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| Current Message 1 - April 18, 2009 |
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Entry: 69901
USS Valley Forge (CV-45) |
My father was a US Marine aboard the USS Valley Forge sometime between 1958-1960. Robert F. Hedrick |
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Donald Hedrick wrote on 2009-04-18 20:41:09.0
Comments: My father has an unusual middle name, it's Frisco. We're searching for any photos of him in his dress blues. He served aboard the USS Valley Forge around 1958-1960, Probably more like 1959-1960. Thanks, if you can help, it would mean a great deal.
Keywords: Platoon 244 Parris Island 1958. Robert F. Hedrick
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| Current Message 2 - March 16, 2009 |
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Entry: 69509
USS Valley Forge (CV-45) |
Valley Forge (early 50's) |
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MaryAnne Evans wrote on 2009-03-16 08:10:23.0
Comments: My Father, Robert L. Chiapetto, was aboard the Valley Forge sometime during the years 1951 - 1953 (he was also on the Philipine Sea at sometime during those years). He was an Electronics Technician, 3rd Class. He said he worked on the radar but I really don't know much about his time aboard ship. He was proud of his time in the Navy and loved carriers (Valley Forge was his favorite!). If you have any information to share with me, I'd love to hear from you. I have two young sons who would love to hear more about their grandfathers time in the Navy.
Keywords: '51-'53 Valley Forge and Philipine Sea '54-'55 Hancock
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| Current Message 3 - March 16, 2009 |
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Entry: 69508
USS Valley Forge (CV-45) |
Valley Forge (early 50's) |
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Robert L. Chiapetto wrote on 2009-03-16 08:04:16.0
Comments: My Father, Robert L. Chiapetto, was aboard the Valley Forge sometime during the years 1951 - 1953 (he was also on the Philipine Sea at sometime during those years). He was an Electronics Technician, 3rd Class. He said he worked on the radar but I really don't know much about his time aboard ship. He was proud of his time in the Navy and loved carriers (Valley Forge was his favorite!). If you have any information to share with me, I'd love to hear from you.
Keywords: Valley Forge, Philipine Sea, Hancock
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| Current Message 4 - February 6, 2009 |
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Entry: 68989
USS Valley Forge (CV-45) |
M division of valley forge in 1951-1953 |
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JOHN KAPNIS wrote on 2009-02-06 08:02:46.0
Comments: I SERVED ON THE VALLEY FORGE FROM 1951-1953 IN THE ENGINE ROOM. I AM LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO SERVED ON THE SHIP .
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| Current Message 5 - November 17, 2008 |
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Entry: 67909
USS Valley Forge (CV-45) |
VC11 AEW Team Baker |
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Frank Evans wrote on 2008-11-17 10:10:01.0
Comments: Knocked out a screw between Hawaii & Japan. The ship went into dry dock for repair during Christmas and had to offload the air group to Atsuki Navel Air Station. After repair we went to join Task Force 77 sending attack aircraft to Korea in support of our ground troops.
Keywords: Sailed with the USS Valley Forge CV45 off Korea from November 1952 to September 1953 with AEW Unit Baker.
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| Current Message 6 - September 7, 2008 |
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Entry: 67121
USS Valley Forge (CV-45) |
I'm Marvin LaBree |
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Marvin LaBree wrote on 2008-09-07 09:50:02.0
Comments: I was on the Valley Forge from 1950 to 1953/54. I would be happy to talk with anyone who remembers me.
Keywords: 2nd Division, deck division, coxen motor launch, rearming, refueling, bringing stores aboard. F4U's were the planes and there was another jet that we carried but I can't remember. CVA45
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| Current Message 7 - July 5, 2008 |
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Entry: 66363
USS Valley Forge (CV-45) |
USS VALLEY FORGE 1948 -1950 |
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AL FERRARO wrote on 2008-07-05 20:21:04.0
Comments: HI. I AM LOOKING FOR ANY ONE WHO WAS STATIONED ABOURD THE USS VALLEY FORGE BETWEEN 1948 -1950 WOULD LIKE TO SWAP STORIES OF THOSE DAYS GONE BY. AL
Keywords: EM 3/C LOWER DECK LIGHTING LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES
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| Current Message 8 - May 22, 2008 |
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Entry: 65704
USS Valley Forge (CV-45) |
photo lab 1950's |
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Rick Voeltz wrote on 2008-05-22 16:08:39.0
Comments: Hi,my father was on the Valley Forge in the 50's.His name is Reynold A Voeltz PHC.I am looking for anyone who worked in the photo lab and or remembers my father.I also have some photos from 1953 Spain and England.
Keywords: CV 45 photo lab 1950's
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| Current Message 9 - March 8, 2008 |
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Entry: 64660
USS Valley Forge (CV-45) |
uss valley forge cva 45 1952-53 |
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mark Johnson wrote on 2008-03-08 10:39:09.0
Comments: My Dad Will Johnson served on the Happy Valley during the Korean war in 1952 . He was in 3-divison deck . He said it was real cold out on the sea off of Korea and could see the glow form the guns on the smaller ships that would go in close to land at night. He later on served on the USS Bennington in 1954 he was there when she exploded on May in 1954 killing menny good men. You can contact me at 903- 657- 9193 eny time after 1800
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| Current Message 10 - December 3, 2007 |
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Entry: 63271
USS Valley Forge (CV-45) |
Valley Forge shakedown cruise |
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Steve Sutherland wrote on 2007-12-03 01:18:48.0
Comments: My Dad, Edward Sutherland sailed as an enlisted Sailor aboard the Valley Forge, being a "plank owner" I believe as he was on her during her shakedown cruise. Curious about other Valley Forge shakedown cruise crewmembers still around these days. Anybody??
Keywords: CV45 USS Valley Forge shakedown cruise
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| Current Message 11 - October 25, 2007 |
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Entry: 62733
USS Valley Forge (CV-45) |
Web Malloy |
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Steven Malloy wrote on 2007-10-25 16:32:30.0
Comments: Hello all,
My name is Steven and I am the grandson of Wilbert (Web) Malloy. I am just posting to see if I can run any chance of finding someone who may have server with my grandfather on the Valley Forge. He was the Morse Code Operator for this ship. I am not sure exactly of his years of service but I believe it would have had to have been towards the end of the war.
Keywords: Uss Valley Forge
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| Current Message 12 - March 12, 2007 |
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Entry: 60328
USS Valley Forge (CV-45) |
Looking for old shipmates |
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Bill Arbaugh wrote on 2007-03-12 17:15:30.0
Comments: I was on the USS Valley Forge from 1955-1960 in fire room #1. Looking for my old friends and shipmates. I have found Rohletter and Zueldorf. I am currently looking for Miles, Kimble brothers, Trost, Quant, and any others from that era. Would love to chat about old times. If I left anybody out, please get in touch with me. Hope to hear from all you guys.
Keywords: Archie was my nickname, fire room #1, CV-45 1955-1960, USS Bryce Canyon AD-36 1960-1961
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| Current Message 13 - June 18, 2006 |
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Entry: 57702
USS Valley Forge (CV-45) |
USS VALLEY FORGE CV 45 |
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BECKI HIPPENSTEEL-ALTMAN wrote on 2006-06-18 23:18:10.0
Comments: I AM THE DAUGHTER OF ROBERT D. HIPPENSTEEL AND I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT MY FATHER WHILE ON THE USS VALLEY FORGE. HE WOULD NEVER REALLY TALK ABOUT THIS TIME IN HIS LIFE. MY FATHER PASSED AWAY FIVE YEARS AGO. PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION. THANK YOU
Keywords: THIS IS ABOUT ROBERT D. HIPPENSTEEL. SOME MAY HAVE CALLED HIM HIPPY.
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| Current Message 14 - May 8, 2006 |
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Entry: 57064
USS Valley Forge (CV-45) |
Looking for either Brian or Nancy Kukon |
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Laurie Skinner wrote on 2006-05-08 14:31:12.0
Comments: Please e-mail me..
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| Current Message 15 - February 13, 2006 |
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Entry: 55728
USS Valley Forge (CV-45) |
Looking for Marvin Labree |
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Virgil Thaller wrote on 2006-02-13 16:23:08.0
Comments: I was stationed on the uss vallley forge cva 45. Durring the Korean war. I am looking for any shipmates and would like to hear form them.1952-1953
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| Current Message 16 - December 19, 2005 |
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Entry: 54735
USS Valley Forge (CV-45) |
anyone remember Robert E. Kotowski |
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Marion Kotowski wrote on 2005-12-19 14:18:28.0
Comments: I am looking for anyone who knew, remembers or has pictures of my father-in-law Robert E. Kotowski. He served on the USN Valley Forge as well as the USN Antietam. I am not sure of the dates but think it is probably in the 1940's to maybe early 50's. I do not know his rank or duty but would like to find out any information I can for my husband who lost his dad a few years ago. I am trying to put together a special book for him so anything would be helpful. Thank you
Keywords: USN Antietam, USN Valley Forge
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| Current Message 17 - December 15, 2005 |
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Entry: 54678
USS Valley Forge (CV-45) |
Searching for anyone aboard Valley Forge CV45 from sept 1948- May 21, 1952 |
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Earl Thigpen wrote on 2005-12-15 21:41:17.0
Comments: ANY BUDDIES OUT THERE FROM THE KOREAN WAR SERVICE
I WOULD LIKE TO RECONNECT AFTER SO MANY YEARS GONE BY
SO, LET ME HEAR FROM YOU.
THANKS, EARL J. THIGPEN, SR.
Keywords: USS VALLEY FORGE AIRCRAFT CARRIER CV-45
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| Current Message 18 - November 27, 2005 |
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Entry: 54306
USS Valley Forge (CV-45) |
LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES |
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thomas voelker wrote on 2005-11-27 11:28:19.0
Comments: looking for 1st division personal from 1960 to 1964 was a 3rd class bm , was a side cleaner , and was gig coxswain. please contact me thank you tom voelker
Keywords: cvs-45 lph- 8 1st division personal
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| Current Message 19 - August 29, 2005 |
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Entry: 52914
USS Valley Forge (CV-45) |
US NAVY BLUE COOKBOOK |
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Jamrs Wilson wrote on 2005-08-29 00:00:00.0
Comments: I AM SEARCHING FOR A U S NAVY BLUE COOKBOOK USED DURING MY STINT IN THE NAVY (1951-1955), IF YOU CAN HELP PLEASE LET ME KNOW. THANK YOU
Keywords: COOK BOOK
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| Current Message 20 - July 12, 2005 |
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Entry: 51986
USS Valley Forge (CV-45) |
Looking for info on my Dad |
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William Young wrote on 2005-07-12 00:00:00.0
Comments: I am looking for anyone who might remeber my Dad Harry Young a.k.a. Barney or Pappy. He served on the Valley in the late fortys to mid/late 50's. I joined the Navy after he passed away and would like to get some "sea stories" about him or find some of his buddies. Thank you for your time.
Keywords: Pappy or Barney Young
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| Current Message 21 - July 2, 2005 |
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Entry: 51813
USS Valley Forge (CV-45) |
final destination |
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JOHN KELLY wrote on 2005-07-02 00:00:00.0
Comments: Can someone please inform me where the USS VALLEY FORGE was scrapped have info it might have been SAN PEDRO, CALIFORNIA Thank You for your help
Keywords: uss VALLEY FORGE CV 45
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| Current Message 22 - June 4, 2005 |
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Entry: 51347
USS Valley Forge (CV-45) |
Valley Forge (CV-45) |
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Nancy Jones wrote on 2005-06-04 00:00:00.0
Comments: My uncle served on the Valley Forge durning the Korean war. If anyone remembers him and would like to contact him, email me and I'll give him your phone number. He would enjoy talking to you. Thanks. Nancy
Keywords: Valley Forge (CV-45) John Jr Jones
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| Current Message 23 - May 31, 2005 |
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Entry: 51231
USS Valley Forge (CV-45) |
Does anyone remember? |
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Charles Houck wrote on 2005-05-31 00:00:00.0
Comments: I would like to know if anyone remembers my father Charles (Charlie) Houck. He served on the Valley Fordge in the early 50's, he said he got a "Well done". from the CO for navigating through a Hurricane. He never did talk to me about his service much, but I really want to know what he was like when he was there. He lived in Philadelphia and married Rose Marie in 1953 or '54. I don't know what he did on board because he never talked to me long enough about it. Please help me know this part of my Dad that I never knew.
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| Current Message 24 - February 23, 2005 |
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Entry: 49188
USS Valley Forge (CV-45) |
B div. 1955 to 1959 (Oil Shach) |
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Robert Barnes wrote on 2005-02-23 18:34:15.0
Comments: Looking for any or all ships mates from 55 to 59 that was in the B div. so we can talk old times .
Keywords: USS Valley Forge CVS 45 B div.
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MIA
On Thu, 19 Sep 1996
Norm Nyhuis wrote:
506 "A" st ne
Auburn, Wa 98002
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Just wanted to know if you had any listing for my Brother,
John H. Nyhuis who was listed as MIA while flying an FPF
Panther from the carrier Valley Forge CV-45 on 12 Aug 1950 near
the No Korean village of Cum Chon (sp?).
I've spoken with his wing mate so I have a pretty good idea of what
happend that day, but there has been no further information since 1954.
Engineering Divisions
On Wed, 25 Dec 1996
tonyvuky@erinet.com wrote:
Dear Sir.
I am in search of imformation on the USS Valley Forge and its Korean
War Operations. My late father, Carl E. Vukusich
served aboard during this time, as a Petty Officer in the Engineering
Divisions. Any information, or contacts, would be much appericated.
I may be contacted at
tonyvuky@erinet.com or
tonyvuky@aol.com.
Reguards
Book on Ship
On Thu, 9 Oct 1997
Ed Mason Email address wrote:
POB 373
Forsyth, MT 59327
Telephone: 406/356-7700
I am attempting to write a book about the aircraft Carrier U.S.S
Valley Forge CV-45 during the first 6 months of the Korean War.
Contact with members of the crew for information will sure help.
I can not afford to go to press with this item. I really would like to
make the info I have accumulated over the past few years available to
any interested persons. I am making the final re-write and have
decided to print and publish with a paper cover. I want to market it
for cost. In other words I will have a local printer reproduce my
pages and and I will assemble and staple it together. It will be
available for cost of printing plus the postage.
M Div
On Tue, 9 Dec 1997
WAYNE BARRUP Email address wrote:
6125 redwing Ave
Englewood, FL 34224
datein: 1949 dateout: 1951
Looking for anyone in M Div. Main control. Was on bopared when
War started, In Hong Kong. Launched first Air Strikes in War for
Navy..
Donald Haines
On Mon, 20 Jul 1998
Gail Sell Email address wrote:
Family Member
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Hi, I'm looking for information on the USS Valley Forge CV-45 which my
uncle served on. His name is Donald Haines. If you are aware of any
information I can pass on to him, I would appreciate it.
Don Richard Stephens
On Fri, 17 Jul 1998
Donna McCauley Email address wrote:
I finally determined that my father was in Attack Squadron 55 on the
carrier Valley Forge, summer of 1950.
I am the daughter of a Korean War veteran, Don Richard Stephens, who was
the first air casualty in the Korean War. He served aboard the carrier
Valley Forge in the summer of 1950 and died a month before I was born.
It is my deepest desire to obtain more information about my father's
death. Is there a Navy contact whom I could contact?
Your response would be gratefully received by my family, and we thank
you from the bottom of our hearts for any information you might have.
Donna Stephens McCauley
804 Greentree Arch
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
DMcCauley@MetroIS.com
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