USS Rendova (CVE-114)

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Legacy Messages - 1995-1999

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Lynn (Soppeland) Assimacopoulos wrote on September 22, 2021

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Tom Kight wrote on October 13, 2018

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City and State: MOUNT HOLLY AR

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Comments: I am looking for anyone that knew my father, Tom. T. Kight. He served on the USS Rendova. I am not sure what years he served but I do know he participated in Operation Ivy in the fall of 1952. I also believe he was in Division R.

Thank you,
Holly Lewis

Keywords: USS Rendova, Operation Ivy

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Thomas N. Barrett wrote on May 24, 2016

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City and State: MT PLEASANT NC

Unit: U. S. S. RENDOVA-CVE 114

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Looking for naval records for this now deceased veteran. He served during the Korean Conflict. From age 17 to 21, 1951-55 at Long Beach, California. His children, grandchildren would like verification of the little they know of his service.
He married in Dec 1953 in Los Angeles and a son, Thomas N Barrett, Jr was born in 1955.
Thank you for your efforts on our behalf.

Zelia Cline

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Brett Floyd wrote on August 13, 2014

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City and State: AUBURN NE

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking for anyone who would know my grandpa Jake McCall Jr. Served on the Rendova in the Korean War. And was part of the H- Bomb testing. If anyone would remember him please email me or give me a call. He doesn't like/can't talk about it but he has said he was in the crows nest??Thanks

Keywords: Budge

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Gerald Erb wrote on July 17, 2014

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City and State: DALTON MA

Unit: SUPPLY

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Interested in hearing from shipmates of the supply department that remembers me. I was aboard from.1951 to 1954.

Keywords: My nickname is jerry. Served aboard the ships USS rendova,Hancock, ticonderoga, sperry and wrangell

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James Deibel SR. wrote on May 25, 2014

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City and State: PLANO TX

Unit: AERM 3

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father, John Eyman Deibel mustered in CV114 on January 1, 1948 as a weatherman. He is currently 86 years old, in good health and living in East Texas. Please contact me if you knew him.

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Jill Zimmerman wrote on January 15, 2014

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City and State: DAVENPORT IA

Unit: DAUGHTER OF NAVY VETERAN

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father, Cletus (Zuke) Zimmerman is now 83 years old with many memory problems. He keeps waking up at times thinking he is in his berth with alarms sounding! He really hasn't told me much of his career in the navy aside that he enlisted in 1947 and retired in 1966. He was in the Korean war and start of the Vietnam war. He has mentioned being stationed a lot in Hawaii. He has told me he was aboard the USS Rendova and USS Point Cruz. He also has told me his home port was in San Diego, CA. Operation Ivy is a possibility of his service on USS Rendova. Operation Platform may have been something he was apart of on USS Point Cruz, not sure however! I've looked through old belongings of his trying to find medals or stripes, pictures... anything really and have found slim to none. I am really wanting to know basic information, such as what class Petty Officer was he? What medals did he earn? What was his basic life/job like upon the carriers? How heavy was the combat in the Korean war for these two carriers? Stuff like that... I'm wanting to do this not only to help my father come to face with reality of today but, also.. get in touch with my father's life before I was born. I'm hoping once I find a little information, I could perhaps calm his inner nerves where he doesn't wake up in a panic! If you have any information, know my father, served with him ect, please email me, phone or snail mail me!!!

Keywords: Zuke Zimmerman, Petty Officer, USS Rendova CVE114, USS Point Cruz CVE119, F4U, P-51, Korean War, Vietnam War, San Diego, Operation Platform? Operation Ivy? United States Pacific Fleet, VMF-212?

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Ronnie Blackwell wrote on November 10, 2013

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Comments: Would like to find out information and get stories about my dad
Lem Pete Blackwell while he was in the Navy

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Kevin Carroll wrote on July 20, 2013

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City and State: ST. LOUIS MO

Unit: USS RENDOVA CVE114

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Please email or contact me

Keywords: Looking for any Gunners Mates and Fire Control Technicians that
served on the USS Rendova during the Korean War. Any Photos and
Stories be appreciaed.

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James Gunter wrote on May 14, 2013

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City and State: CLEARWATER SC

Unit: U S S RENDOVA CVE 114

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I was a member of the Rendova from late 1950 til mid
1953. I ran
the ships store while aboard the Rendova. I would
like to hear of
any members of the ships service division during
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If you know of any reunions, can you please let me
know--Thank
you for any information you can provide!!!
James (Jim) R Gunter

Keywords: U S S Rendova-cve114

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Teddy Norris wrote on March 5, 2013

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City and State: LEBANON TN

Unit: FORWARD ENGINE ROOM - M DIVISION

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I am interested in reminiscing and catching up with
my former shipmates. If you remember Teddy Norris,
please reply to this post with your contact
information.

I served in the M Division with George Pino, Bob
Zavatsky, Billy Carr, David Pate and Bobby Jones,
among others.

Would also like to have information about Blum, who
was an airdale and played first base on the ship's
baseball team.

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Harold Smith wrote on June 15, 2012

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City and State: N. MIAMI FL

Unit: DECK FORCE

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

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Keywords: First ship I was ever on, right out of boot camp,
about all I can remember about the Rendove that we
hit another ship broadside and had to go to pearl
Harbor for repairs then off to China.those where the
good days...

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Mark Gardner wrote on April 29, 2012

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City and State: MOUNT PLEASANT NC

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Comments: My name is Mark Gardner. My father, Chuck Gardner
served on the carrier USS Rendova CVE-114 during the
Korean war. He also served on the USS Frontier AD-25
He passed away in 1985. I am just interested in
contact with anyone who served with him and knew him.
Possibly stories or pictures they may have. Please
contact me via e mail if you can hekp with this. I
would be glad to hear from you. Othe names you might
know him as are Marshall T Gardner Jr or possibly
just Marshall Gardner. Thanks

Keywords: Chuck Gardner, Frank Acosta, Marshall T. Gardner Jr.,
Uss Rendova

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David Jackson wrote on May 29, 2010

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City and State: HENDERSONVILLE NC

Unit: THEIRS WAS THE GAS CREW

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Still looking for Al "Pinkey" Pinkney and Robert "Bob" Oliver. Pinkey was from Chino and Bob was living in Garden Grove (via Monrovia and Pasadena) Calif. Hope someone can help. Thanks, Dave J

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David Jackson wrote on May 29, 2010

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City and State: HENDERSONVILLE NC

Unit: HANGAR DECK

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: My cruise book was destroyed while in storage. If anyone has or knows of one that I can purchase, please e mail me. Dave Jackson

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Donald Joyce wrote on March 26, 2010

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City and State: JAMESTOWN RI

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My name is Donald Joyce. My uncle was William L Smith III who served as an officer on the USS Rendova during from the Korean Conflict. He was a pilot who was stationed in Pensocola during WWII. He was from Rhode Island. He passed away around 40 years ago in East Greenwich RI. If anyone served with him please contact me

Keywords: USS Rendova Korea

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Donald Joyce wrote on March 26, 2010

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City and State: JAMESTOWN RI

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Comments: I am the nephew of William Lee Smith an officer who served on the USS Rnedova during the Korean conflict. He was from East Greenwich, RI. If anyone knows of him please email me. I would love to talk to anyone who served with him.

Keywords: William L Smith

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Richard North wrote on November 30, 2009

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City and State: PHOENIX AZ

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: During Operation Ivy, I, along with several other men, were left on an island after a bomb test. When the wind changed we received a dose of radiation. All others were evacuated to the USS Rendova. I would like to contact these men or someone in their family. I don't have any names or ranks.

Keywords: USS Rendova Operation Ivy

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Dustin Ritchie wrote on October 27, 2008

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Comments: My grandfather, Roger H. Tucker flew in Korea. He rarely spoke of this period of his life and, unfortunately, I have few details to offer. What he did speak of was the Rendova and a few of his friends. I have a lighter and flight jacket w/ a few patches. The lighter has a bee and a bomb on the front. If anyone knew him or might have more info for me in regards to his service, please email me at crazyfishbowl@hotmail.com Thank you!

Keywords: Stationed in San Diego (early 50's)

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Kevin Carroll wrote on July 30, 2008

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City and State: ST. LOUIS MO

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Comments: Looking for Crew Members and Friends of my Father Gene A Carroll whom served on Rendova during the Korean War. he was a FT or Fire Controlman.

Keywords: FT, Fire Control, Friends, Gene Carroll

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Kye Davis wrote on June 30, 2008

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Keywords: Korean War, USS Rendova

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Paul Warner SR. wrote on August 10, 2007

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City and State: BELLE PLAINE KS

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I was a boiler tender in after fire room. I'd like to hear from anyone in fire rooms. During trip to Aniwetok, "h" bomob test.

Keywords: USS Rendova CVE 114-----H boom test ( operation IVE )
Pop Warner

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David Jackson wrote on May 22, 2007

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City and State: HENDERSONVILLE NC

Unit: V3 USS RENDOVA CVE 114

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I am looking for Bob Oliver and Alvin Pinkney who served aboard the USS Rendova from '51 to '53. Please let me know of any information you have. David H. Jackson.

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Brad Daman SR. wrote on October 5, 2006

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Comments: I am looking for any info or pictures of my father.
Orville F Daman. He was a radioman on the rendova
Thank you

Keywords: I am looking for any info or pictures of my father.
Orville F Daman. He was a radioman on the rendova
Thank you

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Dan Wright wrote on July 27, 2006

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Comments: My grandfather served aboard USS Rendova during the Korean War. Not sure what his rate was, but would have most likely been a machinist's mate or something similar. His name was Billy Youmans, from DeWitt, IA.
Sadly, he passed away from cancer in 1995.
I'm interested in any information from anyone who may have served with him, especially if anyone might have pictures.

Keywords: Youmans, USS Rendova, CVE-114, Korea

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Estell Vaughn wrote on December 30, 2005

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City and State: RICEVILLE TN

Unit: NAVIGATION

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I served aboard the Rendova during late 1949-52 with quartermaster.I belong to a group of Rendova shipmates The USS Rendova CVE-114 Association and if you are interested in info about reunions etc. you can contact Edward F. Frank, President 15164 Good Ave. Ft. Lup6ton,CO 80621 They also put out a great news letter called Rendova Rope Yarn. I would like to correspond with any other shipmates. Best Wishes to all in the New Year 2006.

Keywords: Vaughn; navigation, quartermaster, Figi; Bassik;New Jersey; Jamison; Michigan;Wear; Oklahoma; Captain Fickling;Commander OG Sexton III; Bill Evans

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Angie Runk wrote on October 26, 2005

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City and State: CAMP HILL PA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My Pop served on the Rendova during the Korean War as an electrician's mate. His name is Arthur "Tim" Kelly. Is there anyone out there who may have served with him? I have a number of photos from the Rendova of shipmates of my Pop's.

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Ray Reutlinger wrote on July 1, 2005

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City and State: PORTLAND OR

Unit: H-DIVISION

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I am loopking for any news about John Nelson HM1/c who transferred to the Rendova just prior to the world cruise in 1948. He transferred from the Badoeng Strait CVE-116. We were both stationd aboard the Badoeng Strait. If anyone has information about John, or his where abouts, I would like to hear from them.

Thanks,

Ray Reutlinger EX HM2/c USS Badoend Strait CVE-116.

Keywords: John Nelson HM1/c.

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Jack Eastman wrote on April 29, 2005

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Comments: Advice received from the Naval Historical Center, 805 Kidder Breese Street, SE
Washington Navy Yard, DC 20374-5060 for VS-871's activities in 1952 , which can be viewed at: http://www.vpnavy.org/vs871.html , indicates that VS-871 participated in a "work-up" cruise aboard Uss Rendova CVE-114 from 07 July, 1952 thru 11 July , 1952.
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Anyone with textual (or) photographic documentation from that period showing VS-871 Squadron activities, are encouraged to have it scanned to a .jpg file suitable for a PC Wallpaper, and then forward that item to WWW.VPNavy.Org for posting on VS-871's webpages there.
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Thanks,
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Jack G. Eastman
Sawbuck58to61@hotmail.com
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Keywords: Air Anti-Submarine Squadron 871 ( VS-871 )

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Mary Alder wrote on March 5, 2005

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Comments: Looking for anyone who served with my dad Floyd D. Bond on the USS Rendova. He was in the navy Korean war from 1952 - 1955, he encoded and decoded messages. He passed away suddenly last month at age 71.

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Jarry McGlenn wrote on July 2, 2004

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Dan Henderson wrote on February 7, 2004

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City and State: WA

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Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: Looking for information about the Mike and King Shot. Trying to put my father history together.

Keywords: Operation Ivy

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Jim DeRight wrote on January 29, 2004

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City and State: SPRINGFIELD IL

Unit: REPAIR DIVISION 1951-1952

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: Would love to hear from anyone who served at the same time as I did.

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William Stevens wrote on December 27, 2003

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City and State: COLTON CA

Unit: RADARMAN

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: HAVE CREW BOOKS FROM KOREA DEAL .PICTURES TAKEN AT ENIWETOK AT ANCHOR AND THE LAST TRIP TO JAPAN IN 1954

Keywords: USS RENDOVA MAY 1951 THRU JULY 1954

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Edwin Pozdro wrote on May 17, 2003

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City and State: PARK RIDGE IL

Unit: V-3 DIVISION SHIPS COMPANY

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: I was approximately the 10th man assigned to the USS Rendova in late 1950 at Bremmerton. I was aboard through the Korean campaign and Operation Ivy. At times i was a crewman on a TBM/F , and at times flew the mail to and from Kwajalain, and back to "Shark Fin" I was an AT2. Also veteran of the "beer hall battle." I was not aware af any of the reunions, i had looked in VFW magazine under 'reunions' with no succcess. please inform me of future reunions.

Keywords: I was involved in the electroncs maintanance of squadron and ships company aircraft.

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Margaret Pauline Smith wrote on January 30, 2003

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City and State: CHARLOTTESVILLE VA

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: Am looking for information about my father, Robert Clauder Smith who served on the USS Rendova CVE 114 in the early 50's. His specialty no. is SK-2809-34. The citations on his separation paper reads "China Service, Korean (one star) UN Ribbon. If anyone remembers my dad, please contact me. Thank you.
Sincerely, Margaret P. Smith

Keywords: U.S.S. Rendova

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Camille Gardner Bass wrote on January 12, 2003

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City and State: MOORESVILLE NC

Unit: USS RENDOVA

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father, M.T. Gardner Jr. AKA Chuck Gardner, served aboard the USS Rendova. He was a machinist and served approximately from 1947-1952. Unfortunately, he passed away in June 1985. I am looking for anyone who knew him, that has pictures etc. My brother and I are trying to piece together this time of his life before marraige and children. Thank you for any help you can offer. Camille Gardner Bass

Keywords: USS RENDOVA, KOREA

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MaryJo Lepisto wrote on November 24, 2002

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Comments: I am searching for a gentleman who seved on the USS Rendova with a family friend Pat Schoen. His name is Joe Homen and served with Pat on the carrier Rendova about 1953-54. Last address was Crows Landing, CA. Current address or recommendations of where to search further would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, MaryJo

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Steve Rogers wrote on November 21, 2002

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Comments: Olin Wann Rogers served aboard the Rendova from Jan 52 until April 52. Anyone who knew Olin, has photos etc please contact me.

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Darwin Head wrote on October 29, 2002

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City and State: ANADARKO OK

Unit: 4 TH DIVISION (1952-1956)

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: MY FATHER MANNED THE 40mm ON THE FAN TAIL.

Keywords: RABBIT NICKNAME
WENT TO JAPAN,OKINAWA,HONG KONG,AND PHILLIPEENS

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Ernest Potter wrote on May 10, 2002

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: Would like info on cruise of USS Chevalier DDR 805 from April 1948 thru Oct 1951 thank's Ernie Potter Tulsa Oklahoma

Keywords: DR 805 Chevalier DDR 806 Higbee DD 743 DD 742

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Roxanne Hitchcock wrote on April 30, 2002

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City and State: JAMESTOWN NY

Unit: SERVED USS RENDOVA 1948-

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My dad, Hoyt Roberson, served on the USS Rendova from 1948-(I am not sure when the world tour ended.

My dad attended the last 2 reunions with his shipmates. The last reunion was in Pensacola, Fl. in 2001. When my dad attended this reunion, he purchased a corkscrew willow cane. About 1 week after purchasing this cane, he had a stroke. This cane was such a blessing. Also my dad HAD a hat from these reunion's, and it had little pins on it , which had something to do with these reunions with his shipmates.

About 2 months ago, my dad went to visit my brother in Tucson, AZ. Upon getting off the plane, his hat flew away, and that was the end of the hat.
Does anyone know if I can purchase one of these hats and replace it for my dad. He is still upset about losing the hat. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated on where I could obtain another hat. It was dark blue.
Thanks again,
Daughter of an American Veteran.

My email address is: teach4kids@madbbs.com

Keywords: Ships

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Mike Mozley wrote on March 10, 2002

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City and State: PITTSBURGH PA

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Mike Mozley wrote on March 10, 2002

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City and State: PITTSBURGH PA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father, Daniel Mozley served on the Rendova from 1951 to 1955 as a Machinist Mate. I'm interested in any information about the Rendova during this time period. I am especially interested in the following:
1.The Rendova's participation during the Korean war.
2.Any information concerning Operation Ivy and Operation Castle.
3.Thoughts, stories and recollection on any of the above along with information about life on board the Rendova from those who served during that time.
4.Any information on my father would be greatly appreciated.

A story that my father related to me was that he and others were picked to retreive beer that was left in a bunker during the nuclear test. This is an example of the type of information that I'm interested in.

Thanks for your help.

Keywords: Operation Ivy and Castle

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Richard Davison wrote on December 25, 2001

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Unit: M DIVISION

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: Found your network today (Christmas Day, 2001) and would like to hear from anybody that remembers Jack Goodnight, Richard Davison, James Nelson, all in the forward engine room from Korea to the bomb test in the Marshalls, also in the battle of the Yukuska Beer Hall in 1952.

Keywords: M-Division, USS RENDOVA

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John Edward Scales wrote on September 3, 2001

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Unit: MEDICAL DEPT. OR TECH XFERED TO USS BON HOMME RICH

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Donald Norvell wrote on July 9, 2001

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: I served on the Rendova in 1954 and 1955 when she was decommissioned. I am interested in receiving information regarding reunions. I would also like any information available about the crew of the Rendova during this period.

Keywords: units, personal, friends, ships, aircraft.

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Lloyd Odell wrote on June 16, 2001

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City and State: GEORGETOWN SC

Unit: AIR DEPARTMENT/SHIPS COMPANY

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: I'm interested in contacting crew mates and would like to be notified of future reunions of the Rendova from 1951-1953.

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Sandy Stansbury wrote on June 13, 2001

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City and State: PORT ARTHUR TX

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Comments: My father served on the Rendova from 1945 to 1948 during the Korean Conflict.
His name is Martin Hlavinka...anyone out there with a relative that may have served during this time?....

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Don Payne wrote on May 1, 2001

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Comments: My dad, Donald N. Payne, served aboard the Rendova during Korea. He unfortunately passed away on the first day of Spring, 2000. He passed on to me many memories of life aboard ship and of his many friends there. I would like to hear from any of his shipmates to learn more of my dad and of life aboard the Rendova.

Keywords: Crew, Rendova, Korean War

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