USS Saint Paul (CA-73)

USS Saint Paul Association

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Legacy Messages - 1995-1999

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Noah Townsend wrote on February 12, 2017

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Comments: looking for anyone who served or possibly served with my father (passed in 08)
His name was Jerry Townsend from Indiana
he was a damage controllman and huge jokester
please email me if you knew him and or have pics during this period
thanks again

Keywords: Uss. St. Paul 1964-1968

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George Tucker wrote on September 4, 2016

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City and State: REEDLEY CA

Unit: ROGER DIVISION

Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: Looking for information regarding testing for radiation at Hunters Point, San Francisco

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Jennifer Ramirez wrote on April 28, 2016

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Comments: I would love to surprise my grandfather with anyone that served our country on the USS Saint Paul CA 73 from 1952- 1956. If anyone has any photos please contact me.
Thank you

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Louie Smith wrote on August 11, 2015

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Comments: I'm looking for someone who might have known my father on the USS Saint Paul. His name was Mckinley (mac) Smith.

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Joseph Wargo JR wrote on May 23, 2015

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City and State: OCEAN CITY NJ

Unit: CR DIVISION

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Any one on board from CR division, no one in particular, anyone who just cares to correspond, Bob Raye, P.D. Bailey, period from 4/55 to 8/56.

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Tiffany Baker wrote on October 19, 2013

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Comments: My dad served for the Beacon Hill mission for sure but not sure
what else..would love to hear from people who knew him...he died just this Sept 2013.

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Norma Lambert wrote on November 11, 2010

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Keywords: Keyword~~ AEROGRAPER
Nathan enjoyed the St Paul from l956 to approz. '60'.
While I waited in San Pedro with our 3 kids.
He is now fighting emphysema, probably from a life-
time of smoking. He retired on Guam a Chief Warrant
officer and went into forestry in Williams, Arizona.

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Martin Johnson SR. wrote on November 10, 2010

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City and State: WILSONVILLE OR

Unit: MEDICAL DEPT.

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I'm looking for logbooks from 1961-1962 for my family records. Please if you have any information get in contact with me. Thank you,

Martin Johnson, SR.M.D.

Keywords: Personal friend, Captain Fisher USMC
USS St. Paul
Commander Marine Unit

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John Montesa wrote on September 19, 2010

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City and State: EL CERRITO CA

Unit: USS MCCORD

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: In 1952, in the Pacific,as the result of an injury I was transferred in a stretcher by hi-line from the USS McCord [DD534] to the St. Paul. I could see crewmen on both ships taking photos of the event. If you have a picture I would truly appreciate a copy.

Keywords: Hi-line transfer from USS McCord to USS St.Paul

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Raymond R. Castro SR. wrote on September 2, 2010

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City and State: POMONA CA

Unit: U.S.S.SAINT PAUL CA-73

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I'm looking for shipmates of the above ships and
divisons and dates, like to know the whereabouts
of Willie Pulido 5th div.of the light cruiser
u.s.s.Duluth CL 87 1947-48 please get in touch.

Keywords: USS LOS ANGELES CA135 1947 7th Div.
USS Duluth cl 87 1947-48 4th Div.
USS Saint Paul CA 73 1948-51 S/2 Div.

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Vernon (Louis) Rauch SR. wrote on August 28, 2010

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City and State: FARMINGTON MO

Unit: USS SAINT PAQULCA 73 NAVY

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

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Keywords: ships personal friends

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Raymond R. Castro SR. wrote on August 24, 2010

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City and State: POMONA CA

Unit: U.S.S. SAINT PAUL CA73

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: SERVED ABOARD THE HEAVY CRUISER U.S.S. ST.PAUL CA73
FROM 1948 TO 1951 IN THE S2 DIVISON WOULD LIKE TO HEAR
FROM ANYONE OF THAT AREA MY TEL Ray Castro

Keywords: U.S.S.SAINT PAUL CA73

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Barbara Langston wrote on July 27, 2010

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City and State: HEMET CA. CA

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

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Keywords: my father was in the service for 21 years i would realy like him to see some of his olds friends he was in the navy.i think it was 1949- 1970
if there is any one out there that reamber him could you please call me at 1-805-483-9293

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Tim Miller wrote on June 25, 2010

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Comments: my dad was a lt. in love div. on the st. paul during korean conflict. Still living in WVa. Any stories out there from anyone who served in the at unit?

Keywords: love division Uss saint paul Korean war

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Henry Kochan SR. wrote on June 19, 2010

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City and State: DRYDEN MI

Unit: MACHINEST MATE

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I was on the USS Power 839. I would like to know if any of my friends are still around. I would love to talk to them. Henry R. Kochan

Keywords: My nickname was "SNIPES"

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Albert Williams wrote on May 10, 2010

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City and State: LONG BEACH CA

Unit: 3RD DIVISION

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: There was 30 0f my shipmates killed by the explosion and it left 13 in our division. I would like to know if any of the 13 are still living.

Keywords: Explosion On Turret No 3

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Scott Hamline wrote on December 8, 2009

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City and State: INVER GROVE HEIGHTS MN

Unit: USS ST PAUL

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: i was wondering if there were people still liveing that might have know my dad he was a radio man for the admiral of the uss st paul i think he was in the navy in the early 50s.

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Joan Kolacki wrote on March 26, 2009

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Comments: My father's grave site list him as a WW11 vet, but he served on the St. Paul during the Korean war. Am I Missinformed about my fathers service, or did you make a mistake on dads stone.

Keywords: my father's grave site list him as a ww11 vet. but he was in the korean war. How can I fix this? How did this information go so wrong? Can someone help me?

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Edward Hogan wrote on March 21, 2009

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City and State: DELRAY BEACH FL

Unit: U.S.S.ST.PAUL

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

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Peggy Dodson wrote on November 12, 2008

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City and State: SPARTA TN

Unit: NAVY

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My husband, Charles E. Dodson, served on the USS St. Paul, USS Pocono, and USS Taconic during the Vietnam era. I would like to surprise him with photos of these ships displayed in a scrap book. If anyone would have an old photo they would be willing to share, I would be so grateful. Thank you.

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Donna Johns wrote on August 16, 2008

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City and State: HIGHLAND HOME AL

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Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I AM TRYING TO FIND PICTURES OF MY UNCLE JAMES. MY DAD IS GETTING ON UP IN YEARS AND I WOULD LIKE TO TRY TO FIND OUT ANYTHING I CAN ABOUT UNCLE JAMES. IF ANYONE KNEW HIM OR HAS ANY PICTURES I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE YOU GETTING IN CONTACT WITH ME. THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR HELP. THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE TO MY COUNTRY!

Keywords: JAMES D. OVERSTREET - KIA - 21 APR 52 ABOARD THE USS ST PAUL

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Fred Brown wrote on July 7, 2008

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City and State: HOPKINS SC

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I have been diagnosed with terminal lung cancer and have applied for va benefits, they are now saying I have to have somebody to witness we went swimming in the ocean within vietnam area and also we went to land in vietnam to pick up supplies which I helped. I have many health prpoblems emphesema, copd, 3 heart surgeries, harding of the arteries, fibromyalgia, dementia, and corotid arteries in the neck,which I have had surgery for, brain aneurysn surgery and many strokes.I came in contact with agent orange and asbestos which caused weakness to my lungs, if you can help me by confirming this it would help me get assistance from VA, Please reply quickly. Fred only has 2 months or less to live.2 things I went in the waters in vietnam and 2 I assisted with getting supplies at the docks to get supplies in vietnam.
THanks,
Mrs Fred Brown
803 776-8899
190 Clearview Drive
Hopkins, SC 29061

Keywords: I am trying to locate somebody that can confirm that we were on land in Vietnam to pick up suppplies and we also went in the water out in the sea with 12 miles from Vietnam. If you are able to help please let me know.

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Michael Witkowski wrote on May 5, 2008

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City and State: LOS ANGELES CA

Unit: 146TH AW USAF/ANG (RET.)

Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: I would like to hear from anyone who served with a 1st Class (later CPO)Bob Kingsley in the 50s or 60s (he retired about 1972-3) He served mostly in WESTPAC and was on the St. Paul sometime in the early '60s. I don't recall his rating, but he was also an amateur photographer.

Keywords: Robert Kingsley CPO (Ret.)

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Victor John wrote on March 13, 2008

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City and State: IVOR VA

Unit: NAVY

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: am trying to find out when saint paul had damage done to the right starboard , 1969 to 1971. anyone know ?
if you do please send letter by mail as i do not have a computer at home. any answer would help. have applied for ptsd and need est date of damage.

Keywords: uss saint paul

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Jean Smith wrote on December 1, 2007

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Comments: I'm trying to get cruise books for the years 1959-1961 for the USS St. Paul Ca-73 My Dad lost his and would like to get them for Christmas for him Or Some pics of him C. E. Smith he was Damage Control Dept.


Thanks,

Jean Smith

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Vinson Reynolds SR. wrote on October 10, 2007

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City and State: OTIS OR

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Going to the reunion in San Diego 2008 Looking for a old navy freind
Don Herring ... If any one can help me let me know ..... thanks vince

Keywords: USS St Paul 1953-1956

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Windy Williamson wrote on July 8, 2007

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Unit: 5TH DIVISION

Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: looking for pictures of crew members aboard the st. paul during 1952-1956. my father was on that ship then. just seeing if anybody had anything I could show him or my kids. my dads name was dorman bud williamson. if anyone remembers him please send message.

Keywords: uss. st paul, dorman bud williamson, boatswain mate

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Charles Marshall wrote on May 9, 2007

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City and State: EAST PRAIRIE MO

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Bobby Padgett II wrote on March 10, 2007

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City and State: GASTONIA NC

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Comments: I am seeking information on my mother's cousin SN Billie Dean Wright who was KIA 21 APR 1952. The only naval casualties I can find for the period are from the powder fire aboard the USS ST PAUL (CA-73). Any information would be appreciated.

Keywords: Billie Dean Wright KIA 21 APR 52

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Pablo L. Gutierrez wrote on September 16, 2006

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City and State: EL PASO TX

Unit: GMG

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Would love to talk to someone.

Keywords: Stationed in the USS Saint 73 CA73 1962-1967. Gunner-Mate 7 Div and in the armory.

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Dana Fowler wrote on August 26, 2006

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Unit: US NAVY

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: king div...52-56 please contact





fing div 52-56 please contact!!!

Keywords: chuck shult...houston gonder,,.wiley kendrick

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Kristeen Kamer wrote on August 1, 2006

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City and State: SAXONBURG PA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father, Glenn Wiles served on the USS St. Paul during the Korean war and my uncle,Donald Adams served on it during WWII. They are both from Pa. Just wanted to put their names out there in case anyone is interested. Unfortunately,my uncle has passed away.

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Michael (Mike) Best wrote on July 3, 2006

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City and State: HOUSTON TX

Unit: 7TH FLEET

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: HOPE SOMEONE HAS WESTPAC CRUISE BOOKS FOR THESE TIME PERIODS. PUTTING TOGETHER LIFE STORY FOR THE FAMILY, ESPECIALLY GRANDKIDS. MANY THANKS FOR ANY HELP.

MIKE BEST QMSM3

Keywords: Looking to but cruise books for...
1. Uss Rupertus dd851 1957/58
2. Uss St. Paul ca73 1955/57
3. Uss Piedmont ad17 1954/55

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Charles Marshall wrote on May 18, 2006

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City and State: EAST PRAIRIE MO

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

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Wilford (Boots) Hale wrote on March 31, 2006

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City and State: CAPE CORAL FL

Unit: USS ST. PAUL CA 73

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Was in for duration of Korean War 1950 to end of 1953, discharged 1954, Long Beach, CA. MAA/4th and 5th Div. BM3

Would like to hear from anyone who was aboard at that time whether we knew one another or not. My home telephone number is 239-772-3170, my cell phone number is 239-462-1768. Would especially like to hear from anyone living in southwest Florida.

Would like to hear from former shipmate BM2 Hancock if living or a family member. Will swap pictures and looking for all three or four cruise books in good condition. Or, if available, name and address of publisher.

The address information is an update from 2001.

Keywords: Boots, Fats.

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Mario Chavez wrote on February 12, 2006

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City and State: EL PASO TX

Unit: USS SAINT PAUL CA-73

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I am trying to compile some "Cruise Book" information with regards to the USS Saint Paul CA-73. The information found will be posted on the USS Saint Paul's Website.


http://www.uss-saint-paul-ca73.com

Keywords: USS Saint Paul CA-73 Cruise Books.

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Harold Howe wrote on December 24, 2005

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City and State: SOLSBERRY IN

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: looking for the two brothers I grew up with back in New Kensington Pa. We joined the Navy together back in 1948, went to Boot camp together and they went to the St. Paul and I went to the tin can Navy. We got together later in 1951 in San Deigo while they were on the St.Paul in the Engineering dept. That's our last contact and I sure would like to get in touch with them before they put me under. Any info would be much appreciated. Best Regards H. B. Howe USN ret.

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Richard McLaud SR. wrote on December 8, 2005

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City and State: CEDAR RAPIDS IA

Unit: USS LOS ANGELES CAV 135

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Former Karate Master after he left the Navy,and was Inducted into the Hall of Fame in Toykyo ,Japan After He died.Attained the Rank of 5th Degree Master,and we still Miss Him.

Richard

Keywords: Looking for my Brothers Information aboard the USS ST.Paul DC2.Class,need too inform that he died,in 1997 with Cancer.

His Brother Richard McLaud

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Bonnie Prescott wrote on October 28, 2005

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City and State: HOUSTON TX

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: my father served on the St Pual from 52 to 54 I think. He worked in turret #2. His memory is fuzzy aboyt names.

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Sheila Weir wrote on July 14, 2005

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Comments: My father served on the "Fighting Saint" CA73 during the Korean War 1952-1953. He was a lookout/Crows Nest. The VA has diagnosed him with mesothelioma as his primary illness and Agent Orange as his secondary. Everything I've read tells me that A.O. didn't come around until the Vietnam War. I need info on how he might have come in contact with A.O. during his service. He is very sick. Thank you for any help you can give me.

Keywords: USS Saint Paul CA73

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Sheila Weir wrote on July 14, 2005

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Comments: My father served on the "Fighting Saint" CA73 during the Korean War 1952-1953. He was a lookout/Crows Nest. The VA has diagnosed him with mesothelioma as his primary illness and Agent Orange as his secondary. Everything I've read tells me that A.O. didn't come around until the Vietnam War. I need info on how he might have come in contact with A.O. during his service. He is very sick. Thank you for any help you can give me.

Keywords: USS Saint Paul CA73

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Robert Rigler wrote on June 4, 2005

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City and State: PEKIN

Unit: 4TH DIV.

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANY 8-INCH GUNNERS MATES FROM 1965-68

Keywords: THE "SINGER"

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David Rehberger wrote on March 19, 2005

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City and State: COCOA FL

Unit: USS MT MCKINLEY, AGC-7

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: I took the photo from the top of the house of the Mt McKinley on about 18 December, 1950. I was a Navy photographer aboard the Mt McKinley. I would like to share the photo via e-mail with the crew of the St Paul.

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Drew Lester wrote on February 26, 2005

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City and State: ABILENE TX

Unit: UDT-29

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My Grandfather had triple bypass a couple years ago and he's really slowing down. While recovering we spent many hours talking about those NEVER talked about times like it was yesterday. As he told the stories, with teary eyes, he mentioned being in a typhoon. He said the waves were so high that they would buckle some of the larger ships. If anyone served with my Grandfather please send a message. I have a picture of everyone in their dress uniform standing on deck.

Keywords: DOUGLAS H. FIELDER SIGNALMAN THIRD 10/1944-6/1947
U.S.S. LSM 341
U.S.S SAINT PAUL (CL-73)
U.S.S. TOPEKA (CL-67)

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Meghan McGuirt wrote on November 10, 2004

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Comments: looking for anyone who may have served alongside my grandfather on the USS Missouri 1952-1953 email me if you may have known him or had contact with him

Keywords: William Joseph Howard also went by Bill. R Division engineering 1952-53

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Terri Doyle wrote on September 28, 2004

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: Hello..
My Dad Robert E. Doyle served on the USS St Paul. I know this as I have a photo of him taken on 8/7/53. My Dad passed away this past Saturday and I have been trying to get any information about his time in the service. My Dad did not talk alot about the war and his sister told me that when he came home he was in a lot of trauma for a long time. When I was younger he told me that his ship fired the last round in the war. I was wondering if there was anyone out there that had photos of my Dad or the time when he was there.. Please email me and God Bless you all..
My Dad was from Boonville Missouri and everyone called him BoB.. He also got a tattoo while in Koren, A star on his left hand near his thumb and pointer finger, he told me that he and several of his buddies all got this same tattoo..I hope someone out there knew him and can email me....

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Dean Robison wrote on July 16, 2004

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City and State: HUTCHINSON KS

Unit: USS ST. PAUL

Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: old friend

Keywords: john h bellar,mm3 a div. uss st, paul 1962-63

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Eve (Mary Eve) Morgan wrote on July 5, 2004

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City and State: NAPA CA

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Eve (Mary Eve) Morgan wrote on July 5, 2004

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City and State: NAPA CA

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Eve (Mary Eve) Morgan wrote on July 5, 2004

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City and State: NAPA CA

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