George B. Shaw

Comments: My father was a bosun's mate on the USS Sandoval in 1952-1953. I'd love to find anyone that remembers him from that time. I'm making a memory book for his great granddaughter.

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Wish to contact shipmates USS Sandovol 1964-67

Comments: I was on the USS Sandovol from 1964-67. I wish to contact other shipmates.

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USS SANDOVAL

Comments: My father in Law, W. E. Baker served on the USS Sandoval in 1951 to 1955. Anyone with photo's or have storys about him. Please write. Thank you

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Hospital Corpsman

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IWOJIMA APA194SANDOVAL

Comments: My father Dwight Eager,was on the sandoval all through world war 2.he did not talk about it much..but somehow..he ended up in a fox hole on one of the islands..a japanese solder jumped in with him...he did not say what happened.i figure i know.i was wondering if anyone knows about the book,that you would get after basic training..like a school year book.also what would it be called??my dad was a machinist mate i think,he came out of GREAT LAKES.He is passed on now&i miss him.Any pictures ..any info out there???thank you David Eager Kent Count Med.Reserve Corps.&C.S.T. Saint Marys Hospital.GOD BLESS AMERCIA

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1963 exercise o/o Morehead City, N.C.

Comments: Comments: SANDOVAL SEA STORY Sorry this isn't about Korea, just an exercise from off the Sandoval in 1963 (could've been'64)I was on the Sandoval for two weeks in 1963 or 1964, in connection with an exercise out of Morehead City, N.C. I was with the 2d Service Bn, 2d Marine Division. During net practice, getting the platoon down into the LCM. After climbing down the net with full gear/blanket roll/rifle/ canteens/etc I had the responsibility of holding the net while everyone came down. Once everyone was down I had the responsibility of holding the it for everyone climbing back up the net, with no one to hold it for me except for a Sailor on one side only, after everyone was back on the Sandoval. I was exhausted after holding the net for the others coming down and going back up so I wasn't ready when I had to climb back up with all the aforementioned gear, and equipment.

Just as I got to the top of the net, my arms too exhausted to pull my self any higher, my sling came loose and my rifle fell back into the boat below, luckily not into the ocean. The rifle was retrieved by one of the sailors down below in the Mike Boat. When I finally got to the top of the net I was so exhausted all I could do was wrap my arms around the netting and hold on to keep from falling into the boat below.

I had to be hauled over the top rail onto the deck where as I remember my arms were both totally numb and un-responding. When someone tried to hand me my rifle, I couldn't take it. At the end of the exercise we offloaded onto another LCM and when our Communications/Radio van was lowered over the side one side of the Van became unhooked because of high seas. Our Van flipped onto itsside, and it took quite a while to get it back on its wheels with the spilled gasoline, oil, and gear scattered about in the boat. We missed our "wave" and so floated around all day waiting for a "stragglers" wave to form up. The USS Capricornus was in the area, and one of the navy crew went up a rope onto the Capricornus after we had gone alongside. With the seas being somewhat rough our boat caught the chain holding the boat to the Capricornus and it was cut by the Mike boat scraping up against the side of the ship. We formed up the Stragglers wave at the end of a long day and made our landing. It was a beautiful thing to see, and exciting to be part of. I remember when the Mike boat opened up we were pretty far out and one of the marines in my platoon fell off the truck into the surf in front of the Van as we drove off the Mike boat into the water. Luckily the heavy wave from the front of the van and the wheel brushed him out of the way unharmed. You might have been there and seen some of that, considering it might be unusual for a Communications Van to flip on its side in an LCM during an exercise.

Wonder what the date of that exercise was. . . I have a web page (not interactive) at darby thorpe > click on: 1. Once a Marine > Click on yellow teletype tape > to view David Wrights pages.

I Would like to get a picture of the enlisted troop quarters showing the racks and some Marines using them for my web page. Thanks in advance for anything you can help me with.

Semper Fi DAW

ps. You can link from my web page for any emails

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A Co 3 plt. 1/6 USS Sandoval 1967 Med Cruise

Comments: I was on the Med Cruise in 1967 on the USS Sandavol. I would like to hear from other Marine brothers such as GL Dent and GM Bressie.or Sgt. McCracken.

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On Board during mid 40's

Comments: My father served aboard the Sandoval. His name was Eugene (Gene)Brown and I believe his rank was CMM at the time and was at Iwo Jima. Love to hear from anybody who knew him.He also served on the Medusa, the Zellars and the Shanendoah.

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USS SANDOVAL APA 194

Comments: USS Cabildo carried a supply boat which my brother drove back and forth with suppies during the Korean war.He was in the Seabees.Signed up in Corpus Christi Texas,12 Oct 1951,several friends signed up at the same time.1952 and 1953 was overseas in Yokosuka Japan and in Inchom Korea.In April 1952 while loading mine sweeping boats at Wonson Korea for Mine Squadron Three,the ship suffered a direct hit amidship but was able to carry out her mission after local repairs. Any one remembering Harley Davis Lovings please e-mail me at tog22002@yahoo.com Barbara

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On board in the early 50's

Comments: My father, Rondal Terrell, served on board the USS Sandoval in the mid-50's. If anyone served with him and would like to get in contact with him, please drop me an e-mail.

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SHIPMATES LOCATION

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Deployed Aboard Sandoval

Comments: I deployed aboard USS Sandoval (APA-194) as a member of 3rd Platoon, "A" Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marines during April-September 1967 (Landing Force Mediterranean 1-67). Learned years later that my Uncle, Joe Fann, had served aboard the Sandoval during WWII; participated in both Iwo Jima and Okinawa landings. Many good memories...many outstanding Marines and Sailors "from Ship to Shore with 194".

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Landing Craft

Comments: My father served on the Sandoval in the Pacific during WWII. He was a MM2 and ran landing craft. His name was Alvin "Curly" McArdle. He never talked much about it (the war). Just before he died he said he wished he had told me more. Does anyone have a picture our know where I can get one of the ship during our just after WWII?

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Anzio Movie - 1967

Comments: I served on the Sandoval. During the 1967 Med cruise with the 6th Fleet the scenes you saw in the movie were shot by a Hollywood film crew while we were participating in amphibious landing training exercises in August. We had just left the port of Catania, Sicily. It was great to get the Marines off the ship for a few days. Mike Whaley, former IC2, USS Sandoval APA 194 BNSF Railway, Retired and Liking It, riding my Harley

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Sandoval In Movie Anzio

Comments: While watching the movie Anzio on the History Chanel recently, I observed a troop transport numbered as the USS Sandoval. In addition, the landing craft had "SA" painted on the front. Can anyone provide more information concerning the ships involvement in this movie? According to my TV Guide, the movie was made in 1968. I served on the Sandoval in 1969 and do not recall any shipmates mentioning that the ship participated in this movie. Thank you.

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Grandma On Board

Comments: My Grandmother, Ellen Gee, worked on the Sandoval back in 1945 when it was docked in Oakland for repairs. She actually has a hunk of a Japanese fighters propeller from when the Sandoval was attacked On May 28th 1945. Anyway, i would be interested to communicate with anyone who may have worked with her on this awesome vessel. I would also like to get in contact with any vets who may have been on the ship when in was attacked on the 28th.

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Sandoval Cigaret Lighter

Comments: I have a Sandoval Cigaret Lighter for the first Sandoval Sailor that contacts me at n8uxe@citynet.net I would rather give it away than throw it away. It is free, I will pay the postage. Joe Pickens USCG RET. Given, WV

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Bob Chaplin Machinist/Musician

Comments: My father Robert Chaplin was the subject of a column by USS Sandoval vet the late John Casella in the Athol Massachusetts newspaper. in late 1990s. His pick=up band boosted morale. He never spoke of these experiences until this newspaper article found us in Maine. Bob Chaplin just completed a technical book on metal removal, having made a life from two careers - machining and music I welcome information from anyone who served with him. Thank you

Keywords: USS Sandoval WWII (Iwo Jima) and Korea First class Motor Machinist Mate Organized orchestra on board

MEMBER MED CRUISE 1963 USMC HS/3/2

Comments: GIVE ME A SHOUT

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Dad and Uncle Server on Ship in 1950's

Comments: My Dad and Uncle were on the ship in the 50's. I would like to hear any stories about them. My dear Uncle J.N.Passed away last year, I know his daughter would love to hear anything anyone remembers about him. They really enjoyed going to the reunions, and have told stories about some of the guys on the ship. I have never tired of hearing about how close all of them were. If anyone has the time. I would love to hear from you.

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SANDOVAL MED CRISE 65

Comments: JUST LOOKING AROUND,FOR ANYONE ABOARD

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I need some information on my Grandfather who served on the USS Sandoval

Comments: My Grandfather served on the USS Sandoval during the time of WWII. I am looking for someone who might have an interesting story about him. Also, I need to know what the following inscription means-S 2/C (I found it on some memorabilia of his). His name was Joseph Flannagan.

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I was on the sandoval WW 11

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Sandoval

Comments: I am trying to find out where the Sandoval is currently located. I tracked her up to the 1970s where she was "disposed of by maritime administartion exchange" I know she is probably a reef now or scrapped but I would like to know for sure if she is no longer somewhere I can see her or if she is a reef, where she is located. Any ideas on how to find this out?

Thanks

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