4th division 1952-56

Comments: My nickname was "Little Kemp", my older brother served with me his name was Wade Kemp, I was GM2 on 5in 38 dual purpose gun mount 3.

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4 Divison

Comments: Anyone in 4 th Divison, the Boatswain were BM3 Burney, BM2 Statts, and BM1 was Boxer. 1959 --61

Went to westpac during the 1960 cruise. Had a helicopter crash on the aft deck.

Keywords: Mount 51 --5inch -- Jones GM3 was gun Mt. captain during my time from 1959 --61

Bill Brady

Comments: I am Bill Brady's son-in-law and am inquiring on behalf of his wife, Lois, as to anyone who may have remembered him. Unfortunately, he passed away in 1983, but is survived by his wife, Lois, daughters Karen and Beth, and son Rick. He spoke little of his military experience so any information would be appreciated by his family. Thank you for your consideration.

Keywords: Served as storekeeper on the USS Rochester during major explosion and damage to the vessel during the Korean War (1950-52).

Bill Brady

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ComNavFe

Comments: I would like to hear from anyone who was in Yokosuka @ ComNavFe in 1952-53 or on the USS Rochester CA124 in 1954-55. Also anyone on the USS Toledo CA 133 in 1956 or the USS G.M. Randall Tap-115 in 1959-61.

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E-mail update

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Looking for friends of dad - Harry Weimar

Comments: Looking for people who knew my dad Harry Weimar (from Philadelphia, PA) on the U.S.S. Rochester, around 1950-1953... would love to surprise him... please email me if you knew him.

Keywords: U.S.S. Rochester; Harry Weimar

Korean : '50-'52

Comments: I was aboard the "Roachcatcher" from 3/'50-8/52. During that time I was Mt. Capt of mt. 40-6, 6th Division. I remember the tour through the Pacific Trust Territory with Adm. Radford, all those neat little islands, liberty in Cavite, The peoples bar just outside the Sangley Point gate, and Bills bar, owned by a retired Norwegian sea capt. And does anyone remember the "Binnie-Boys"?...etc. etc.

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Lt. Victor F. Williamson (Korean War)

Comments: Hi, my father Lt. Victor F. Williamson served on the Rochester. He passed away in July of 1990 & is buried at Barrancas Military Cemetery at Pensacola Naval Air Station.

I'm looking for any info/stories from anyone that knew & served with him. I also have some ship & crew pictures I'd be happy to scan and share with anyone. Maybe you can help tell the story of some of these pics. Thanks for this great website.

David Williamson

Keywords: USS Rochester Korean War artillery

Looking for anyone who knew my dad

Comments: Hi: I am looking for anyone who knew or knew of my dad, Chancey Vogt, of Bemidji, MN. I have a photo of him and three other men being congratulated by Rear Admiral James H. Doyle at a ceremony onboard the USS Rochester on Sept., 22, 1950. He received a silver star that day for service as coxwain on LCVP during the Inchon Invasion. my dad passed away in 1985, and he never really talked about his experiences in Korea and the Navy. I would like to know more about that part of my dad's life. Lethia Morgan, Cass Lake, MN

Keywords: Coxwain, Inchon, LCVP, USS Rochester, Sept. 22, 1950

Brothers Love of the Rochester

Comments: My brother Melvin Leon Grubbs was aboard the Rochester prior to and during the Korean War. He was aboard during the Quemoy (?) insurrection. He of course was my hero and I've been lucky enough to learn so much from him. Unfortunantly, Melvin's life was taken July 18, 1953. He was a true sailor dedicated to his ship and may have been a little foolish now and then to get the opportunity to serve in the front compartment. I am anxious to hear from any of his shipmates. I do have quite an array of USS Rochester Memories, and would feel blessed to hear from anyone who served with Melvin. I am a career Army retiree, having served 30 years, and would have been a Navy veteran, if the Navy recuriter had not been out to lunch, during my visit to the Muncie, Indiana Post Office. God Bless you all, and thank you for your service to this great country of ours.

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Band for USS Rochester During Korea

Comments: My Dad William Joseph Olinger was on board USS Rochester during Korea. He was in the Color Guard and also played and sang in the ship's band. I would like to find out if there are any recordings of his performances.

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N- Division

Comments: Looking for Shipmates from the Dec. 1947 to June 1949 time period.I was in the 1st Div. on the Med.Cruise of 1948 and in N-Div. during Reserve Cruises. Would like to here from you. Bob Heacox

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1958 to1960

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James Albert Hadsall

Comments: James Albert Hadsall Passed away on 20 Nov 01 If anyone has any pictures of Him Please send them to me. He is my Grandfather and I never really knew him so if you have ANY information on him Please contact me and let me know. Thanks you ~Mitzie Hadsall~

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Comments: USS ROCHESTER CA124 USS QUEENFISH SS393

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say hello to old E div. shipmates

Comments: Events of eleven september made me think of war days aboard the ROCK. T division dropping the stub mast so we could clear the Carquiniz (SP) bridge. The Captain ordering us all to donate blood in SF. I refused. Great times ashore and afloat with great shipmates. If any one has heard from Palowski, Pruyn, Kovel, please let me know. Saw Don lightner and Chief warrant Sandifer on the roll of the Dead. Good Men. Lightner was a great kid from Whittier,ca. All 50 years ago.

Keywords: John Pruyn, Kovel, Roman Palowski, Hutch Hutchinson, the Jung brothers: " Radio 2 aye "

Remembering The Good Days

Comments: Would like to hear from Shipmates from 1952-61

Keywords: San Diego Naval Training Center, ComNavFe Yokosuka, Japan, USS Rochester CA 124, USS Toledo CA 133, USS Gen. G.M. Randall TAP 115

looking for shipmates Rdiv 3rddiv

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Looking for Duane Thorne Hu1 on the Rochester 1952

Comments: Trying to find out what happend when he went in to N. Korea and what the circumstances were. Anyone out there knowing anything about Duane or this incident it would be greatly appreciated.

Keywords: Assigned to the USS Rochester CA-124 from Hu1 during 1952, taken captive by N.Koreans and released at the end of the war

Russian Ship and HMS Jamaica

Comments: Is there any one out there that seen the St. paul bring in a russian mine laying ship with its crew into Japan . This was during the Korean war , and early in the war. The St Paul had put a 6 1n right through the bow, they passed right by us on the dock.

I am very interested in obtaining information on the British Cruiser HMS Jamaica. When she was in the Inchon invasion Sept.1950. She shot down a north Korean plane that had bombed the U.S.S.Rochester I would like very much to get her report on this incident. Earl F.Lanning 1950 -53 . U.S.S.Rochester earl8400@aol.com

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remember me ?

Comments: I haved talked with a lot of my old R div. pals but would like to hear from some of 3rd div .I did talk with Joe Galvao .Best wishes to you all , Im 68 and live and well Earl F. Lanning

Keywords: From Inchon to Hungnam served from july 1950 to sept. 53. received the Navy Commendation for fireing at enemy planes on Sept.17, 1950 In Inchon harbor during the inv.

my father

Comments: my dad James Albert Hadsall was on the ship in 51-52 and my daughter is also in navy we are looking for any info or pictures of the guys on ship. oh yea my dad is still alive i would love to hear from anyone who might of known him...god bless terri daughter of james (((jim)))))

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Glad you are there

Comments: I still drag out the only Scrapbook I have of "The Rock", (CA 124), having served on her from early "52 to late '56. I am curious about the other references to a CA 148. It looks like shipmate Keller (above) and I must have been on the same line handling crew when she returned to Long Beach from her winter 51/52 cruise. I still have the newspaper article and picture on that. I would also like to get some more pictures of her. Paul Dauphinais PN1(Ret)

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