SEACHING FOR SHIPMATES S2 DIV. 1948-51

Comments: I'm looking for shipmates of the above ships and divisons and dates, like to know the whereabouts of Willie Pulido 5th div.of the light cruiser u.s.s.Duluth CL 87 1947-48 please get in touch.

Keywords: USS LOS ANGELES CA135 1947 7th Div. USS Duluth cl 87 1947-48 4th Div. USS Saint Paul CA 73 1948-51 S/2 Div.

locating ship maqtes 1950thru1953 K&Tdiv

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Comments: SERVED ABOARD THE HEAVY CRUISER U.S.S. ST.PAUL CA73 FROM 1948 TO 1951 IN THE S2 DIVISON WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE OF THAT AREA MY TEL Ray Castro

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from my father Robert S Langston

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love div.

Comments: my dad was a lt. in love div. on the st. paul during korean conflict. Still living in WVa. Any stories out there from anyone who served in the at unit?

Keywords: love division Uss saint paul Korean war

U.S.S. Power

Comments: I was on the USS Power 839. I would like to know if any of my friends are still around. I would love to talk to them. Henry R. Kochan

Keywords: My nickname was "SNIPES"

Anyone on Bd 3rd Div. from 1950-1954

Comments: There was 30 0f my shipmates killed by the explosion and it left 13 in our division. I would like to know if any of the 13 are still living.

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WONDERING IF THERE ARE STILL MEN ALIVE FROM THE USS ST STILL LIVEING AND SEE IF I CAN GET AHOLD OF

Comments: i was wondering if there were people still liveing that might have know my dad he was a radio man for the admeral of the ussstpaul i think he was in the navy in the early 50s on the uss st paul 73

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raymond frank kolacki

Comments: My father's grave site list him as a WW11 vet, but he served on the St. Paul during the Korean war. Am I Missinformed about my fathers service, or did you make a mistake on dads stone.

Keywords: my father's grave site list him as a ww11 vet. but he was in the korean war. How can I fix this? How did this information go so wrong? Can someone help me?

Wondering if anyone is alive from the Snooky Poo

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USS St. Paul, Pocono, & Taconic

Comments: My husband, Charles E. Dodson, served on the USS St. Paul, USS Pocono, & USS Taconic during the Vietnam era. I would like to surprise him with photos of these ships displayed in a scrap book. If anyone would have an old photo they would be willing to share, I would be so grateful. Thank you.

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JAMES DOUGLAS OVERSTREET

Comments: I AM TRYING TO FIND PICTURES OF MY UNCLE JAMES. MY DAD IS GETTING ON UP IN YEARS AND I WOULD LIKE TO TRY TO FIND OUT ANYTHING I CAN ABOUT UNCLE JAMES. IF ANYONE KNEW HIM OR HAS ANY PICTURES I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE YOU GETTING IN CONTACT WITH ME. THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR HELP. THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE TO MY COUNTRY!

Keywords: JAMES D. OVERSTREET - KIA - 21 APR 52 ABOARD THE USS ST PAUL

Help confirming locations

Comments: I have been diagnosed with terminal lung cancer and have applied for va benefits, they are now saying I have to have somebody to witness we went swimming in the ocean within vietnam area and also we went to land in vietnam to pick up supplies which I helped. I have many health prpoblems emphesema, copd, 3 heart surgeries, harding of the arteries, fibromyalgia, dementia, and corotid arteries in the neck,which I have had surgery for, brain aneurysn surgery and many strokes.I came in contact with agent orange and asbestos which caused weakness to my lungs, if you can help me by confirming this it would help me get assistance from VA, Please reply quickly. Fred only has 2 months or less to live.2 things I went in the waters in vietnam and 2 I assisted with getting supplies at the docks to get supplies in vietnam. THanks, Mrs Fred Brown 803 776-8899 190 Clearview Drive Hopkins, SC 29061

Keywords: I am trying to locate somebody that can confirm that we were on land in Vietnam to pick up suppplies and we also went in the water out in the sea with 12 miles from Vietnam. If you are able to help please let me know.

Bob Kingsley

Comments: I would like to hear from anyone who served with a 1st Class (later CPO)Bob Kingsley in the 50s or 60s (he retired about 1972-3) He served mostly in WESTPAC and was on the St. Paul sometime in the early '60s. I don't recall his rating, but he was also an amateur photographer.

Keywords: Robert Kingsley CPO (Ret.)

USS SAINT PAUL 1969- 1971

Comments: am trying to find out when saint paul had damage done to the right starboard , 1969 to 1971. anyone know ? if you do please send letter by mail as i do not have a computer at home. any answer would help. have applied for ptsd and need est date of damage.

Keywords: uss saint paul

LOOKING FOR CRUISE BOOKS 1959-1961

Comments: I'm trying to get cruise books for the years 1959-1961 for the USS St. Paul Ca-73 My Dad lost his and would like to get them for Christmas for him Or Some pics of him C. E. Smith he was Damage Control Dept.

Thanks,

Jean Smith

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Looking For Don Herring

Comments: Going to the reunion in San Diego 2008 Looking for a old navy freind Don Herring ... If any one can help me let me know ..... thanks vince

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looking for pics

Comments: looking for pictures of crew members aboard the st. paul during 1952-1956. my father was on that ship then. just seeing if anybody had anything I could show him or my kids. my dads name was dorman bud williamson. if anyone remembers him please send message.

Keywords: uss. st paul, dorman bud williamson, boatswain mate

looking for old friends

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Looking for info SN Billie Dean Wright

Comments: I am seeking information on my mother's cousin SN Billie Dean Wright who was KIA 21 APR 1952. The only naval casualties I can find for the period are from the powder fire aboard the USS ST PAUL (CA-73). Any information would be appreciated.

Keywords: Billie Dean Wright KIA 21 APR 52

Looking for buddies

Comments: Would love to talk to someone.

Keywords: Stationed in the USS Saint 73 CA73 1962-1967. Gunner-Mate 7 Div and in the armory.

I served on board the st. paul from '52 -55

Comments: king div...52-56 please contact

fing div 52-56 please contact!!!

Keywords: chuck shult...houston gonder,,.wiley kendrick

USS St.Paul / Korean War

Comments: My father, Glenn Wiles served on the USS St. Paul during the Korean war and my uncle,Donald Adams served on it during WWII. They are both from Pa. Just wanted to put their names out there in case anyone is interested. Unfortunately,my uncle has passed away.

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SEARCH FOR CRUISE BOOK

Comments: HOPE SOMEONE HAS WESTPAC CRUISE BOOKS FOR THESE TIME PERIODS. PUTTING TOGETHER LIFE STORY FOR THE FAMILY, ESPECIALLY GRANDKIDS. MANY THANKS FOR ANY HELP.

MIKE BEST QMSM3

Keywords: Looking to but cruise books for... 1. Uss Rupertus dd851 1957/58 2. Uss St. Paul ca73 1955/57 3. Uss Piedmont ad17 1954/55

looking for ship mates

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WAS ON BOARD THE ST. PAUL CA73 FROM JULY 1950 UNTI L MA Y 1954

Comments: Was in for duration of Korean War 1950 to end of 1953, discharged 1954, Long Beach, CA. MAA/4th & 5th Div. BM3

Would like to hear from anyone who was aboard at that time whether we knew one another or not. My home telephone number is 239-772-3170, my cell phone number is 239-462-1768. Would especially like to hear from anyone living in southwest Florida.

Would like to hear from former shipmate BM2 Hancock if living or a family member. Will swap pictures and looking for all three or four cruise books in good condition. Or, if available, name and address of publisher.

The address information is an update from 2001.

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Searching for USS Saint Paul CA-73 Cruise Book 1961-1965

Comments: I am trying to compile some "Cruise Book" information with regards to the USS Saint Paul CA-73. The information found will be posted on the USS Saint Paul's Website.

http://www.uss-saint-paul-ca73.com

Keywords: USS Saint Paul CA-73 Cruise Books.

Looking for John and Ray Paul

Comments: looking for the two brothers I grew up with back in New Kensington Pa. We joined the Navy together back in 1948, went to Boot camp together and they went to the St. Paul and I went to the tin can Navy. We got together later in 1951 in San Deigo while they were on the St.Paul in the Engineering dept. That's our last contact and I sure would like to get in touch with them before they put me under. Any info would be much appreciated. Best Regards H. B. Howe USN ret.

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Looking for Charles Dennis McLaud

Comments: Former Karate Master after he left the Navy,and was Inducted into the Hall of Fame in Toykyo ,Japan After He died.Attained the Rank of 5th Degree Master,and we still Miss Him.

Richard

Keywords: Looking for my Brothers Information aboard the USS ST.Paul DC2.Class,need too inform that he died,in 1997 with Cancer.

His Brother Richard McLaud

My father harles Cochran was on the St Paul 52 to54

Comments: my father served on the St Pual from 52 to 54 I think. He worked in turret #2. His memory is fuzzy aboyt names.

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Agent Orange

Comments: My father served on the "Fighting Saint" CA73 during the Korean War 1952-1953. He was a lookout/Crows Nest. The VA has diagnosed him with mesothelioma as his primary illness and Agent Orange as his secondary. Everything I've read tells me that A.O. didn't come around until the Vietnam War. I need info on how he might have come in contact with A.O. during his service. He is very sick. Thank you for any help you can give me.

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Agent Orange

Comments: My father served on the "Fighting Saint" CA73 during the Korean War 1952-1953. He was a lookout/Crows Nest. The VA has diagnosed him with mesothelioma as his primary illness and Agent Orange as his secondary. Everything I've read tells me that A.O. didn't come around until the Vietnam War. I need info on how he might have come in contact with A.O. during his service. He is very sick. Thank you for any help you can give me.

Keywords: USS Saint Paul CA73

8-inch gunners mates from 1965-68

Comments: LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANY 8-INCH GUNNERS MATES FROM 1965-68

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Photo USS St Paul at night, Hungnam harbor firing forward & aft 5 inch guns.

Comments: I took the photo from the top of the house of the Mt McKinley on about 18 December, 1950. I was a Navy photographer aboard the Mt McKinley. I would like to share the photo via e-mail with the crew of the St Paul.

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Searching the Seas For Some Sailors

Comments: My Grandfather had triple bypass a couple years ago and he's really slowing down. While recovering we spent many hours talking about those NEVER talked about times like it was yesterday. As he told the stories, with teary eyes, he mentioned being in a typhoon. He said the waves were so high that they would buckle some of the larger ships. If anyone served with my Grandfather please send a message. I have a picture of everyone in their dress uniform standing on deck.

Keywords: DOUGLAS H. FIELDER SIGNALMAN THIRD 10/1944-6/1947 U.S.S. LSM 341 U.S.S SAINT PAUL (CL-73) U.S.S. TOPEKA (CL-67)

USS Missouri !952-53

Comments: looking for anyone who may have served alongside my grandfather on the USS Missouri 1952-1953 email me if you may have known him or had contact with him

Keywords: William Joseph Howard also went by Bill. R Division engineering 1952-53

My Dad

Comments: Hello.. My Dad Robert E. Doyle served on the USS St Paul. I know this as I have a photo of him taken on 8/7/53. My Dad passed away this past Saturday and I have been trying to get any information about his time in the service. My Dad did not talk alot about the war and his sister told me that when he came home he was in a lot of trauma for a long time. When I was younger he told me that his ship fired the last round in the war. I was wondering if there was anyone out there that had photos of my Dad or the time when he was there.. Please email me and God Bless you all.. My Dad was from Boonville Missouri and everyone called him BoB.. He also got a tattoo while in Koren, A star on his left hand near his thumb and pointer finger, he told me that he and several of his buddies all got this same tattoo..I hope someone out there knew him and can email me....

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looking for john h bellar ,uss st. paul a div 1960s

Comments: old friend

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friend of veteran

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USS St. Paul

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Looking for Jim Alexander

Comments: I think I got my comments in the wrong "block" but, I would love to get in touch with Jim Alexander, my brother's friend on the St. Paul. I do not know what unit or division Paul Morgan was in, so, I am not much help. I would appreciate any info you are able to give me. I miss my brother very much and for this July 4th, I want to remember him and to say we live in the best country in the world...all because of our wonderfully brave military!! God bless.

Keywords: Paul Morgan from Tennesse was my brother. He was station on the St. Paul during 1956 to 1959. He passed away with cancer in 1984 and he was always trying to locate his best friend James (Jim) Alexander and was not able to locate him. I would like to do this for my brother Paul, in his memory. I went aboard the ship while it was in San Diego in 1959. Jim was from Galvaston, TX. Jim if you are out there, please contact me. "Smoke gets in your eyes"

I am looking for names of crew members on board during the korean war (1040's)

Comments: My uncle served at the time there was some type of explosion on the USS St. Paul during the Korean war. I am very interested in that period of time.

Keywords: My uncle's name is CLAUDE GRIDER.

Looking for shipmates

Comments: My father was on the USS Saint Paul in 1959, his name was William Whitley. I was just wondering if there are any of his shipmates out there that could get in touch with me...and if possible have photographs? I have very few of him since his passing...thanks.

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Quartermasters

Comments: Joe Cook, McKeon (crow), Sheeley, Scott (Qm2), Ollie, Westpac 1958-1959 Nav division

give me a call

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CHIEF PETTY OFFICER RAYMOND HINES

Comments: Dad (Raymond E. Hines) was on the USS St. Paul, during the Korean War. He acquitted himself well as a sailor, and later worked for the Federal Aviation Agency and Naval Electronics Systems Engineering Center in Vallejo. Dad was a good provider and hard worker who could also enjoy life, who enjoyed a marriage of more than fifty years to Emily (my mom) before passing in 2001.

I wanted to honor his memory this Memorial Day weekend.

(His son, Steve submitted this.)

Keywords: USS St. Paul (CA73) Fire Control Technician

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Cooks and Bakers 52-54

Comments: I went aboard the Saint Paul in October of 1951 and transfered in December of 1954. I was in the 6th Div for about 18 months and transfered to the commissary div for the reminder of my time aboard.

Keywords: Lookin for Cooks and Bakers on the Saint Paul from 1952 to 1954.

50-51 cruise book

Comments: Hello, my father, Edwin Meyer, served aboard the St. Paul in 53 and 54 (Korean war)in turret 1. I went looking for a cruise book but got the wrong one. So, I have a 12 Aug. 50 - 21 May 51 cruise book to sell. It is in great condition and comes with some added photos and misc. items from a previous owner. I will part with it for what I paid: $60.00. I am also in the market fo a 3rd-cruise book 53-54. If anyone knew Ed Meyer (eddie), I am sorry to say his new address is the Golden Gate National Cemetary. He past away in 94. Email me if you are interested in the cruise book, have the one I want, or just want to hear about what Ed ended up doing after the war (If you were his friend). Email is Tmeyer63@att.net

Keywords: Division 1 - Turret 1

Comments: looking for book on uss manchester or pictures

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looking for other crew mates

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looking for friends

Comments: Im looking for friends of my grandpa victory peake please email me if who know him.

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FIFTY YEARS AGO TODAY: WONSON

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Eternal Father, strong to save, Whose arm hath bound the restless wave, Who bidd'st the mighty ocean deep Its own appointed limits keep; Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee, For those in peril on the sea!

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Hugh Ross

Comments: Looking for anyone who might have known my father while he was serving on the USS St. Paul.

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USS ST. PAUL REUNION

Comments: I served on the St. Paul and I'm wondering if there are any reunions planned for 2003?

Thank you! Captain H.C. Koehler (USN - retired)

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First and Second Korean Cruises

Comments: For those of you who served on board USS Saint Paul CA-73 here is some information for you. I completed a book about Saint Paul in 2001. The name of the book is "I Danced with the Lady." The book is a collection of sea stories, and other fine naval materials. It is currently available. You can order the book from USS SAINT PAUL ASSOCIATION, INC. c/o Bob Board, 2781 Saturn Street, Unit K,Brea, CA 92821 Price $33.45. All funds earned by the book will go into the Saint Paul memorial fund honoring those men who died in the service of our country. Dr. George W. "Bill" Whitt for BT3, Baker Division. Also, ask about membership in the USS SAINT PAUL ASSOCIATION. Membership in the association will put you back in contact with many of your old shipmates. The association is closing in on it's 2500th member. Contact me at abwhitt@swbell.net if you have questions.

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Looking For shipmates 65-66

Comments: Im looking for my father for anyone serving at this time The movie In harms way starring John Wayne was filmed during this time on board this ship please e mail me w any info Thanks

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Rememberance ! April 21, 1952

Comments: To remember my father whom served in the Korean War aboard the USS St. Paul - Fighting Saints !!! He was one of the thirty men in the turret fire on April 21, 1952.... Gerald Zimmerman, GM3 He never knew me since I was born two weeks later.

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Nan Div. 52 to 56

Comments: Served aboard the St. Paul Nan Div. 52 to 56 Would like to hear from any one in the CS Div. or Nan Div. I have the third Korean cruise book

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'R' DIVISION 1956-1959

Comments: I served aboard the USS Saint Paul CA 73 from 1956 until 1959 "R" Div. I'm looking for fellow shipmates whom I may know or they know me.

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'R' DIVISION 1956-1959

Comments: Looking for shipmates during this area!

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information needed

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would like pic's & info

Comments: I have been looking for persons who might of knew my dad.I am his daughter. My father served on the St.Paul with the gun crew in 1952.He was one of the men who escaped that turret blast off Korea that killed 30 men. My fathers name was Perry Howerton Jr.(Buddy). He was from Knoxville Tennessee. He also served on the USS Berkeley.My father retired as a CPO.while serving on the USS Berkeley in 1967 due to a terminal illness.I'm looking also for pictures and anyone who knew him. Leonore Howerton-Sawyer

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STANDING WATCH

Comments: LOOKING FOR DAVE COHEN OUT OF FIRST DIV. SERVED ON THE SAINT 1969-1971 WAS FROM NEW YORK CITY.

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Yearbook of 1952

Comments: My grandpa is looking for the year book of 1952 for the uss saint paul ca73. If any body knows where I can get one for him for christmas please let me know.

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Looking for shipmates of the USS ST PAUL 1957-1960

Comments: Hello, I am searching for shipmates of the USS ST PAUL during 1956-1960. I have many photos of friends and crew members while I was aboard.I am searching for my best friend James Louis Bell "Skeeter" Houston TX. I am having a hard time remembering all who I have pictures of. I would be glad to share them. I am also looking for boot camp buddies from San Diego CA 1956 Co. 048. Best wishes to all. May God Bless America and especially those who served her proudly.

Keywords: USS ST PAUL 73 1956-1960

st. paul CA 73 - 1948

Comments: Am interested in contacting this gentleman or finding about him for a friend who knew him back in the late 1940's.

Keywords: uss st.paul CA73 Robert Y. Barragan, about 1947-1948

fox div 1948-1952

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looking for friends of my papa...uss st.paul #73

Comments: my papa was on this ship in either world war 2 or the koren war..they called him D.H.his name was Darrell Harris...he was in south hampton england in 1944....i don't know..just if any one remembers him...please contact me?..i would love to here from u...thanks..

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William M. Raines Looking

Comments: Looking fot some of the old shipmates from the long ago past. Raymond Miller M.O. Schiller C. Murphy

Keywords: Was in the S-1 Division from April 1950 to February 1952

MY Grandpa

Comments: My grandpa served on the USS Saint Paul. Im not sure the exact dates he served. But he was there when the turret exploded. He was a fireman. His name Is Daniel (Dan) Pegden.His wife died about two years ago and since then he hasnt been very happy. Im sure that is he Could talk to any of his friends from the ship it would make him a little happy. Please email me if you know him. Thanks.

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served 1961 /1964

Comments: jerry bishop flag div.

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shirmates 1960/1964

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1950-Crew member-Firestation

Comments: My dad(Don Laue) was from Lime Springs Iowa. He served aboard the USS ST. Paul as a fireman. I know that he would be interested in any crew members that would remember the 50th anniversary of the explosion that took place on ship. My dad said that the explosion killed several men and that the cause was a explosion in the magazine storeage area. That was the area that my dad was responsible for as a fire control.

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photo of USS St. Paul

Comments: I took a picture of the St. Paul while I was a photographer on the Bremerton. It was taken in 1954, in the Sea of Japan. Also, I have a picture of the St. Paul arriving in Pearl Harbor. It think it was taken in early 1954. Would you like to have an email of either/both? Marvin Miller

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'Cotton'Gordon

Comments: Cotton served on the St Paul in51-52.He was a Corpsman striker.Thought some of his shipmates might remember. I had the honor of his friendship for 50 years plus.We lost cotton Sept. 2000.He died of a massive heart attack at his ranch in Colorado. He left a lovely wife and loving son. We shall remember cotton always.

Keywords: Friend of F. M.'cotton' Gordon

Looking for shipmate 1965-66

Comments: looking for Joe (homer) Pinintel

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Comments: I served onboard the Fighting Saint in 1952 during the Korean War and was aboard at the time of the gun turret explosion, April 21, 1952, that killed 30 Navy heroes.

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1944-46

Comments: Looking for any information and Pictures about USS ST PAUL from dates 1944-46 Hey other Ellis from onboard where's my dungaree jacket? It went to laundry and never came back!(I had Ellis on the Jacket) I was in the 2nd division

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Bob Board

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Bob Board

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Reunion and 2200 men roster

Comments: Contact me at bnboard@aol.com for information about association of over 2200 former shipmates and reunion in Portland August 20

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1959-1961

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LOOKING FOR DONALD V. JOHNSON CS 1st or a hudson cs 2 they were on SAINT PAUL 59-61 SURE WOULD LIKE

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served on the st. paul during 1954/1955 7th div. please contact me at any time.

Comments: hope to make contact with shipmates

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u.s.s.stpaul

Comments: I lost my leg 50 yrs. ago abord the stpaul and we lost 6 crewmen at Inchon trying to save refugies and the tide

went out and we were traped until it came back in.Iwas in from 1948 until 1951

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u.s.s.stpaul

Comments: I lost my leg 50 yrs. ago abord the stpaul and we lost 6 crewmen at Inchon trying to save refugies and the tide

went out and we were traped until it came back in.

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looking for cruise book - 53-54

Comments: My dad was on St. Paul in 53-54. I am looking for cruise book with him in it. He was in turret 1. He has since passed away - December 1994. His name was Edwin R. Meyer (Eddy)

Keywords: My Father was on St. Paul, 53-54: Edwin R. Meyer

u.s.s st.paul

Comments: I was on the stpaul from sept.1948 to dec. 1950.I lost my leg in mount 5.

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I was on the saint paul from sept.1948 to dec.1950 I lost my leg in mount 5.

Looking for ship mates 1968-70

Comments: Looking for Terry P. Davis (Dave) , Michael Bowman,David Via, others that were Radiomen on the St. Paul from 1968-70

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68-69

Comments: Looking for shipmates of that era of the Vietnam.E-mail me. Thank You.

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Comments: hello and regards to all shipmates. hope to hear from-find shipmates from the westpac cruise in 56/57. this cruise was the one where st. paul went to manila to represent us at president ramon magsaysay's funeral. operation beacon hill was a large event during this cruise. my nickname was feathers, i was a quartermaster/signalman3rd in operations division. best mates were wiley h. ridings, a a mate called cookie. any ops mate on board please contact me. also hope to find and buy the cxruise book for the cruise, ex-wife shit-canned everything left for the kids. have grandkids now and they would like to know what the old man did while in the navy. any/all help will be greatly appreciated. god bless all, and now i request permission to leave the ship sir.

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GUNNERS MATE 4TH DIV. 66-68

Comments: I would like to buy a cruise book from our "WES-PAC" tour...1968 Also would like to find info on Virgel D. Wilson GMG2 from ST. PAUL....67-69.

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CR DIVISION 55-56 RM 3

Comments: Would like to make contact with any of the above if you are interested.

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6th Division from 51-54

Comments: My father served from 51-54 in the 6th division, he would like to lacate shipmates ... T. D. Lopez, David Vicuna. Please email me at DIO8@hotmail.com

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Looking For Shipmate

Comments: I am looking for A.J. Jenssen who was a machinist mate third class in the after engine room. I was on throttle watch and a vaccum tank exploded. Glass hit me in the chest and hit A.J. in the arm. I am trying to get a Service Connection related to this incident. There are no written reocrds of the incident. I am hoping if A.J. reviews this website he will contact me right away. Thank you. Philip Santa Rosa

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Interested in any reunions

Comments: Looking for shipmates from my tour.

Keywords: Ran the post office and was a radioman from 48 – 52. Battles: Inchon, Hungnam. Nickname: Buckethead.

info on korean orphanage built by sailors of the St. Paul

Comments: I am trying to find any information about an orphange my dad recalls building during the Korean war. He has always wondered what had ever happened to it. If anyone knows anything about it I would appreciate all you could give me.

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Would like to find possible shipmates of my father

Comments: I would like to find and possible contact any shipmates that may remember being on board with my father during the Korean War. I don't remember the exact years he was on board the St.Paul but it was early fifties if I am not mistaken. He transferred from the USS Iowa to the St. Paul and I believe he served as an electrician. I could get more info but I am trying to make this a surprise for father's day for him. If anyone can help I would greatly appreciate it. His name is Wallace A. Drake from the state of Alabama.

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Looking for photos & blueprints

Comments: My father served on the USS St. Paul in the era between Korea and Viet Nam. I am wanting to build a scale replica for him. Can anyone point me towards deck plans, detailed photos, etc? Thanks

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CS- Div.

Comments: Served aboard the USS Saint Paul From April 1951 to May 1953. Have Year for the 2nd & 3rd Korean cruises. Looking for any info on shipmates in that time. Also any info on the USS Saint Paul Assc.

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Comments: SERVED ON BOARD FROM JULY 1950 TO MAY 1954. 5&4TH DIV'S AND MAA.

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looking for shipmate

Comments: looking for James H MacAlilley searved on st paul 51-53 last known add montgomery ala.

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Saint Paul CA73 Reunion 1967-68

Comments: I would be interested in hearing from shipmates I had aboard the Saint Paul during the years of 1967-68 most of these from the forward Engine room I am now retired from the Naval Reserve as a Machinist Mate 1st Class having served 21 years

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Info on Saint Paul from 1953 to 1953

Comments: would like to reunite with some of my shipmates from that era. Would also like to know where I could purchase a ship's cruise book for both ships as mine were destroyed by fire .

Keywords: U.S.S. Saint Paul , U.S.S. New Jersey

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Looking for a shipmate

Comments: Looking for a shipmate that went by the name "BB" Smith, a plumber in Roger Division who served with me on the Saint Paul from April 1951 through October 1954.

Last I had heard he was somewhere in either Nebraska or Kansas.

Anyone with knowledge on this person, I would really appreciate hearing from you.

Pleaseant "Plez" Devin Roger Division, Damage Control, U.S.S. Saint Paul April 1951 - October 1954

Keywords: roger division, plez, korea, bebe, bb, smith

Looking for shipmates

Comments: I am a friend of Robert Harvey McBride, who served in the 6th division on the St. Paul from 1952-1956. Bob is in very poor health, and I know he would appreciate hearing from anyone who might have served with him.

His address is 352 South Hopkinsville Street, Nortonville, KY 42442. Phone (502) 676-3208.

Or you may e-mail me and I will get the message to him.

misscordier@cs.com

Thank you very

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S-2 Div.

Comments: I would appreciate hearing from anyone who was on the U.S.S. St. Paul CA-73 from 1960-1962. I was a deck hand under Div. P.O. Andy Anderson, then transferred to S-2 Div. for the duration. I especially want to know of Bruce Hewey from Baxter Springs, Ks; Jim Davis from Hutchinson, Ks; and Bob Pickerill from North or South Carolina. I'm also looking for any color photos of the St. Paul.

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1950-1952

Comments: I would like to contact any one or all of these fellow shipmates that servered with me on the USS St. Paul during 1950-1952. A Division or Flag Divison.

Keywords: P.C. Smith A Division 1949-1952 C.E. Calvert Formerly from Provo, Utah A Division Charles D. Bell A Division formerly Modesto, CA

SHIP MODEL

Comments: My brother-in-law was on the USS StPaul. I am trying to locate a model kit of the USS StPaul as a surprise gift to him and would appreciate a source. Any help would be appreciated. (Nam vet-USS DUPONT DD-941)

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CA-73:4th Div. Gunnery,MT.52

Comments: Interested in hearing from any old 4th Div. personnel-I served onboard from 1952-1955.

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1952 Cruise Ship Book

Comments: I am looking to buy a Cruise Ship Book for 1952. My Father (Charles R. Marshall) was on the USS St. Paul in 1951 and 1952. However he left in 1952 before he got his yearbook. If anyone has a book for sell or knows where I can buy one please e-mail. Thank you.

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USS Saint Paul CA73/The story

Comments: Office of the Chief of Naval Operations Naval History Division • Washington USS St. Paul (CA-73) The capitol city of Minnesota. (CA-73: dp. 13,600 t.; l. 673'5"; b. 70'10"; dr. 26'5"; s. 32 k.; cpl. 1,700; a. 9 8", 12 5", 48 40mm, 22 20mm; 4 aircraft; cl. Baltimore)

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The second St. Paul (CA-73), ex-Rochester, was laid down on 3 February 1943 by the Bethlehem Steel Co. Quincy, Mass.; launched on 16 September 1944; sponsored by Mrs. John J. McDonough; and commissioned on 17 February 1945, Capt. Ernest H. von Heimburg in command.

After shakedown in the Caribbean, St. Paul departed Boston on 15 May 1945 and headed for the Pacific. From 8 to 30 June, she underwent training out of Pearl Harbor and sailed on 2 July to join Task Force 38. This fast carrier striking force completed replenishment at sea on the 23d and then proceeded to launching points for strikes against Honshu, Japan's largest island. Between 24 July and 10 August, St. Paul screened the carriers as they delivered heavy air strikes on Kure, Kobe, and the Tokyo area in southern Honshu, then at Maizuru and various airfields in northern Honshu. During this period, St. Paul also bombarded industrial targets: first on textile mills at Hamamatsu during the night of 29 July, and then on 9 August at iron and steel works in Kamaishi, firing the war's last hostile salvo from a major ship. Typhoon warnings canceled air operations on 11 August until the 14th. Then, those launched that morning were recalled, after peace negotiations gave promise of Japan's surrender. On the 15th, all offensive operations against Japan were stopped.

St. Paul, with other units of the 3d Fleet, retired to the southeast to patrol the coast while awaiting orders. On the 27th, she steamed into Sagami Wan to support United States occupation forces. On 1 September, she entered Tokyo Bay and was there during the formal surrender ceremony the next day.

St. Paul remained in Japanese waters for occupation duty until she was ordered to Shanghai on 5 November to become flagship of TF 73. She navigated the Whangpoo River, anchored off the Shanghai Bund on 10 November, and remained there until late in 1946.

Returning to the Naval Shipyard, Terminal Island, Calif., on 1 October, she was overhauled to prepare for additional Far East duty. From 1 January to 15 February 1947, she conducted refresher training at San Diego.

Following her return to Shanghai in March, St. Paul resumed operations as flagship for CTF 71 until returning to the United States in November. Next, came training operations along the west coast, including cruises for Naval Reservists during April and May 1948. From August to December of that year, she deployed to the western Pacific, serving in Japanese and Chinese waters. Back in the United States, she was converted from catapult to helicopter configuration before serving again in the Far East from April through October 1949.

When hostilities broke out in Korea in June 1950, St. Paul was conducting a midshipman training cruise from San Francisco to Pearl Harbor. She disembarked the future naval officers and proceeded late in July to the western Pacific where she joined Task Group (TG) 77.3 on patrol in the Formosa Strait. St. Paul remained on patrol between Formosa and mainland China from 27 August to 1 November. She then moved north into the Sea of Japan to join carrier TF 77, and commenced combat operations off the northeast coast of Korea on 9 November. On the 17th, she provided gunfire support to the United Nations troops advancingon Chongjin. That day, shrapnel from a near miss by a shell from a Communist shore battery injured six men at gun mount stations. The cruiser destroyed the enemy emplacement with counter-battery fire and continued her support mission.

As the Chinese Communists began massive attacks late in November, United Nations forces commenced a general withdrawal to consolidate and hold south of the 38th parallel. St. Paul provided close support for the Republic of Korea I Corps on their east flank as they withdrew from Hapsu, and along the coast, as they retired from Chongjin. On 2 December, she moved north again, conducted night harassing missions above Chongjin, then moved south to support the withdrawal of the Republic of Korea Capital Division to Kyongsong Man. She entered the harbor at Wonsan on the 3d to provide a curtain of shellfire around that city as United Nations forces and equipment were moved to Hungnam;then followed the forces there, and remained to cover the evacuation of that city and harbor between 10 and 24 December.

From 21 to 31 January 1951, St. Paul conducted shore bombardment missions north of Inchon where, on 26 January, she was again fired upon by shore batteries. On 7 April, in special TF 74, with destroyers Wallace L. Lind (DD-703), and Massey (DD-778), landing ship-dock Fort Marion (LSD-22) and high speed transport Begor (APD-127), St. Paul helped to carry out raids on rail lines and tunnels utilizing 250 commandos of the 41st Independent Royal Marines. These highly successful destructive raids slowed down the enemy's resupply efforts, forcing the Communists to attempt to repair or rebuild the rail facilities by night while hiding the work crews and locomotives in tunnels by day.

St. Paul returned to the United States for yard work at San Francisco from June to September, then conducted underway training before sailing on 5 November for Korea. She arrived off Wonsan on 27 November and commenced gun strike missions. During the following weeks, she bombarded strategic points at Hungnam, Songjin, and Chongjin. In December, she served as an antiaircraft escort for TF 77, and, following a holiday trip to Japan, returned to operations off the coast of North Korea. In April 1952, St. Paul participated in combined air-sea attacks against the ports of Wonsan and Chongjin. On the 21st, while the cruiser was engaged in gun fire support operations, a sudden and serious powder fire broke out in her forward 8-inch turret. Thirty men died. Before returning to Japan, however, she carried out gun strikes on railroad targets near Songjin, during which she captured nine North Koreans from a small boat. Following a brief stay in port and two weeks on the gun line, she headed home and reached Long Beach on 24 June.

On 28 February 1953, St. Paul departed the west coast for her third Korean tour and was in action again by April. In mid-June, she assisted in the recapture of Anchor Hill. With battleship New Jersey (BB-62), she provided close support to the Republic of Korea army in a ground assault on this key position south of Kosong. The cruiser was fired upon many times by 75 and 105-millimeter guns, and observed numerous near misses, some only ten yards away. But on 11 July at Wonsan, she received her only direct hit from a shore battery. No one was wounded, and only her 3-inch antiaircraft mount was damaged. On 27 July, at 2159, she conducted her last gun strike and had the distinction of firing the last round shot at sea in the war. The shell, autographed by Rear Admiral Harry Sanders, was fired at an enemy gun emplacement. The truce was effective at 2200. St. Paul then commenced patrol duties along the east coast of Korea.

St. Paul returned to the western Pacific again in May 1954; and, later that year, she was on hand when the Chinese Communists were threatening the Nationalist Chinese islands of the Quemoy group. Between 19 November1954 and 12 July 1955, she operated with the 7th Fleet in Japanese and Chinese waters, particularly between Taiwan and the Chinese mainland, playing a major role in protecting United States interests in the Far East. She returned to Long Beach for repairs and overhaul, but was back in the western Pacific from 15 August 1955 to 10 January 1956 serving as flagship for the 7th Fleet.

St. Paul returned to Long Beach in February and subsequently moved to Bremerton, Wash., for upkeep and overhaul. In September, she became flagship for the 1st Fleet and entertained the Secretary of the Navy during a fleet review at Long Beach. She departed that port on 6 November; and, after refresher training at San Diego, arrived at Yokosuka, Japan, on the 29th to relieve Rochester (CA-124) as flagship of the 7th Fleet. She spent most of her time in Keelung or Kaohsiung, Taiwan, with periods of training in the Philippines and port calls at Buckner Bay, Hong Kong, Manila, and Sasebo. On 26 April 1957, she headed home.

St. Paul arrived at Long Beach on 21 May and subsequently cruised along the west coast, as far north as Seattle, until she sailed once more on 3 February 1958 for the Far East. She made an extensive cruise beginning at Pearl Harbor. Thence she steamed to Wellington, New Zealand; proceeded past Guadalcanal and north through the Solomons to New Georgia; visited the Carolines; and ended at Yokosuka on 9 March. She repeated her past WestPac deployments with duties as flagship, and exercises in the Philippines, before returning to Long Beach on 25 August.

Sailing from Long Beach on 4 May 1959, St. Paul became the first major United States Navy ship to be homeported in the Far East since pre-World War II days. Based at Yokosuka, she did not return to Long Beach until 39 months later. Then, she assumed duties as 1st Fleet flagship and did not return to WestPac until 1965. From that year, she made five successful deployments with the 7th Fleet in operations off North and South Vietnam, providing gunfire support to allied troops. Reminiscent of her Korean operations, St. Paul was hit on 2 September by a shell which struck her starboard bow, near the water line. None of her crew was injured; and her engineers repaired the slight damage, enabling her to continue her mission. For her splendid record of service in helping to combat Communist aggression in South Vietnam, St. Paul earned the Navy Unit Commendation and two Meritorious Unit Commendations.

At San Diego on 7 December 1970, St. Paul began inactivation procedures. She sailed to Bremerton, Wash., on 1 February 1971 where she was decommissioned on 30 April and was placed in reserve with the Puget Sound Group of the Pacific Reserve Fleet.

St. Paul earned one battle star for World War II service, eight battle stars for Korean service, and eight battle stars for Vietnam service.

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Looking for Paulus C. Smith

Comments: Looking for P.C. Smith alias Paulus C. Smith. Served with him on th USS St. Paul CA 73.

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SAINT PAUL Association

Comments: http://www.mindspring.com/~gtakisatlcom.net/news_let.html is the website for the USS St. Paul. Several Korean War era veterans are members of the organization, including my father.

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photos & info on Lt Forbush

Comments: looking for photos & info on Lt Russell Forbush who was a helicopter pilot on board the St Paul in june, 1953. rec'd the dfc for a rescue on 6/3/ 53. any help would be greatly appreciated. best, braxton

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UDT Info

Comments: I am looking for any info on my fathers UDT unit and on my father, CPO Peter(Pete)Farewell, 1950-1954. I know a little but I would like to know more. He talk often of his team which included-Bull,Fitz,and Swede. There were others but their names I cannot recall. My father passed on just over 2 years ago. I know he was at Inchon. I will be in DC in Sept and plan on visiting the memorial, which he strongly wanted but never got to see. Any info that anyone is willing to share with me would be greatly and deeply appriciated. Thank you. And a heartfelt thank you to all for what you did.

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Charles Casassa

Comments: Looking for Charles Casassa, formerly from around San Francisco area. He owes me $10 since 1955.

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Pic's & Shipmates

Comments: My Father Recently lost all of his memorabilia in a house flood,of which there were many photo's,discharge papers ect... 3months later in October of 99 we lost our Mother and Dads Lifelong Sweetheart.We know we can't bring our Mother / Wife home again, but perhaps with enough people's help we can bring some Joy back into his heart.If any has any info,pictures, contacts,anything from about 1952-1956 on th USS SAINT PAUL 73 then I inmplore you please contact me.My Fathers name is Norman W. Leishman and served as a BM3/2 and ran the motor wale launch, one of the guns and remembers the Gun being hit one time.He also was assighned to one of the guns as well. All my thanks.May all of you experience fair seas,and calm waters.

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Comments on the St Paul, CA 73

Comments: I was on the St Paul from Dec.24th.1950 untill Dec.10th 1953, I was a Radarman 3rd. in King Division. I have pictures and Cruise books. I was there when the turret exploded.. I would be willing to share my pictures, ect..

Bill Vining

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Ships Photo

Comments: I WAS THE SHIPS PHOTOGRAPHER 68 AND HAVE A GREAT PHOTO OF SHIP UNDER FIRE "E" MAIL ME AND I CAN FORWARD YOU A COPY

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Looking for Pics and info

Comments: My dad, Henry Zapalac was on the St. Paul for the entire year of 1954. I'm just looking to find more information about the ship and maybe some pics if possible. Ferel free to e-mail me if you have anything you'd like to share.

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CR DIVISION 52 - 56

Comments: USS ST PAUL CA-73 CR DIVISION 52 - 56

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Looking for buddy

Comments: Does anyone know whereabouts of George tomasino? Served with me on St.Paul from 1950 to 1952.

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Looking for photo source

Comments: I served aboard the Saint Paul from 1949 until May 1951 with the flag division. I'm a member of the Saint Paul Association and I recommend. At present I am searching for a source of navy ship photos. Namely, USS Saint Paul. CA73, USS Manchester CL83, USS Iowa BB61, USS Shangri-La CVA38, USS Lexington CVA16. Looking for 9 X 12 black & white photos.

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Cruise Ship Book[s]

Comments: Does any-one know where i can buy a cruise ship book.My father's picture is in the one for the USS ST. PAUL. Thank You~~ Lovey

Keywords: My father John/Johnny Robert Carnes was aboard the USS ST. PAUL CA/73 during the year's 52-56.

FROM 1950 TIL MAY 1954

Comments: WAS ON BOARD U.S.S. ST PAUL CA73

FROM 1950 TIL MAY 1954

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