Entry: 60064
Subject: ANY INFO. ON MY DAD
Jon Wiseman wrote on February 18, 2007
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City and State: MCLEAN IL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Hello,
My dad served on the USS Leyte during the Korean war.
I do not have any dates of service, but, was just hoping that someone may remember dad, or give me any interesting information. Dad is Harry P. Wiseman, died in 1989. Thank You for any information you may have.
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Entry: 59027
Subject: ELVIN KOHLER
Larry Kropp SR. wrote on September 25, 2006
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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
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Entry: 56376
Subject: LT. BOB SKIBAR
Sylvia Skibar-Radatz wrote on March 25, 2006
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Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: Does anyone know him?
Keywords: Bob Skibar, looking for him? He's in New York somewhere. I think he's a Lt in the Navy.
Entry: 56086
Subject: I SERVED ABOARD THE U.S.S.LEYTE FROM 1951 TO 1954. I WAS ATTACED TO THE 7TH DIV., THEN ONTO FOX DIV.
Michael (Mike) Tampone wrote on March 3, 2006
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City and State: SICKLERVILLE NJ
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: A great sea going Carrier.CV 32.. I'll never forget the years aboard 1951-1954
Entry: 55979
Subject: USS LEYTE CV-32 REUNION
Le Grande (Van) Van Wagenen wrote on February 26, 2006
City and State: PARLIN NJ
Unit: USS LEYTE CV-32
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments: This years reunion will be held in Seattle,Washington, October 4-8 2006.
Open to all former crew members,Air Groups, and Marines that served on board 1945-1959
Keywords: "Van"
Entry: 55532
Subject: LEYTE EXPLOSION
Robert A. Vick III wrote on February 3, 2006
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City and State: NEW PORT RICHEY FL
Unit: FIRST DIVISION
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments: I was aboard the Leyte when she exploded in Boston. I was a first division seaman apprentice. I was not injured, fortunately. Shortly after the explosion on the Leyte, I was transferred to the Bennington. She exploded the same way, with greater damage and loss of life. I was then transferred to the USS Lake Champlain, where I finished my duty tour.
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Entry: 53651
Subject: USS LEYTE KOREAN WAR VET DIES
Mark Henshaw wrote on October 18, 2005
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Unit: USS LEYTE
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My brother, Gerald L. Henshaw, a crew member of USS Leyte during the Korean War, died today at age 75. He has been in poor health for several years and was predeceased by his wife, Esther. He is survived by three daughters, Mickey, Rita, and Karen, several grandchildren, and 5 brothers, Les and Ross (US Army Vets), Don and Mark (US Air Force Vets), and Rick.
Jerry was proud of his Naval service and especially fond of the time he spent on USS Leyte - He will be missed by family and friends.
Keywords: USS Leyte
Entry: 53297
Subject: I SERVED ABOARD THE LEYTE UNTIL 12/56
John Giglio JR. wrote on September 25, 2005
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City and State: TAVARES FL
Unit: ENGINEERING DEPT.
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments: I served aboard the Leyte until Dec. 1956, when I was honorably Discharged. I was in the Engine room for most of my tour. I remember going on a Med cruise around that time. Does anybody else remember it. We went to England, Portugal, Greece, Malta, Gibralta and Rhodes. I remember a violent hurricane in the North Atlantic, do you? Help me remember, thanks!
Keywords: Machinist Mates, engine room.
Entry: 52264
Subject: ONBOARD DEC, 1950 - AUG, 1952
Fred Seidel wrote on July 26, 2005
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City and State: LEHIGH ACRES FL
Unit: USS LEYTE CV 32
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: Member of " YE Motley Crew ". A group of Reservists from NAS Glenview called up in August 1950 and assigned to the Leyte. My first assignment was TAD to Squadron VC-4 During Korean Cruise. Later assigned to V2 Division until discharge in Aug 1952.
Entry: 51370
Subject: FATHER ON-BOARD IN BOSTON DURING THE TIME OF THE FIRE
Leonard Costa JR. wrote on June 5, 2005
City and State: NEW BEDFORD MA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments: My dad Leonard A. Costa Sr. was a crewman aboard the Leyte. He is still alive and enjoying his retirement her in Massachusetts.
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Entry: 50588
Subject:
Mary Schaffer wrote on May 4, 2005
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City and State: ROUNDUP MT
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments:
Keywords: My father,deceasesed (PFc.Lawrence J. Wesgaites) "A" Company 1st Bt. 1st Marines Division mentioned the "Leyete" in one of his letters to my mom also deceased. I was wondering if anyone knew him.
Entry: 50405
Subject: USS LEYTE 1951-1955
Rhiannon Krause wrote on April 25, 2005
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Comments: Hello, I am writing on behalf of my grandfather, Lloyd Smith. He is looking for some of his old buddies who served with him from 1951-1955. The names he recalls are Bob Downs and Joseph Anthony Rodovic III, if anyone has any information about them or knows how to contact them or anyone else remembers my grandpa please let me know, he would be so excited!
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Entry: 50116
Subject: REUNION AND ASSOCIATION
Le Grande (Van) Van Wagenen wrote on April 11, 2005
City and State: PARLIN NJ
Unit: 'A' DIVISION.....ASSOCIATION M.A.A.
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: If you would like to Join the USS Leyte Cv-32 Association or would like to know about our annualy reunions....Contact me, I can help!
Keywords: Everyone calls me "Van"
Entry: 49284
Subject: LOOKING FOR SHOPMATES
Joe Vitale wrote on March 1, 2005
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City and State: STERLING VA
Unit: ET GANG
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Just trying to find any shipmates who served aboard the Leyte in the ET gang between early 1957 thru 1958. Please contact me via email at vitalej@ncr.disa.mil or jvitale@advcs.com. It's been way too long and I don't know why I haven't done this before. Hope you're all doin fine. Take care and be careful out there.
Keywords: Electronics Technician ET2
CVS-32
USS Leyte
1957 to 1958
Entry: 48270
Subject: USS LEYTE CV32-1949-1951
John Fadool wrote on January 20, 2005
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City and State: RICMOND VA
Unit: 1ST DIV.
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: would like to here from eany shipmates 1949-1951
Keywords: uss leyte ev 32 uss cabot
Entry: 47971
Subject: GEORGE C. HEIM, POPPY
Emil Pignetti wrote on January 6, 2005
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City and State: NEWBURGH NY
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My poppy was the best ever. Never a dull moment when poppy was around. And nothing but good times with him. I miss him alot. It saddens me everytime i think of him cause all i have left is memories. Nothing but campin and fishin memories that could never be forgotten. I love him and always will.
Keywords: My Grandfather George C. Heim on USS Leyte
Entry: 47967
Subject: MY GRANDFATHER GEORGE C. HEIM
Emil Pignetti IV wrote on January 6, 2005
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City and State: NEWBURGH NY
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My poppy the best ever!!! I went campin fishin and everything with him. Nothin but good times with him and now all i have is memories. I love him and always will.
Keywords: My Grandfather George C. Heim on USS LEYTE
Entry: 47554
Subject: ABOARD LEYTE 1956-1957
Jack Ewing wrote on December 16, 2004
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City and State: LAKE HAVASU CITY AZ
Unit: EXECUTIVE DIVISION
Service or Relationship: -
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Entry: 47553
Subject: ABOARD LEYTE 1956-1957
Jack Ewing wrote on December 16, 2004
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City and State: LAKE HAVASU CITY AZ
Unit: EXECUTIVE
Service or Relationship: -
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Entry: 46884
Subject: USS LEYTE CV-32 AND AIR GROUPS
Le Grande (Van) Van Wagenen wrote on November 15, 2004
City and State: PARLIN NJ
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Reunion for September 26-29- 2005
Our Reunion will be held at the Raddison Hotel 210 Holiday Court. Annapolis, MD. All former crew members,Air Groups and Marines are welcome.
We will be touring the Academy!
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Entry: 45752
Subject: UNCLE DIED IN EXPLOSION
Wayne Hartley wrote on September 11, 2004
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Service or Relationship: -
Comments: My Uncle Warren Hartley died in the Boston explosion. Does anyone remember him,what was he like?
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Entry: 45533
Subject: 50-54
Buck Buchanon wrote on August 30, 2004
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City and State: BUCHANAN GA
Unit: SUPPLY
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments:
Keywords: served 1950-1954 in supply on yss leyte
Entry: 41681
Subject: USS LEYTE 1946-1949
Jack Howard wrote on March 12, 2004
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City and State: WINCHESTER KY
Unit: SIGNAL CORP
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: I served aboard the Leyte 1946 thru Jan 1949 as
Signalman.My nickname was Killer to some of the signal Bridge crew. At 76 yrs old it's hard to remember names but I do recall Kenny Duncan and McQune.The whole crew was the best I ever served with.
Keywords: USS Leyte Cv 32
Entry: 40806
Subject: OLD SHIPMATES
Bobby McCallister wrote on February 12, 2004
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City and State: REYNOLDSBURG OH
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: I served on board the Leyte from 1958-1959, I helped decommission her in the Brooklyn naval yard. WE stayed in the Brooklyn receiving station. I was on the 6th floor. I was a damage controlman, off-loaded ammo to a bardge etc. Was in "R" Div. I remember a guy named O'Brien We all called himn obie. He cut a lot of hair, including mine. Done a hell of a good job. Anyone remember me? Someone think back to this time.
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Entry: 40798
Subject: OLD SHIPMATES
Bobby McCallister wrote on February 12, 2004
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City and State: REYNOLDSBURG OH
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: I served on board the Leyte from 1958-1959, I helped decommission her in the Brooklyn naval yard. WE stayed in the Brooklyn receiving station. I was on the 6th floor. I was a damage controlman, off-loaded ammo to a bardge etc. Was in "R" Div. I remember a guy named O'Brien We all called himn obie. He cut a lot of hair, including mine. Done a hell of a good job. Anyone remember me? Someone think back to this time.
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Entry: 40379
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Stephen J. Shea wrote on January 29, 2004
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City and State: WILMINGTON DE
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
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Entry: 39402
Subject: LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO KNEW MY DAD MIKE EDWARD O'BRIEN
Sean O'Brien wrote on December 24, 2003
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Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Looking for any info on Mike O'Brien . My dad was in korean war while in sea of japan
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Entry: 39273
Subject: MY DAD ROY MORGAN
Roy Morgan wrote on December 19, 2003
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Entry: 39204
Subject: SON OF GEORGE C. HEIM, I SALUTE YOU ALL...
Mark Heim wrote on December 16, 2003
City and State: NEWBURGH NY
Unit: NOT SURE OF MY FATHER'S UNIT OR DATES HE WAS ONBOA
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: This is tough for me, it really is. My sister sent this link to me over a month ago and I just now am able to write to you all. My father was George C. Heim, the best man to ever walk the face of the planet. He was everything to all of us, friends, family, even complete strangers that had the chance to meet him, even only for a moment. He passed away on August 18, 1998 of mesothelioma, as I'm sure some others aboard did. I miss him so and regret that he won't get to know my daughter, born on August 6, 2003. Enough about that, I'm looking for info from anyone about the ship, her crew, and possibly someone who would remember my father. He was about 5'8", black hair, brown eyes, with a slim build. I will look into possible dates that he was aboard, and buddies name's and such. Thank you all that contribute to this and all boards like this. We need you. I miss you Dad, I wish you were here...
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Entry: 38541
Subject: GEORGE C. HEIM
Dan Maust wrote on November 21, 2003
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Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am George's Son-in Law and Susan's Husband. Unfortunately I was only able to spend less than 2 years with George. I remember almost every minute we spent together. Most of them were after he became ill, but he never lost his sense of humour or fighting spirit. He was proud of his service aboard the Leyte, and even thou he knew that his illness was due to this service, he refused to ever say a bad word about the navy. This man was a true Patriot. His patriotism was contagious and was carried on by his wife,Mary Lou, his daughter(my wife Sue), as well as his grand daughter(our daughter Jamie).
I am currently serving in SW Asia and many times thoughts of him and his familie's patriotism get me thru the rough times.
We miss you George
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Entry: 38540
Subject: GEORGE C. HEIM
Dan Maust wrote on November 21, 2003
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Entry: 38488
Subject: GEORGE C. HEIM, MY HERO
Susan Maust wrote on November 18, 2003
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City and State: CLAYTON NY
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father served on the USS Leyte CV32 from 1953-1956. He was aboard the ship in the boiler room when the explosion occurred and lost alot of his buddies. He only told me the terrible story once, which was all he had to tell it. He died on August 18, 1998 from Mesothelioma, exposure to asbestos which was burning in the boiler room. He's the best person I know and he was always so proud to serve in the Navy and showed off his medals any chance we would look at them! I am more proud of him for never giving up, not once, even during his last living moments. To all his shipmates, in Heaven or on Earth, I salute you.
Signed, his daughter who misses him more each day.. Sue
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Entry: 37817
Subject: CARL RICHARD 'SMITTY' SMITH
Susan Shaw wrote on October 26, 2003
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Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father served on the USS LEYTE from 1943-1947, in the South Pacific Theater. He is almost 78 now.
Are there any reunions out there?
Thank you,
Susan Shaw
Keywords: USS LEYTE
Entry: 37536
Subject: INFO ON USS LEYTE CVS 32
Brent Hunter wrote on October 13, 2003
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Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: looking for any info on u.s.s. leyte cvs 32 for my father n law who was on this ship. if you have any pictures or info please e-mail me at
sow_seed03@yahoo.com
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Entry: 35892
Subject: MY GRANDFATHER
Sage Naumann wrote on July 28, 2003
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Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: he was a very good man he was on the USS Leyte. i am his grandson i am 8 yr old. he gave me some of his medals. he one day when he was on the ship he heard some of the shipmates whispering about him and they said yep thats big p. so thats how he got his nickname big p. he told me his favorite rank was LT.
Keywords: his nichname was big p his name was henry podhradsky. he was a seaman lt and lt.comander
Entry: 33064
Subject: HENRY (HANK) FREDERICKS
Henry Fredericks wrote on March 25, 2003
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City and State: PORT ORANGE FL
Unit: CV-32
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: Served on USS Leyte, Uss Kersage
1948 to 1952. Basic training Great Lakes
Providence, RI, Sanford, FL
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Entry: 30644
Subject: STAN TRYBOSKI - ELECTRICIAN USS LEYTE 1953 -1956
Stan Tryboski wrote on December 25, 2002
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City and State: PARK RIDGE IL
Unit: LEYTE
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: Interested in reunions, especially the upcomeing 50 year anniversary of the 1953 Boston explosion and fire. Anyone who has information, please contact my son at t.tryboski@attbi.com
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Entry: 29200
Subject: LOOKING FOR AL CHURCH
John Summers wrote on October 31, 2002
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City and State: UPPER SANDUSKY OH
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: Interested in my uncal naval history!!!!!!!!!
Keywords: LOoking for Alvin Church?
Entry: 29176
Subject: USS LEYTE MARINE DETATCHMENT 1956-1956
James Edwards wrote on October 30, 2002
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City and State: BASSETT VA
Unit: MARINE DETACHMENT USS LEYTE CVS 32
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: I served aboard the Leyte for 19 mo. during the years between 1955 and 1956. I am looking for anyone who served with me during that time, particularly while we were conducting live fire exercises. I am wondering if anyone remembers what it was like firing those guns. I know that the concussion was so terrible that it was almost impossible to endure. I remember one guy by the name of last name Ogden, incurred a situation that blood was running out of his ears when the gun was fired. Another man by the name of last name Campbell suffered a hit to his face by the casing. I would appreciate anyone who served at that time would contact me or post a message.
Keywords: Edwards,James D. "J.D."
Marine Detachment USS Leyte cvs 32 1955-1956
served on brig duty,sentry duty and during general quarters as 5" gunnerport side.
Entry: 28858
Subject: ANYONE KNOW JOE ALBERT PATTERSON
Thomas Loyd wrote on October 15, 2002
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City and State: FT. WORTH TX
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: My best friend was killed on the Leyete on 10/16/53... he had just turned 18. Any old crew
members out there that remember him? He was from
Mineola, Texas.
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Entry: 28288
Subject: ANYONE WHO KNOWS JESSE MCDOUGAL
Kasey McDougal wrote on September 16, 2002
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City and State: ROYCE CITY TX
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: Im looking for anyone who knew my grandfather his name was Jesse Wilburn MCDougal he was a cheif I don't know much about him because he passed before I was born. He was in the korean and world war two i know he was on a ship that had 23 or something to that nature on it.any thing would be helpful
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Entry: 27664
Subject: LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES-JULY 1950 TO APRIL 1951
Jimmy Walker wrote on August 18, 2002
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City and State: BETHEL SPRINGS TN
Unit: SUPPLY DEPT.
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: Some names I remember; Longnecker,(Golden Glove Amateur boxer, Detroit). Smith, "Smitty, from Maine, (Had car accident near Millington,Tn.) "Chief" James Youngblood, Cherokee, N. C. Doggett, Cape Girardeau,Mo., James "Jammo" Thompson, Elizabeth, N. J.We were at sea, Yellow Sea and or Sea of Japan from about mid-october to Dec. 26, 51 or 52 days at sea.
Our planes were flying 24 hours a day, helping those guys trapped around Chosin Res, and during retreat. I believe we lost a pilot, named Brown, he was black man from, I believe, Miss. This was in 1950.
Keywords: CHONJIN RESERVOIR EVACUATION
INCHON INVASION
Entry: 26332
Subject: WHERE WAS LEYTE SCRAPPED
Joseph Kelly wrote on June 17, 2002
City and State: TOMS RIVER NJ
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: where was uss leyte scrapped and the dates
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Entry: 26331
Subject: WHERE WAS LEYTE SCRAPPED
Joseph Kelly wrote on June 17, 2002
City and State: TOMS RIVER NJ
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: where was uss leyte scrapped and the dates
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Entry: 26273
Subject: HUSBAND WHO WAS SHIPMATE
Genevra Whitney wrote on June 14, 2002
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Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Would like to notify anyone who might have known my husband, Jerry Whitney, that he passed away in May of 1999. He was on board the Leyte from 1953 to 1955 as an Aviation Storekeeper.
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Entry: 25853
Subject: ET GANG
Roland Ramsey wrote on May 28, 2002
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City and State: COVERLEY, CHRIST CHURCH
Unit: ET GANG
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments:
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Entry: 23005
Subject: SHIPMATES 1952 - OCT 1953
Charles Mc Elfresh wrote on February 8, 2002
Deceased
City and State: OSCEOLA WI
Unit: V1 FLIGHTNDECK
Service or Relationship: -
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Entry: 22990
Subject: [NFRO SHJIPMAT ES 1952-OCT 53
Charles Mc Elfresh wrote on February 7, 2002
Deceased
City and State: OSCEOLA WI
Unit: V1 FLIGHTNDECK
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
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Entry: 21857
Subject:
Edward L. Stephenson wrote on December 29, 2001
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City and State: YOUNGSTOWN OH
Unit: MARINE DET
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Ray English, Jack Harnett,
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Entry: 20972
Subject:
Richard Moore wrote on November 25, 2001
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City and State: CONSTANTINE MI
Unit: MM FA
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: Looking for ? Fig (from Tucson, AZ) served as MM in 1956-1958, ? Hutchison (from Kansas City, MO, nickname was "Hawkeye" served as MM 3rd class in 1956-1958
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