Found Sailors

Comments: I was on ship 1952-1955 Thanks to this site I have been able to found my Buddy's Thank you. I have a 1951-1952 Red Book and a 1952-1953 Blue book. Also the Calendar book 1955. Next ship Reunion will be in Texas in Oct Write to hvrcst@ merr.com. To get your club card. Smooth Sailing Buddy's Navy John in S.C.

Keywords: USS valley Forge Cv-Cva-Cvs-=45

Reunions

Comments: Served on the Happy Valley from October 13th. 1960 until April 9th 1964. Would like to know if there are any reunions planned.

Joe MOdaffari

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Comments: Would like to contact old buddies in squadron

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Valley Forge Reunions

Comments: My Father, Dallas T. Bias, served aboard the USS Valley Forge 1950-1952. Just looking for information on contacts, reunions etc. Thanks!

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USS Valley Forge CV-45 Nov, 1951 to July, 1952

Comments: My grandfather, Hugh William Clarke, was on the USS Valley Forge CV-45 between November 20, 1951 and July 3, 1952. I am looking for any shipmates that possibly remember him or want to make a connection with someone who lived through the same things as you.

Keywords: USS Valley Forge CV-45 Pearl Harbor Yokuska, Japan Task Force 77

comcardiv 16

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VF-92 CVA-45

Comments: I am looking for anyone who may have known my father, Donald Ahrens. He was aboard the Valley Forge in the early 50's. I know he worked on airplanes. I think the rank on his flight jacket says AD2. I would like to get him in touch with shipmates if possible. Thanks

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LOOKING FOR A SHIPMATE OF MY GRANDFATHERS

Comments: I believe my grandpa served aboard the USS Valley Forge in the the Korean War. We believe that he worked on the Flight Deck as a mechanic on Corsairs. His name is George Joseph but i'm not sure of his rank. If anyone has any information or master list of people who served aboard that would be great. Your help is greatly appreciated

Keywords: USS VALLEY FORGE

2002--31st. Valley Forge Reunion

Comments: If you are a former crewmember of the Happy Valley, please take time to visit our Valley Forge web site, http://capecodmouse.com/jacobs/dan/valleyforge.html and check out the message board at "Jake's Canteen" , you mayfind an old shipmate there. http://capecodmouse.com/cgi-shl/pboard/canteen.pl

Served aboard the Happy Valley in V-6 div., worked in the Aviation metalshop which was located on the hanger deck back then.

Check out our web site here http://www.capecodmouse.com/jacobs/dan

Keywords: Happy Valley,Aviation Metalshop,Hanger Deck,, Jake The Snake

USS VALLEY KOREAN WAR 1952-53

Comments: I was wrong about my Dad being a gunners mate he told me he was deck hand during that time in 1952 during the Korean war. If eny ship mates know my Dad will Johnson and have photos of him on ship in korean waters please send copeys of them my home adress.

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VALLEY FORGE SCRAPPED

Comments: I NEED THE DATES AND LOCATION WHERE THE USS VALLEY FORGE WAS SCRAPPED

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any one in s-l div. 1950-1954

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Comments: V3 div

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LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES OF THE USS VALLEY FORGE CV-45 DURING 1952-53

Comments: Looking for shipmates on the USS Valley Forge-CV-45, during 1952-53 while in Korean waters. For my father who is Will Johnson, he was possibly a gunners mate during that time. SErved later on the USS Lake Champlain and USS Bennington until 1955. Would like any photos of my dad on board ship during this time period. And any contacts from shipmates that may have known him.

Keywords: USS Valley Forge-CV-45, during Korean War, USS Bennington, USS Lake Champlain

REMEMBER WHEN

Comments: WHEN AND WHERE IS THE NEXT REUNION FOR VALLRY FORGE REMEMBER MULE RACES ON FLIGHT DECK MAN WALKING OVERBOARD IN SNOW STORM ARCNIBAL BERNARD PENCE, ROBERT FAWCETT MC.DONALD FROM MAINE BURIAL AT SEA. CRASH OF AIRCRAFT PROP GOING THROUGH DECK OXYGEN TANK EXPLODES IN OXYGEN PLANT ROCKET SLIDDING ACROSS DECK

PEREZ FROM EBO CITY FLORIDA just another 10 PERCENTER

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REMEMBER WHEN

Comments: WHEN AND WHERE IS THE NEXT REUNION FOR VALLRY FORGE REMEMBER MULE RACES ON FLIGHT DECK MAN WALKING OVERBOARD IN SNOW STORM ARCNIBAL BERNARD PENCE, ROBERT FAWCETT MC.DONALD FROM MAINE BURIAL AT SEA. CRASH OF AIRCRAFT PROP GOING THROUGH DECK OXYGEN TANK EXPLODES IN OXYGEN PLANT ROCKET SLIDDING ACROSS DECK

PEREZ FROM EBO CITY FLORIDA just another 10 PERCENTER

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About my father

Comments: U.S.S Valley Forge my father served on it during Korea .. His name was Alyn Epstein. I have many pictures and books about this time he left when he died almost 20 years ago. I would love to talk with anyone who may have known him.

Keywords: U.S.S Valley Forge my father served on it during Korea .. His name was Alyn Epstein

Valley Forge History Book

Comments: I just received a brochure indicating that a HISTORY BOOK of the VALLEY FORGE will be printed in the very near future by the Turner Publishing Company. The brochure is soliciting all former crew members to write a short biography and a memorable moment in their stint in the navy. The brochure explains everything. The final DEADLINE for submission is 20 APR 2002. For those interested in getting a brochure contact ----(the only address I have). I'm sure he would be happy to send you one. LeRoy F. Holzwarth H.V.R.C. 4702 Shaffer Ave. Madison, WI 53716-2242

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served 1951-1952

Comments: my father served aboard the "valley" on it's third cruise to korea (1951-1952). i am posting this in his memory. he passed away in late aug. of 1999. he always would talk about his time in the navy, including his role in the occupation of japan after ww2 and korea. if anyone is interested i have in my fathers book of his time on the "valley" as he would say. this book contains many photos including a hist. of the third cruise, as well as a full roster of crew and photos of crew. signed, one who will never forget the "forgotten war"

Keywords: engineering dept. "a" division

On ValleyForge 1-20-52-9-5-55 b div # 1 fire room, have 3 books on ship

Comments: Hope to hear from some of you.

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Gunnery First Divison 51 - 53

Comments: I am writing this for my dad. He served aboard the Valley Forge during the Korean War. I know he would like to here from anyone who would like to swap tales. The E-Mail listed is his.

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philip tannenholz

Comments: anyone who knew my father Phil Tannenholz. He served on the Valley Forge durng Korea. he would love to hear from old buddies or know of any reunions. I'll relay all info to my dad. Thanks.

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MM2 Charles Kirby

Comments: My father, Charles C. Kirby, served aboard USS Valley Forge from 1954-56. He was a machinist's mate second class. I'd be very interested in hearing from anyone that may have served with him. Dad passed away in 1990. I followed him into the Navy myself and have been in now over 15 years.

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Comments: My uncles miles and lynn Santamour sevreved on the ship during the Korean war during 49-51 or so and if you have any in fo they would apricate it

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Onboard Valley Nov 1950

Comments: Interested in Ed Mason's book, etc.

Keywords: Onboard the Valley Nov 1950. Flying with VA-55, AD4Q, Bridges over Yalu river. Making film of the Flight Surgeon Story, also got coverage of F4U crashing on flight deck. Retired 1968 PHC

Change my Email Address

Comments: First listing had words misspelled, typist I Aint!On board 1949-1951 Main Control, Jack Madritch Main control Throttle man, I a 3j-v phone talker. Attended reunion Mystic, CT 1999.

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Death aboard ship

Comments: My wifes grandfather born June 13 1928, sailor Lawrence Carlson (rating unknown) died aboard the USS Valley Forge, I believe in 1947. My wifes grandmother was never informed as to the specifics of her husbands death. The death of her husband early in their marrage, and early in her life greatly disturbed her. She passed 3 years ago. Any information regarding his death or those who knew him, would be thankfully received.

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Death aboard ship

Comments: My wifes grandfather born June 13 1928, sailor Lawrence Carlson (rating unknown) died aboard the USS Valley Forge, I believe in 1947. My wifes grandmother was never informed as to the specifics of her husbands death. The death of her husband early in their marrage, and early in her life greatly disturbed her. She passed 3 years ago. Any information regarding his death or those who knew him, would be thankfully received.

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DAVID STILLWELL

Comments: Looking for shipmate. Served on board from 1951-1955.

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Former crew member

Comments: I found this site very interesting. It brought back many memories.

Keywords: served aboard in V2 division as AB2 from 1950 to 1953

valley forge

Comments: anyone who knew my dad barry allsopp on loan to the valley forge from hms glory, he was a photographer with the fleet air arm thanks

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Looking for Vf653 or S3 div.51-52

Comments: Looking for VF 653 or S3 division Personel who were aboard the Valley Forge during the 51-52 cruise.

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LOOKING FOR SQUADRON MEMBERS

Comments: VF 653. Cook Cleland and Corsairs.

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A.D. CLIFTON

Comments: My dad, A.D. (CLIFF) Clifton, was on the Valley Forge from 1948-1950 as a firman and a "CR".. He past away in 1989, but I am looking for people who knew him during that time to possibly get copies of pictures of him or any related information. I would like to thank each of you who served during that time..it is you who have preserved what we enjoy today!

Keywords: USS VALLEY FORGE CV-45 FN OR CR RATING

John Wilkinson

Comments: My grandfather,John Wilkinson, was an enginier on the carrier. He past away a while ago and I would like to know some information on what he exactly did on the carrier. If anyone knew him please e-mail me.

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Looking for old buddy

Comments: Actually my name is Pam but I am doing this for my brother who just lost his wife last Christmas. As long as I can remember I have heard about this special buddy that came home with him to North Caroline that they called "Mac" _ Harold Dean MacMillian from Portland, OR. So I want to find him or anyone else who was with my brother Keith Varner on that carrier. We call my bro - Sonny. Anyone who knows Mac or my brother Keith please email me. Thanks and God Bless you all. Pam Chilton

Keywords: Valley Forge around 1955, Harold Dean MacMillian (Mac) from Portland, Oregan. Been looking years.

SERVED SHIP SERVICE - 52 TIL 54

Comments: Ship Service - S3. U.S.S. Valley Forge CVA-45- 1952-1954

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VF 64 1951-1952

Comments: My dad Vince Sievers served in air group two VF 64 on the VF during the Korean War, from 1950-1952.

know anybody from the same air group you can give me email for?

also, is there any web site with info on reunions for the VF

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Serving 4-15-52 to 4-9-56 2nd Division

Comments: Would like to hear from any persons serving in the 1st or 2nd divisions between 4-15-52 to 4-9-56. Would also like to know of any reunions. I would love to have any pictures of ship or Cruise made between 4-15-52 to 4-9-56. you may e-mail pictures also at harness1@comteck.com

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When/Where is the next reuion?

Comments: My uncle Ron Huston would like to Know when the next reunion will be held and also its's location? His phone number is (304)775-2546. My email address is phuston2@hotmail.com. Thanks!

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Looking for S-1 Division AKs (1949-52)

Comments: I am looking for anyone who served with the S-1 AKs division between 1949-1952. Contact me by e-mail at gidget@ksni.net

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'52-'53 'HAPPY VALLEY' CREW MEMBER

Comments: I certainly would like to here from any of my shipmates from that cruise.

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Green Shirts

Comments: I would like to hear from anyone that may be able to tell me information about the greenshirts or Shore Patrol onboard the U.S.S. Valley Forge in the Korean War.

Possibly, as well, to hear from friends, people who knew my father.

Keywords: U.S.S. Valley Forge, Greenshirts, Milton Kukon, Shore Patrol, SP, Navy, Greenshirt, Green Shirts, Green shirt, Korean War,

1948 UNTIL 1952

Comments: WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANY ENGINE ROOM #2 PERSONNEL FROM THAT TIME PERIOD

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KOREAN CONFLICT

Comments: STAYED OUT FOR FIRST TOUR,WENT BACK TO NORTH ISLAND TOOK ON SUPPLIES FOR THREE, WENT RIGHT BACK FOR ANOTHER TOUR, BOXER, WHICH RELIEVED US WAS SABOTAGED & HAD TO COME BACK & GO BACK INTO DRY DOCK FOR FUTHER REPAIR, SPENT SECOND TOUR OFF THE COAST OF KOREA ,, WAS DISCHARGED IN APRIL 1952,, MY WORK STATION WAS #2 ENGINE ROOM , ANY ONE ELSE AROUND DURING THAT TIME PERIOD?

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Ship's History - Korean War Service

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USS VALLEY FORGE (CV-45)

“The first carrier air strike of the Korean conflict was launched from Valley Forge's flight deck on 3 July 1950.”

Displacement: 36,380 t. Length: 888'0" Beam: 93'0" Draft: 28'7" Speed: 32.7 k. Complement: 3,448 Armament: 12 5"; 72 40mm Aircraft: 80 Class: Ticonderoga

Valley Forge deployed to the Far East, departing the west coast on 1 May 1950. While anchored in Hong Kong harbor on 25 June, the warship received electrifying news that North Korean forces had begun streaming across the 38th parallel into South Korea. Departing Hong Kong the next day, the carrier steamed north to Subic Bay, where she provisioned, fueled, and set her course for Korea.

The first carrier air strike of the Korean conflict was launched from Valley Forge's flight deck on 3 July 1950. Outnumbered and outgunned, the South Korean troops battled desperately against veritable tides of communist invaders. Waves of Douglas AD Skyraiders and Vought F4U Corsairs struck the North Korean airfield at Pyongyang while Grumman F9F-2 Panthers flew top cover. Tons of bombs from the attacking American planes pounded hangars, fuel storages, parked Russian-built aircraft, and railroad marshaling yards. Meanwhile, the escorting Panthers downed two Yak-9's and damaged another.

In spite of attempts by United Nations forces to interdict the steady flow of communist infantry and armor, the North Koreans steadily pushed the defending South Koreans back into a tenuous defense perimeter around Pusan. On 18 September 1950, the American landing at Inchon outflanked the communist forces while United Nations forces broke out of the perimeter to the south. During this period of bitter struggle, Valley Forge's Air Group 5 made numerous daily strikes against North Korean targets. Troop concentrations, defensive positions, and supply and communications lines were repeatedly "fair game" for the bombs of the Skyraiders and the rocket and cannon fire from the Panthers and Corsairs. Over 5,000 combat sorties delivered 2,000 tons of bombs and rockets between 3 July and 19 November 1950.

Returning to San Diego for overhaul, Valley Forge arrived on the west coast on 1 December, only to have sailing orders urgently direct her back to Korea. In the interim, between the carrier's leaving station and her projected west coast overhaul, the communist Chinese had entered the fray, launching a powerful offensive which sent United Nations' troops reeling back to the southward. Accordingly, Valley Forge hurriedly embarked a new air group, replenished, and sailed on 6 December for the Far East. Rendezvousing with TF 77 three days before Christmas of 1950, Valley Forge recommenced air strikes on the 23d-- the first of three months of concentrated air operations against the advancing communist juggernaut. During her second deployment, the ship launched some 2,580 sorties in which her planes delivered some 1,500 tons of bombs.

On 11 December 1951, Valley Forge launched her first air strikes in railway interdiction. Rockets, cannon fire, and bombs from the ship's embarked air group, and those of her sister ships also on station, hammered at North Korean railway targets-- lines, junctions, marshaling yards, and rolling stock. Anything that could possibly permit the enemy to move his forces rapidly by rail came under attack. By June, Valley Forge's train-busting Skyraiders, Corsairs, and Panthers had severed communist rail lines in at least 5,346 places.

Valley Forge returned to the United States in the summer of 1952 but was again deployed to the Far East late in the year. In October 1952, she was reclassified an attack carrier and redesignated CVA-45. On 2 January 1953, she began the new year with strikes against communist supply dumps and troop billeting areas behind the stalemated front lines. While the propeller-driven Skyraiders and Corsairs delivered tons of bombs on their targets, the jet Panthers conducted flak-suppression missions using a combination of cannon fire and rockets to knock out troublesome enemy gun sites. This close teamwork between old and new style planes made possible regular strikes against Korea's eastern coastlines and close-support missions to aid embattled Marine Corps or Army forces on the often bitterly contested battle lines. Valley Forge air groups dropped some 3,700 tons of bombs on the enemy before the ship left the Korean coast and returned to San Diego on 25 June 1953.

Valley Forge was awarded eight battle stars for Korean War service and nine for Vietnam service, as well as three Navy Unit Commendations.

From: DICTIONARY OF AMERICAN NAVAL FIGHTING SHIPS

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Day To Day Operations - 1950

Comments: MD-U.S.S. VALLEY FORGE CV-45 JAN 50-JUN 52

Keywords: I have compiled information for the day to day operations of the Valley Forge from 1 May 50 to 31 Dec 50. I may have an answer for those still looking for information. Everything in my manuscript is documented--"no here say."

Looking for shipmates

Comments: u.s.s. valley forge cv-45. looking for any of my shipmates serving aboard 1951-55. would like to hear from any of the guys in the v-2 division.

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