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Entry: 77471 USS THUBAN (AKA-19) WAS (LKA-19)	SEARCHING FOR INFO
BETTE NELSON wrote on January 14, 2011 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My brother (Henry Dixon Sturr,jr.) served on the Thuban during the Bay of Pigs. I am looking for anyone with any information about him and/or the activities of the Thuban during that time (1961). Keywords:

Entry: 76559 USS THUBAN (AKA-19) WAS (LKA-19)	MY GRANDFATHER SERVED ON THE THUBAN - LEFT OAKLAND IN 1950
NICK KANIHAN wrote on October 29, 2010 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My grandfather served on the Thuban. Left Oakland December 1950 i think. His name was Robert Lee Easter - If you knew my grandfather please do not hesitate to e-mail me. nkanihan@gmail.com Thank you. Keywords: Anything

Entry: 76191 USS THUBAN (AKA-19) WAS (LKA-19)	1953-1955 THIRD DIVISION USS THUBAN
MARSHALL ALLGOOD wrote on September 17, 2010 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 73711 USS THUBAN (AKA-19) WAS (LKA-19)	USS THUBAN
CAROL PHELPS wrote on February 25, 2010 City and State: BOWLING GREEN KY Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Hi, my husbands Grandfather served in two wars during his stint in the Navy. WW2 and the Korean War. We know that his last trip was done on the USS Thuban. He was a machinist. His name was Juan/John Vargas. He was Mexican. PLEASE, if anyone remembers him and or have pics of him, contact me. He died in an automobile accident beofre my husband was born. Keywords: grandfather

Entry: 71218 USS THUBAN (AKA-19) WAS (LKA-19)	LOOKING FOR ANYONE THAT SERVED ABOARD THE USS THUBAN DURING THE SUMMER OF 1955.
LAURIE MACKEY SR. wrote on August 10, 2009 City and State: CUTHBERT GA Unit: Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN Comments: I was in the US Army and aboard the Thuban during the summer of 1955. Our mission was delivering material up through the Hudson Straights to radar sites being built along the top of the continent as early warning against soviet missiles. I would love to hear from anyone who was serving during this deployment. I got to know a few of the navy personnel but can't remember any names. I would love to share memories of this experience with anyone who can remember. Laurie Mackey. Keywords: 347 Trans. Co.

Entry: 68050 USS THUBAN (AKA-19) WAS (LKA-19)	THUBAN
LEON JACKSON wrote on November 27, 2008 City and State: HOHENWALD TN Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Looking for Aubra Mckenzie, Joe Elder from 1949 to 1952 on USS Thuban. Keywords:

Entry: 66492 USS THUBAN (AKA-19) WAS (LKA-19)	LOOKING FOR INFO ABOUT GRANDFATHER ON USS THUBAN 44-46
RAYMOND HANSON wrote on July 14, 2008 City and State: PINSON AL Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am researching for info on Talmadge Murphy being on the USS Thuban from 1944 until 1946. He might have just gone by "T". Was around 19 years old at that time. Anyone have info, remember hearing a loved one talking about the crew, or have a crew roster? Thanks Raymond Keywords:

Entry: 65810 USS THUBAN (AKA-19) WAS (LKA-19)	USS THUBAN
ANGELA PIKE ECKMAN wrote on May 28, 2008 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am looking for anyone to speak with about company 93. My grandfather Earl Raymond Pike was on the shup Thuban. Please contact me if you have any info on him or his friends or the ship or the company 93. He lived in Richlands/jacksonville NC. Keywords: I am looking for anyone to speak with about company 93. My grandfather was on the Thuban his name was Earl Raymond Pike. anyone that has any infomation about him or could tell me about company 93. Please contact me. He lived in Richlands/Jacksonville NC

Entry: 65446 USS THUBAN (AKA-19) WAS (LKA-19)	AKA-19
SANDRA BURLESON wrote on April 29, 2008 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father was on this ship, does any one have info? He has passed away and I can not find out anymore information that the years he served. Keywords: U.S.S. Thuban AKA-19 1948 to 1951

Entry: 64764 USS THUBAN (AKA-19) WAS (LKA-19)	ALSO LOOKING FOR OLD BUDDIES
ERIK DRUMGOOL wrote on March 17, 2008 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Also looking for anyone who served with him (Raymound A. Duda) Keywords:

Entry: 64763 USS THUBAN (AKA-19) WAS (LKA-19)	LOOKING FOR REUNION
ERIK DRUMGOOL wrote on March 17, 2008 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My Grandfather Raymound A. Duda, he severed aboard the Thuban during the korean conflict, was woundering if (and when) any reunoins, get togeters, etc. were. Keywords:

Entry: 64406 USS THUBAN (AKA-19) WAS (LKA-19)	CREW MEMBER
GLENN GOBERT wrote on February 21, 2008 City and State: BRIDGE CILTY TX Unit: M DIVISION Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I proudly served aboard the Thumper from 1959 to 1962. While aboard we made several trips to the Med. as well as the Caribian and Cuba. Haven.t herd from any old ship mates nor know anything about tshem after I was discharged. Glenn Keywords:

Entry: 64405 USS THUBAN (AKA-19) WAS (LKA-19)	CREW MEMBER
GLENN GOBERT wrote on February 21, 2008 City and State: BRIDGE CILTY TX Unit: M DIVISION Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I proudly served aboard the Thumper from 1959 to 1962. While aboard we made several trips to the Med. as well as the Caribian and Cuba. Haven.t herd from any old ship mates nor know anything about tshem after I was discharged. Glenn Keywords:

Entry: 63414 USS THUBAN (AKA-19) WAS (LKA-19)	NEED HELP FOR FAMILY TREE (1961-1963)
ANDREW STEPHENS wrote on December 15, 2007 City and State: CINCINNATI OH Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My Grandfather served on the USS Thuban in 1961 and I have discovered some photos of him and 2 other serviceman named Sansbury, Oleson, Unwin?, and Henry. I also have one that ays it was taken on the USS Jefferies in 1953, but cannot find any info on that ship. I would love to know more about my Grandfather as a sailor and a man if anyone knew him or sered with him please contact me at stephensboy@gmail.com. Keywords: Stephens, 1961, 1962, 1963, Gerald Stephens, Jerry Stephens, Jerry

Entry: 62232 USS THUBAN (AKA-19) WAS (LKA-19)	MY DAD
GREG BELVEES wrote on September 9, 2007 City and State: TUCSON AZ Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: my dad phil was on the thuban about 51-55 if anybody remembers him he is still with us and lives in tucson az drop me a line at gbjsoo@yahoo.com and i can relay it to him Keywords:

Entry: 60787 USS THUBAN (AKA-19) WAS (LKA-19)	NORFOLK
JOHN NELSON SR. wrote on April 24, 2007 City and State: FL Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Looking for Benson,Landry,Brohmer,Dotter,and QM-LaRock Keywords:

Entry: 56287 USS THUBAN (AKA-19) WAS (LKA-19)	I SERVED ON THE THUMPIN THUBAN '51 - '54
MORRIS JOHNSON wrote on March 19, 2006 City and State: WILMINGTON NC Unit: RADAR GANG (OPERATIONS / CIC) Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I did a lot of griping, but in retrospect, I loved my times on the good old Thuban, I feel bad to think that she has been made into cars or sardine cans. Took about 6-7 trips to Puerto Rico (Viequis), went through the canal to the west coast and then to Japan, traveled to Bermuda, New Foundland, Columbia, Havana (before Castro), St. Thomas. I served on the Thuban from June 1951 thru October 1954. Would love to hear from someone who might remember me. Morris Johnson 3620 Melinda Drive Wilmington, NC 28409 Keywords: Donald J. Fritz, Lester Mindrup, Robert Krug, Preston Sessions, Horace Sessoms, George Rezanka, Donald Blades,James Timm, Robert Sorricelli, Frank Dalton, Cecil Spenser Duncan, Robert Lutz, Clyde Sargent

Entry: 55295 USS THUBAN (AKA-19) WAS (LKA-19)	USS THUBAN PLANK OWNERS
FELIX HAYNES JR. wrote on January 20, 2006 City and State: DOVER FL Unit: USS THUBAN Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father, then-Ensign Felix Haynes, was a proud member of the commissioning crew of the USS Thuban. He spoke often of the ship, saying "I loved the Thuban." He passed away October 17, 2005. I would love to hear from any other Thuban crew members who knew or remember him. Keywords: Son of a USS Thuban plank owner

Entry: 53406 USS THUBAN (AKA-19) WAS (LKA-19)	INFO ON WILLIAM WALDON, 1951-54
MELISSA WALDON-SHARAN wrote on October 3, 2005 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Hi, just doing family research, my father is deceased, but I was looking for anyone who might have known him or had knowledge of him. His name was William Frank Waldon and he served on the USS Thuban from 1951-1954 as far as I can tell from his separation papers. Also, can anyone tell me what a "SA" rank means? Keywords:

Entry: 47418 USS THUBAN (AKA-19) WAS (LKA-19)	USS THUBAN EARL WAYNE JOHNSON 3-50-3 52
EARL WAYNE JOHNSON wrote on December 10, 2004 City and State: NOVATO CA Unit: SH1P COOK Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: would like to hearfrom any ho served on the thuban 1950-1952 wayne johnson Keywords:

Entry: 47417 USS THUBAN (AKA-19) WAS (LKA-19)	USS THUBAN EARL WAYNE JOHNSON 3-50-3 52
EARL WAYNE JOHNSON wrote on December 10, 2004 City and State: NOVATO CA Unit: SH1P COOK Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: would like to hearfrom any ho served on the thuban 1950-1952 wayne johnson Keywords:

Entry: 45881 USS THUBAN (AKA-19) WAS (LKA-19)
STEVE WELCH wrote on September 18, 2004 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: - Comments: My father, Al Welch, recently passed away. he always spoke fondly of serving on the Thuban from 1943 to 1945. His duty was a welder. I'd like to hear from anyone who knew him. Thank you. Keywords:

Entry: 43984 USS THUBAN (AKA-19) WAS (LKA-19)	YSS THUBAN AKA 19
CHUCK YARBOROUGH wrote on June 22, 2004 City and State: OCALA FL Unit: FOWARD DECK FORCE Service or Relationship: - Comments: Served on Thuban 1051-53. Would like to hear from QT Decker - Harry Brown - Clegg - Ruebin and others who served during the early 50's. Chuck Yarborough Keywords: Worked on Forward Deck Force

Entry: 43208 USS THUBAN (AKA-19) WAS (LKA-19)	LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO KNEW JAMES BILLY BENNETT WHO DIED IN 1951
DAVID BENNETT wrote on May 22, 2004 City and State: HUNTSVILLE AL Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Looking for any one who know my brother JAMES BILLY BENNETT, who was 16 years older than me. James served on the USS Thuban during the Korean War. He died in a car crash in 1951 - he was still serving in the Navy and on the USS Thuban at the time. I have a photo of James Billy and two other sailors, looking to find out who they were and what they remember of him. The PHOTO can be seen our our website: http://www.bencamp.com/JamesBilly.htm Thank you - David Bennett Huntsville, AL Keywords: James Billy Bennett, Korean War

Entry: 42306 USS THUBAN (AKA-19) WAS (LKA-19)	I WAS A COOK DURING THE YEARS OF 1962 TO 1964
RICHARD KOTWICA wrote on April 13, 2004 City and State: BAYVILLE NJ Unit: COOK Service or Relationship: - Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 42305 USS THUBAN (AKA-19) WAS (LKA-19)	LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO SERVED ON THE USSS THUBAN BETWEEN THE YEARS OF 1962 AND 1964. I WAS A COOK
RICHARD KOTWICA wrote on April 13, 2004 City and State: BAYVILLE NJ Unit: COOK Service or Relationship: - Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 40056 USS THUBAN (AKA-19) WAS (LKA-19)	BREMER GET IN TOUCH! (1956-57)
ROBERT (BOB) BROWN wrote on January 18, 2004 City and State: SHEFFIELD AL Unit: GUNNERY Service or Relationship: - Comments: We were drafted into the Navy, and were released a little early. Bremer, I think you enlisted. I was from Wellesley, Mass., and you lived close by, if I remember right. Keywords: AKA 19, Thuban

Entry: 37381 USS THUBAN (AKA-19) WAS (LKA-19)	MEMBER OF USS THUBAN
AUBRA H. MCKENZIE wrote on October 5, 2003 City and State: BURLINGAME CA Unit: DECK FORCE Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Looking for any information on shipmates etc. Please be in touch. I served from 1948-1952 on the USS Thuban AKA 19 Keywords: USS Thuban. AKA 19. nickname-Mac. battles- Korean friends- Leon Jackson,AK, Joe Elder,NE,

Entry: 33008 USS THUBAN (AKA-19) WAS (LKA-19)	MEMBER OF THE USS THUBAN BAY OF PIGS
WILLIAM C. TEAGUE JR. wrote on March 22, 2003 City and State: NEW ORLEANS LA Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: son of member of USS Thuban during the bay of pigs. things were not listed since all markings were covered. just looking for answers. My father is still with us, thank God....Just looking for more answers, Many Thanks, Willie Teague Keywords:

Entry: 29628 USS THUBAN (AKA-19) WAS (LKA-19)	USS THUBAN REUNION HELP NEEDED
MATTHEW BAUM wrote on November 16, 2002 City and State: COLUMBIA MD Unit: Service or Relationship: - Comments: My father served on board Thuban from 51 to 52 just after Thuban was transferred to Norfolk, VA. I have been in touch with several former shipmates and we are trying to coordinate a reunion in the near future. I would like to know if anyone out there has experience in organizing a reunion, and if they would be willing to help me out. Although my father passed away in 1989, he was wanting to do this and never got around to it. I would like to see this happen and full fill his wishes. You can contact me at baumer61@hotmail.com, or baumer61@yahoo.com Keywords: Thuban

Entry: 28675 USS THUBAN (AKA-19) WAS (LKA-19)	SERVED WITH YOUR FATHER
LINDA CAMERON wrote on October 6, 2002 City and State: DECATUR TX Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I think my father may have served with yours on the USS THUBAN he was on this ship from 1950 somthing too 1961 or 62 not sure of the year he got dischard i was only about 2 or 3 years old at the time and i was born in 1960 and got discharged shortly after that and just befor we came too texas in 1960 somthing not sure of that date ether. just that i was verry small. but i rember once we went too a christmas party on my dads ship and i got this realy big dall at the christmas part. well i was wondering if you might have a picture of the crew member of that time when your dad was on the ship and if so can you send me a coppy of it and then i can tell you if my dad is in it and go from there you see im serching my family geneaolagy and need some of that info so i can find my fathers father and mother as well. thanks for your help Linda Cameron Keywords: Hull number AKA-19

Entry: 11518 USS THUBAN (AKA-19) WAS (LKA-19)	LARRY A REID 8/50-8/51
LINDA TILSON wrote on September 5, 2000 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: My father, Larry A Reid, served aboard the USS Thuban from August, 1950 to August, 1951, as a Gunners Mate GMG3. A veteran of WWII and then of Vietnam, he is deceased and buried at sea. I would like to hear any information from those who may have served with him, especially Henry Tiger or Silvio. He spoke of both me to me when I was young, and I have photos of them. Keywords: Thuban, Silvio, Reid, Tiger

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