DANGEROUS MISSION TO CORRIGDOR POST PEARL HARBOR

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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.

shipmate homer l. chapman

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

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APRIL1951

Comments: LAST ENTRY READS 1941 SHOULD BE 1951

Keywords: GOOD OLD APA 30

April 1941

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

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Dirty Thirty 12/24/1952

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.

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uss thomas jefferson

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.

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PAUL 'JAY' J.A. OCKEN, LT. CMDR., USNR, RET.

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

Combat Campaigns

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)

GUNNERS MATE DANIEL V BURNS [DV] KOREA

Comments: would like to talk with some of his shipmates ,share photos and history

Keywords: dv burns gunnersmate first class

USS Thomas Jefferson TAPA-30

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

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USS Thomas JeffersonTAPA 30

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

36th div k co 142 inf

Comments: Was one of the troops that was on ship to make ivasion of SOUTHERN FRANCE.

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USS Thomas Jefferson APA 30

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?

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Photos of APA 30

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

My Father in laws service from 1948-

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)

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Merle Williams - Reunion 2002

Comments: The ship is having a reunion in Memphis Tenn. this Sept. 2002 On 20 21 & 22. Contact merlew861@aol.com

Keywords: USS THMOS JEFFERSON T-APA 30 Transported troops in and out of Inchon and Puson Korea 1950-1953

USS Thomas Jefferson 30

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"

Pusan Korea 1950-51

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.

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Good Web Site

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)

USS Jefferson

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

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uss thomas jefferson tapa 30

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.

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more info

Comments: My father was on-board during WWII. There is a web site with more info at http://www.atlanticedge.com/USSTJ/

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My father was QM during the korean war

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

info on ship A Division

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