USS Manchester (CL-83)

Navy BBS

Legacy Messages - 1995-1999

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Marcia McKay wrote on December 30, 2023

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City and State: MISSION KS

Unit:

Service or Relationship: US Navy

Comments: I know my dad was in the Korean conflict. I believe he joined in 1950 at the age of 17. I know he served on the USS Manchester. He served in Guam, Korea, Japan and other areas.

In the 1960's he rejoined the Navy at the Olathe Naval Air Station in Olathe, Ks. I believe he served maybe 5 or 6 years. Total service around 12 years.

Variety of questions about his service. He has been deceased for about 15 years. He died at age 74.

Keywords: Pilot??, Administrative work

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Melvin Gaudette wrote on June 28, 2018

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City and State: FALL RIVER MA

Unit: USS MANCHESTER CL83

Service or Relationship: USMCr 1948---1949 US Navy 1949---1953

Comments: The USS Manchester was making a speed run to Korea via Pearl Harbor. She was doing 32 knots when all hell broke loose. I was below decks returning from the after store room with the coffee grounds to CIC. Combat Information Center. The after fire room exploded with a flash fire just as I was in the area. I and others entered the burning inferno to retrieve the dead and disabled as best we could. We carried the bodies to the main deck for medical care. It was at the location of the after turret and I remember the ships Marines assisting the medics. At this time I was picked to help removing live ammunition and throwing it over the side. I was at the right place at the right time. The ships cruise book only mentioned the disaster with a one line note as we entered Pearl Harbor. Many of my shipmates were victims with disabilities and as least two were killed. Do any of my old shipmates remember what happened 68 yrs ago. I love you all.

Keywords: Ship Disaster.

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Donald Moore wrote on November 15, 2016

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City and State: VIRGINIA BEACH VA

Unit: UNKNOWN

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Comments: I'm looking for any friends or stories or pictures anyone might have of my father HM3 Robert Moore he was on the USS Manchester from 51-53, any info on him would be
greatly appreciated, I am looking to give him a memory of his Naval Service for Christmas
this year.
Thank you

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Justin Wald wrote on August 2, 2016

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City and State: JOPLIN

Unit: .

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I'm looking for any friends or stories or pictures anyone might have of my grandpa Jeff Nuckolls he was on the USS Manchester from 51-53, any info on a man with the last name Yankel would be great he has told many stories about him over the years to me

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Stephanie Gray wrote on May 22, 2016

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City and State: WAUCONDA IL

Unit: UNKNOWN

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am looking for information on my father, Louis Dumblauskas. I don't know much about him except that he transferred off the USS Manchester to the USS Gearing in February of 1949. He was a fireman on the Gearing so I assume the same or similar on the Manchester? Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Keywords: Manchester, Gearing, Sierra, Dumblauskas

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Kurt Braeckel wrote on April 14, 2016

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City and State:

Unit: LCS CREW 214

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I am the XO of LCS Crew 214 and my crew will be commissioning USS MANCHESTER (LCS 14) in the summer of 2017. I am hoping to locate a ship's crest for the original Mighty Man CL-83 for reference as we design the crest of the new ship. Ideally, I hope to capture a little bit of CL-83's history in our ship. Any help from veterans, family or friends would be appreciated!

V/r
CDR Kurt Braeckel

Keywords: LCS, USS MANCHESTER, 83, 14

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William Moore wrote on March 26, 2016

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City and State: WEST UNION IA

Unit: MY FATHER SERVED

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I have the cruise for the Manchester for 50-51 if any one is interested.

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Brandon Smith wrote on November 11, 2015

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City and State: CASTAILIAN SPRINGS TN

Unit: COMMISSARY CLASS CS3

Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: Comments: I am looking for fellow sailer's that served with my grandfather on the USS Manchester (CL-83)
from the time the Manchester from 1955 to Sept. 4 1956 when decommisioned. His name is Robert L Smith from Tennessee he served in the Commissary Class CS3. He is currently 79 yrs of age and looking to contact his old friends. Any information you have please feel free to email me and i will forward all information on to him.

Keywords: Smity
Pete
Bob

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Arthur Snellbaker SR. wrote on November 22, 2014

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City and State:

Unit: 1ST ANGLICO

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My cousin, Albert P. Corbett Jr died in service on 4 August 1950. He was a fireman in Division B according to the headstone application. Does anyone remember him or have any information regarding his death? thanks.

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Melvin Earle Gaudette wrote on November 18, 2014

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City and State: FALL RIVER MA

Unit: USS MANCHESTER CL 83

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I was on liberty in Japan with Vergil Stuffelbeam when we came under enemy fire. He was shot in the lower stomach and bleeding through his pubic hair. While still under enemy fire I carried him to safety. the last I heard was he received a Purple Heart for his wound. Does anyone have any information to add to this? 38 Gaudette Drive

Keywords: 38 Gaudette Drive

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Susan Zavala Fairman wrote on September 10, 2014

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City and State: NEEDLES CA

Unit: DIVISION 5

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father served on the USS Manchester CL-83, I believe. I have recently come across several pictures and in his handwriting had the USS Manchester CL-83 5th Division, San Francisco, CA I also have several pictures while in Korea and other places, no dates unfortunately except it was at least 1951-1952 or so. Does anyway recall a Faustino Tino Zavala?

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Richard Wendell wrote on April 19, 2014

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City and State: LAKEWOOD OH

Unit: F.DIV.

Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: 17603 Narragansett

Served aboard the Manchester from Feb,1955/1956 Made several cruses,to Japan, Hong Kong
and several other Ports.The ship was in Valeo Calif.for updating when I came aboard.I wa placed in Fox Div.(Firecontron section.)In 56/57 she was being put out of service.I was transferred to the Uss RooseveltCVA42.We boarded her in Bremerton Wa.I served my remaing tour of duty with her.We brought her around the Horn,our home port was Mayport Fla.We incurred King Neptune Rath.at The crossing of the Equator.(SHELLBACKS) The ship went to the Brooklyn Navy Yard for Overhaul.I was discharged thom there on July 25th 1958
IF there are any sailors that served aboard either of these GREAT SHIPS please contact me at brirewood@att.net or 216 228 0252 Dick Wendell FT/3

Keywords: 17603 Narragansett

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Roger Dillon wrote on March 19, 2014

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City and State: FORESTHILL CA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: On Saturday, December 28, 2013 the USS Manchester lost another shipmate. QM3 Trulyn G. Dillon passed away at the age of 83 in Sacramento, California. Dad often spoke of his ship and shipmates as a huge family. He served aboard the Manchester for 3 years during the Korean War.

UNDER the wide and starry sky   
Dig the grave and let me lie:   
Glad did I live and gladly die,   
And I laid me down with a will.   

This be the verse you 'grave for me:
Here he lies where he long'd to be;   
Home is the sailor, home from the sea,   
And the hunter home from the hill.   

Robert Louis Stevenson

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Larhonda Vogler wrote on December 14, 2013

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City and State: COOLEEMEE NC

Unit: US NAVY

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: James Roger Ketner served as a Gunner on the USS Manchester CL-83 from 1952-1956. Mr Ketner passed away Thursday, December 12th, 2013. He was a proud Veteran, and spoke fondly of his time that he spent on the USS Manchester. To all he severed with we are better people today, because of your service. Thank you for your time and love of our country.

James Roger Ketner,
Daughter: LaRhonda Ketner Vogler

Keywords: USS Manchester CL-83 1953-1956

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Wayne Baldwin wrote on September 17, 2013

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City and State: ROCKVILLE IN

Unit: CANNOT REMEMBER

Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: Family is trying to find anyone who knew Carl, who had jumped

overboard to try to rescue his friend that fell overboard, and

both were never found

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Crystal Kiggins-Winfield wrote on May 8, 2013

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City and State: THREE OAKS MI

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: looking for anyone who may have knew my
grandpa clare kiggins he was in the navy on
the uss manchester somthing happened to him
he refused to speak of his time in the navy id
like any info on him if anyione remembers him.

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Eric Kerzel wrote on January 31, 2013

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Comments: On January 29th the Manchester lost another crew member. My
father served durning the Korean war. EN1 Karl Kerzel, he truly
loved his time on board the Manchester....R.I.P dad!

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Jim Knox wrote on August 15, 2012

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I never met my uncle Joe Cummings but I know he served during
the Korean war on the Manchester. As soon as he was Hon.
Discharged he was heading home and was was killed in a car
accident on his way to Sonora CA.

Keywords: USS Manchester

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Kara Montgomery wrote on May 3, 2012

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City and State: EL MONTE CA

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father work with the engines on board. He
constantly talks about his time aboard the
ship..anybody who might know him, please send me an e-
mail and I will get it to him!

Keywords: Korea

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Stephen Paternoster wrote on April 22, 2012

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City and State: POINT PLEASANT NJ

Unit: SHIP STORE KEEPER

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Would like to correspond with anyone who served with
my fahter

Keywords: Pacific Diary 1950-1951

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Samuel Flener wrote on September 30, 2011

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City and State: SOUTH CARROLLTON KY

Unit: US NAVY

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I AM HUNTING FOR A JOHN BENETT I WAS ABOARD WITH HIM
1951 TO 1953WAS IN THE KOREAN WAR.. GOT ABOARD IN THE
KOREAN WATERS.. GOT OFF IN THE KOREAN WATERS

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Charles Lairsey wrote on June 3, 2011

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City and State: SEBRING FL

Unit: ENGINEERING LOG ROOM

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: The USS Manchester CL83 was recognized as the ship that fired the most rounds at North Korea during the conflict.

Keywords: Wonsan Harbor, north Korea 

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Jim Griffin wrote on June 2, 2011

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

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Stephen Paternoster wrote on May 29, 2011

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City and State: POINT PLEASANT NJ

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Anyone remember my Dad ?

Keywords: Pacific Diary 1950-1951  

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Henry Horton SR. wrote on April 14, 2011

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City and State: CA

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Served on the USS Manchester from 1949 to half way thru 1953. I am celebrating my 82nd Birthday this month and suffer mainly from asbestosis. I am active as a 65 year old working in my yard and home.
I am willing to hear from anyone who served on the ship and don't have any cruise books or photos. I sent them to my sister for safe keeping and the family has no idea where they went to. I would enjoy any pictures, books, etc that anyone can share.
I reside in Northern California in case anyone is in the area.

Keywords: USS MANCHESTER,Korean War, 1949, 1959, 1951, 1952, 1953

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Paul Bergen wrote on February 1, 2011

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City and State: FAIRVIEW MT

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father David J. Bergen was a Corpsman transferred to the Manchester late in 1950. He now suffers from Alzheimers and is no longer a reliable source. He had many fantastic stories about his experiences during the war which I try to remember from when I was a boy. Is there still anyone out there who can confirm /correct any of these stories? The ship was the newest and last operational Light Cruiser sporting 6 inch guns and so it was kept on station in order to expend as much of the unused ammunition from WWII as possible. Dad arrived the day before cutoff on battle stars so several battles were credited to him although he didnt participate in them all. So he had a gold star representing 10 battles out of a total of 11 for the whole war. He once reported that he and another corpsman were needed ashore in the evacuation of Hungnam (?) They were ferried in by helicopter in order to assist the injured. They unfortunately, they came under friendly fire in a defile that killed the other corpsman and many Koreans The ship was often in the thick of things and was struck by shore fire at one point. Another time the Communists arranged to ambush the ship hiding a line of tanks behind an embankment to drive up on it when she came in range. On that day the ship trained her guns on them and exchanged fire with them. The tanks didnt fare well. One evening Dad was off duty on deck admiring the sunset. The ship was on station off a causeway cutting a crucial supply route. It happened that Dad saw a Communist truck convoy trying to make a break for it in the dusk. He called fire control alerting them and they directed him to nearby binoculars which could provide coordinates for them to train the guns onto. I short order the big guns were firing on the target he marked for them. Afterwards there was nothing left of the convoy. Apparently the ship made such a problem for the Chinese that they hatched a desperate plan to capture her. They massed hundreds (?) of san pans packed with soldiers thinking to sneak up on her with and with grappling hooks scale up on board. But the watch saw them and sent out the alarm. In the morning a launch was sent out to look through the remaining wreckage. One Chinese soldier was found alive. He was brought into the medical ward(?) and the staff managed to resuscitate him even though his heart stopped three times. It was a remarkable accomplishment, and the prisoner was able to recover. So they made arrangements to turn him over when they made port. Dad escorted the POW ashore where they were met by a ROK officer and Sergeant. The officer signed for him pulled out his pistol shot him in the head. Before the dead man crumpled to the ground the murderer kicked his body over the edge of the pier into the bay. No doubt he reported the prisoner as killed during an escape attempt. According to Dad, Marilyn Monroe although not yet a famous actress came aboard doing a USO morale tour.

Keywords: USS Manchester a Light Cruiser

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Diana Boyd/Stalcup wrote on January 25, 2011

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City and State:

Unit: USS MANCHESTER CL 83 4TH DIVISION

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: my father was on this shio from1951-1954 just wanting to know if there was anyone who had pictures or served and knew my father? His name was James Boyd and my Uncle was George Boyd both from Indiana

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Raymond T. Triplett SR. wrote on November 17, 2010

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City and State: FORT SMITH AR

Unit: INTERCOMMUNICATIONS ELECTRICIAN

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

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Melissa Naeimi wrote on October 2, 2010

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City and State: SPARKS NV

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father, Paul Donald Livingston served in the US Navy for 18 months aboard the USS Manchester. He died in 1983, but I remember him telling me that at first he was put in the boiler room spinning dials for Bee Bee Rebozo. I don't know if that was nickname, but it stands out to me as an unusuual one. He also told me that he helped pull injured soldiers off other ship(s?) and put colored blankets on them to identify how badly injured they were. He never told me where or what battles he was in. But he did tell me they once sailed through the Baring Strait and also went to Sue St. Marie on the Great Lakes. He was awfully cute in his Navy picture. Does anyone remember him? He must have served 1950-1952.

Keywords: USS Manchester, BeeBee Rebozo, boiler room

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James Doyle JR. wrote on September 21, 2010

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City and State: EAST MILLINOCKET ME

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: trying to find anyone that served on the manchester with my father . He was always talking about a Benjamin that was best friends I know that he was there when the 83 was shelling the north Korean.

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Stephen Paternoster wrote on February 27, 2010

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City and State: POINT PLEASANT NJ

Unit: SUPPLY DEPARTMENT S-3 DIVISION

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments:

Keywords: Fast Carrier Force 77
Manchester At Inchon -
Bombardment Of Fankochi Point
The Prasae Story
Task Force 95
Wonsan
Songjin/Chonji/Wonsan

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Stephen Paternoster wrote on July 11, 2009

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City and State: POINT PLEASANT NJ

Unit: USS MANCHESTER - KOREAN WAR

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father - James N. Paternoster (deceased)served aboard USS Manchester (approx, 1949-1954 ) - Would liketo correspond with anyone who served with him

Keywords: Korean War - USS Manchester

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Harold Baker wrote on July 2, 2009

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City and State: TOTOWA NJ

Unit: 4TH DIVISION

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I was aboard CL83 from 49-51. I am trying to locate a copy of "The Wake of the Manchester".

Keywords: CL83

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Arnold Olson wrote on January 19, 2009

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City and State: CRESTLINE CA

Unit: M DIVISION

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Looking for anyone who served with me from 1951-1954

Keywords: Ole Olson

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Tom Toensing wrote on December 17, 2008

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City and State: TULSA OK

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking for any info or photos. Dad may have been in paymasters office.

Keywords: CL83, Korea

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Dan Viergever wrote on June 11, 2008

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City and State: COLORADO SPRINGS CO

Unit: 1ST DIVISON

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments:

Keywords: wansan
HARBOR

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Richard Nelson wrote on May 26, 2008

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City and State: OCEANSIDE CA

Unit: COMMUNICATION/NOW A VETERAN

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments:

Keywords: Nellie or Dials (always changing the radio)
Greece to Korea
USS Manchester/USS Belgrove

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Kristie Hinrichs wrote on January 8, 2008

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Comments: I am looking for anyone who served with my Grandfather Harry Chipps. 2nd Division, between 1950-1954.

Keywords: harry chipps, uss manchester, 2nd division

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Kristie Hinrichs wrote on January 8, 2008

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Comments: I am looking for anyone who served with my Grandfather Harry Chipps. 2nd Division, between 1950-1954.

Keywords: harry chipps, uss manchester, 2nd division

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Jackie Pike wrote on December 22, 2007

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City and State: NC

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am trying to locate anyone who might have known Henry Clay Waller and served with him on the USS Manchester during the Korean War. I am married to his daughter, who has a great desire to find out about his early years in the Navy. He passed away when she was young.

Keywords: Henry Clay Waller, USS Manchester

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Larhonda Taylor wrote on November 12, 2007

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City and State: MOCKSVILLE NC

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: looking for saylors that would have served aboard the USS Manchester between 1952-1954. My father. James Roger Ketner from Winston-Salem, NC, served thru the Korean War, as a gunmate.
Please fell free to contact me, I would very much like to talk to you.

Keywords: USS MANCHESTER 1952-1954

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Melvin Armstrong wrote on December 26, 2006

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City and State: MADERA CA

Unit: USS MANCHESTER CL83 FOX DIVISION

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Would like to hear from anybody that served in Fox Div. during 52 thru 55. Would like to locate Phil Atkinson, last known address, Liberal, Ks.

Keywords: "Cougar" On board Manchester 52 thru 55. Fox Div. Task force 77.

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Jerry Kramer wrote on October 14, 2006

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City and State: ROCHESTER MN

Unit: USS MANCHESTER CL 83

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Looking for any one that served in 1st division from 1953 until decomissoning

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George Thurrott wrote on July 9, 2006

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City and State: SAN JOSE CA

Unit: USS MANCHESTER CL 83 1949-1952

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Do you if theres a yearbook or book of photos
I could buy and where do I go for it?

Thank you, George robert thurrott

Keywords: USS Manchester CL 83 1949-1952

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Larry Eades JR. wrote on June 28, 2006

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Comments: Was wondering whatever happened to The Manchester CL 83.

Keywords: Manchester CL 83

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James Goodman SR. wrote on April 2, 2006

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City and State: BRADENTON FL

Unit: 4TH DIV.

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: SERVED ON MANCHESTER 52,53. USS DUNCAN DDR874 54,55. USS NEPTUNE ARC 2 57,58 Far EAST and MED.

Keywords: MANCHESTER/KOREA,DUNCAN PHILIPINES,NEPTUNE/MED.

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Blaine Klock wrote on March 22, 2006

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Keywords: plaes help send info to for my grandfather philup klock he served in the koren war but he lost contaked and ship books he was the navegater!!!

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Connie Eltringham wrote on October 19, 2005

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Comments: I am looking for any pictures with my father in them for a scrapbook I am putting together to celebrate his Navy service. Richard "Mike" Eltringham, Gunner's Mate, 1948 to 1952 with deployments to China and Korea. Thanks for your help!

Keywords: USS Manchester, Korean War, pictures, Navy ships, Cruisers

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David Belz wrote on August 19, 2005

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City and State: LUTHERVILLE MD

Unit: FAMILY MEMBER

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father-in-law served aboard the USS Manchester in the Korean War and would like to hear from his shipmates from those days.
His name is Arno Herbert Nehrling, Jr.

Keywords: Shipmates from 1950-53 aboard the "Mighty Man."
A Herbert Nehrling, Jr.

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Charles Walrath wrote on January 5, 2005

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City and State: FELLOWS CA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My brother was Seaman Edward Leroy Walrath and served two or three deployments to Korea from 1951 to 1954 was discharged in aug 1955.He joined the Navy in sept.1951,went through basic training in San Diego and went directly aboard the "MIGHTY MAN".I have very few pictures of him or the Manchester,but i do have a picture he gave me that was taken in the mess hall of the ship and i have an ash tray made from the brass of a 5 inch shell that has the inscription "USS MANCHESTER CL-83

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