assignment during korean war

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 e mail dickbal@verizon.net

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medical personnel Feb. 1952- Sept 1952

Comments: would like to contact anyone that was in the medical department from Feb. 1953 -Sept. 1953

Keywords: Sitkoh bay tcve 86

Sitkoh Bay, CVE-86

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

1953 Passenger

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

Sitkoh Bay CVE 86

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

Sitkoh Bay Crew 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

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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

My Father Served Aboard Sitkoh Bay 1944-45

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

MY FATHER SERVERD ON USS SITKOH BAY IN 1950

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.

USS Sitkoh Bay

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.

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U S S SITKOH BAY CVE 86

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

Catapult crew.

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

Returned from Korea as Passenger

Comments: saw a lot of dead gooks in front of our 50's

Keywords: Was on the eastern Front,in front of hill 1052

looking for old shipmates

Comments: where is this ship today ?

Keywords: interested in ships crew during 45 46 A Div reunions

Forrest Glyn Rogers

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)

MY FATHER SEVED ON CVE 86 USS SITKOH BAY

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

March 20th 1952

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???

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Comments: Commander Dawson, Great leader.

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Service, 1952 to 1954 A Div.

Comments: Carville Roost AM1/class Billie Joe Ferguson Airman 1st. Goa 2nd Class Boats

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USS Sitkoh Bay as a troop ship

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

made about 3 trips with sitkoh bay

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

Helped Recomission in 1950

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.

Mt father in law served

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

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Ship's History - Korean War Service

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USS SITKOH BAY (CVE-86)

Displacement: 7,800 t. Length: 512’3” Beam: 65’2” Extreme Width: 108’1” Draft: 22’6” Speed: 19 k. Complement: 860 Armament: 1 5”; 16 40mm Aircraft: 28 Class: CASABLANCA Maritime Commission standard type: S4-S2-BB3

On 29 July 1950, SITKOH BAY was recommissioned, Capt. C. W. Lord, USN, in command.

She was assigned to the Military Sea Transportation Service; and, for the next four years, she sailed between the west coast and Japan, supporting U. N. forces in Korea. Her major ports of call were San Francisco, San Diego, and Pearl Harbor and Yokohama and Yokosuka in Japan.

SITKOH BAY departed from this west coast-to-Japan routine three times over those four years. In March of 1951, she delivered a load of Bearcat fighters (F8Fs) to the French forces at Saigon in French Indochina and then visited Manila, P. I., before returning to California-to-Japan runs. In September, she visited Pusan, Korea.

SITKOH BAY ventured from her normal sea lanes again in May 1952 when she sailed, via Kodiak and Anchorage, Alaska, on her way back to San Francisco from Yokosuka.

USS SITKOH BAY was awarded three battle stars for World War II service and one battle star for Korean War service.

From: DICTIONARY OF AMERICAN NAVAL FIGHTING SHIPS

Keywords: MILITARY SEA TRANSPORTATION SERVICE,