Entry: 43378
Subject: A DIVISION MEMBERS 1955-56
Jarred (Jerry) Haney wrote on May 30, 2004
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City and State: CENTERVILLE OH
Unit: A, ENGEERING DIV. MR3
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: Have been able to locate Yassi and Grimes. Would be great to hear from A, MM, and BT division. Was a great ship. We de- commisioned it in Phillt at the end of 1956. Made 2 Carribbean and 2 Med. cruises aboard Siboney. Were best times of my life.
Keywords: Old crew members; Eloy Yassi, Domonic Morruzzi,Jack Grimes,Tom Murray, and all from 1955-56 time period.
Entry: 42552
Subject: RADAR OPERATORS ?
Robert Wilgus wrote on April 23, 2004
City and State: DALLAS TX
Unit: OR
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments:
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Entry: 39633
Subject: LOOKING FOR V1 AIR DIVISON SHIPMATES
Richard Caldwell wrote on January 1, 2004
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City and State: MONTAGUE MA
Unit: V1 AIR DIVISION
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: Looking for anyone on the flight deck from 1951-1953. V1, V2, V3. Does anyone know what happened to Donald M Conway from Massachusetts. and Joe Meyers from Wisconsin? I got on the ship just after the shakedown cruise at GITMO, then went to the Med. and Halifax NS. The later part of '52 was stationed VP34 Trinidad BWI until Oct '54
Keywords: Sam Pickering was the Captain.
Entry: 39632
Subject: LOOKING FOR V1 AIR DIVISON SHIPMATES
Richard Caldwell wrote on January 1, 2004
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City and State: MONTAGUE MA
Unit: V1 AIR DIVISION
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: Looking for anyone on the flight deck from 1951-1953. V1, V2, V3. Does anyone know what happened to Donald M Conway from Massachusetts. and Joe Meyers from Wisconsin? I got on the ship just after the shakedown cruise at GITMO, then went to the Med. and Halifax NS. The later part of '52 was stationed VP34 Trinidad BWI until Oct '54
Keywords: Sam Pickering was the Captain.
Entry: 39005
Subject: REUNIONS?
Russ Hamre wrote on December 7, 2003
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City and State: BLACK RIVER FALLS WI
Unit: USS SIBONEY CVE 112
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: Looking for the fellows from E devision.
Keywords: USS Siboney 1953/57
Entry: 38953
Subject: LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES
Richard Nation wrote on December 4, 2003
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: looking for robert henfling or other people from v-3 division aboard in 1955-1956.
Keywords:
Entry: 38912
Subject: JIM FLANAGAN
Jim Flanagan wrote on December 3, 2003
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: Looking for old shipmates.
Keywords: McGrory
Entry: 37456
Subject: SERVE 54 AND 55?
Charles Nicely wrote on October 9, 2003
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City and State:
Unit: FIRST DIVISION (MAYBE)
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: looking for anyone serving in 54 and 55 on board CVE112.
Keywords:
Entry: 37274
Subject: E-MAIL UPDATE
Phillip Probus wrote on September 30, 2003
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments:
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Entry: 36870
Subject: SHIPSERVICEMAN 2 LAUNDRY ,BARBER SHOP
John Pulice wrote on September 11, 2003
City and State: ERIE PA
Unit: LAUNDRY SHIP SERVICE
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: anyone remembers us contact me asap
Keywords: siboney had a band 1952-1954 played during chow
hung out at the barber shop with mike tailor shop
w/john
Entry: 32437
Subject: FINDING THE 1ST SIBONEY
Blaine Smallwood wrote on March 2, 2003
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City and State: JEFFERSON CITY MO
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: I'm trying to write a history of the ships I was on between 1938 and 1955. My memory seems to be lacking. The only research information I can find on the Siboney is on the CVE 112, which says is the "second" Siboney. If that means that there is a first Siboney, then I might have been on that one. Can anyone give me any information on the first Siboney?
Keywords: I joined in 1934 and was on the Cincinnatti, Wyoming, Madison, Santa Fe, Flint, Vincennes, Quincy, Whitley, Pocono
Entry: 30886
Subject: LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES 1951-1954
William (Bill) Crum wrote on January 2, 2003
City and State: ROGERS AR
Unit: V-3 DIVISION
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Served in Avaition Armory (V-3 Division) from 1951 to 1954 when ship went into Philly shipyard. Was on 4 or 5 Med cruises. Would like to contact others serving during this time
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Entry: 29301
Subject: SEARCHING FOR 2ND DIVISION SHIPMATES 1952-1956
Lori Ramsdell wrote on November 5, 2002
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: My Dad is looking for former shipmates that were in Division 2 aboard the Siboney from 1952-1956.
Keywords: Division 2 1952-1956
Entry: 29300
Subject: SEARCHING FOR 2ND DIVISION SHIPMATES 1952-1956
Lori Ramsdell wrote on November 5, 2002
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: My Dad is looking for former shipmates that were in Division 2 aboard the Siboney from 1952-1956.
Keywords: Division 2 1952-1956
Entry: 29299
Subject: SEARCHING FOR 2ND DIVISION SHIPMATES 1952-1956
Lori Ramsdell wrote on November 5, 2002
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: My Dad is looking for former shipmates that were in Division 2 aboard the Siboney from 1952-1956.
Keywords: Division 2 1952-1956
Entry: 28428
Subject: ABOARD SEPT, 25 1950 TO JUNE 1952
Alvin (Al) Towne wrote on September 22, 2002
City and State: METHUEN MA
Unit: PHOTO LAB V3
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: Interested in finding persons who served aboard Seboney in Philidelphia during recommissioning 1950. whereabouts of Alexander Simon or other shipmates, officers on board.
Keywords: Uss Ranger CV4, Oregon City CA122, Seboney cve 112
Entry: 27826
Subject: USS SIBONEY (CVE-112)SHIPMATES
Cheryl Nagel wrote on August 25, 2002
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am looking for anyone that served with my uncle, Steve (Stephen)Sorba who was a CPO on the Siboney. I know that he was on board at least 1948-1949. He died on Dec. 15, 1949 at Philadelphia Naval Hospital at the age of 32 after a short illness. Simoney was docking at Philadelpia. He was a big stocky guy with blue eyes and burns on both arms from previous naval encounter. Any information on Steve Sorba or Siboney would be greatly appreciated!
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Entry: 25918
Subject: SERVED 1951-1953
Paul Higginbotham wrote on May 31, 2002
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City and State: WINTHROP MA
Unit: SUPPLY
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: 'HIGGY'
Keywords:
Entry: 25701
Subject: LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES
Bob Larzalere wrote on May 24, 2002
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City and State: FT. COLLINS CO
Unit: V1 DIVISION
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Served aboard the Sibo 1947-1948. Made the Med cruise delivering planes to Turkey in May, 1948. Remember Jack Digges, Ed Brennan, P.R. Spikes, Rodenheiser, Sherman Yates, and Bob Pfeifer. Remember liberty in Tangiers in '48. Gitmo and Cerveza Hatuey beer (when the indian turns and looks at you with both eyes, you've had too much).
Keywords:
Entry: 24561
Subject:
James O. Harbison JR. wrote on April 6, 2002
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City and State: BOILING SPRINGS SC
Unit: USS SIBONEY CVE 112
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments:
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Entry: 24558
Subject: FATHERS MENTOR, U.S.S. SIBONEY
David Corne wrote on April 6, 2002
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father spoke recently of his mentor on the Siboney, one Raymond Garcia who was aboard 1948-49. Just wonder what he is up to.
Keywords: 1948-1949 Personel
Entry: 24510
Subject: LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES
Sarah Tolliver wrote on April 4, 2002
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Anyone who remembers YN3 David Greene, or has any news about CDR McDaniel (with fighter squadron) please contact me. I'm trying to put together a surprise Siboney memory package for my father.
Keywords: USS Siboney CVE-112
Entry: 24048
Subject: FELLOW SHIPMATES------1944-1945
Gale Todd wrote on March 18, 2002
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City and State: CONCORD MI
Unit: DIVISION 1
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Looking for anyone that served on the Siboney during 1944 and 1945---especially William Obley
Keywords:
Entry: 23123
Subject: IS THERE A REUNION ?
James O. Harbison JR. wrote on February 13, 2002
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City and State: SPARTANBURG SC
Unit: ELECTRIAL SHOP
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: On board from 1953to1956
Keywords: Nickname,"HARBO"
Entry: 22590
Subject: ONBOARD 6/51-6/55
James E. Brown wrote on January 24, 2002
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City and State: AMITYVILLE NY
Unit: V-2
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: My rank was AM/3cl. I served aboard the Siboney
from 6-51 to 6-55 and then was discharged. I
remember Harry Glover from Pittsburg,Pa, Tommy
Bagget from Louisianna, Dave Chapnick from
Queens,N.Y.
Keywords: Nickname was either Jim or Jeb.
Entry: 20970
Subject: 1955 MACHINISTMATE
Richard Moore wrote on November 25, 2001
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City and State: CONSTANTINE MI
Unit: MM FA
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: Looking for old shipmates.
Keywords: Nickname: Skip
Friends: William Smith, Robert Brebham, ? Roy,
Entry: 19246
Subject: CVE 112 V-3 DIVISION
Bob Gartner wrote on September 6, 2001
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City and State: SCOTTSDALE AZ
Unit: V-3 DIVISION.
Service or Relationship: -
Comments:
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Entry: 19231
Subject: HELP ME SEARCH
Gary Mayo wrote on September 5, 2001
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City and State: PETAL MS
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My Father-in-law, Buddie A. Conway of Richton, Mississippi served on board the Siboney from 1945 until 1947. He served in the commissary supply store. He celebrates his 75th birthday next week and has recently spoke of his Siboney and one fellow shipmate in particular. I am looking for MR. KENNETH HASTINGS who also served during the 1945-1947 time period. I recently did a search and wrote to 17 "Kenneth Hastings" across the country, but had no luck finding him. Can someone tell me how to go through the Navy to search for Mr. Hastings. Anyone who can give me any assistance in finding Mr. Hastings would be greatly appreciated. In addition, anyone who might have known my father-in-law, please contact me.
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Entry: 18675
Subject: ANY QUARTERMASTERS OUT THERE?
Jim Hindorff wrote on August 14, 2001
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City and State:
Unit: USS SIBONEY CVE 112
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 18380
Subject: INFORMATION
James Walker wrote on August 1, 2001
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father served on her in 1945 to 1945. He passed on in 1993. His name was William (Bill) T. Walker. At the time he was 17 and 18 years old. If anyone knew him I like to hear from them. At the time he was a seaman.
James R. Walker
Keywords: William T. Walker
Entry: 18284
Subject: HI---JOHN MATTESON RM 2
John Matteson wrote on July 27, 2001
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City and State: PHOENIX AZ
Unit: RETIRED
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: Always wondwered what happened to my old mates
on the Siboney. We won at the battles at GTMO.
"{one eyed indian"was our favorite brew.
I recall Lester Stauffer RM1/2 Tom Freeman RM1,
Lt. Herndon.Was on the ship from 1952-1955.
Was always nice when we had the "flag" aboard as
we always got pier space as SOPA.Spent a lot of
time at Paul's Bar just outside the main gate at
Norfolk.
Keywords: Matt
Entry: 18110
Subject: LAST CRUISE
Ronald McFadden wrote on July 20, 2001
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City and State: RIDGELEY WV
Unit: V4
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: I was on the last cruise to the Med in 1956. Went to Phila. Ship out of commission. Looking for Robert Walker from VA; Hewitt from TN; Blaze from OH and Huffman from FL. Thank you. R. B. McFadden, AN
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Entry: 17983
Subject: USS SIBONEY CVE 112
Ted Fisher wrote on July 14, 2001
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City and State:
Unit: M- DIV
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Was on Siboney as member of M div and worked on evaporators in after engine room after a stint mess cooking. Came aboard on shakedown in Mar 55 and was aboard for subsequent midshipman cruise.
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Entry: 17214
Subject: REUNIONS?
Russ Hamre wrote on June 9, 2001
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City and State: BLACK RIVER FALLS WI
Unit: USS SIBONEY
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: I was on board during the early 50s.
Keywords:
Entry: 16122
Subject:
Jack (Jacob Coen) Masarjian (Masar) wrote on April 25, 2001
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City and State: PEMBROKE PINES FL
Unit: V2 AIR DIV. HANGER DECK
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: would love to hear from any of my former shipmates from the hanger deck.my E-M addr: traditionalbluegrass@hotmail.com
Keywords:
Entry: 16004
Subject:
Jack (Jacob Coen) Masarjian (Masar) wrote on April 17, 2001
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City and State: PEMBROKE PINES FL
Unit: V2 AIR DIV. HANGER DECK
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: Bill Peabody AMM from NY
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Entry: 16003
Subject: SEARCHING FOR AIRDIVISION SHIPMATES
Jack (Jacob Coen) Masarjian (Masar) wrote on April 17, 2001
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City and State: PEMBROKE PINES FL
Unit: V2 AIR DIV. HANGER DECK
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: I served on board the "sea bunny" from 1952-54 as an ADAN in the hanger deck crew.Wewere known as the "Galloping Ghost of the Va.Coast".We did a shakedown in 52 to gitmo,on the way back to Norfolk we had liberty in Kingston,Port of Prince and went by Siboney Bch.We went to the Med in 53 and were in Eng,Fra,Port,Lisb,Alger.Izmir,Athens.Naples also an Island in the Atlantic close to Europe.That's about all I can remember of the 1st trip.The 2nd and 3rd were basically the same.Ileft her in Oct.54 and was discharged on Oct.15. We were awarded the Navy "E".we were also the flagship on the last cruise.I enjoyed my tour of duty while onboard.
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Entry: 10908
Subject: INFORMATION ON B- DIVISION OCT-1950 TOAUG-1951
Phillip Probus wrote on August 8, 2000
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City and State: HAMMOND IN
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments:
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Entry: 7037
Subject: CVE112 - SIBONEY PLANK OWNERS
Sam Rice wrote on February 18, 2000
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City and State: PENTWATER MI
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My Grandfather was a plank owner aboard the 2nd Siboney CVE-112. I have obtained pictures of the ship from the national archives, even 16mm video footage of helicopter manuvers on the ship. I am looking for other plank owners that might know him. Please reply to : rice.robert@TCI.com
Keywords: Siboney - CVE-112 - Plank Owners -
Entry: 5000
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:
USS SIBONEY (CVE-112)
Displacement: 23,100 t. (full load) Length: 557’1” Beam: 75’ Extreme Width: 105’2” Draft: 31’ Speed: 19.1 k. Complement: 1,076 Armament: 2 5”; 36 40mm Class: COMMENCEMENT BAY
“...in the Mediterranean with North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) units.”
The outbreak of war in Korea, in June 1950, brought a need for more combat ships, and SIBONEY was returned to an active status on 22 November 1950.
The carrier put to sea on 2 February 1951 and was assigned a home port in Norfolk. From 27 February to 10 April, she carried out extensive training exercises in the Guantanamo Bay area. She operated in Canadian waters in July and, from September to 14 November, in the Mediterranean with North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) units.
SIBONEY participated in evaluation tests and carrier qualifications of versions of AD and F4U aircraft in January 1952. She also tested the new concept of vertical landings, using Marine helicopters. The ship was modernized at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard and rejoined the fleet on 20 January 1953.
After training in the Caribbean, she operated in the Atlantic with a hunter-killer group until August. From 16 September to 1 December 1953, SIBONEY was again deployed with the 6th Fleet.
From: DICTIONARY OF AMERICAN NAVAL FIGHTING SHIPS
Keywords: MEDITERRANEAN, NATO, HELICOPTERS, 6TH FLEET,