Entry: 22766
Subject: LOOKING FOR SHIPMATE.S WHO TOOK IT OUTOF MOTHBALL AT BREMERTON WA, AND TOOK SHAKE DOWN CRUISE TO GET
Ernest Potter wrote on January 30, 2002
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City and State: OWASSO OK
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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: USS CHEVALIER DD/DDR 805
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Entry: 22124
Subject: RECON PLANES USS PITTSBURG CA72
John Sharp wrote on January 7, 2002
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City and State: CHATTANOOGA TN
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Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Hello, My grandfather served on the pittsburg '44-the typhoon. He kept lots of photos of the ship, his friends, etc. One picture in particular grabbed my attention. The 2 Recon Planes On the bow. Looked like they were launched in a strange way. Does anybody know anything about this.
My grandfather recently passed away, and he didn't talk about the war much at all. But he kept alot of pictures and other keepsakes. PLEASE CONTACT ME, I will be glad to share any info i have.
Keywords: USS Pittsburg, Kingfisher Reconnisance Planes, Typhoon
Entry: 19848
Subject: TROY LEE BEASLEY RIP
Cathy Beasley Sidrer wrote on October 8, 2001
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City and State: GREENSBORO NC
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Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father Troy Lee Beasley was on the Pittsburgh during WWII. From the time she was comissioned in Baltimore til sometime after she was hit by the typhoon.T
he line that towed the Franklin went out over his gunnery station. His best friend was a man I know only as Tourville. If anyone knows anything about anyone on the ship during that time please let us know.
Thanks,
Cathy Sidrer
Cathy sends this tribute for her Dad:
Subject: A Tribute to Troy Lee Beasley
I lost my Daddy April 6, 2003 at the age of 77. He was my my hero, my friend and mentor.
He would talk for hours about the times he spent on the USS Pittsbugh during WWII. The good times he had and, of course, the bad. These are things he would not discuss with even my Mother.
I truly cherished these times with him. He was not a war hero, but he was mine.
He was a building contractor, an avid fisherman and gardener.
He gave of himself and had no enemies. As a member of the New Garden Moose Lodge if something need to be done, there was little discussion, but within a few days they found it was done.
He loved to fish with my Uncle Charlie, and did so 3-4 times a week. On many occasions they gave their daily catch to someone else.
His gardens were known throughout the county. He never sold anything from them, but gave away. Luscious tomatoes, squash, cucumbers and many other types of fresh vegetables, too numerous to list, to friends and people he didn't even know until that time.
He taught me to hunt, fish, build things with my hands and mind. He was proud of my talents in school and work. He may not have shown it in conventional ways, but when a master builder comes to his daughter to draw plans for a gazebo, that he could only vision, see it on paper, and know it is right, the pride was there.
Was he a war hero ? No. Was he a Superman ? No. He was just a man, a Daddy and a husband who put others before himself. A man who loved his family and fellow man.
I miss and love you Daddy.
Your Daughter,
Cathy Beasley Sidrer
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Entry: 15831
Subject: USS PITTSBURGH
Ben Smith wrote on April 7, 2001
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City and State: YORKTOWN IN
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Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father Billy L. Smith was on the Pittsburgh as a gunners mate during the Korean war. I'm looking for shipmates for him. He was also a security officer on Guam for a time.
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Entry: 14663
Subject: USS PITTSBURG 1952/CA72/CRUISER
Charles Stroup wrote on January 29, 2001
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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: Hello to any shipmates out their .
Keywords: uss pittsburg 1952 cruiser CA72.
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Entry: 13804
Subject: JUNE 5, 1945 TYPHOON
Dean Webb wrote on December 24, 2000
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City and State: VANCOUVER WA
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Service or Relationship: -
Comments: I am interested in obtaining copies of operational reports describing the damage sustained by Pittsburgh during the typhoon of June 5, 1945, as well as any photos of the ship taken during and after the loss of her bow.
Also, I am looking for the identity of the American ammuntion ship that a Japanese kamikaze hit during the invasion of Luzon in Jan., 1945. If you can provide me with source material on the name and photographs, I would appreciate it.
Keywords: USS PITTSBURGH, 6/5/45 TYPHOON
MUNITION SHIP EXPLOSION, LUZON INVASION, JAN., 1945
Entry: 11538
Subject: WILLIAM HARVEY
Melissa Ryan wrote on September 6, 2000
City and State: RICHMOND VA
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Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My grandfather served in WWII on the USS Pittsburgh. I would love to find someone who knows him and I would also like to find out more information on the ship like where it is now. Can anyone help me?
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Entry: 6592
Subject: REUNIONS QUESTION
John Harper wrote on January 31, 2000
City and State: ASTON PA
Unit: UNKNOWN
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: Looking for this information for my grandfather. He is wondering if there is a reunion for the Pittsburgh, he heard something about it through a friend.
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Entry: 6564
Subject: GUNNERS MATE 3RD CLASS
James Perkins wrote on January 30, 2000
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City and State: WARDSBORO VT
Unit: 6TH DIVISION
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: I served on the USS Pittsburgh from Oct 16, 1952 to 1954 and have sbeen trying to find information on the Pittsburgh, but have not been very successful if anybody has found any information on it please feel free to email me.
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