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Entry: 83087 USS THOMAS JEFFERSON (APA-30)	IN MEMORY OF
HENRY C SETSER wrote on May 22, 2012 City and State: VALPARAISO IN Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: IN MEMORY OF HENRY SETSER WHO SERVED ON BOARD THE DIRTY 30 DURING THE KOREAN WAR, HE WAS A SHIPS SERVICEMAN. HE WAS THE REASON WHY I I ALSO JOINED THE US NAVY. MY DAD PASSED AWAY MARCH 29 2012 OF HEART FAILURE, HE WAS 77 YEARS YOUNG. HE WILL BE MISSED. WE DIDNT ALSO SEE EYE BUT ONE THING WE BOTH HAD IN COMMON WAS WE WERE SAILORS AND PROUD OF IT. HIS SON HENRY CURTIS SETSER Keywords: USS THOMAS JEFFERSON APA 30

Entry: 80309 USS THOMAS JEFFERSON (APA-30)	USS THOMAS JEFFERSON (APA-30)
DAMON MULHALL wrote on September 8, 2011 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: My grandfather George Hoff served on the Jefferson for several trips to Yokosuka during the Korean War. He's upstairs now smoking 3 packs a day and healthy as a damn horse. Keywords: USS Thomas Jefferson (APA-30)

Entry: 73352 USS THOMAS JEFFERSON (APA-30)	LOOKING FOR SHIPSMATES OF TOM BRADLEY ON USS THOMAS JEFFERSON
MARILINDA PHILLIPS wrote on January 30, 2010 City and State: GRACEVILLE FL Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My son in law 's father is dying and talks of nothing but his days in the Pacific on the "Thomas Jefferson" and we wondered if anyone else was still alive who served with him on this ship and could tell us more about how/when the ship was sunk. Please reply by email if you have ANY info on its demise in the Pacific. Thanks and God Bless each of you who served our country or lost a loved one serving our country! God Bless America ! Marilinda Phillips Keywords:

Entry: 69149 USS THOMAS JEFFERSON (APA-30)	DANGEROUS MISSION TO CORRIGDOR POST PEARL HARBOR
CARLA URIBE wrote on February 16, 2009 City and State: LAKEHILLS TX Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Keywords: THE USS THOMAS JEFFERSON WAS COMMISSIONED FROM THE MERCHANT MARINES POST PEARL HARBOR AND WAS SENT TO SUPPLY GEN. MCARTHUR AT CORRIGDOR, BUT IT HAD FALLEN TO THE JAPANESE, THIS WAS CONSIDERED A MISSION OF NO RETURN, BUT THROUGH GOD AND FAITH, RETURNED MIRACULOSLY.

Entry: 65083 USS THOMAS JEFFERSON (APA-30)	SHIPMATE HOMER L. CHAPMAN
KEN ROACH wrote on April 4, 2008 City and State: EUSTIS FL Unit: Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: looking for homer l. chapman or family menbers. he served on uss thomas jefferson 1951-? have a letter he sent to wife 57years ago april 25,1951 would like to return to him or family member,thanks you servicemen for your service. skyhawk589 Keywords:

Entry: 64885 USS THOMAS JEFFERSON (APA-30)	APRIL1951
DONALD BISHOP SR. wrote on March 23, 2008 City and State: SALINA KS Unit: BOOT Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: LAST ENTRY READS 1941 SHOULD BE 1951 Keywords: GOOD OLD APA 30

Entry: 64884 USS THOMAS JEFFERSON (APA-30)	APRIL 1941
DONALD BISHOP SR. wrote on March 23, 2008 City and State: SALINA KS Unit: FRESH FROM BOOT CAMP, GOINGTO COMNAVFE Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: REMEMBER BUDDY NAMED (CONSTANO SYLVESTRY) LEFT TREASURE ISLAND WENT TO AMCHITKA ALASKA THEN ON TO YOKOSUKA JAPAN, SPENT A WEEK THEN ONTO TOKYO COM NAV FE Keywords:

Entry: 61575 USS THOMAS JEFFERSON (APA-30)	DIRTY THIRTY 12/24/1952
HAL SWIER wrote on July 9, 2007 City and State: OCALA FL Unit: Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: "Twas the day before Christmas, and all through the bay, Not a vessel was stirring, but the Dirty Thirty got under way" The above ditty was by the ship's cook on 12/24/52. We were Air Force but depended on the Navy to transport us from Stoneman, CA to Anchorage, Alaska. Five days. The fourth day was a very bad storm. Cars broke chains in the hold and we were told the ship had exceeded the angle at it was expected to turn turtle and stay upside-down. We were lucky. Thanks, Navy. Keywords:

Entry: 61115 USS THOMAS JEFFERSON (APA-30)	USS THOMAS JEFFERSON
THOMAS DRAUS wrote on May 27, 2007 City and State: HAZEL GREEN WI Unit: Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: In April of 1952 I was based at Camp Stoneman, Ca. In that month we left for Whitter, Alaska and stopped in Washington state to pick up a number of U.S. Army soldiers. It took five days to get to Alaska. Keywords:

Entry: 61113 USS THOMAS JEFFERSON (APA-30)	PAUL 'JAY' J.A. OCKEN, LT. CMDR., USNR, RET.
PAT OCKEN wrote on May 27, 2007 City and State: SUPERIOR WI Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I'm looking at my father's framed certificate, inducting him into the Domain of the Golden Dragon. 25 May 1954. He was on board the Thomas Jefferson. I would appreciate any history you could share of any of his service. The only stories he ever told me were that once he sent back a supply order that he didn't think the ship really needed (a court-martial offense?) and once in Pearl when he kept a CPO from diving into water off the ship that had some sharks patrolling below. "Jay," as he was called, studied through the Navy at LSU and Duke. He's buried at Fort Snelling in Minnesota, our home state. Thank you for your service. Keywords: Paul J. A. Ocken

Entry: 57390 USS THOMAS JEFFERSON (APA-30)	COMBAT CAMPAIGNS
BRUCE WOODBURY wrote on May 29, 2006 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN Comments: My father, Radarman First Class (RD1) LaVarr D. (Woody) Woodbury was a principal in the radar section on the USS Thomas Jefferson (APA 30) from September 1950 to January 1952. His awards include three (3) battle stars for action in Korea on board the Jefferson. The ship was awarded four (4) battle stars during the Korean War. Does anyone know the names of the four campaigns? Keywords: "Woody" Woodbury (Korea -- Sept '50 to Jan '52)

Entry: 52533 USS THOMAS JEFFERSON (APA-30)	GUNNERS MATE DANIEL V BURNS [DV] KOREA
DON BURNS wrote on August 10, 2005 City and State: CONNERSVILLE IN Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: would like to talk with some of his shipmates ,share photos and history Keywords: dv burns gunnersmate first class

Entry: 48396 USS THOMAS JEFFERSON (APA-30)	USS THOMAS JEFFERSON TAPA-30
MATT BAUER wrote on January 25, 2005 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I'm looking for any information or photos of my father named Matthew F. Bauer who served aboard the USS Thomas Jefferson TAPA-30 as an BMG3 from December 1950 to October 1951. If you or anyone else who may have known my father, or could provide information or photos during this time period, I would be very grateful! Sincerely, Matthew J. Bauer Keywords:

Entry: 48323 USS THOMAS JEFFERSON (APA-30)	USS THOMAS JEFFERSONTAPA 30
BRUCE MYERS wrote on January 22, 2005 City and State: ENUMCLAW WA Unit: E DIVISION Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I was aboard 1950 to late 1951 as IC 3 when we made many trips to Japan and Korea and also Hawaii and Whittier, Nome, and Amchitka Alaska. Our Skipper during this time was Capt Mulahney and my division Officer was Chief Warrant electrician Patronic. I was later transferred carriers USS Kearsarge and then to USS Valley Forge before discharge. Keywords: Nick Names were "BJ" also Banjo eyes

Entry: 38191 USS THOMAS JEFFERSON (APA-30)	36TH DIV K CO 142 INF
JAMES NASSO wrote on November 10, 2003 City and State: Unit: 36TH DIV WW2 Service or Relationship: - Comments: Was one of the troops that was on ship to make ivasion of SOUTHERN FRANCE. Keywords:

Entry: 38098 USS THOMAS JEFFERSON (APA-30)	USS THOMAS JEFFERSON APA 30
ED DOLLARD wrote on November 8, 2003 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father served on the USS Thomas Jefferson APA 30 just after WW II. I know he was an Officer on board but I am not sure as to what capacity. Is there any information you can share with my family regarding the USS Thomas Jefferson? Keywords:

Entry: 37932 USS THOMAS JEFFERSON (APA-30)	PHOTOS OF APA 30
TOM CASSIS wrote on October 31, 2003 City and State: SPOKANE WA Unit: D CO. 2ND BAT. 7TH MAR. 1ST MAR. DIV Service or Relationship: MARINE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: We sailed to Japan on the USS Thomas Jefferson in Aug. 1950 on our way to Inchon. Would like to have a photo or two of the ship. Keywords: Sodaemum Prison Seoul, Hill 1240 Yudam-ni, NK, Sudong-ni, NK

Entry: 33724 USS THOMAS JEFFERSON (APA-30)	MY FATHER IN LAWS SERVICE FROM 1948-
ROBERT MATCHAM wrote on April 20, 2003 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My Father in law (Robert Matcham) servered on the Jefferson from 1948 to 1952. If possible please send addtional info on the ship so that I may forward to him. Thank you. Steve Magallanes (snkmagna@hotmail.com) Keywords:

Entry: 27586 USS THOMAS JEFFERSON (APA-30)	MERLE WILLIAMS - REUNION 2002
MERLE WILLIAMS wrote on August 14, 2002 City and State: IN Unit: U S NAVY Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: The ship is having a reunion in Memphis Tenn. this Sept. 2002 On 20 21 and 22. Contact merlew861@aol.com Keywords: USS THMOS JEFFERSON T-APA 30 Transported troops in and out of Inchon and Puson Korea 1950-1953

Entry: 22881 USS THOMAS JEFFERSON (APA-30)	USS THOMAS JEFFERSON 30
LEO GLENDE wrote on February 3, 2002 City and State: CHANDLER AZ Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: While waiting in the Harbor of Pusan Korea while the bigger guns were clearing out those nasty mines in Inchon, Yeoman Glende was transferred to the States to recommission the USS Preserver ARS 8).Have other stories if anyone interested. I only remember CDR Thorburg, Jr., xo. Keywords: The Thomas Jefferson TAPA 30 On my 8 months on it we called it the "the Dirty Thirty"

Entry: 22115 USS THOMAS JEFFERSON (APA-30)	PUSAN KOREA 1950-51
LEO GLENDE wrote on January 7, 2002 City and State: CHANDLER AZ Unit: USS THOMAS JEFFERSON(APA 30) Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: While waiting in the harbor at Pusan for them to clear nasty mines at Inchon - I received a set of orders to the states to recommission the USS Preserver (ARS8) in San Diego. Took the TURU MURU TO Sasebo FFT ConUS.Let me hear from anyone. I would like to know if you all go to Inchon. Keywords: The Dirty-Thirty 30 APA

Entry: 20541 USS THOMAS JEFFERSON (APA-30)	GOOD WEB SITE
SAM THORESON wrote on November 11, 2001 City and State: Unit: HM2 - TJ 1952 TO 1954 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I remember some great poker and blackjack games, many of which were conducted in the isolation ward in sick bay on main deck, port side aft. Keywords: APA-30 Sick Bay crew member (HM2) from 1952 to 1954. Nickname "Doc" (but all HM's were Doc)

Entry: 18577 USS THOMAS JEFFERSON (APA-30)	USS JEFFERSON
ROBERT HALL wrote on August 9, 2001 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: In Dec.1951 I was stationed at Camp Stoneman,Calif in the U.S. Air force with orders to be transferred to Korea.My Orders in part read;Project EVIL-FEAF(FAR EASTERN AIR Force).At the last minute my Orders were changed to Eielsen AFB North of Fairbanks,Alaska.On Dec.26,1951 we were loaded up(about 1000 Troops) on the USS Thomas Jefferson and headed North.I was dropped off I believe near Steward,Alaska(about JAN.15th-and late as we encountered a terrible storm in the Pacific Northwest and floundered for awhile) and The Jefferson contined on toward Korea.I believe the Russians had the ship under our Lend-Lease Program during WW2 and then it was returned to us in 1948.?? I hope this helps your history. Best Regards--Robert A Hall Keywords:

Entry: 16744 USS THOMAS JEFFERSON (APA-30)	USS THOMAS JEFFERSON TAPA 30
MERLE WILLIAMS wrote on May 23, 2001 City and State: BROWNSBURG IN Unit: M DIV USS THOMAS JEFFERSON APA Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I am looking for shipmates that was on the uss thomas jefferson from 1951 to 1954. The uss thomas jefferson tapa30 hauled troops to japan inchon and puson Korea. 1951 1954 Any shipmate on this ship please email me at merle@indy.net We are having a reunion in sept. Keywords:

Entry: 14910 USS THOMAS JEFFERSON (APA-30)	MORE INFO
LYLE RUSH wrote on February 10, 2001 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father was on-board during WWII. There is a web site with more info at http://www.atlanticedge.com/USSTJ/ Keywords:

Entry: 11197 USS THOMAS JEFFERSON (APA-30)	MY FATHER WAS QM DURING THE KOREAN WAR
ROBERT FOLGER wrote on August 21, 2000 City and State: AYER MA Unit: I WAS ON THE USS FLETCHER DURING THE GOLF WAR. Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I WAS ON THE USS FLETCHER DURING THE GOLF WAR. Keywords: my father is looking for reunions and any other news, comments, etc. about ship mates etc. His name is Raymond Folger address: N6317 Pioneer drive, Fredonia, WI, 53021, (242) 692-2384

Entry: 7229 USS THOMAS JEFFERSON (APA-30)	INFO ON SHIP A DIVISION
EARL A. HAGUE wrote on February 27, 2000 City and State: NORMAN OK Unit: ENGINEERING MM2 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: The Jefferson was a u.s.navy ship. a attack transport. She made landings at Normandy , Salerno , Okinawa , Inchon , Iwon . then became a troop and dependent carrier , till she was placed out of commission and struck from the navy list on 1 oct 1958 and scrapped in 1978. So long to a gallant ship , I have more info on her if any one is interested. Would sure like to have some info on where to find some info on her duty from 1951 to 1954 I would sure like to hear from any of the fellows who were in the [A] div , who wre assigned to the evaporators , where I spent 3-1/2 yrs. Keywords: U.S.S. Thomas Jefferson APA 30

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