Entry: 21672
Subject: ABOARD MIDWAY '57-'60
Pres Ilog wrote on December 22, 2001
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City and State: SAN JACINTO CA
Unit: OE DIVISION
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: I was ETN3 when I reported to Precom Group in San Diego in '57. Boarded the Midway in Bremerton, WA. In the OE Division, the EMO was Mr,Robinson (LT). The Operations Officer was Cmdr. Morrison who was promoted to Captain. The OE Division played volleyball with the pilots numerous times inside the elevator.
Made 2 WestPac cruises, '58 and '59. Left the Midway in 1960.
Keywords: Nickname Ilog (Pres). TONKIN GULF.
Entry: 21309
Subject: REUNION INFORMATION
John (Bill) Lawhon wrote on December 8, 2001
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City and State: KNOXVILLE TN
Unit: FOX DIVISION
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: Came aboard when the Midway was in Portsmouth dry dock.Made the shake down cruise to Gitmo and then to Nova Scotia.Went on the Med Cruise from January 1952 thru May/June 1952.Interested in keeping up with shipmates.
Keywords: Med Cruise January 1952-May1952,
Entry: 21164
Subject: USS MIDWAY REUNIONS
Leslie Heffelfinger wrote on December 2, 2001
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City and State: BETHLEHEM PA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: MY FATHER SERVED ON THE MIDWAY FROM SEPTEMBER OF
1951 TO NOVEMBER OF 1952
INTERESTED IN SEEING SHIP
REUNIONS
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Entry: 20872
Subject: MIDWAY 1958
Lowell McDaniel wrote on November 22, 2001
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City and State: SUMMERVILLE SC
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: I SERVED ON THE MIDWAY WHEN SHE WAS RE-COMMISSIONED IN 1958 AS AN EM1C, WOULD LIKE TO CONTACT ANYONE DURING THIS TIME
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Entry: 20826
Subject: PLANKOWNER/1945,USS MIDWAY-CVB41
John c. Wickham wrote on November 20, 2001
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City and State: SAN DIEGO CA
Unit: MARINE DETACHMENT
Service or Relationship: -
Comments:
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Entry: 19987
Subject: 1952-1953
Frank Pesce wrote on October 16, 2001
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City and State: HUDSON NY
Unit: R DIVISION
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: Interested in any one from the R division or other parties of eng. or other departments.
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Entry: 19859
Subject: OE01 1988-90
Paul Perez wrote on October 9, 2001
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City and State:
Unit: OPS
Service or Relationship: -
Comments:
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Entry: 19736
Subject: LOOKING FOR OLE SHIPMATES 71-73
Phil Martin wrote on October 3, 2001
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City and State:
Unit: HULL TECH/SHIPFITTER/PIPEFITTER
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: looking for anyone from the hull tech division,that serverd between 1971 and 1973, also looking for anyone that was on the Coral Sea from 1973 to 1975 from the Hull Tech. Division
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Entry: 17022
Subject: DAD ON USS MIDWAY FROM 1948-1951
Terri Moore wrote on May 31, 2001
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City and State: CLARKSVILLE IN
Unit: CVB 41 GUNNERY AND FIRE CONTROL
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Dad served on Midway from Aug 1948 thru Dec 1951. Think he was in Gunnery and Fire Control field. His name was Charles Damon Moore from Eastern Kentucky. Nickname was TurkeyKnob and he played the guitar and sang country music. His brother Kenneth Moore "Fiddle" was also on the ship. His best friend, Al Knauer worked in the boiler room I think. Did anyone know them?
Keywords: Nickname TurkeyKnob
Entry: 16903
Subject: 1978-1981
Craig Burch wrote on May 29, 2001
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City and State: BRUNSWICK OH
Unit: AIMD- SUPPLY
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Served from 1978 to 1981 while forward deployed in Japan, first in AIMD then switched to Supply Dept and worked in the computer room. Had some good times seeing all those WESTPAC countries. Did I really miss the "boat" in the PI ???? LOL
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Entry: 16583
Subject: PLANK OWNER AUG 1945
Joe Coe wrote on May 15, 2001
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City and State: CENTREVILLE VA
Unit: RADIO GANG
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: REMEMBER FIRST F4U UNIT, IN CHARLES RIVER JUST HOURS AFTER WE WERE COMMISSIONED, 6 HOURS OLD FIRST MISHAP, REMEMBER F4U ON FORWARD ELEVATOR, 20 MM GUN STARTED FIREING, HIT ONLY EMPTY FUEL TANKS ALONG HANGER DECK, OPERATION FROSBITE, SMOKE WATCH REDUCED FROM 4 HOURS TO 2 HOURS.
REMEMBER, WHEN SHIP WAS LEAVING NY WE HAD PLANES TAKING OFF IN THE SHADOW OF THE STATUE OF LIBERTY.
AND ONE HELL OF A ROLL ON THE 3 MONTH OPERATION FROSBITE CRUISE. I WISH I COULD DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN.
Keywords: SHAKE DOWN CRUISE DECK DIV, MOVED TO RADIO GANG BEFORE OPERATION FROSBITE
Entry: 16506
Subject: ELECTRONICS TECHS
Charles S. Chase wrote on May 12, 2001
City and State: BERRYVILLE VA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: I was aboard Midway as an ET1 for a few months in the latter half of 1954, and transferred off just before she headed off to the Pacific. Would appreciate hearing from anyone who might remember me.
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Entry: 16198
Subject: W DIVISION 1972-74
Robert Castillo wrote on April 30, 2001
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City and State: FT. LAUDERDALE FL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: The others I can remember were, GMT1 Lloyd Jones, my LPO when I first reported to W Division. Others I served with were Art Lucero, Richard Pinker, Harvey Gardner, Jim Lewis, Chris Reed, Richard Busa.
I was also aboard when the Midway was homeported in Japan, and then I was transferred to the USS Constellation.
Keywords: I was known as "Cos", mainly because my first NCO was Bruce Walters GMT2.
Entry: 16049
Subject: CAG-2/VAH-8, 59-60 AND 61 CRUISES SHIPMATES
Mike Wyatt wrote on April 20, 2001
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Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments:
Great times - Andrews, knee, Eisenbiess, Vaughn, Irwin. Where the hell are you?
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Entry: 15737
Subject: V3 DIVISION 1981 TO 82
Jeff Hess wrote on March 31, 2001
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City and State: CIBOLA AZ
Unit: V-3 DIVISION
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I noticed that there are veterans from periods other than the Korean period! so i figure that if any one from the period of 81 to 82 want to find any others or are looking for any cartoonist im one from that period! your welcome to connect!
Keywords: My knick name is the Ambassador of the 24th Dimension!
Entry: 14921
Subject: LOOKING FOR E.M.1 LLOYD ROSS
Terry Bitner wrote on February 11, 2001
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: I served on the Midway from 73 to 75 in E div. most of my time was spent working in the movie booth with Ross. Anyone know where he is?
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Entry: 14255
Subject: 1957 - 1962 SHIPMATES
Burble Alexander wrote on January 12, 2001
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City and State: CALERA AL
Unit: E DIVISION (STEAM HEAT)
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: looking for old shipmates of B.B. "Alec" Alexander. MM1 served aboard the Midway from 1957 to 1962.
Keywords: 7th Fleet, Asia, Japan, Guam, Philapines, Tokyo
Entry: 14036
Subject: VC-5 TAD'S 1952-53
Dick McIntyre wrote on January 3, 2001
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: We were aboard several times (TAD) out of Port Lyautey. Anyone around from VC-5. Or plane pushers who had to handle the AJ's. Sorry about that!
Keywords: AJ-1 Savage guys.
Entry: 13706
Subject: PLANKOWNER 2ND COMMISSIONING 70
Georger La Clear Ret wrote on December 19, 2000
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City and State: NAPA CA
Unit: B-DIV
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments:
Recommissionrd Jan 31 1970
Reported to the Midway Oct 26 1969 at
Hunters ponit SF.and placed it back in
commission.and be come one of the plank
owners.I had the oil and water lab with
BTC Beadle.i also had 4a fireroom.
George w La Clear BT ret
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Entry: 13642
Subject: OS DIVISION
Charles Smith wrote on December 15, 2000
City and State: TOMS RIVER NJ
Unit: USS MIDWAY CVA 4L L95L-L953
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: anyone still around from signal gang l95l
thru mid l953. Duncan, Enloe, Carrol, Stiles Cates
any of you guys. How about Shorter
if your still alive and kickin, get in touch
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Entry: 13325
Subject: 48-52
A. Wayne Thomas wrote on November 28, 2000
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City and State:
Unit: NAVY
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: NAVY
Keywords: Served on the Midway from 1948-1952
Entry: 12969
Subject: LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES
Pat Bittel wrote on November 14, 2000
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My dad served on the Midway in the early 1950's, I believe in the Boiler Room. He was from Emporia, KS. He would enjoy hearing from other shipmates, and especially looking for Philip Wylie Taylor.
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Entry: 12199
Subject: LOOKING FOR EMS THAT SERVED FROM 1984-1986
B. Kevin Greenwood wrote on October 8, 2000
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Looking for friends. My name is Kevin Greenwood. I served from 1984-1986. Looking for friends.
Keywords: Pete Pahno, Robert Arnold, Michael Farrell, EM1 George
Entry: 11455
Subject: E-MAIL ADDRESS
John Robinson wrote on September 3, 2000
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City and State: PHENIX CITY AL
Unit: AIR OPS
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: AIR OPS
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Entry: 11383
Subject: PLEASE SEND INFORMATION ON MEMBERSHIP FOR REUION FOR 1947 SERVICE TIME .
Robert L. Marine wrote on August 30, 2000
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City and State: MUSKEGON MI
Unit: ?
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: ?
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Entry: 10887
Subject: 1974-1977 CREW
Jerry (Lumpy) Lunceford wrote on August 7, 2000
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City and State: CORPUS CHRISTI TX
Unit: VAW -115 LIBERTY BELLS
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Looking for old shipmates who served in Japan aboard the Midway in VAW-115. Send me an E-mail.
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Entry: 10555
Subject: REUINION 2000
Kenneth D. Hough wrote on July 23, 2000
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City and State: CLIMAX SPRINGS MO
Unit: ENG. BT
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: Looking for information on reuion and newsletter.
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Entry: 10187
Subject: LOOKING FOR AN OLE SHIP MATE
Shane Cole wrote on July 7, 2000
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City and State:
Unit: 'M' DIVISION
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I'm looking for a friend who I served with onboard the Midway back in 91. His name is Roy Nalley (MMFN Nalley). Last I heared , he lived in Kansas.
Keywords: CV-41. Uss Midway (Aircraft Carrier)
Entry: 9922
Subject: LOKKING FRO SHIP MATES
Veal Cindy wrote on June 28, 2000
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City and State: DUBLIN GA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: my brother bruce outlaw was on the midway in 71 i would like to know if they are any reunion coming up my brother pass away this year and i am looking for any information that you can give me
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Entry: 7785
Subject: I REALLY MISS MIDWAY
Max Swain wrote on April 2, 2000
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City and State: CLEVELAND OH
Unit: SUPPLY DEPT. MS2
Service or Relationship: .........
Comments: I served onboard Midway from September 1977 until
September 1979. I really hated Yokosuka but loved
the old girl (MIDWAY). I have alot of great memories from that time, Subic Bay, Pusan, Perth
Hong Kong, Thialand among a few more places. If
anyone remembers MS2 Max C. Swain from S-2 division, but spent most of my time assigned to
Shore Patrol, please contact me.
Best wishes to all CV-41 shipmates
Max
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Entry: 5944
Subject: MIDWAY
Ed Olmstead wrote on December 30, 1999
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Unit: USS MIDWAY
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: USS MIDWAY
Keywords: USS Rendova
Entry: 5127
Subject: SEARCHING FOR LESLIE D. MARTIN
Cecil W. Davidson wrote on November 19, 1999
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City and State: HOUSTON TX
Unit: USAF, 136 FBW - 608 AC-W SQDN.
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: Searching for childhood friend Leslie D. Martin that served on U.S.S. Midway in early 1950's. He attended elementary school in Dallas, Texas area.
Keywords: Childhood Friend, Dallas, Texas
Entry: 5017
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:
NOTE: ALTHOUGH IN COMMISSION DURING THE KOREAN WAR, USS MIDWAY (CVA-41) DID NOT SERVE IN THE KOREAN WAR ZONE.
USS MIDWAY (CVA-41)
Displacement: 59,901 t. (fl)
Length: 972'
Beam: 113'
Extreme Width: 136'
Draft: 34'6" max
Speed: 33 k.
Complement: 4,104
Armament: 18 5"; 84 40mm; 68 20mm
Aircraft: 137
Class: Midway
On 29 October 1947, Midway sailed for the first of her annual deployments with the 6th Fleet, mighty peacekeeping force in the Mediterranean. A powerful extension of sea/air power, Midway trained between deployments and received alteration s necessary to accommodate heavier aircraft as they were developed.
In 1952, she participated in North Sea maneuvers with NATO forces, and on 1 October was redesignated CVA-41.
Midway cleared Norfolk 27 December 1954 for a world cruise, sailing via the Cape of Good Hope for Taiwan, where she joined the 7th Fleet for operations in the Western Pacific until 28 June 1955 when she sailed for overhaul at Puget Sound Naval Ship yard.
From: DICTIONARY OF AMERICAN NAVAL FIGHTING SHIPS
Keywords: 6TH FLEET, MEDITERRANEAN, NATO,