Entry: 42543
Subject: MIDWAY 1952-1954
Edward (Ed) Carr wrote on April 23, 2004
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: I served on the Midway from 52 until 54 when the ship left for Washington. Made 2 med cruises. Have photos of the collision with the Kankakee on the 54 Med cruise and of a major flight deck crash around the same time. About 6 planes involved. Some were tossed overboard. Also on the ship when a hurricane tore up the flight deck. Some other of my photos are in Buzz Nau's link to the USS Midway site.
I was in CIC and was an RD 2.
Keywords: 1952-1954 Med Crluises
Entry: 41563
Subject: USS MIDWAY E. DIV. 1954-1955
William (Bill) Hald wrote on March 7, 2004
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City and State: FT. LAUDERDALE FL
Unit: E DIV E5 SHOP
Service or Relationship: United Nations Veteran - Korea
Comments: correcting E mail address from billlil@ msn.com to billlil@comcast.net
Keywords:
Entry: 41468
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFORMATION
Richard Gillespie wrote on March 3, 2004
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My Father, Richard R. Gillespie Sr. was assigned to the USS Midway. He is now deceased. I am interested in any one with any information or pictures concerning his tour of duty. He either served from 01/04/1942 to 12/22/1945 or from 02/06/1951 to 01/28/1955. He was an Aviation Machiniat's Mate. any information please email me.
Keywords: USS Midway CVA-41
Entry: 40736
Subject: WILLIAM LOFTON NORRIS (BILL) MY DADDY SERVED IN KOREAN WAR AS A 'MEDIC'ON MIDWAY-A PURPLE HEART
Donna Norris wrote on February 10, 2004
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: I would greatly appreciate any information, picture's, or just a "story" concerning my Dad. He loved you all and I wish I would have asked him more. Thank You and "America Bless God" !
God Is My Co-Pilot !
Keywords: Bill Norris ..Purple Heart.... He worked on the wounded (children esp.)... He is buried w/ a Navy Memorial Tombstone here in Georgia ...Wrightsville...Hodgkin's Disease (Paralyzed Him)...Born Aug 31, 1927 - Died Jan.4th 1980 ... Pharmacist After Serving In the Navy...
Entry: 39647
Subject: LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES
Lenny Viccaro wrote on January 2, 2004
City and State: GREEN VALLEY AZ
Unit: V-2 CATS - AG
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: a3d Whales
Keywords:
Entry: 37848
Subject: LOOKING FOR SHIP MATE'S
Robert (Bob) Cox wrote on October 28, 2003
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City and State:
Unit: R DIV.
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: WOOD LIKE TO HEAR FROM SHIP MATE'S [51-52]
Keywords: USS MIDWAY CVB 41 R DIV
Entry: 37772
Subject: COOK 54-55
John Shaw wrote on October 25, 2003
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City and State: CAMPBELL OH
Unit: STEWART
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: served as a stewart and cook aboard the midway from 1954-1955.
Keywords:
Entry: 37479
Subject:
Kevin Kasenberg wrote on October 10, 2003
City and State: ATASCADERO CA
Unit: VA-115
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: good memories.
high to all
keep in touch
KAZ 84-87
va-115 ordies
Keywords:
Entry: 35562
Subject: SEEKING INFORMATION
Justin Powell wrote on July 17, 2003
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I'm seeking information. My grandfather was wounded on the USS Midway durring the Korean War. His name was Julius Ray Powell but went by Jack. I would truly be appriciative of anyone who knew him that could pass along any bit of history.
Keywords: Julius Jack Ray Powell BT3 USS midway
Entry: 35542
Subject: FALLEN SHIPMATES
Jerry Boysel wrote on July 16, 2003
City and State: TULSA OK
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments:
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Entry: 33672
Subject: REUNION
Raymond Bettis wrote on April 18, 2003
City and State: DES MOINES IA
Unit: SHIP SERVICEMEM
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: want to here from some one about a reunion
Keywords:
Entry: 32851
Subject: MIDWAY GET TOGETHER
Jerry Boysel wrote on March 17, 2003
City and State: TULSA OK
Unit: V-2 DIVISION 57-60 62-63
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: To the Old Midway crew there is a get together in the planning some where in the midwest later on this year. We need to get an idea how many old salts are interested. Anyone interested please contact me at jerryboysel@aol.com
Jerry Boysel, USS Midway, V-2 Div.1957-1960 and 1962-1963
Keywords: Midway crew
Entry: 32770
Subject: AIRCRAFT LOSS
Tony Desmond wrote on March 14, 2003
City and State: SHARON SPRINGS NY
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Looking for info regarding incident in May 1961
in which an aircraft and 2 crewmembers were lost.
I believe 1 other crewmember survived. Occurred
in the Sea of Japan.
Thank you.
Keywords:
Entry: 32605
Subject: USS MIDWAY E DIV 1954-1955
William (BILL) Hald wrote on March 8, 2003
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City and State: FT. LAUDERDALE FL
Unit: USS MIDWAY CVA 41
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Would like to find past shipmates USS MIDWAY E Div. 1954 1955 Med. cruise, world cruise, have cruise books and photos including collision with tanker in Med. 1954
Keywords:
Entry: 32286
Subject: PHAN SEIDERMAN
Warren Seiderman wrote on February 24, 2003
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City and State: HOLLYWOOD FL
Unit: PHOTO LAB
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES AND MEMORIBILIA WITH CV41 OR USS MIDWAY INSIGNIA.
Keywords: WESTPAC 1979-1983
Entry: 32285
Subject: PHAN SEIDERMAN
Warren Seiderman wrote on February 24, 2003
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Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments:
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Entry: 32273
Subject:
Ken Hoeker wrote on February 21, 2003
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City and State: MUSKEGON MI
Unit: DIVISION B
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Looking for information and addresses of Joe Frederick Hunt from Malaca, MN, and Leonard Shoemaker of Allentown, PA. Also would be interested in any information about the ship, newsletters and reunion information.
Keywords: Division B - boiler operator, boiler room 4C. Plank member and served from commissioning to July, 1946.
Entry: 32271
Subject: USS MIDWAY '45 COMMISSIONING - JULY, 1946
Ken Hoeker wrote on February 21, 2003
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Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments:
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Entry: 32063
Subject: LOOKING FOR ANYONE FROM THE USN COMPANY 17 FROM 1948-1954
Laura Hurn wrote on February 16, 2003
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City and State: GALT CA
Unit: NAVY COMPANY 17
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: i was looking for anyone that new my father his name is donald kellogg he joined the navy in 1948
when he inlisted he at the navel station in san diego california i have been lookin on the computer for his company it was 17 and i'm having problems finding itif anyone out there know's my my father can you please email at prinsslaurahurn@aol.com
THANK YOU
LAURA KELLOGG/HURN
Keywords: my father was in the korea , company 17 he was aboard uss boxer, uss enterprise, ect. 1948-54
his nickname was roy boy
Entry: 31548
Subject: LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES ON USSMIDWAY CVB 41P
Robert L. Marine wrote on January 28, 2003
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City and State: MUSKEGON MI
Unit: PARACHUTE RIGGER AIR DIVISION (NAVY)
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Served on USS Midway CV 41 from December 1946
to October 1947
Interested in Reuinon dates if any.
Keywords:
Entry: 31449
Subject: 1971 WESPAC - OI DIVISION
Ron Tapp wrote on January 21, 2003
City and State: GRASS VALLEY CA
Unit: OI DIV
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Lookin for a few shipmates who might still be around.
Also allokin for a copy of Voyage 71, the cruise book which we all got. My copy got lost in the shuffle.
Keywords: Tapper, WESPAC of 1971 after retrofit,Midway CVA 41,
OI DIVISION, "Rainbow" Division" Jemkins, Scnmidt, Garcia, Ski, JoJo, Cdr. Sharp. Wesphal, Kensler, Jolly, Adin, Pomplin, Doc, Frenchie, the Phantom Phaggot, Kapt. Krunch, Bentley, Bro.Dave Hahn, Johnson, Fugate and a host of others!!!!!
Entry: 31404
Subject: LOOKING FOR FORMER SHIPMATES
John Mercer wrote on January 20, 2003
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Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Looking for shipmates that served in the 3rd division gunnery unit.
Keywords: Uss Midway CVA 41 Med Cruise 1952-1953
Entry: 31402
Subject: LOOKING FOR FORMER SHIPMATES
John Mercer wrote on January 20, 2003
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Served in Third Division...General Service BM3. Would like to hear from anyone in the 3rd Div.
Keywords: USS Midway CVA 41 1952-1953
Entry: 31041
Subject: OE DIVISION 1951-54
Jim Manion wrote on January 7, 2003
City and State: BETHEL PARK PA
Unit: OE DIV USS MIDWAY
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: Served as an ET for the radar and communications gear along with antenae repair. Was ER div before OE Div. Had to make the 54 MED cruise because the cut off date of JUne 6 for missing it. My discharge was June 7. Rode over to France, immediatly transferred to the Canesteo tanker back to Norfolk. Discharged on April fools day!
Made my last visit to the Red Rooster on Main St., Lewters Terrace, And the Thirtieth Div Club in Portsmith. Also remember the Savoy, not much but I do remember it.
Keywords: JP Holt,KV Johnson,Don McCAll Al Kite, "Hooker" Van Hook, Carl Kislan, Lt.Criner
Entry: 30983
Subject: LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES
Tom McArthur wrote on January 6, 2003
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City and State: SAN JOSE CA
Unit: COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Stationed on board 1980 to 1983 served in forward bomb assembly, communication department and ship's master at arms. Would like to hear from any that remember that time. See where they are today.
Keywords:
Entry: 30106
Subject: OLD SHIPMATES
Pat Clark wrote on December 2, 2002
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City and State:
Unit: USS MIDWAY 53-54-55-
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: I was on the World Cruise,Put the ship out for overhaul in Bremerto,Wa.
Would appreciate hearing from old Shipmates.
Pat EM-2 E Div
Enjoy your site
Thanks
Keywords: USS Midway CVA -41
E-Div.
Entry: 29653
Subject: JOHN CHARLES THOMAS DOHERTY
Robert Sheehan wrote on November 17, 2002
City and State: BOURNE MA
Unit: SHIP SERVICE
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: MY NICKNAME WAS SHANE. COMMANDER WAS LT, BELINSKI.I HAVE PHOTOS OF COLLISION OF SHIP WITH TANKER IN MED.LOOKING FOR ANY LAUNDRY,BARBER OR STORE PEOPLE.I PURCHASWD ALL THE FOREIGN GOODS SO IN STORES. I STILL HAVE COO=COO CLOCK.
Keywords: lOOKING FOR ANY SHIP SERVICEMEN FROM 52-55
Entry: 29537
Subject: SEARCHING FOR CREWMATES B DIVISION
Tomlinson Knotts wrote on November 13, 2002
City and State: GALVESTON TX
Unit: B DIVISION
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Served aboard Midway March 1959-March 1962, B division firerooms 4able and 2c. Looking for former shipmates.
Keywords: personal friends
Entry: 29170
Subject: LOOKING FOR CATAPULT BUDDIES
Pat Drake wrote on October 30, 2002
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City and State: FT. MYERS FL
Unit: CATAPULT DIV.
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: I would do it all over again if I was able and my country needed me.My hats off to all the our shipmates/airmen who served our country, MAY GOD BLESS EVERYONE OF YOU. AND GOD BLESS AMERICA.
Keywords: I served aboard the Midway May 51 to Feb 54 and really enjoyed it. Great friends, Buddy Orreal, Harold Johnson,Stebbens,Foley,Koler,Berkow,I was in the starbard catapult crew on the flightdeck, the first man (lying on the deck) to stop the plane onto the catapult. You pilots had to come by me first!! I'm 70 now. Looking back, reading about all the fellow sallors/airmen that followed over the years, the Midway was a great place to be and serve our country. Thanks America for letting me serve you with so many great sailors and airmen.
Entry: 29168
Subject: LOOKING FOR CATAPULT BUDDIES
Pat Drake wrote on October 30, 2002
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City and State: FT. MYERS FL
Unit: CATAPULT DIV.
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: I would do it all over again if I was able and my country needed me.My hats off to all the our shipmates/airmen who served our country, MAY GOD BLESS EVERYONE OF YOU. AND GOD BLESS AMERICA.
Keywords: I served aboard the Midway May 51 to Feb 54 and really enjoyed it. Great friends, Buddy Orreal, Harold Johnson,Stebbens,Foley,Koler,Berkow,I was in the starbard catapult crew on the flightdeck, the first man (lying on the deck) to stop the plane onto the catapult. You pilots had to come by me first!! I'm 70 now. Looking back, reading about all the fellow sallors/airmen that followed over the years, the Midway was a great place to be and serve our country. Thanks America for letting me serve you with so many great sailors and airmen.
Entry: 28514
Subject: ANY ONE REMEMBER CHARLES LEE OF WEST VIRGINIA
James Lee wrote on September 28, 2002
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City and State: LEROY WV
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I'm not sure of my fathers ranks, nicknames(Trigger might have been a nickname), or units. I'm his son looking for any old time friends he had. Any response would be greatly appreciated!!
JC Lee
Keywords: Trigger
Entry: 28229
Subject: MEMORIAL - SIGNALMAN CHARLIE SMITH
Ken Stiles wrote on September 13, 2002
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City and State: MI
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: I just wanted to notify all signalmen from 1948 to 1951 aboard the Midway that Charlie Smith passed away in April 2002. His last words were "Abandon ship"
Ken Stiles
Kst1164444@aol.com
Keywords: Signalman
Entry: 27115
Subject: GREAT PHOTOS OF MIDWAY 51-54
Ed Hale wrote on July 25, 2002
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City and State: MILTON WI
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My late father ,John ("J.P.") Hale, served on Midway in the early 50's. He took some great slides that include takeoffs, landings, Med. tours, Midway and other ships, and many more. Have pictures of sailors: Baker, Dick Gebauer, "Griff" or Griffith, Howie Hill, Hinchey, Kessick, Bill Mackie, Don McLean, O'Brien, Price, Todero, Joe Walker, Zedick. I would be happy to hear from his shipmates or anyone else interested.
Keywords: "J.P." Hale, 51 - 54
Entry: 26909
Subject: HAZE GRAY AND REMEMBERED
Robert Amend wrote on July 12, 2002
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City and State: JACKSONVILLE FL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: 1977-1981 VF 161/ AIMD Parachute rigger
Keywords:
Entry: 25981
Subject: PHOTO LAB
Robert Haskins wrote on June 3, 2002
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City and State: SAVOY MA
Unit: U.S.S. MIDWAY
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Interested in hearing from anyone who worked in the photo lab aboard the Midway during 1952, 53.
Keywords: U.S.S. Midway photo lab -- 1952 -53. Nato operation in North Sea. Two med cruises.
Entry: 25923
Subject: OA DIVISION 1953 TO 1955
Paul J. Ealer wrote on May 31, 2002
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City and State: BETHLEHEM PA
Unit: OA DIV. AG3
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: Interestest in anyone in the OA Div. under Lt. Cmd. Cramer. One of the best div. officers I have ever known. Make contact if you served at this time. I last saw the CVA-41 in 1999 in Bremerton tied up next to the Jersey. Glad to hear she is now a meuseum ship. Hope to get to San Diego and visit her.
Keywords: Med. Cruise - Depart Norfolk 1-4-54
Entry: 25841
Subject: ER01
James Shalkowski wrote on May 28, 2002
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City and State: WILLIAMSPORT PA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: I served on the USS MidwayCV-41 from Jan 89 to Oct
91.Of all the ships I've been on.This one was the best damn command I"ve ever been on.I was in R-div
I've lost three very close friends back in 1990.
Little Bob,Jeff,and Ulrick.They will be never forgotten.
Keywords: Ski,Opp Desert Watch,Shield,Storm.
Entry: 24433
Subject: MIDWAY,57-60--62-63
Jerry Boysel wrote on March 31, 2002
City and State: TULSA OK
Unit: V-2 AND AG
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: Served on Midway, V-2 div. 57-60 and 62-63. Would like to hear form any ship mate from my era.
Keywords: Midway V-2 Div.
Entry: 24207
Subject: LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES
Thomas Haines wrote on March 24, 2002
City and State: ALDAN PA
Unit: M-DIVISION FROM 1960 TO 1962
Service or Relationship: .........
Comments: Reported aboard October,1960.Made two WESTPAC
tours. Was transferred to Phila.Naval Ship Yard in October,1962.
Keywords:
Entry: 24064
Subject:
Dustin Kiser wrote on March 18, 2002
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: USS MIDWAY??
Keywords: USS MIDWAY??
Entry: 23966
Subject: LOOKING FOR 79-80 CRUISE BOOK
Mike Tipton wrote on March 15, 2002
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City and State: ALBANY OR
Unit: V-1 DIV. [CRASH CREW] 1978-80
Service or Relationship: -
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 23926
Subject: MIDWAY 1960-64 G DIV
Richard Johnson wrote on March 14, 2002
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City and State: VALLEJO CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: looking for anyone from g div 1960-64 also any news on reunions
Keywords:
Entry: 23732
Subject: RE;SHIP'S HISTORY-KOREAN WAR SERVICE
Ron Sharpless wrote on March 6, 2002
City and State: NORTHFIELD OH
Unit: V-3 ORD
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: The ship did NOT leave Norfolk on Dec.1954,it was in 1953.I know because I was transferred off the night they were leaving.I was discharged on April 4,1954
Keywords: USS MIDWAY CVA-41
Entry: 23355
Subject: SEARCHING FOR MARINES
Warren Sweeeny wrote on February 21, 2002
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: Looking for former Marines stationed on USS Midway during World Cruise 54. Looking for fellow Marine nicknamed "Crow". LT. McIntire was Ex. officer and SGT. Stronge was one of the SGT. I was Cpl.
Keywords: CVA 41, World Cruise 1954, 7th Fleet
Entry: 23137
Subject: ORIGINAL CREW MEMBER 1945
Carmine Iadarola wrote on February 13, 2002
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Unit: V-2 PHOTOGRAPHER
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I would be very pleased to hear frm any of my plank owner shipmates.
Keywords:
Entry: 22936
Subject:
Kendall Prior wrote on February 6, 2002
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: Served aboard the Midway from mid'46 late '48
Was photo mate in V3 or OI division. Would like to hear from anyone who cares to contact me
Keywords: USS Midway CVB41
Entry: 22675
Subject: OIL LAB 87-89
Derrell Reynolds wrote on January 27, 2002
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City and State: LANCASTER SC
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: tylski and elian Karl King
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Entry: 22669
Subject: B DIVISION
Hans Kruithoff wrote on January 26, 2002
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City and State: MERCED CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments:
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Entry: 22066
Subject: LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES 1948TO1952
Dominick Triola wrote on January 5, 2002
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City and State: KENWOOD CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: The Midway was heading back to Norfolk June 1950
when Korean war brokeout,ran into the perfect storm.ship was badley damaged,bent the flightdeck
back to the catapult.keel got a split seam.lost all 20 mm guns and gas stations forward.
Was supposed to go korea instead loaded on the 6th
marine div,went back to the Med relieved the USS
kearsage she went to Korea and took the marines.
We spent another 6 mo in the Med, we later found
out the 6th mar were either killed oe captured
Keywords:
Entry: 22023
Subject: LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES
A. J. (Ambrose J.) Deese wrote on January 4, 2002
City and State: NEWPORT NC
Unit: V-2 DIVISION
Service or Relationship: .........
Comments: Would like to have Midway reunion.
Keywords: USS MIDWAY CVA-41 W.R. Wortham,Billy J.Stewart ,Larry G. Race