USS Bairoko (CVE-115)

Navy BBS

Legacy Messages - 1995-1999

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Steve Jr JR wrote on January 5, 2020

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City and State: SAN ANTONIO TX

Unit: USS BAIROKO CVE 115

Service or Relationship: USN

Comments: I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHERE I COULD GET THE NES LETTER BAIROKOSCOPE OF 1953 OR 54 WHERE IT LISTS ALL THE BROTHER THAT ABOARD AT THAT TIME AND WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE THE YEAR BOOK FROM 1953 TO 1954,PLEASE RESPOND WOULD APPRECIATE IT. THANK YOU, STEVE TABHAN JR.

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Terri Wilper - Poston wrote on October 28, 2019

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City and State: ST. PETERS MO

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Comments: Looking for anyone who knew my dad, Don Wilper. Machinist Mate Third Class. 1948 - 1951

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Perry Seeberger wrote on November 14, 2018

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Comments: Joseph J. Marino - "Joe" served on the USS Bairoko (CVE-115) in 1950. Ports of call included Kobe and Yokosuka in Toko Bay.
Curious if anyone new him or had photos of the crew.
Joe was was my uncle.

Keywords: Joseph J. Marino, USS Bairoko (CVE-115)

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Chad Olson wrote on March 29, 2016

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City and State: BELLEVUE IA

Unit: GRANDSON

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Found the original commissioning book left over from my grandpas stuff.

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Ted Slack wrote on February 4, 2016

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City and State: ELK GROVE CA

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I served on he from 1952 through 1955 and went through operation Castile and decommissioned her at hunters point sf. Looking for Darrel young he worked in the engin room.
Would welcome any info on him. Thank you
Respectfully ted slack

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Bobbie Lee Neely wrote on September 1, 2015

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City and State: BARLING AR

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Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: John Wayne Blasingame I lost your e-mail Engine Rome 1950 t0 1053

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Don Ferguson wrote on June 24, 2015

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City and State: CLEVELAND GA

Unit: CVE115

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: MY FATHER SERVED ON THE 115 FROM 50 TO DECOMMISSION. HE STILL HAS THE SHIP'S BOOK. I'LL TRY TO SCAN IT AND POST IT. AS TO THE FIRE, HE'S TOLD THE STORY MANY TIMES THAT THE CARRIER WAS TAKING ON AVAITION FUEL FROM A TANKER WHICH WAS STEAMING ALONGSIDE. HE SAYS THE CREW HAD BEEN TOLD OF THE DANGER OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE WHEN TAKING ON GAS. HE SAYS GAS FUMES GOT INTO THE VENTALATION SYSTEM AND AN EXPLOSION HAPPENED. IF ANYONE NEEDS ANY FUTHER INFO, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME.

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Kevin Farnham wrote on November 15, 2014

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City and State: NORTHFIELD NJ

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Searching for information on my father, Mr Thomas James Farnham . Served in the Korean conflict on the US Bairoko. If there is any added info that I may be able to collect. I would also know if it's possible to get copies of the ship book, while he served. Thabo you.

Keywords: Thomas James Farnham. USS Bairoko, Korean Conflict

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Becky Sanchez wrote on April 25, 2014

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City and State: IGNACIO CO

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: HELLO,
Sorry to bother anyone with my questions, but I am looking for information about my Dad. His name was Robert (Bob) Rochford . He was probably the tallest man on the ship. One of his best friends was Jack Seaman. He was in the Navy from Sept 25, 1951-Sept 6,1955. I do know that he was on the Bairiko. Would love to hear from anyone that remembered him. Thank you for listening and most important thank you for your service to your country.

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Bobbie Lee Neely wrote on January 10, 2014

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City and State: BARLING AR

Unit: USS BAIROKO, CVE 115

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I Worked with the Men that was killed in the explosion , I and 2 other men had just left there about 2 or 3 minutes before the explosion. They was good shipmates.
Also I'm looking for a [Mr, Coates MM2] , also G.J Kobold, Lt. Slepickaa

Keywords: The Explosion of May 10, 1951 on USS Bairoko CVE115

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Bobbie Lee Neely wrote on December 30, 2013

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City and State: BARLING AR

Unit: ENGINE ROOM

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I was on The Bairoko CVE 115 from 10 aug,1950 to Jan, 1953, I WORKed IN BOTH ENGINE ROOM SOME, but the forward engine Room. was my main station.
There is a Coates MM2 I would like to said Hi to,

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Teresa A. Schweitzer-Welsh wrote on July 1, 2013

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City and State: PHILADELPHIA PA

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: My uncle served on the USS Barioko in
1951 he was killed in a non
combative
related incident. Im am looking for
his
ship mates who may remember him and
what
happened

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Jesse Alexander wrote on June 22, 2013

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City and State: HAWKINS TX

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Im loooking for anyone who knew my dad. His name is Elton Ray
Alexander. He served on the USS Baroko in 1952-53. he went by
the
name ray, he was the barber and the landry guy. i don't rember
what gun he was traind on. the only story that I rember dad
telling me is when a plan was coming in for a landing that one
of the landing gears was'nt down. when the plane landed on the
deck the prop came off flying through the air decapating his
best freind. Dad was on deck when this hapened. After this
happend dad was in the hosptial in vergina and in New Mexaico.
He cald it the crazy house. It would be great to know more
about my dads life on board the ship. He pased away in 2010.

Keywords: USS Braoka

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Steven Graves SR. wrote on August 17, 2012

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My late Father Vincent Martin Graves was onboard USS
Bairoko most likely 1952, he was seconded from a
British carrier for a short period.

I have a small selection of photos of his time
onboard showing other crew members at work and in the
canteen, if they are of interest I would be happy to
download them.


Steve Graves

Keywords: Photographs

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Patricia Seibert wrote on July 29, 2011

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City and State: GA

Unit: WG MAURER COMMANDER

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Wondering if anyone knew my dad Robert Mitchum. Maybe called Bob. My dad was a really great man and he died when I was 13 yrs old. I never had the opportunity to hear any stories of what he went through while proudly serving his country. If any one here did know him, somehow I'm sure y'all remember each other well. Now that I am old enough to understand what serving our country means I know it was something he kept with him inside always. Please help me know more about a dad that was taken too soon.

Keywords: USS Bairoko CVE-115 Korean War Cadet engineer Fireman discharged San Ysidro, CA Aug 6 1953.Believe he served with Don and/or "Pinky" Pickens. 

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Lorraine Alderman wrote on July 23, 2011

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Comments: Am trying to put together a history of my father's service in the Navy. He passed away many years ago so I do not know who to reach out to. Am especially interested in his Korean War and Bikini Atoll experiences. Thank you for contacting me. Lorraine

Keywords: Haviland Robert Alderman served on the Bairoko, Rendova, Ajax and Boxer during the 1950's. 

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Ed Franklin wrote on April 26, 2010

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City and State: ROSEVILLE CA

Unit: MARINE DETACHMENT USS CURTISS (AV-4)

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: I am trying to find out if TSgt Venia served on the USS Bairoto. His daughter contacted the members of the Marine Detachment on the USS Curtiss (AV-4) after his death. She found a certificate from Operation Castle and I believe there was a Marine helicopter squadron on board during Castle. She was interested in any info someone out there might have. There is a movie coming out on PBS call Burning Sky and it is about the Bravo shot on Castle. Ed Franklin

Keywords: TSgt Francis H Venia Jr 1047983/6449 need information for family

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Christopher Turner wrote on May 2, 2008

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City and State: DULUTH GA

Unit: CVE115

Service or Relationship: Family Member

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Keywords: I am interested in knowing if anyone knew my father, John E. Douglas. I do not know what his position was on the USS Bairoko. Would like to know if anyone knew him. I know that he served under Capt. R.D. Hogle. The XO was Comdr. M.C. Reeves. I know that he served in 1951. I don't know if he served before that or not. I know he became a Policeman in Atlanta, GA in 1955. He was born in Atlanta, GA. If you knew my father, I would like to hear from you.

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Kathryn Stake wrote on March 18, 2008

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Comments: I am looking to purchase the Yearbook - U.S.S. Bairoko from the years of 1951 to 1956. This would be a gift for my father. My mother threw the his yearbook of the Bairoko away. My father keeps asking about it. I have been able to download a picture of the ship for him. It would mean to him. Any ideas or leads greatly appreciated.

Kathryn Stake

Keywords: Yearbook - U.S.S. Bairoko 1951 - 1956

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Wendell Stake wrote on January 18, 2008

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City and State: SEBASTIAN FL

Unit: 2ND DIVISION

Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: I would love to hear from anyone that remembers me. I am having some health problems. I am trying to apply for more benefits if anyone has any advise that would help, greatly appreciated.

My close friend was Guy Parrish.

Keywords: Wendell Stake, Guy Parrish

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John Summers wrote on January 2, 2008

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City and State: BRAXTON MS

Unit: OI DIVISION(CIC)

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Call or e-mail me, Thanks, John

Keywords: Operation Castle

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Judith Overfield wrote on December 4, 2007

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City and State: PORT ORCHARD WA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am looking for shipmates of my father who served on the USS BAIROKO in the early to mid 50's. His full name is Robert B Overfield and he was an ET. I had at one time made contact with a couple of shipmates but my computer had a virus/worm and I lost everything I had. I am trying to put together a memory book about my dad for my nieces and nephews who haven't and won't have the chance to meet and get to know him.

Thank you so very much in advance

Sincerely,

Judith Overfield

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Jerome T. Guerin SR. wrote on July 31, 2007

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City and State: SAG HARBOR NY

Unit: VS25

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: My name is Jerry Guerin and I served on the USS Bairoko with squadron VS-25 along with VMF-312 in 1951. Sugar King was our call name I posted here in 1997 and have never heard any info from anyone. Just decided I'd try again and update my email address. I don't see any mention of my unit and was wondering if you could provide me with any info on personnel.

Thanks Jerry.

Keywords: SugarKing call name.

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Debra Garraffa wrote on January 9, 2007

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Comments: Hello,

My father served on the Bairoko from June 10, 1953 - August 8, 1953. He was a MSgt., Marine, Supply Officer. His friends called him Gene and sometimes "Ham". He mentioned the Captain as Emmet O'Bierne and the C.O. as Lt. Col. Berteling. If you remember him or could provide us with information of others that might have served during this time, I would really appreciate it.

Sincerely and thank you.
Debra Garraffa (daughter)

Keywords: Gene Hamrick (Marine)Supply Officer Bairoko 10June53 - 8Aug53

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Miss Lauren Stine wrote on June 27, 2006

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City and State: IN

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

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Keywords: NICKNAME: JOHNNY ARRIS

I AM LOOKING FOR THE WHEREABOUTS OF SOMEONE ON AN AIRCRAFT CARRIER BY THE NAME OF JOHNNY ARRIS.

JOHNNY WAS TRYING TO LAND HIS AIRCRAFT ON THE CARRIER BUT HE MISSED, AND HIS PLANE WENT INTO THE WATER NEVER TO BE SEEN AGAIN. THIS IS ALL THAT I KNOW.

HE PLAYED BASEBALL IN THE MINOR LEAGUES BEFORE GOING OFF TO WAR AND HE PLAYED A LOT IN NEW YORK BUT ALSO TRAVELED ALL OVER THE COUNTRY. HE WAS VERY WELL-KNOWN AS A BASEBALL PLAYER.

IF YOU KNEW HIM OR HAVE HEARD THE NAME JOHNNY ARRIS BEFORE, PLEASE CONTACT ME VIA MY EMAIL ADDRESS:

THANK YOU TO EACH BRAVE YOUNG MAN WHO SERVED IN THIS WAR. GOD BLESS AMERICA!

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Nancy Chew wrote on March 16, 2006

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Comments: Looking to hear from anyone who may have served with my father, he was on the Bairoko for most of Korea and all Operation Castle til she was brought back for decomission. His name was: Harold Lane also known as Sandy. Any stories, info , anything would be much appreciated. Also if anyone has had any luck with the V.A. or other agencies acknowledging illnesses due to Castle, I'd like to hear from you too. Thanks!!

Keywords: Korea and Operation Castle

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Walter (Red) Wilson JR. wrote on February 25, 2006

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City and State: OXFORD GA

Unit: NATTU, EL CENTRO, CA

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: This is an odd request but I was never stationed
aboard a ship. I spent three years and three months
stationed at the Naval Air Station in El Centro, CA.
One week end in Nov., 1951, I visited a friend, from my home town of Atlanta, GA, I think. I have forgotten his name. I visited him and ate chow aboard
the CVE Bairoko in San Diego. It's funny how I can
remember the ship so easy but don't remember the friend. This is a long shot, I know, but if anyone remembers any information from this time period, please let me know.

Thanks,

Walter ( Red ) Wilson

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Lawrence Massey SR. wrote on September 15, 2005

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City and State: CALISLE PA

Unit: COMMNUCATON DIV.

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

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Keywords: USS Bairoko CVE 115 Former Signalman 2/c Good ship. I left it in San Diego in--46. Capt. H.B.Temple was my Captian. He wanted me to go to a-bomb test at Bikini"Operation Crossroads". We made trip to Manila,Hong Kong to U.S> Instead I chose Discharge. May 1946 Lawrence B. Massey Former SM2/c

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Jack Hostutler wrote on April 2, 2005

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: Please enter my e-mail address to my entry #22746.
jjackvirgil@aol.com. Thanks

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Richard Gallop wrote on February 28, 2005

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City and State: PUEBLO CO

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My Dad(GM2 Donald Gallop) served aboard the Bairoko from 1950 to 1953. Looking for any shipmates that might have served with him.

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Paul Mitchell wrote on January 30, 2004

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City and State: ASHEVILLE NC

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Service or Relationship: -

Comments: I am looking for any former shipmates of my father, CDR Paul Donald Mitchell (usually went by his initials, P.D. Mitchell). He was Operations Officer on USS Bairoko in Korean War and also served during Operation Castle. Dad died in 1985 from heart failure, which was we think in part a result of his battle against cancer of pharynx.

Keywords: USS Bairoko

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Everett O. (Tony) Withrow wrote on January 15, 2004

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City and State: PORT ORANGE FL

Unit: U.S.S.RENSHAW D.D.E. 499

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: These where just a few of my shipmates on the Renshaw Myself I was never on the Bairoko But we was with "Operation Castle". We did take The Natives off that Island. We sat there For hours trying to get them aboar the ship getting Higher and Higher Rad. count,I was Lookout ON the Port side on the flying bridge of the Renshaw.
For years Ive been Trying to tell The Dr,s That the Skin Cancers they take off of me ,some time as high as twenty at atime,some they cut out,that I was at :Operation Csstle: Maybe some day Someone will at Least :LISTEN TO US: because We Was there,
EverettO, withrow MSC ret,

Keywords: TONY [CSSN][R] USS RENSHAW DDE 499 .Friends; BOYD MOUNTS .ESTEP.OGLE.BM1 HAMBRICK.[2nd div.] Rose BM1 Ist Div .Round man Norton, Madoxx SK1 Crooked Nose Carrol,White.

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Horold M. (Maynard) Saylor wrote on September 8, 2003

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City and State: BROOKLYN IA

Unit: A-DIVISION

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: I served aboard the Bairoko during 1949. I worked in the Auxillary Generator room. I would be interested in hearing from any shipmates who served on her.

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George Gaylord Trubey wrote on September 7, 2003

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: I would like to exchange stories, to refresh my memory , the 6 months in the Marshall Islands 2-54 to 8-54 and the 6 shots of Operation Castle. I have some pictures of a few of you playing Vollyball on the Aircraft Elevator Hanger deck and lookin down from the Flight Deck. I don't know how I got the pictures. I thought cameras were not aloud ?

GG Trubey AD2 Simi Valley Ca

Keywords: Operation Castle, USS Bairoko CVE-115

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Lester (Bob) Long wrote on March 25, 2003

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City and State: SILVERDALE WA

Unit: V6 A02 DIV V6 AVIATION ORDNANCEMAN

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: WOULD LOVE TO HAVE A PHOTOCOPY OF ONE OF HOLLEY'S
CARTOONS, SIGNED
WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHERE COMMANDER J.P. CONWAY AIR OFFICER IS NOW? WOULD LIKE TO CONTACT HIM
OR HIS FAMILY, KNOWN HIM SINCE 1941, WHEN HE WAS IN FLIGHT TRAINING AT THE PASCO, WA NAS WHEN HE
LIVED ON MY GRANDFATHER'S FARM IN KENNEWICK, AT
THAT TIME HIS DAUGHTER DOROTHY WAS MY BEST FRIEND.

Keywords: 1950-1953 ALEMEDA, HUNTERS POINT, LONG BEACH, YOKUSKA, KOBE, SASEBO, OKINAWA, KOREA 2 TOURS
NORTH ISLAND FASRON 4 SQUADRON 692.... FRANK TUCKER, FRED WHITE, W.E. WALLACE, FRED FEAKES, ROBERTS, HINTON, VAN GORDER, MANION, S.G. ELLIOTT
M.D. OLSEN, C. DIMMACK, G.L. HOLLEY, K.D. CALLOWAY, J.G. GERRELL, R.E. DOUGLAS, FRED FEAKES.

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Troy McGowan wrote on January 11, 2003

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City and State: HERMISTON OR

Unit: RADAR TECH

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: This is my father. He told me he was a radar technician on the Bairoko in 45 and 46. I know he ported into Hong Kong. He has a picture of ship and crew in his footlocker. Anyone out there know him?

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William D. Smart wrote on January 9, 2003

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City and State: HAVELOCK NC

Unit: VMA-312 CHECKERBOARDS

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea

Comments: Flew off USS Bairoko 27 March 1952 and was
shot down, captured by two North Korean
soldiers, escaped and was rescued by an Air
Force Helicopter. The story has been
published in the January 2003 Leatherneck
Magazine. Am thankful for the Marine
coverage which aided in my escape and the
Air Force Pilot, John C. Calhoun. Would like to
hear from anyone who knew of this incident.

Keywords: Bill Smart. Yellow Sea, VMA-312
Checkerboard, F4U-4B Corsair

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William D. Smart wrote on January 9, 2003

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City and State: HAVELOCK NC

Unit: VMA-312 CHECKERBOARDS

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea

Comments: Was flying off USS Bairoko in the Yellow Sea
when I was shot down and captured by two
North Koreans. Escaped and rescued by an
Air Force Helicopter. My story has been
published in the January 2003 Leatherneck
Magazine. Am thankful that the Marines
covered me and would appreciate hearing
from anyone that aided in my escape.

Keywords: Bill Smart, Yellow Sea, VMA-312, USS Bairoko,
F4U-4 Corsair

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Aladdin Lorenzo wrote on November 7, 2002

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City and State: EL MACERO CA

Unit: USS BAIROKO CVE 115

Service or Relationship: .........

Comments: Looking for galley members that served on the Bairoko from 1953-55, when she was decommisioned at Hunters Point, Calif...was on her when we went on Operation Castle, the H-Bomb tests.

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Jo Retter wrote on August 5, 2002

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City and State: ST. PAUL MN

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My husband, Richard Retter was with a shipmate named Reid or Reed when he drowned in 1954. He always said there was another shipmate with them and wonder if anyone knew who it was.

Keywords: Inquiring about drowning

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Elizabeth Weeks wrote on July 13, 2002

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Comments: From: beth weeks
To: JoRetter@msn.com
Sent: Saturday, July 13, 2002 2:48 PM
Subject: USS Bairoko CVE 115


My father's name was James Robert Morris Long and her served on this ship during the Korean War. He was in the Bikini Atoll Islands during the hydrogen bomb testing. He passed away in 1997 from a rare cancer called VIPoma or Carcinoid Syndrome. He used to enjoy getting together with his ship mates at the annual reunions.
I'm glad to see a website developed for the folks who served on that ship, if he were alive today that would have been a real kick for him to be able to log on and see what was going on.
Thanks,
Beth (Long) Weeks

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Jo Retter wrote on June 28, 2002

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City and State: ST. PAUL MN

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I would like to hear from anyone who knew my husband Rich Retter--he has had Alzheimers the past 12 years and lives at home with me. In early stages of disease, he must have destroyed most everything connected with his service time or we haven't found it yet.

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Harold Clark wrote on June 4, 2002

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Comments: My E-mail address should read bclark3131@msn.com
not aol.com thanks...

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Harold Clark wrote on May 27, 2002

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City and State:

Unit: OA DIVISION

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: Would be interested in contacting Bob Brannigan, Photog; Jack Mitchell, Doug Parker aerographers, Amato and DeLuca, cooks and Tomasin I played volley ball with him at Hunter's Point.

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Frank Price wrote on April 25, 2002

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City and State: ETOWAH NC

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: I am looking for friends from BAIROKO especially, Bill Lacey, Wilford, Jimmy SMith, Frank Gambel, Rocky Maldonado and Tabhan.

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Harold Clark wrote on February 17, 2002

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City and State: CLEARWATER FL

Unit: USS BAIROKO CVE 115 OA DIV.

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: Would like info on future reunion. Was aboard The Bairoko from 1952 through her decommission in 54/55. AG3 OA division

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Jack Hostutler wrote on January 29, 2002

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Unit: N - DIVISION (SIGNALMAN -SA)

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: My name is Jack Hostutler SA,I served on the Biaroko for a short time in 1953. Was transferred to the USS Essex when the Biaroko returned to the states in August of that year. Just wondered if anyone remembers, if so drop me an e-mail.

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Luther Collins wrote on January 29, 2002

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City and State: CLARKSBURG WV

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

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Mike Frankenberg wrote on January 25, 2002

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Does anyone know more about the fire that
killed the five servicemen. My uncle Vernon
Frankenberg was one of those killed?

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Bruce Dellere wrote on January 21, 2002

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Would like to know if someone has a photo of Captain H.B. Temple or could identify Captain Temple for a photo that I have that is said to be of Captain Temple he commanded the CVE-115 in the 40's thank you

Keywords: Ship Commander

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