Entry: 19729
Subject: SERVED 1950 1954
Stanley Wrubleski wrote on October 2, 2001
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City and State: WASHINGTON PA
Unit: 5TH DIV GUNNERY
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
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Entry: 19684
Subject: USS LEYTECV32 1956-1959
Le Grande (Van) Van Wagenen wrote on September 30, 2001
City and State: PARLIN NJ
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I served on board the USS Leyte from May of 1956 to May 1959.(Decommissioning crew) I was assigned to A-Division, Worked in Stean Heat and Outside repair gang.
Also a member of the USS Leyte CV32 Assoc.
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Entry: 19461
Subject: 2001 FIRE MEMORIAL REUNION
Albert W. Seguin wrote on September 16, 2001
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City and State: NORTH PROVIDENCE RI
Unit: RETIRED DCC USN
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: The memorial reunion was the best of many reunions I have attended. I comment Henry sladyk,and Dave Peters, for the task of finding the relatives of the victims. All went well,and the dinner festivities were short and to the point. My wife and I were glad to be a part of it. Thank you al Seguin Association member
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Entry: 18990
Subject: LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO KNEW EARL SLATER
Lloyd Davis wrote on August 27, 2001
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City and State: FT. WASHINGTON MD
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My Uncle Earl Slater was on-board the USS Leyte when she blew up in Boston. He was from St.Croix, US Virgin Island and is buried there. I was not alive when he died but as a youngster I remember trying to fit into his "blues". He was obviously a man of small stature, since at the time I was 13 or so and to big for his uniform even then. If you have any info about my Uncle or pictures please let me know. Thanks.
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Entry: 18836
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Edward L. Stephenson wrote on August 20, 2001
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City and State: YOUNGSTOWN OH
Unit: MARINE DET SHIPS COMPANY
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: Ray English, Jack Harnett, Ted Espotia,
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Entry: 18091
Subject: 1957-1958
Edward Stagmiller wrote on July 20, 2001
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City and State: PALM CITY FL
Unit: V1 DIVISION
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: Bainbridge,MA 1956
Company 154
Looking for anyone from Co.154 or who served on
the USS Leyte from 1957-1958
V1 Division
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Entry: 17985
Subject: USS LEYTE (ADMIN DEPARTMENT)
Matthew Davis wrote on July 15, 2001
City and State: HEPHZIBAH GA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for anyone who know my father (Thomas W. Davis) ie. Tom Davis. I believe he was stationed onboard USS Leyte in the early 50's. He was a Yoeman working in the Ships Office I presume.
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Entry: 17595
Subject: MY FATHER WAS ABOARD THE LEYTE DURRING TIME OF EXPOLSION
Paul Stanbrook wrote on June 26, 2001
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City and State: ROCHESTER NY
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: MY FATHER RICHARD (DICK) STANBROOK SERVED ON BOARD THE USS LEYTE IN EARLY 50S WAD ON BOARD DURRING EXPLOSION HE TALKED ABOUT HOW HE HELP CARRY PEOPLE OFF THE SHIP. MY FATHER IS NOW DECEASED ON 06/19/1999 BUT WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE WHO REMEMBERED HIM. HE RETIRED AS A POLICE CAPTAIN IN UTICA,N.Y. IN 1981 AFTER 24 YEARS WITH POLICE DEPT.
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Entry: 17514
Subject: LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO KNEW MY GRANDFATHER CARL RADCLIFFE
Penny Spangenberg wrote on June 22, 2001
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Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: I really do not know much about him. I only met him once. My mother gave me a Zippo lighter with the ship he was on, and I was wondering about the history of the ship,and him.
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Entry: 16121
Subject: LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES
Jack Fowler wrote on April 25, 2001
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Unit: USS LEYTE (OS DIVISION)
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: Looking for any shipmates aboard the USS Leyte CV32 between December 1951 and July 1954.
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Entry: 14605
Subject: LOOKING FOR JOHN CARMINE
Seth Armstrong wrote on January 26, 2001
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Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: anyone know this guy or what ship he may have belonged too. very interested
Keywords: john carmine, shore leave fremantle western australia 1951-
Entry: 14173
Subject: LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES WHO KNEW MY FATHER, DONNY ACQUAFREDDA
Manny Acquafredda wrote on January 8, 2001
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Service or Relationship: -
Comments: My father was Donny Acquafredda. He served on the Leyte in the years 1956 and 1957, but was tragically killed ten years later as a volunteer firemen in the line of duty.I was only four years old when it happened.I would like to know what he was like during those years, as a young man seeing the world.If you have any information please e-mail me.
Thank You
Manny Acquafredda
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Entry: 14052
Subject: USS LEYTE RADIO OPERATOR
Chris Whalen wrote on January 4, 2001
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Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My dad served aboard the USS Leyte during the Korean War. He died in December of 2000. I found a picture of the USS Leyte (source: the Nat'l. Archives) a few years back and gave it to my Dad as a present. He was proud of his service to his country, to the US Navy and his time aboard the USS Leyte. I am proud of him and will always be honored to call myself his son.
Keywords: USS Leyte, Korean War Veteran
Entry: 13974
Subject: SHIP INFO
Ron O'Conner wrote on January 1, 2001
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City and State: CIRCLEVILLE OH
Unit: RADIOMAN
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: I still have my original of" HISTORY OF THE U.S.S. LEYTE (CVS-32) " and some pictures. One taken in Cuba at a Rum distillery with shipmates and one of me standing on the flight deck with our sister ship in the background.
I also have a clip board we used as a message board as dispatches came in. I served aboard from late 1956 to June 1958. Would love to hear and share with any one of my shipmates.
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Entry: 13428
Subject: KOREAN WAR
Amy Mahaffey wrote on December 3, 2000
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Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Iam looking for someone to interview from the Korean war or a person whose family member was from the Korean war. e-mail is amy_mahaffey@hotmail.com amy(lower slash _ )mahaffey@hotmail.com or dtadcp@bellsouth.net
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Entry: 12737
Subject: VETERENS DAY PARADE
Jennifer Cestero wrote on November 5, 2000
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City and State: BRONX NY
Unit: H.S. OF GRAPHIC ARTS N.J.R.O.T.C.
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: Since my last comment, our unit has made many posters which will be shown on the Veterens Day parade on Saturday the 11th. We also will be marching in the parade. I hope that I see plenty of the veterens there,as I will be part of the color guard. My heart goes out to all of you veterens, and those of you who lost someone in the war.
Keywords: N.J.R.O.T.C Unit of Graphic Arts,P.O.2 Cestero
Entry: 12428
Subject: SHIPMATES
Vincent Perry wrote on October 18, 2000
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City and State: TX
Unit: 'B' DIVISION
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: "B" DIVISION
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Entry: 12371
Subject: LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES AND REUNION
Walter (Walt) Long wrote on October 16, 2000
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City and State: BELLEVILLE PA
Unit: USS LEYTE GM 1950TO54
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: want to know about reunion
Keywords: uss leyte cv 32 gm
Entry: 12087
Subject: ROBBINS, CORTH CAROLINA
Freddie Wallace wrote on October 1, 2000
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City and State: TITUSVILLE FL
Unit: VP 45 NOB BERMUDA
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments:
I'm looking for L.B Bowman, (Lindon Baines), an old friend and school mate who joined NAVY with me in 1955. L.B. was serving aboard the USS Leyte when the ship visited Bermuda in 1957 and I took the launch out to the ship to visit L.B. for the day. I was serving in VP45 anti submarine sqdn., at NOB Bermuda at the time.
I understand L.B. is living in the Phillipines, would lide to hear from him sometime if and when he visites this site.
Keywords: L.B. Bowman
Entry: 11910
Subject: A HERO
Debbie Biernstein (Garavuso) wrote on September 22, 2000
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Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am sending you a copy of a death notice of my father who I understood was on the USS Leyte CV-32 during the time of the explosion and saved several shipmates lives. It would be an honor to see his name published in your newsletter. If you are able to direct me to more information about this tragic event and any publications I can find during this time, it would also be greatly appreciated.
Debbie Biernstein, Daughter
FRANK GARAVUSO, AGE 68, AVENEL
Published in the Home News Tribune 9/19/00
Frank Garavuso, 68, of Avenel died yesterday at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Perth Amboy.
He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and lived in Woodbridge for nine years before moving to Avenel in 1989. He was employed as an insurance adjustor with Sweet Casualty Claims in New York City for 20 years before his retirement in 1991.
He served with the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and was a member of VFW Post 7164 in Avenel, and Elks Lodge 841 in Staten Island, N.Y.
He is survived by his wife, the former Dolores Bodziak; a son, Frank M. Garavuso of Avenel; two daughters, Vickie Pignatti of Roosevelt Island, N.Y., and Debbie Bernstein of Pittsburgh, Pa.; a stepdaughter, Linda Shaw of Martinsville, Va.; two sisters, Maria Fallick of East Brunswick and Angel Garavuso of Farmingdale, N.Y., and six grandchildren.
The funeral will be held 10 a.m. Thursday from the Leon J. Gerity Funeral Home, 411 Amboy Ave., Woodbridge, followed by a 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. James R.C. Church, Woodbridge. Interment will be in Clover Leaf Cemetery, Woodbridge. Visiting at the funeral home will be 7-9 p.m. today, and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday.
from the Home News Tribune
Published: Sep 19 2000 12:00AM
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Entry: 11888
Subject: B DIVISION
Frank Neil wrote on September 21, 2000
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City and State: LAS VEGAS NV
Unit: 'B' DIVISION
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: I am still looking to find anyone from B div that was a Plankowner and worked in either the Nbr 3 fireroom or evaporater plant 1946 thru 1948.
I was also in A div steam heat gang and would like to hear from anyone from that same time period.
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Entry: 11887
Subject: B DIVISION
Frank Neil wrote on September 21, 2000
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City and State: LAS VEGAS NV
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Service or Relationship: -
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Entry: 11700
Subject: ABOARD USS LEYTE 1950-51
John Peck wrote on September 13, 2000
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City and State: NORFOLK VA
Unit: USS LEYTE H DIV
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: USS LEYTE H DIV
Keywords: Served on board USS Leyte CV-32, H Division,
Entry: 11527
Subject: SON OF WALTER R. STRAWN WHO SEARVED ON THE LEYTE
Raymond Strawn wrote on September 5, 2000
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City and State: FLOWER BRANCH GA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father retired from the navy in 1960 after 21 years. He has lots of pictures and a navy photo book about the Leyte. I would like to find more information .
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Entry: 11214
Subject: DOES ANYONE KNOW JACK PURCELL
Todd Purcell wrote on August 22, 2000
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Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I was wondering if anyone new John(Jack)Purcell? He served on the Leyte during Korea. He was my grandfather and we were really close and when he died so I didn't get to find out what he was like then and i was wondering if anyone could tell me?
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Entry: 10909
Subject: US NAVAL SEA CADETS
Katelyn Van Meter wrote on August 8, 2000
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City and State: BELLEVILLE IL
Unit: INAUGURAL DIV. ST.LOUIS,MO.
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: my grandfather and father were in the war. i am in the jr. navy and id like so more info on this war
Keywords: USS Enterprise, USS MaKee
Entry: 10349
Subject: USS LEYTE ORIGINAL CREWMAN
Richard Pauls wrote on July 14, 2000
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City and State: FRANKLIN IN
Unit: OIL KING
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I was a water tender first class and oil king on the USS Leyte just after the shakedown cruise in 1946. I boarded the ship in Rhode Island when we took on planes. I was on board when we journeyed to Valparaiso, Chile for the inauguration of the President of Chile. Even though I should have been on terminal leave, all of a sudden I was classified "non-expendable." I was discharged from the Leyte to Norfolk, VA for the end of my service. I am also a Pearl Harbor survivor (USS Medusa) and a Navy veteran of 11 years (1941-1952). I would be interested in hearing from any of my shipmates from that time.
Keywords: Oil King, World War II,
Entry: 9342
Subject: USS LEYTE CV 32
Rosemarie Kelliher wrote on June 12, 2000
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City and State: MA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father was a casualty on the USS Leyte while it was being overhauled at the Boston shipyard.
His name was Charles J. Murphy Sr.,the 37th victim of the disaster. At the time I was 7 years old and really didn't comprehend the circumstances of the explosion. I only knew I would never see my Dad again. Last year (1999) my husband and I went to the Boston Public Library and looked up all the newspaper articles we could find regarding the accident of 10/16/53. We found an abundants of information on the accident and the many medical personal, doctors and nurses, who came to the aid of the victims and their families. A delayed, God Bless to the many who gave their time and expertise. My family and I would be forever grateful to obtain additional information on the 1953 accident and also the plaque dedication in 2001.
Sincerely,
Rose
Daughter of
Charles J. Murphy Sr.
Keywords: Family member
Entry: 9165
Subject: DEDICATED TO THE VETS
Jimmy Nergon wrote on June 3, 2000
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Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: Me and my whole unit in Graphic Communication Arts High School are dedicating this whole year to the Korean War vets, me and my whole unit are very interested to find out more about the war, and need some information to build up and learn more, we'd really appreciate it, Thanks You.
3rd Class Petty Officer
Jimmy Negron Jr
Keywords: Im a Naval Junior ROTC Cadet
Entry: 8923
Subject: PAST PRESIDENT USS LEYTE CV 32 ASSOSCIATION
John (Jack) Mitchell wrote on May 26, 2000
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City and State: PHOENIX AZ
Unit: USS LEYTE F.DIV-4 DIV 1952 -1955
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: We are now in the process of trying to find relatives and friends of those shipmates and civilians who perished in the explosion at the Boston Navy yard OCT.16 1953.The 2001 reunion will be held in Boston and a plaque will be deicated near the site(park). Anyone with information contact Henry Sladyk 1051 Foster St So.Windsor Ct. 06074
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Entry: 8551
Subject: DETACATION TO THE KOREAN WAR
Jennifer Cestero wrote on May 9, 2000
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City and State: BRONX NY
Unit: NJROTC OF GRAPHICS HIGH SCHOOL
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I am a Navy Junior cadet and very interested in
the USS Leyte CVA 32. My LT. Skibar and the NJROTC Unit at Graphics High School are interested on finding out more about the USS Leyte and much more on the Korean War. This year we are dedacating a big bullatin board to the Korean War and those who served. Any one who is willing to give information will be greatly apprieciated. Thank You!
Keywords: Junior Navy Cadet/P.O. 3 Cestero
Entry: 8181
Subject: ENSIGN TOMMY FISCHER
Charles R. Hostnik wrote on April 22, 2000
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City and State: TACOMA WA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father was Ensign Tommy Fischer, who was killed in the explosion on the Leyte in Boston Harbor on 16 Oct 1953. He was the Public Information Officer. I am looking for any and all information on him and his family from any source. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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Entry: 6475
Subject: LIKE TO JOIN USS LEYTE ASSC.
Ronald (Ron) Buchmann wrote on January 26, 2000
City and State: EDISON NJ
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: USS Leyte CV-32
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Entry: 6091
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Scott Robbins wrote on January 8, 2000
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Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: Richard got all excited when I told him what I had found on the Internet. He served aboard the Leyte from 50 to 52. Went through the Panama canal. Transferred over from the Palau (CVE-122) after being aboard her from 48-50. He worked flight deck as an airman 1st class, green hat and blue hat crews. He remembers an Indian fellow from New York, someone named Wigglesworth, John Caussey (the spelling might be wrong), and his best friend, Pat Patterson who transferred over with him from the Palau. He thinks he lives in Rhinelander, WI. Also thought he was a carpenter. He mentioned being part of task force 77. Anybody out there remember Richard Silveus from the Palau 48-50 or the Leyte 50-52?
by direction, Scott Robbins
Keywords: Pat Patterson, John Caussey(sp?), Wigglesworth, Indian fellow from New York, Task Force 77, flight deck
Entry: 5934
Subject: J.C. LYNN
Robert Lynn wrote on December 30, 1999
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City and State: PALENVILLE NY
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Service or Relationship: Family Member
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Entry: 5496
Subject: MY FATHER WAS MARK PHILLIPS, EM
Adam Phillips wrote on December 7, 1999
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City and State: CLEVELAND OH
Unit: N/A
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Even though my father is gone (died 1996), I was wondering if it where posssible to find out more about the ship and the people he served with. He told me so many stories....
Keywords: Mark E. Phillips, possible known as "Red". From Minerva Ohio. Electricians Mate, Shore Patrol
Entry: 5388
Subject: THADDEUS (TED) MICHAEL LEMPART A.N.
Connie Sikora wrote on December 1, 1999
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City and State: HAMMOND IN
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Ted Lempart was my father. I was anxious to know more about his service in the Navy. He died when I was very young. If anyone out there remembers him, please e-mail me at .
He was born in 1932. He died in 1984.
Connie Sikora
Am still interested in info on my Dad. I remember a man named Gene Lyons that visited when I was young. Mom says he was in Jacksonville Fla living with a woman named Sally. Note the new e-mail address and phone. Thanks so much! God Bless
Keywords: U.S.S.Leyte
Entry: 5023
Subject: SHIP'S HISTORY - KOREAN WAR SERVICE
Craig Rothhammer wrote on November 16, 1999
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City and State: LA CRESCENTA CA
Unit: USS GRASP (ARS-24) USS BOLSTER (ARS-38)
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments:
USS LEYTE (CV-32)
“Her pilots accumulated 11,000 hours in the air while inflicting massive damage upon enemy positions...”
Displacement: 27,100 t.
Length: 888 ft
Extreme Width: 147'6"
Draft: 28'7"
Speed: 33 k.
Complement: 3,448
Armament: 12 5"; 72 40mm
Aircraft: 80+
Class: Essex
Leyte arrived Sasebo, Japan, 8 October 1950 and made final preparations for combat operations.
From 9 October through 19 January 1951, the ship and her aircraft spent 92 days at sea and flew 3,933 sorties against the North Korean aggressors. Her pilots accumulated 11,000 hours in the air while inflicting massive damage upon enemy positions, supplies, transportation, and communications.
Leyte returned to Norfolk for overhaul 25 February.
USS Leyte received two battle stars for Korean service.
From: DICTIONARY OF AMERICAN NAVAL FIGHTING SHIPS
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Entry: 3775
Subject: WARREN C. LOWERY - TAPS
Cynthia Lowery wrote on October 28, 1999
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City and State: POWHATAN VA
Unit: USS LEYTE
Service or Relationship: Navy
Comments: My father, Warren Clayton Lowery, known as "Snooks" served in the Navy from 1949 (I am pretty sure) till 1953, when he was honorably discharged. He served on the USS Leyte as a Seaman. He was a Gunner's Mate. He gave me a number (service number?) of 2781152.
He passed away December 8, 1998, from complications of open heart surgery.
He told me many stories of his time on the Leyte, as well as the fun times he had in various cities (i have photos of him and his buddies in the Zig Zag Club in Germany).
I would love to hear from anyone out there who remembers my Dad or serving with him on the Leyte, as I really don't know that much about the time he spent in the service, and would lile to hear . I would also like to receive, if possible, a copy of your newsletter - if you could refer me to who I need to talk to about this, it would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you so much.
Cynthia Lowery
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