USS Sitkoh Bay (CVE-86)
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Entry: 68932 USS SITKOH BAY (CVE-86) |
ASSIGNMENT DURING KOREAN WAR |
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| RICHARD BALLARD wrote on February 1, 2009 City and State: CAMILLU7S NY Unit: PERSONNEL Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I was assigned aboard the Sitkoh Bay around March of 1951. We made numerous crossings to Japan, Korea, Tialand, Sigon, at the time French Indo-China and Alaska. I was on the bridge when we collided to tanker. I was the last person aboard when it was put into mothballs again. I de-comissioned the ship and was assigned to Headquarters MSTS about summer of 1954. I would love to hear from any of my shipmates. Dick Ballard Keywords: Dick |
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Entry: 63325 USS SITKOH BAY (CVE-86) |
MEDICAL PERSONNEL FEB. 1952- SEPT 1952 |
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| JACK TRAYLOR wrote on December 7, 2007 City and State: GREER SC Unit: MEDICAL DEPARTMENT Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: would like to contact anyone that was in the medical department from Feb. 1953 -Sept. 1953 Keywords: Sitkoh bay tcve 86 |
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Entry: 61692 USS SITKOH BAY (CVE-86) |
SITKOH BAY, CVE-86 |
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| ROBERT STEENSMA wrote on July 21, 2007 City and State: SALT LAKE CITY UT Unit: USS SITKOH BAY, TCVE-86 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I served on board Sitkoh Bay from February to August 1953 before going to the 2nd Marines as a naval gunfire officer. On Sitkoh Bay I was in the deck department as division officer for the second division. My leading chief's last name was Dean, and his assistant was a BM1 whose last name, I think,was Wirt. Our skipper was Robert M. Beebe, our exec William Dawson, our ops officer Adam Wozniack, and our deck department head Jake Lehoy. We transported new/reworked aircraft to Yokuska and damaged planes back to Alameda. We also transported armed forces officers to and from Japan, and we sometimes jokingly referred to our ship as the Sitkoh Maru.Among my fellow junior officers: Jim Grady, Dave Grimes, George Evanovich. I last saw the ship in the reserve fleet at San Diego in the summer ofr 1960, a few days after the Navy announced that she would be scrapped. During my noon hour (I was at a ship reactivation course) I went to the pier, got permission from the guard to go aboard. It was sad to go aboard, to visit the wardroom, my stateroom, the bridge, and other places. There were too many good memories, and I went away sadly. Among other officers were LCDR Jack Wells, a supply officer from Nebraska, CWO Kasprzak from Milwaukee, Chaplain Robinson, and LTJG Bob Carroll, a supply officer grad of the Naval Academy. I'd be glad to hear from anyone who was on the ship from February to August 1953. Keywords: Sitkoh Bay, CVE/TCVE-86 Korean War |
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Entry: 59953 USS SITKOH BAY (CVE-86) |
1953 PASSENGER |
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| TOM ANSPACH wrote on February 7, 2007 City and State: WINAMAC IN Unit: NAVSECGRU Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I still recall very well being a passenger on the S B around March - June 1953 (will have to dig out my archives to find exact date). Traveling from CT school in Imperial Beach CA to Kami Seya Japan via Yokuska. I always remember 3 main things although other pleasant memories crop up once in a while. - quit firing a big gun on rear of ship because there was a crack in the keel (at least that was the word I remember) - being initiated going across the date line and crawling the oatmeal chute, the quinne and mustard + and kissing the axel greased belly of someone - chipping paint in the radio room or? I guess that was the passage fare -also the crew getting ready for the BIG party in Yokohama ;-) Pleasant memories that have been brought back by reading some naval history books about WWII and cold war. Tom Anspach Winamac, IN Keywords: Passenger Sitkoh Bay San Fran to Yokuska spring 1953 |
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Entry: 54860 USS SITKOH BAY (CVE-86) |
SITKOH BAY CVE 86 |
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| JARED (JERRY) BYRD SR. wrote on December 27, 2005 City and State: BURLINGAME CA Unit: A DIVISION Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Remember the collision at sea in December with a Luckenbacker Freighter? Did Carville go to Maritime School? I finished Flight Training and received a Commercial License.Finished college now I'm Grandpa four times. Fax is the best way to reach me 650-348-2640 Keywords: Jerry Byrd, Sitkoh Bay 1952-1954 Carville Roost AM1 A-Division Lt. Merideth, Billy Joe Ferguson, Wagner,Sutton,Gerald E. Simon Com. Dawson EX |
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Entry: 54529 USS SITKOH BAY (CVE-86) |
SITKOH BAY CREW MEMBER |
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| DON VAN ERMAN wrote on December 8, 2005 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father, Donald Van Erman served on board the Sitkoh Bay44-45. I would very much like anyone who remember him to tell me what they remember. Thanks Don Van Erman Keywords: |
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Entry: 50342 USS SITKOH BAY (CVE-86) |
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| JOHN SWEET wrote on April 22, 2005 City and State: COLORADO SPRINGS CO Unit: C/2/157TH FA COARNG Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My Grandfather was George C. Sweet, LCDR, USNR. He was a plank-owner of the Sitkoh Bay and served as the Gunnery Officer during the last months of WWII. I am a professional historian, as well as a military officer, and I possess several interesting artifacts from the Sitkoh Bay's WWII service (including from the kamikaze attack off Okinawa in April, 1945). My family also has my grandpa's old cruise book. We will not be parting with any of these artifacts, but may sharte their contents with serious researchers and other interested parties. I wish to learn more about my grandpa's service, and help to preserve the legacy of this proud ship. John Sweet, 2LT johnrobertsweet@aol.com john.r.sweet@us.army.mil 7645 Thunderbird Lane Colorado Springs, CO 80919 719-205-1978 Keywords: Sitkoh Bay CVE-86 |
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Entry: 44964 USS SITKOH BAY (CVE-86) |
MY FATHER SERVED ABOARD SITKOH BAY 1944-45 |
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| DAVID WELSH wrote on August 3, 2004 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father, LDCR Clifford Welsh USNR, served as Assistant Chief Engineer of Sitkoh Bay from her commissioning in March 1944 until his transfer to become Chief Engineer of USS Tripoli in 1945. He passed away last year and I am editing his WWII memoirs for publication. They would be very interesting reading for anyone with an interest in this ship. I need all possible information about Sitkoh Bay during this period, particularly: Photographs Log Books Details of the ship's movements Interior details of the engine rooms, catapult shack, and officers' berthing areas Career details for the following officers: Captain Robert G. Lockhart Commander W.E. Gallagher Lieutenant Commander Ed Brady Lieutenant George Moore Lieutenant Barney and information about an enlisted man mentioned in the book: Tony Petsuma (Pensuma?) Throttleman in the engine room. I would really like to acquire a copy of the WWII cruise book for Sitkoh Bay and would pay well for it. Due credit will be given for anything contributed. Keywords: Clifford Welsh, Sitkoh Bay |
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Entry: 43150 USS SITKOH BAY (CVE-86) |
MY FATHER SERVERD ON USS SITKOH BAY IN 1950 |
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| DORRY DORSEY wrote on May 19, 2004 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I ALSO HAVE A CARD FROM THE DOMAIN OF THE GOLDEN DRAGON THAT WAS MY FATHERS. BACK IN NOV. OF 1950. I'M TRYING TO FIND OUT ANYTHING I CAN ABOUT HIS LIFE ON THE BOAT AND FRIENDS HE MADE. HE PASSED AWAY ON 5-13-83 AND I HAVE SOME PHOTOS OF JAPN, AND SOME OF THE SHIPMATES HE SERVED WITH. BUT NO NAMES ON THE PICS. HE LOST HIS EYE WHILE OVER THEIR , THE STORY THAT WAS TOLD WAS HE LOST IT IN A BAR FIGHT AND GOT THROWN THROUGH A PLATE GLASS WINDOW.PLEASE E-MAIL ME WITH ANY IN FO ON HIM .I HAVE 2 SON'S THAT I WOULD LOVE TO TELL THEM ABOUT THEIR "HERO" GRANDPA. Keywords: MY DAD'S NAME WAS LAWRENCE A. KRAHNKE - THEY USED TO CALL HIM "CRANKY" BECAUSE OF THE LAST NAME, UNSURE OF HIS RANK ONLY HAVE LIMITED STUFF TO TYE TOGETHER. |
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Entry: 41812 USS SITKOH BAY (CVE-86) |
USS SITKOH BAY |
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| TOM GRIFFITH wrote on March 18, 2004 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: My Father served on the Sitkoh Bay during WWII (early 40's). Have lots of photos, copies of Ships Logs, etc. Would love to hear from anyone who served on her during this time. Dad has passed on but have lots of memories of stories about the early years of the war and the ship. Keywords: |
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Entry: 39706 USS SITKOH BAY (CVE-86) |
U S S SITKOH BAY CVE 86 |
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| RICHARD D. WILSON wrote on January 4, 2004 City and State: BULLHEAD CITY AZ Unit: DECK DEPARTMENT Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Served aboard the Sitkoh Bay from 1952 until it was decommissioned in 1954. I was from Clay Center, Kansas. I am retired and now living in Bullhead City, AZ. Would like to hear from any of my ship mates. Keywords: Personal friends - Steve Ferro, Larry Kelly, Gary Navarro |
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Entry: 37237 USS SITKOH BAY (CVE-86) |
CATAPULT CREW. |
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| LARRY LAPHAM JR. wrote on September 29, 2003 City and State: MA Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My dad has shown me a few photos of the "Francis" kamakaze looming larger as it approaches the ship until they finally shoot it into the drink. Keywords: Shooting down the kamakaze |
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Entry: 30452 USS SITKOH BAY (CVE-86) |
RETURNED FROM KOREA AS PASSENGER |
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| DONALD F. BENNETT wrote on December 17, 2002 City and State: HAMBURG NY Unit: 3RD BATT,7TH MARINES Service or Relationship: MARINE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: saw a lot of dead gooks in front of our 50's Keywords: Was on the eastern Front,in front of hill 1052 |
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Entry: 28443 USS SITKOH BAY (CVE-86) |
LOOKING FOR OLD SHIPMATES |
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| DONALD BRICKMAN wrote on September 23, 2002 City and State: OLYMPIA WA Unit: A DIV 1945 TO 1946 WW 2 Service or Relationship: - Comments: where is this ship today ? Keywords: interested in ships crew during 45 46 A Div reunions |
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Entry: 28018 USS SITKOH BAY (CVE-86) |
FORREST GLYN ROGERS |
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| CLIFTON ROGERS wrote on September 4, 2002 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Forrest Glyn Rogers (my dad) served on CVE 86 USS SITKOH BAY during Korean War (talked of Japan) Keywords: USS SITKOH BAY (CVE 86) |
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Entry: 28017 USS SITKOH BAY (CVE-86) |
MY FATHER SEVED ON CVE 86 USS SITKOH BAY |
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| CLIFTON ROGERS wrote on September 4, 2002 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father served aboard CV 86 during the Korean War..I am still trying to find out details, i have alot of pictures. I remember one incident of a collision between CV 86 and another vessel. Not sure of hull number. Would love to hear of anyone that knew my dad.. Forrest Glyn Rogers from Avinger, Texas. (he told me of alot of adventures in Japan...and Bar fights with Marines). Please e-mail Fastergun@aol.com Keywords: CVE 86 USS SITKOH BAY..JAPAN, ACCIDENT |
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Entry: 26976 USS SITKOH BAY (CVE-86) |
MARCH 20TH 1952 |
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| JANELLE WELLS wrote on July 15, 2002 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Looking for anyone who may have been on the USS Sitkoa Bay on bound for Japan. I have been unable to find any information on the carrier USS Sitkoa Bay??? Keywords: |
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Entry: 26395 USS SITKOH BAY (CVE-86) |
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| JARED (JERRY) BYRD wrote on June 19, 2002 City and State: BURLINGAME CA Unit: A DIVISION Service or Relationship: - Comments: Commander Dawson, Great leader. Keywords: |
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Entry: 26394 USS SITKOH BAY (CVE-86) |
SERVICE, 1952 TO 1954 A DIV. |
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| JARED (JERRY) BYRD wrote on June 19, 2002 City and State: BURLINGAME CA Unit: A DIVISION Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Carville Roost AM1/class Billie Joe Ferguson Airman 1st. Goa 2nd Class Boats Keywords: |
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Entry: 26031 USS SITKOH BAY (CVE-86) |
USS SITKOH BAY AS A TROOP SHIP |
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| GERALD COOK wrote on June 5, 2002 City and State: WELLINGTON OH Unit: 71 SIGNAL SERVICE BATALLION Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Traveled from Yukoska Japan to treasure island in california in December, 1954. enjoyed the trip as much as a person can enjoy a troop ship. on the hangar and flight deck were a number of disabled aircraft being ferried back to the us for repair. There were on lnly about 700 troops so we had a lot of room to run around. enjoyed laying on the flight deck and just enjoy the trip. I was even AWOL on the ship as I missed a formation. Keywords: I did not make it to Korea - stopped in Tokyo and served as a radio repairman at the tranmiter site in Tokyo Bay |
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Entry: 19596 USS SITKOH BAY (CVE-86) |
MADE ABOUT 3 TRIPS WITH SITKOH BAY |
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| JULIAN (JULES) RUTKOVITZ wrote on September 25, 2001 City and State: RENO NV Unit: U.S.S. SITKOH BAY Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I served about 6 months aboard sitkoh bay. Don't remember too many of my shipmates names but they might recognize my name or that i was a pnsn in the ships office. Keywords: JULES, U.S.S. Sitkoh Bay, Cape Esperance, General Nelson M. Walker, U.S.S. Neches |
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Entry: 18313 USS SITKOH BAY (CVE-86) |
HELPED RECOMISSION IN 1950 |
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| JAMES SPARKMAN wrote on July 28, 2001 City and State: MINEOLA TX Unit: RESERVE FLEET, TACOMA, WASHINGTON Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: USS Pickaway APA 222 - March-Sept. 1949 Reserve Fleet, Tacoma - Sept 1949 to Feb. 1951 USS Yancy Keywords: Sitkoh Bay(Recomission), Windham Bay (Recomission), Rendova (Recomission), USS Yancy AKA 93, USS Pickaway APA 222, Reserve Fleet, Tacoma, Wash. |
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Entry: 10315 USS SITKOH BAY (CVE-86) |
MT FATHER IN LAW SERVED |
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| DON KERR wrote on July 12, 2000 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My Father-in-law, D.C. Myers, served on the Sitkoh Bay in Korea. I was wondering if any of his old buddies might be out there. please e mail. thanks Keywords: |
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Entry: 5052 USS SITKOH BAY (CVE-86) |
SHIP'S HISTORY - KOREAN WAR SERVICE |
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| CRAIG ROTHHAMMER wrote on November 17, 1999 City and State: LA CRESCENTA CA Unit: USS GRASP (ARS-24) USS BOLSTER (ARS-38) Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments:
Keywords: MILITARY SEA TRANSPORTATION SERVICE, |
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USS Sitkoh Bay (CVE-86)
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