uss quincy 71 / 7th div.

Comments: I am looking for anyone who was on the ship with my uncle and grampy......harold and carrol higgins....my grampy is still very much alive and is curious whos still out there...his brother has passed on...so if you have any info plz feel free to email me back @ loriirish1@yahoo.com

Keywords: Higgins twins...aka Higgy devils...7th division

SEARCHING FOR MEMOIRS

Comments: WENT ON BOARD QUINCY IN 1953 A MEMBER OF COMCRUDIV III STAFF. ENJOYED MY STAY ON QUINCY & WAS TREATED WELL. I AM DILIGENTLY SEARCHING FOR A QUINCY JACKET PATCH AND A CAP. RETIRED IN OCT 72 AS A SENIOR CHIEF PETTY OFFICER. WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR HELP IN MY SEARCH.

Keywords: USS BREMERTON CA 130, USS QUINCY CA 71(KOREA BOMBARDMENT)

Anyone who knew my dad, Carl C. Simpson, EM3

Comments: Looking for anyone who was stationed with my dad and may have known him.

Keywords: USS Quincy CA-71 1953

Anyone who knew my dad, Carl C. Simpson, EM3

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looking for wartime Radarmen and Flag plot men

Comments: Would also like to get a copy of "Odyssey" Printed 1946

Keywords: Friends of Olson and Bob Wallace

Was on the Quincy from July 1952 to November 1953

Comments: I boarded the Quincy July 1952 in Portsmouth, VA. after boot camp in Bainbridge, MD. Went on operation Mainbrace in North Atlantic, then toured Mediterranien, then on patrol in Korean waters. Left ship on return to Youkusuka, Japan after truce signed. Made token appearance in movie being filmed there, "Bridges of Toka Ree",. After 30 day leave, went to Hospital Corps School at Balboa in San Diego, then was assigned to Naval Hospital and Flight Surgeon Team for Navy Blue Angles at Corpus Christi, Texas. Was discharged March 1956.

Keywords: Uss Quincy CA71

uss quincy 1954

Comments: I was one of the last Petty Officers to leave the Quincy as we placed it in moth balls in the Bremeton, Washington shipyard. We had our duty in the Korean waters, came back to Long Beach for upgrade and while in mothballs, it was scheduled for the Washington trip.

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Obituary - Alexander N. Shannon - served on the Quincy during WWII

Comments: The following obitaury was published in the Albany (NY) Times Union from 2/4/2007 - 2/5/2007.

Shannon, Alexander N. Shannon, Alexander N. ALBANY Alexander N. Shannon, 85, of Guilderland, died Friday, February 2, 2007 at Albany Memorial Hospital. Mr. Shannon was born and lived in the Capital District all his life. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, serving aboard the U.S.S. Quincy. He was employed as a carpenter by the Carpenters Union Local 370 in Albany for over 50 years. He was a member for 52 years of the Westmere Fire Dept., a past commissioner of the department and he also was a communicant of Christ the King Church and served as an usher for 40 years. Mr. Shannon is survived by his beloved wife, Ruth Hanrahan Shannon; his sons, Paul A. Shannon (Julia) of Malta and James M. Shannon (Pam) of Duanesburg; his sister, Caroline Salerno of Essex Jct., Vt.; his grandchildren, Jeremy Shannon, Timothy Guilbeault, U.S.N., and Matthew Vedder (Carrie); two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers, Michael, George and Saverne Shannon. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Tuesday morning from 8:30 10:30 and also to attend the Mass of Christian Burial, which will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Christ the King Church, Sumter Ave., Guilderland. Interment will be in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Colonie. Please omit flowers. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Christ the King Church Building Fund, 20 Sumpter Ave., Albany, NY 12203 or to the Westmere Fire Dept., 1741 Western Ave., Albany, NY 12203.

Keywords: Obituary - Alexander N. Shannon

Where's the 6th Division Crew ???

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LIKE TO CHAT WITH ANY SHIPMATES

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Looking for shipmates

Comments: I was assigned to the USS Quincy in 1951. Was in Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and aboard at Re-Commissioning in 1952. Was on shakedown cruise to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and was on cruise to Scotland, North Sea, England, Gibralter, Spain, Greece, France, Turkey Italy and Algeria. Left the ship in San Diego in June, 1953.

Keywords: Gilbert Carlyle, Hereford, Texas 12 men who was in Camp Moffet, Great Lakes assigned to USS Quincy.

looking for shipmates 1952

Comments: I was on bord for for the re-commissioning at Bremerton Washington 1952. just on it till we reached San Diego,where they let me off. i was discharged in june 1952. Still remember the deck hands holley stoning the decks in the morning.Sure was a bueatful ship wish i could of stayed on but my hitch was up

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looking for shipmates 1952

Comments: I was on bord for for the re-commissioning at Bremerton Washington 1952. just on it till we reached San Diego,where they let me off. i was discharged in june 1952. Still remember the deck handsa holleyn stoningt the decks in the morning.Sure was a bueatful ship wish i could of stayed on but my hitch was up

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USS.Quincy-CA-71

Comments: Would like to contact shipmates in 6th Division

Keywords: Jerry Carpenter

Was on the Quincy from April 1952 to December 1953

Comments: I was in #2 fireroom my whole time on the Quincy. Some of the guys I remember were Davis BT3, Parr BT3,Poston,Pierone Ted Glackin BT2. I had a great time serving on the Quincy. I have a few pictures that I took when we were in Pusan, Korea, Hong Kong. I also have a picture of the USS Arizona before the Memorial was built. Will glad to e-mail to someone.

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Keywords: My Grandpa Virgil Thomas Crisp was on the USS QUINCEY CA-71 from 1952 - 1955. I am trying to find information on how to find out the people that was on this Ship. My grandpa's # 461-96-26.

Do you James Coleman

Comments: I am looking for anyone who knows my father (James F. Coleman). He has a couple of nicknames, they are Spoodie and Slip. He Served in Korean from 50 to 52. He was a gunners mate.

Keywords: Personal Friends

CIC USS Quincy CA71 1953-54

Comments: Interested in chatting with anyone who served on board in CIC during WestPac tour and decommissioning

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LOOKING FOR BUDDYS OF ROBERT NEWEL JOHNSON

Comments: QMC2C Robert Newel Johnson - Enlisted in North Carolina served on the USS Quincy 1943 - 1946. He has since passed on but the family would like to hear from anyone he served with.

Charles Hutchens

Keywords: USS Quincy - 1943 -1946

USS Quincy 1942-1946

Comments: My father John W. Sines served as a Coxwain on the USS Quincy CA-71 from 1942-1946, looking for his shipmate Herbert Mayo Pittman from Pickens, SC.

Keywords: USS QUINCY 1942-1946

Any serve with Chuck/Charlie Diss on the Quincy CA-71?

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Keywords: U.S.S. Quincy, Korea, CA-71, Chuck Diss

USS QUINCY (ca 71)

Comments: I was in the 6th division on the USS Quincy from 1953 until it was decommissioned in 1954. If anyone remembers me or anyone in the 6th div. send an email.

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Deck 6th division

Comments: This is Orin Clay. Searching for any sailors from the 6th division. Also on board in Bremerton when we decomishioned.

Keywords: 1953-1954, Navy, Bremerton when it was decomshioned.

uss quincy ca39

Comments: would like to hear from any or all remaining survivors of

the quincy (ca39). also if you have a complete crew list, i

would apprreciate it. thank you.

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