USS Rochester (CA-124)

USS Rochester Association

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Gina Kuzuoka wrote on June 11, 2019

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City and State: LAGRANGE KY

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Comments: I am searching for information about my father, Donald Joseph Lish, Sr. He served on the USS Rochester in the early 1950's. Any information or pictures would be appreciated.

Thank you,

Gina Kuzuoka

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Tim Spollen wrote on December 9, 2015

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City and State: VIRGINIA BEACH VA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Hello,

My uncle (Ed Smith, Long Beach, NY) served aboard the USS ROCHESTER (CA-124) during the Korean War. I am attempting to find what ribbons/medals ROCHESTER was awarded during that time for him. I have the Korean Service Medal so far but he said there should be 2 or 3 others.

I appreciate any assistance in advance and can be reached at tjspollen@gmail.com.

V/R
Tim Spollen

Keywords: Ribbons

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Ashlee Anderson wrote on October 2, 2015

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Comments: I am Gene Anderson granddaughter and i was looking for people who may have been on his ship..He might of also gone Eugene Anderson. I really don't know much because i was young when he died so i didn't really get to talk to him about it, so when i found this i was excited! I don't really know his rank or anything but i do know he was on the USS Rochester ammunition ship.. Anybody who may have known him please let me know.

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James Chumley wrote on September 10, 2015

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City and State: JASPER GA

Unit: USS ROCHESTER CA124 4TH DIV

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Looking for ship mates on uss rochester from 1954 until 1957,i was in 4th division.Leading seaman,i was called j d .i was pointer in Gun Mount mount 53,Would love to hear from anyone.

Keywords: Had a lot of Buddies Schroder,, Glazier,,Harris,,ledger,

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Sandi Mercadante wrote on August 16, 2015

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City and State: MANAHAWKIN NE

Unit: USS ROCHESTER '53 - '56

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking for ship mates of my dad, Anderson (Andy) Turner in the Korean war on the USS Rochester. Especially looking for James Outer from the Carolinas. Please email me if anyone was a shipmate of my father, seamerk@comcast.net

Keywords: USS Rochester '53 - '56 James Outer, Andy Turner, Korean War, Long Beach.

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Carol Lingo wrote on December 6, 2014

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City and State: PRINCETON KA

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: My stepdad Lee Kellerman was on this ship, I do not know his rank or division. He never talked about it much. I'm in search of photos, an album or something with his picture that I can add to his collection. Lee passed away Oct 29, 2014 complications with his heart and pneumonia. So if anyone has something, I am willing to buy it also.

Keywords: I don't know of any

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Jason Cooper wrote on January 1, 2014

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City and State: YPSILANTI MI

Unit: U.S.S. ROCHESTER CA-124

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: For any of my dads old buddys gary c cooper he passed a few years ago in 2010

http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=642929&fh_id=10192&s_id=9FA18D357

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Donald Schuck wrote on November 21, 2013

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City and State: WHITE BEAR LAKE MN

Unit: 3RD DIV.

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Any old salts out there, that I sailed with, and knew on board the USS Rochester , let me hear from you.

I was known by the nickname Das, and some other names I don't care to mention.

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Ken Shoop wrote on July 25, 2012

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City and State: HAMMOND OR

Unit: 4TH DIV

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

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John J. O'Connell SR. wrote on September 4, 2011

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City and State: PLAINFIELD IL

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

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Andre Whitaker SR. wrote on February 1, 2011

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City and State: SPARTA TN

Unit: 4TH DIVISION USS TOLEADO 1955 1956

Service or Relationship: Other

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Keywords: Am looking for A George Wheeler Of Yakama Wa anw one that might know him I would like to hear from him hope he is still alive we were great buddies got in to fight togeather he sure ws a rounder THANKS

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Ricky Taylor wrote on November 10, 2009

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City and State: TUCSON AZ

Unit: USS ROCHESTER

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My dad served on the USS Rochester during the Korean War. I am interested in anything I can get on him and any pictures available.

Keywords: Bobby Glen Taylor USS Rochester Korea 1049 1052

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Joel Brender wrote on October 24, 2009

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I have been researching my father's time as a merchant seaman during the Korean and Vietnam wars. I came across this photo he took of the U.S.S. Rochester taken sometime in 1951-52. I believe it is located either off Inchon or Pusan as there are hills slightly visible in the background as well as her secondary armament is raised. She appears to be either hauling or dropping anchor as it is partially covering her number. A slight wake is also visible. The other ships appear to be static.

I will e-mail a copy of this photo to whomever requests it.

I would be happy to hear from anyone who has further information or can better identify this deployment.

Keywords: U.S.S. Rochester photo taken during the Korean War

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LeAnna Henderson wrote on March 24, 2008

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Keywords: He served on the USS Rochester departed from San Diego in early 50s. I don't have all of the specific dates. He would have served until around 1957.

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Betty Bradley wrote on September 14, 2007

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City and State: CLARKSVILLE TN

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I was wondering if anyone knew my Father, his name was ( John Russell Hall ) he was from Springfield TN ? I would like to know if anyone remembered him ? I have a picture of him made June 1952, with alot of other navy guys ( In a group picture ) it was US Navy Training Center, San Diego California, June 24 1952.

Keywords: June 24, 1952 Co. Comor ( wrsproles TMTC )Us Navy Training Center ...
San Diego, California...( WR Sproles ) He was on the USS Rochester CA-124

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Claude Barker wrote on August 31, 2007

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Comments: Does anyone that served on the Rochester remember Richard Cortez who was on board 1951 to 1953? I think he was a Mount Capt. on a 5" 38 Gun. He is still alive and just looking for old Shipmats to say hello again to. I will forward any e-mail to him as he doesn't have a computer. Thanks to all, Claude

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Terri Hadsall wrote on July 8, 2007

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Comments: my daddy was on the uss rochester from 1950- 1953 he was a hm3 his name james a hadsall we got alot of photo with out names but got a few with the name thigpin or ellis on the back of them any one know my pops

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Patrick Henderson wrote on July 5, 2007

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City and State: KANSAS CITY MO

Unit: USS ROCHESTER CA 124

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking for veterans who served with Jack Torrens in 1950-51 on Rochester

Keywords: Jack D. Torrens/USS Rochester CA-124

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Jusup Hansen wrote on January 6, 2007

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Unit: MHC CREW EXCELL, INGLESIDE TEXAS

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: just a shot in the dark but looking for the greatest shipmate of all, my grandfather. thank you to anyone who can provide any information.

Keywords: uss toledo ca 133

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Joe Carver SR. wrote on February 8, 2006

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City and State: CONCORD NC

Unit: COMNAVFE, USS ROCHESTER CA1124, USS TOLEDO CA133,

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Remembering the good times

Keywords: Looking for shipmates on USS Rochester CA124 1954-1955, USS Toledo CA133 1955-1956

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John Fadden wrote on October 17, 2005

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City and State: ROCHESTER NY

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: I would like a Photo Of the USS Rochester CA124 For my own personal use to hang on my wall because I love battleships espically one of Rochester where I live Thank you to any one that could be of assistance

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Bonita Martinez wrote on August 19, 2005

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Comments: found: photo of uss rochester ca 124 with bottom heading reading richard w. dunkel, and color band...also names of places apparently ship was.. would like more info regarding date of photo and who dunkel was... anything else of value...

Keywords: uss rochester ca 124

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Bernard Clifford wrote on December 3, 2004

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City and State: THAXTON VA

Unit: M-DIV

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: Would like to hear from anyone.

Keywords: Nick name [CLIFF] USS Rochester 1/47 to 9/51 Med cruse,Reserve cruses, Panama canal, West coast. Korea LT.Camd. Allsopp Eng. Officer

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David Doyle wrote on November 27, 2004

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City and State: GODFREY IL

Unit: 332ND ASA

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: Hello all I am looking for a C.E. Meyers who served on the USS Rochester in 1951. He would have been at the San Diego Armed Services YMCA and recorded a 78rpm album and sent it back to a relative in Alton Illinois in Aug of 1951. I have found the recorded songs and the envelope in which it was sent home. I am sure that they would like to have this back if at all possible. And I would like a little history on this if possible.

Thanx

Keywords: USS Rchester, Korean war, Meyers, San Diego, Musician

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Henry Graham wrote on July 26, 2004

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City and State: ESTILL SPRINGS TN

Unit: USS ROCHESTER

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: Looking for Robert F. Bowen, who served on USS Rochester 52-55.
Last known address was 40388 Charlotte Avenue, Buena Park, Ca.
Wife named Paula.

Keywords: USS ROCHESTER CA 124

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Donna Sue Case wrote on July 21, 2004

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City and State: GREENSBURG IN

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

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Keywords: looking for information on my dad or any one who knew him or any kind of pictures donald j case march 1st 1948 until june 15th 1948

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Nick Pyle wrote on May 4, 2004

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City and State: SYLMAR CA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: does anyone know my grandpa william b.holman he served on the uss rochester and was a petty officer.

Keywords: USS Rochester

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George Clifton wrote on February 8, 2004

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City and State: FAIRVIEW HGTS IL

Unit: FOX DIV

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Charles Walker wrote on December 12, 2003

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Comments: My Father-in-law, Craig Kingsbury, served aboard the Rochester on both Korea cruises. He attended several reunions in the 1990s. Craig went west in March of 2003. His nickname aboard was "Tiny", since he was one of the tallest members of the crew. He was (I believe) a Fireman 2nd class. If anyone knew him, I would appreciate hearing any stories or remembrances to pass on to his widow and daughters.

Charles Walker

Keywords: Craig "Tiny" Kingsbury

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Cleva Etheleen Sehen wrote on December 10, 2003

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City and State: DOBSON NC

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Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: My Veteran Friend, Charlie Gentry was a Third Class Gunners Mate during the Korean War. His USS Rochester CA 124 ships book was lost. If anyone has a copy of the book that has his name, I would appreciate hearing from you.

Thank you,
Etheleen Sehen
Dobson, NC

Keywords: USS Rochester CA 124, USS Providence, Destroyer William C. Long

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Cleva Etheleen Sehen wrote on December 10, 2003

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City and State: DOBSON NC

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Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: My Veteran Friend Charlie Gentry was in the Navy from April 4, 1948- April 4, 1962. He is looking for the ships book from the USS Rochester. His ships book was lost. If anyone has a book that has his name in it, I would appreciate hearing from you and will be happy to cover any costs to get a copy or purchase the book.

Thank you.
(Cleva) Etheleen Sehen
Dobson, NC

Keywords: USS Rochester CA124, USS Providence, Destroyer William C. Long

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Ken Shoop wrote on December 9, 2003

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Unit: 4 DIV

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Comments: served in the 4th divison deck force. Was in Gun MT.51 (5inch) GM3 Jones was gun captain. We went to westpac in spring of 6o. Helicopter crashed on the aft deck.States Burney BM3, States BM2, and Boxer BM1 were the Boatswains.

Keywords: Kenneth Shoop SN -4th Div. --1959 --6

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Gordon Cooper wrote on November 8, 2003

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City and State: PACE FL

Unit: 994-5918

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: I WAS ABOARD FROM 11/54 TO 10/58. ANYONE FROM FOX DIVISION DURING THAT TIME PLEASE CONTACT ME.

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Thomas Lynch wrote on October 20, 2003

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City and State: SEATAC WA

Unit: OI DIV

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: i was aboard from 1952 to 1956. i was in the oi
div. at the time the co was captain john quinn. i met him again in 1961 and he was the chief of naval missions in chile. he was then a vice
admiral.

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Terryl Funkhouser wrote on September 21, 2003

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Comments: Looking for any one who remembers Richard K.Miller, better known as Lucky Miller. He served on the Rochester from 12/31/1949 to 3/27/1954 then on the USS Toledo until 8/2/1954. I have a photo of him taken with Lee Edwards on 11/2/1951 (does anyone know where this ship was on that date?).Richard passed away in 1976 in Spokane, Wasington. Richard was my Uncle and I never got to know him, would like to know more about him and what he did in the Navy.Thank you, Terryl Funkhouser

Keywords: USS ROCHESTER (CA-124), USS Toledo (CA-133)

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Earl Kemp wrote on August 7, 2003

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City and State: ANNAPOLIS MO

Unit: TASK FORCE 77 USS ROCHESTER 4TH DIVISION

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: My nickname was "Little Kemp", my older brother served with me his name was Wade Kemp, I was GM2 on 5in 38 dual purpose gun mount 3.

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Ken Shoop wrote on June 13, 2003

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Comments: Anyone in 4 th Divison, the Boatswain were BM3 Burney, BM2 Statts, and BM1 was Boxer. 1959 --61

Went to westpac during the 1960 cruise. Had a helicopter crash on the aft deck.

Keywords: Mount 51 --5inch -- Jones GM3 was gun Mt. captain during my time from 1959 --61

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Mark Gatti wrote on March 29, 2003

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City and State: WEST CHESTER PA

Unit: FAMILY MEMBER

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am Bill Brady's son-in-law and am inquiring on behalf of his wife, Lois, as to anyone who may have remembered him. Unfortunately, he passed away in 1983, but is survived by his wife, Lois, daughters Karen and Beth, and son Rick. He spoke little of his military experience so any information would be appreciated by his family. Thank you for your consideration.

Keywords: Served as storekeeper on the USS Rochester during major explosion and damage to the vessel during the Korean War (1950-52).

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Mark Gatti wrote on March 29, 2003

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City and State: WEST

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Joe Carver SR. wrote on March 14, 2003

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City and State: STATESVILLE NC

Unit: WORKED FOR ADM. BRISCOE @ COMNAVFE 1952-1953. USS

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: I would like to hear from anyone who was in Yokosuka @ ComNavFe in 1952-53 or on the USS Rochester CA124 in 1954-55. Also anyone on the USS Toledo CA 133 in 1956 or the USS G.M. Randall Tap-115 in 1959-61.

Keywords: ComNavFe

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Joe Carver SR. wrote on March 14, 2003

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

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Tony Bonner wrote on January 6, 2003

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City and State: FLORA IL

Unit: USS ROCHESTER CA 124

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

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Grace Rose wrote on November 4, 2002

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City and State: SACRAMENTO CA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking for people who knew my dad Harry Weimar (from Philadelphia, PA) on the U.S.S. Rochester, around 1950-1953... would love to surprise him... please email me if you knew him.

Keywords: U.S.S. Rochester; Harry Weimar

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James Clark wrote on October 26, 2002

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City and State: PORTLAND OR

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: I was aboard the "Roachcatcher" from 3/'50-8/52. During that time I was Mt. Capt of mt. 40-6, 6th Division. I remember the tour through the Pacific Trust Territory with Adm. Radford, all those neat little islands, liberty in Cavite, The peoples bar just outside the Sangley Point gate, and Bills bar, owned by a retired Norwegian sea capt. And does anyone remember the "Binnie-Boys"?...etc. etc.

Keywords: USS Rochester

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David Williamson wrote on September 15, 2002

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Comments: Hi, my father Lt. Victor F. Williamson served on the Rochester. He passed away in July of 1990 and is buried at Barrancas Military Cemetery at Pensacola Naval Air Station.

I'm looking for any info/stories from anyone that knew and served with him. I also have some ship and crew pictures I'd be happy to scan and share with anyone. Maybe you can help tell the story of some of these pics. Thanks for this great website.

David Williamson

Keywords: USS Rochester Korean War artillery

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Lethia Morgan wrote on August 17, 2002

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City and State: CASS LAKE MN

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: Hi: I am looking for anyone who knew or knew of my dad, Chancey Vogt, of Bemidji, MN. I have a photo of him and three other men being congratulated by Rear Admiral James H. Doyle at a ceremony onboard the USS Rochester on Sept., 22, 1950. He received a silver star that day for service as coxwain on LCVP during the Inchon Invasion. my dad passed away in 1985, and he never really talked about his experiences in Korea and the Navy. I would like to know more about that part of my dad's life. Lethia Morgan, Cass Lake, MN

Keywords: Coxwain, Inchon, LCVP, USS Rochester, Sept. 22, 1950

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Ronald Grubbs wrote on July 27, 2002

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City and State: RADCLIFF KY

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Comments: My brother Melvin Leon Grubbs was aboard the Rochester prior to and during the Korean War. He was aboard during the Quemoy (?) insurrection. He of course was my hero and I've been lucky enough to learn so much from him. Unfortunantly, Melvin's life was taken July 18, 1953. He was a true sailor dedicated to his ship and may have been a little foolish now and then to get the opportunity to serve in the front compartment. I am anxious to hear from any of his shipmates. I do have quite an array of USS Rochester Memories, and would feel blessed to hear from anyone who served with Melvin. I am a career Army retiree, having served 30 years, and would have been a Navy veteran, if the Navy recuriter had not been out to lunch, during my visit to the Muncie, Indiana Post Office. God Bless you all, and thank you for your service to this great country of ours.

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Rebecca Olinger-Roth wrote on May 29, 2002

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City and State: SACRAMENTO CA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My Dad William Joseph Olinger was on board USS Rochester during Korea. He was in the Color Guard and also played and sang in the ship's band. I would like to find out if there are any recordings of his performances.

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Robert Heacox wrote on May 8, 2002

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City and State: LATROBE PA

Unit: N-DIV - 1ST DIV

Service or Relationship: -

Comments:
Looking for Shipmates from the Dec. 1947 to June 1949 time period.I was in the 1st Div. on the Med.Cruise of 1948 and in N-Div. during Reserve Cruises. Would like to here from you.
Bob Heacox

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Roy Bartlett wrote on April 26, 2002

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City and State: HOSCHTON GA

Unit: S DIV

Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

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