can be reached at: grammy1997@attbi.com 2329 Eagle point ct.Grand Junction co. 81503 thanks Fred Cruz Keywords: served on the uss st paul

Entry: 26901 USS POINT CRUZ (CVE-119)	1000 MEN AND A BABY
BOB BATCHMAN wrote on July 12, 2002 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father served on the USS Point Cruz from 1952 - 1955. He is interested in getting a copy of the movie 1000 Men and a Baby. If there is anyone that could sell me a copy I would appreciate it. Please e-mail me at lokiluck13@aol.com Keywords: CVE 119

Entry: 26474 USS POINT CRUZ (CVE-119)	LOST POINT CRUZ MAN
AMANDA YODER wrote on June 23, 2002 CITY AND STATE: PA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: USS Point Cruz, list of crew members? Looking for Marine retired, he graduated from Albright College, now lives somewhere in Camp Hill, PA Keywords:

Entry: 24669 USS POINT CRUZ (CVE-119)	VETERAN INTERVIEW PROJECT: 1000 MEN AND A BABY
KAREN RAY wrote on April 11, 2002 CITY AND STATE: MENOMONEE FALL WI UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I am a teacher trying at a small private school with no government funding. I'm trying to create a primary source section in our school library consisting of veteran interviews, as veterans'experiences teach us far more than the textbook does! Any veterans who are willing to be part of our project should contact me at moreray@juno.com for an interview form. THANKS!!!! We also compare movies to true historical accounts. My class recently enjoyed seeing 1000 Men and a Baby (thanks to a Korean veteran who responded to our project), and we would like to verify the truthfulness of the movie. Point Cruz veterans are encouraged to contact me by e-mail in order to receive an interview form. Keywords:

Entry: 24101 USS POINT CRUZ (CVE-119)	WILLIE WILLIAMS (MY DAD)
MARGO WILLIAMS wrote on March 20, 2002 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: I'm writing on behalf of my father, Willis W. Williams, of Pennsylvania. He's very ill in the hospital (Phoenixville, PA) and when I go home to visit this weekend, I wanted to see if I could find any info on the Internet about his ship -- the Point Cruz that he has spoken so often of. When I found this website, I was just amazed. I'm printing it out and taking it home to read to him. Keywords: Willis Williams Point Cruz

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