Fox Div. 1952-1955

Comments: Interested in getting in touch with Fox Div shipmates 1952-1955

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2010 USS Yorktown Reunion

Comments: Mark your calendars for the next annual USS Yorktown Association Reunion to be held September 30 and October 1, 2 in Mt. Pleasant, Patriots Point, S.C.

We look forward to seeing you there. Bring family and friends and get acquainted/reacquainted with your shipmates from the past.

Registration will begin at 0900 on September 30 at the Hampton Inn. This year the Reunion dinner will be held on Thursday evening instead of Saturday evening as in the past. Friday's activities include the Membership meeting at 1000 and the Memorial Service at 1030. We will again have a lunch in Hanger Bay #3 at 1200 on Friday, which will include the Silent and Live Auction. Also, on Friday is an optional Charleston tour available at 1500.

Saturday will begin with the Meet & Greet at 1000 aboard ship. Also, at 1000 an optional trip will be leaving to tour Ft. Moultrie on Sullivan Island and a tour of Charleston. The Reunion will close Saturday evening with the Patriotic Days party, including heavy hors d' oeuvres, cash bar and recorded music.

The 2010 Reunion Information and Registration form which has much more detailed information, including hotel information, is available here on the website in PDF. Click on Reunion News on the Main Menu and then click on 2010 Reunion Registration form. You can then print it off and use it for registration if you chose.

If you need registration forms or any other information about this year's reunion please contact the shipboard office at yorktwn@aol.comThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 843-849-1928.

Looking forward to seeing you in Charleston, aboard the USS Yorktown ............

Keywords: 2010 USS Yorktown CV/CVA/CVS-10 Annual Reunion

contacting George Brubaker

Comments: Mr. Brubaker the fone number you left for me to call says it is not in service. I called the number you called me from and got no answer. e-mail me at harrisonbarger@att.net

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looking for charles william thomas

Comments: I am looking for info on my father, Charles William Thomas. He was aboard the USS Yorktown in 1955 based out of Bremerton, Wa. He married my mother Barbara A. Thesan around that same time. I was born in 1956 of November. Any info on Charles would be appreciated. My mother passed away in March of this year. He lived in Tellico Plaines,Tennessee- Oakland, California- Seattle, Washington. He lived at the YMCA in Seattle, he also worked for Seattle Metro. In 1958 Charles was living in Oakland, Calif. My mother and Charles were married in Idaho. Thank you for your time,

Sincerely, Cheryl Smith

Keywords: uss yorktown. bremerton, wa. 1955

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Danny Krassow passing

Comments: Danny Krassow from Tuscon Arizon passed away i believe a year ago feb.He left the ship in oct 1955 discharged.

Randall Caldwell SN, 5th deck div.

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Ship's Surgeon West Pac 1956

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USS Yorktown CVA-10 1955-57 patch

Comments: I am looking for an USS Yorktown CVA-10 patch from 1955-57 and an VA-192 USS Yorktown cruise patch. Does anyone had this and /or an extra for sale or trade please let me now. Many thanks

Keywords: USS Yorktown CVA-10 Air Task Group 4 and CVG-19

Passing of Merrill E. Lang PFC USMC 1955-1956

Comments: Sadly announce the passing of Merrill E. Lang PFC USMC on 07/05/08 Hamburg, Ia. Merrill was in the Marine Detachment aboard the USS Yorktown CVA-10

Keywords: Merrill E. Lang PFC USMC USS Yorktown CVA10

Looking for wartime friends of my father

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USS Yorktown Roy Muennich

Comments: served 1954-1955 left from bremerton

Keywords: tony stella,joe jacobs,duane apple

Passing of Daniel D. Robinson 1956-60

Comments: Sad to announce the passing of shipmate Daniel D. Robinson AN 1956-1960 V-3 Division in Portage, IN.on 01/19/08.

Keywords: V-3 Division 1956-1960

photo lab 1956-57

Comments: greatest shipmates in photo lab dennis inks /vida /mack

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photo lab 1956-57

Comments: greatest shipmates in photo lab dennis inks /vida /mack

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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Comments: Wishing all former shipmates of the CV/CVA/CVS10 USS Yorktown a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

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ABOARD FOR 2 WEEKS

Comments: ..I WAS FORTUNATE TO BE ON BOARD FOR 2-WEEK QUAL. CRUISE

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Proud Yorktown Sailor

Comments: I loved My tour of DUTY ABOARD THE Yorktown. I will never regret a day I served aboard Her!

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Edward R. Lauerman BT2 Passing

Comments: Please contact me about spreading of your fathers ashes from the ship Uss Yorktown

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Help needed for Dad

Comments: My Dad has pasted away and one of his wishes was to have his ashes spread around the Yorktown. I have not been able to find anyhing that can help ne carry out his last wishes. On one will return my calles or E-mails. you anyone know who I should get in contacy with or any think that can hep PLEASE write. My fathers name with Edward Lauerman and was on the Yorktown some time between 1952 - 1956 Doug Lauerman

PS. Thank you all for makeing our why of live possable. If it wasnt for the strong men & Woman in the forces I wounld want to think about it.

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Comments: Loved the Yorktown and the men I worked with including the Radioman Crew, and the Signalman Crew. Was with her from Bremerton until sent ashore for discharge in Sasebo in 1956.

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USS Yorktown 2006 Reunion

Comments: ATTENTION ALL HANDS! The "Fighting Lady" is announcing its annual reunion aboard the USS YORKTOWN, Charleston, SC October 12-14. Activities will include various events aboard the ship and local historic sites, hospitality room, ship's store, dinner dance, wine tasting and special events are also being planned for the ladies. This event annually draws hundreds of former sailors (and families) that sailed aboard this magnificent ship from 1943 thru 1974. For more information contact Irene Sharkey, Ship Board Director's office at: 843-849-1928 or yorktwn@aol.com (spelling intended). Don't miss this wonderful opportunity. Bob Wallace 503-399-7166 or Byorktown@msn.com.

This message is being sent to the VETS NEWS, Oregon Dept. of Veterans' Affairs with the request that all of you also send announcements to other state veterans organizations....bob

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Need information on USS Yorktown

Comments: I am hoping you can help me find out information on the USS Yorktown. I know it is now in a museum in South Carolina, but I really need to know what a navigator does/did back then. That was my dad's MOS on this ship. My dad's name and rank is CQM Henry Hunt, he retired in 1972 from the United States Navy. I can not ask my dad due to the fact he passed away in 2000.

Keywords: I am doing a presentation on the USS Yorktown, My dad Henry Hunt served on this ship. I am trying to find out if he served on this ship in the Korea War or the Vietnam War. Also I need to know what a navigator did back then in the United States Navy. Navigator was my dad's MOS. Could you try and get this information to me as soon as possible. My presentation is coming up real soon. Thank You very much, Barbara Hunt Hayes

looking for information

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Looking for my father's shipmates

Comments: We are looking for shipmates of Nelson "Mike" Windish. He served from 1961-1964 aboard the Yorktown, and died in Long Beach, CA, in 1964.

Keywords: CVS 10, 1961-1964, Nelson "Mike" Windish, USS Yorktown

Looking for service members of USS Yorktown CVA10 1954-1956

Comments: My father served in the Navy on the USS Yorktown CVA10 on or around 1954-1956 in the 3rd Devision Deckforce. He was a boatswain mate and served with Seaman Richard Beverly, and Seaman Glenn M. Beneingfield.

Keywords: USS Yorktown CVA10 1954-1956 era

Comments: Looking for old friends from the photo lab and OI division from these years. Have found several so far, looking for more.

Joe Knight

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LOOKING FOR SAILORS WHO SERVED IN VF191 SQUADREN AROUND 1956

Comments: Im just looking to see if i can get in contact with anyone that i used to know on the yorktown. I was a 3rd class airman. i served with the air department vf191. you can e-mail me at jazzstudtrumpet@yahoo.com my land base was moffet field California. you

Keywords: unit vf191, Vick Prankevich was a good friend, USS Yorktown

Thank You

Comments: To all military men women thank you for being the back bone to our way of life in the free world,and the heart and soul to our history.

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SOME OF THE BEST YEARS WERE ABOARD THE YORKTOWN

Comments: Was aboard early 1954 till dec 1955 when i was discharged.Was in i think it was the 5th deck div. Located a Danny Krassow a couple of years ago who was a radioman.He lives in Tucson Az.

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USS YORKTOWN

Comments: My dad Anson Blaine Bentley served on the USS Yorktown as a machinist mate. He passed away in 1994 from complications to do with a heart transplant. Anyone who knew him, please contact me anytime. Many thanks, Anson D Bentley

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ALL USS YORKTOWN 1950-1995 SQUADRONS

Comments: Road condions east coast www.ncsmartlink.org Check out this webpage for road conditions if you are planning on driving to the Uss Yorktown reunion

Keywords: Road condions east coast www.ncsmartlink.org Check out this webpage for road conditions if you are planning on driving to the Uss Yorktown reunion

Shipmate CPO Weichmenn

Comments: CPO Michael E. Weichmenn A Division 1954-58 has passed away..03/09/04

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Shipmate CPO Weichmenn

Comments: CPO Michael E. Weichmenn A Division 1954-58 has passed away..03/09/04

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carrier pilot recently deceased

Comments: ART GREGORY RECENTLY DIED. HE WILL BE REMEMBERED MARCH 6TH 4PM AT THE ST. JAMES EPISCAPAL CHURCH IN GREAT BARRINGTON, MASSACHUSETTES DURING A MEMORIAL SERVICE. HE WAS AN EXTRAORDINARY MAN. PLEASE E-MAIL ME IF YOU KNEW HIM. I BELIEVE HE WAS 88 YEARS OLD. SUE

Keywords: USS YORKTOWN: AIRCRAFT PILOT ART GREGORY

S2 Div 53-54

Comments: I was on The USS Yorktown 53-54 S3 Div. supply dept.

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Yorktown Shipmate Registry

Comments: need all former USS Yorktown shipmates to get on the registry of lost & found. Other may be looking for you...help me to help them...and yourself....contact me soon for more information

Keywords: Communications Dept. Personnel, TE, RM, SM, CYN All ships Company and air groups as well

CHARLES WILLIAM 'BILL' MILLER

Comments: im looking for info on my grandpa who just passed away 2 months ago. bill miller served on the yorktowne from 1951-1955 i believe. his full name is charles william miller and he lived in aurthur, illinois. any info would be greatly appreciated!

Keywords: bill miller, yorktowne, charlie bill, ol' charlie

e-mail change

Comments: Change of e-mail address.

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E-YORKKTOWN CREW MEMBER

Comments: I served in the USS Yorktown when sshe went in comission in 1952 at Bremerton, Wash. I was in the seventh division. I remained on board until she went back to Bremerton to get the inclosed bow, then I was transferred to the USS Boxer.

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cv-10 1954-55 vf152

Comments: Hi, My name is Bill mclaughlin I served on the USS Yorktown 1954-55. I was with vf-152. I was an "AM." Any of you pilots that flew into Sangley point remember the bar we had set up in the grass hud at the end of the run-way?

Please if anyone is still out there Im trying to talk/get ahold of some old friends e-mail me at billandmarilyn@socal.rr.com

Keywords: cv-10, vf152, Calvin Monk, Joe Root, Aaron Stenstrom, banshee

Yorktown Photographer

Comments: I enjoy talking about the Lady and my experiances aboard her. In fact, I wrote a book OVER THE SIDE that is an enlisted mans viewpoint. Lots of humor. If you are interested in just talking or in my book, send a email. May you have fair winds and a following sea.

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crew member

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65271

Comments: i knew Harry Harry huter when we were at moffit field and then on the Fighting Lady

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LOOKINGFOR RECORDS OF MY DAD

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Korean War photos

Comments: I'm looking for anyone who may have known my dad to share stories or photos. We love to talk about his navy stories and I'd love to surprise him with new ones I found for him. I have never seen a navy photo of him so this would really be a treat!!!

Thanks,

Jody Mullins - Son of Seborne Jackson Mullins or S.J Mullins for short...sometimes called Jay

Keywords: Seborne Jackson Mullins, 10 yrs service 1945 - 1955 Korean war. USS Wasp, Taskforce 77 Admiral Stump.

looking for vets from vf152

Comments: looking to get in contact with someone from this unit.

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Comments: Hi Served aboard CVA10 1953-1954 CAG15 VA 155 also was assigned to VF152 before resigned to VA155. I do have picture of USS Yorktown in Korean waters. Picture reflect 5 inch gun mounts before the were removed for action in Vietnan war. Glad to email any one serving on Yorktown during cruise of 1953-1954.

Dean Nelson

PS:Have info on persons in VA155 during this cruise. O.J. Smith Mech1, Ed Zamora AE3, Howe Dula, Harry Hutter plane caption.

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VA155 CVA10, YORKTOWN 1954-1955

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Hat

Comments: My dad would like to get a hat that states Korean Vet. He served in the navy during this time. Would someone please let me know where to order one from. Thank you.

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1953, 1954, 1955 & 1956. Gunnery Dept.

Comments: I visited The "Fighting Lady" in Charleston, SC this pass July. While there I met former crewmate Gary Millard (Vietnam Conflict). We stay in contact via E-Mail. Also belong to the USS Yorktown Association. Would like to hear from any former crew members who were aboard between 1953 & 1956.

Keywords: Uss Yorktown (CVA-10) 1953, 1954, 1955 & 1956. Gunnery Dept. CDR. C.W. Heck & LCDR Hathaway & Ens. Don Jebbens along with YN3 Gary Underwood & myself (YN3).

VA65 REUNION

Comments: need info re any reunions for va 65 I was a plane captain with va 65 assigned to AD # 510 from aug. 53 to feb. 54............thanks eddie edmondson adan

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help for veterans awards please

Comments: USS Cabot, USS Bonham Richard, USS Cicily, USS Bedoing Strait, USS yorktown, December 1947-September 1954. My father was a CAP and I am trying to get his awards reissued...he has misplaced them. Does anyone have any information on how I can get these for him??

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Why Combat Missons

Comments: I went aboard the Yorktown in San Francisco and stayed aboard her until May of 1956 where Ileft her in Sasebo for discharge. I question one comment I read. I distinctly remember the Yorktown flying some combat operations in Korea when we first arrived. Was I dreaming? My DD214 indicates we were in Korea in 1952 during or just after the peace talks.

Keywords: On "Fighting Lady" from 1952 to May 1956. Also during first cruise worked in Signal Division. Looking for friend by last name "Kline"(might be mispelled) a good liberty buddy.

USS Yorktown CVA-10 1954-57

Comments: I was aboard the "Fighting Lady" from 1954 to 57. Please contact me if you served at this same time.

Keywords: MM3,Kelton Job-evaporaters

memoribilia

Comments: i have the original christening papers from the uss york town 1945,along with the accompying letter uss york town,anniversary issue,1945 delayed. i would jusy like to know if there are any veterans that collect this type of memorbilia. thank you kevin mcculloch

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Served on Yorktown

Comments: Looking for anyone that I may haved served with during that time. I have a book from that time with pictures of those on board at that time.

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Ship's History - Korean War Service

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NOTE: THE USS YORKTOWN (CV-10) WAS IN THE RESERVE FLEET DURING THE KOREAN WAR, AND NOT FULLY COMMISSIONED UNTIL FEB. 1953. SHE REACHED THE KOREAN WAR ZONE TWO MONTHS AFTER THE ARMISTICE.

USS YORKTOWN (CV-10)

(dp. 27,100; 1. 872' 0"; b. 93'0"; e.w. 147'6"; dr. 28'7", s. 32.7 k. (tl.); cpl. 3,448; a. 12 5", 32 40mm., 46 20mm., ac. 80+; cl. Essex)

Yorktown remained in reserve for almost five years. In June of 1952, she was ordered reactivated, and work began on her at Puget Sound. On 15 December 1952, she was placed in commission, in reserve, at Bremerton.

Her conversion continued into 1953 and she conducted post-conversion trials late in January. On 20 February 1953, Yorktown was placed in full commission, Capt. William M. Nation in command.

The aircraft carrier conducted normal operations along the west coast through most of the summer of 1953. On 3 August, she departed San Francisco on her way to the Far East. She arrived in Pearl Harbor and remained there until the 27th at which time she continued her voyage west. On 5 September, the carrier arrived in Yokosuka Japan. She put to sea again on the 11th to join TF 77 in the Sea of Japan.

The Korean War armistice had been signed two months earlier; and, therefore, the carrier conducted training operations rather than combat missions. She served with TF 77 until 18 February 1954 at which time she stood out of Yokosuka on her way home.

From: DICTIONARY OF AMERICAN NAVAL FIGHTING SHIPS

Keywords: RESERVE FLEET, TF 77, PEACE PATROL

Downed pilot,rescued

Comments: On April 5,1954 A group of ADA's were practicing touch and goes on the York Town ,off the Monterery coast of California,when one went down behind the York Town. We were the ship on plane guard. We launched our whale boat and pulled him out. I only know him as a Lt Edwards. I was the hospital corpsman who pulled him out. Would like to hear from him if anyone could help. Thank You John Viola

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