USS Talladega (APA-208)

USS Talladega (APA-208)

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Legacy Messages - 1995-1999

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Ronald Burman wrote on June 13, 2012

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City and State: LAME DEER MT

Unit: PERSONNEL

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Served aboard the T from late 59 when in the
shiphyard in Portland Oregon until 61. Was trf to
the Okanogan until June 62. Then spent time with
Service Craft in San Diego. Remember spending some
40 days in Hong Kong as station ship. Some good
liberty.

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Inlow Forse JR. wrote on June 9, 2012

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City and State: BAYTOWN TX

Unit: GUNNERY

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Jim i tryed to contact you per email address from
your email but webmaster keeps sending the mail back
as not correct address, if you read this send me the
correct address, your friend inlow.

Keywords: James C Bywater

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Lara Caspara wrote on May 25, 2012

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I'm trying to help my father,get his Purple Heart
back. It was left behind on the Talladega Dec.1965 in
his duffel bag along with gifts he bought for my mom.
He served on the ship from Aug. 1964 to Dec. 1965. He
was injured during an assault landing with the
Marines. I would like to find a cruise book or
information on the Captain at the time, or if someone
out there somewhere found it. His name is Calvin
Johnson, some called him Johnny.

Keywords: Lost Purple Heart in duffel bag, Dec. 1965

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Clyde (Pete) Peterson JR. wrote on January 27, 2012

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City and State: COWPENS SC

Unit: 1ST DIVISION

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: would like to hear from all who was aboard during
this time.do you remember when we lost our gold
assault anchor award at coronoda?the sinking of most
LCVP during exercises in hawaii?getting kicked out of
hong kong?assault landing at chu-lai,operation
starlight? helping salvage the uss frank knox off
prathers reef?boatswain mates eugene martin,john
polio,pete hilzendeger,bonner,kleinschmidt,kilmer,or
any others whome i cant remember their namer. fair
winds and following seas to all.

Keywords: pete,1st div. remember a crazy captai nelson?aboard
from mar.63 to july 98

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Randy Webster wrote on July 6, 2011

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I have been in the process of searching for my father for some time now. Best I know was his name is Ronald Stritzke (pronounced Strike). He was on the "T" in 1960. He is of Polish decent and was from Oregon. Not a lot to go by I know, but anything anyone can provide will be greatly appreciated. I have already contacted http://www.usstalladega.com/Talladega/Welcome.html, a reunion website. Thank you.

Keywords: attack transport, long beach, 1960, 1961, Ronnie, Strike 

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Claude Carter SR. wrote on May 5, 2011

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City and State: HUDSON NC

Unit: 3RD DIV

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments:

Keywords: smoky 

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Wesley P. Brooks wrote on August 1, 2010

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City and State: HERMISTON OR

Unit: FIRST DIVISION

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Would like to hear from ship mates who served on the Talladega. Mid 1954 through 1955. Have quite a few of different pictures of the big T. (JPG'S) Coxswain for LCVP #8.

Keywords: APA 208 USN Talladega

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Richard Boehme SR. wrote on February 22, 2010

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City and State: LA HABRA CA

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Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

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Ernest Van Houten wrote on December 2, 2009

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City and State: COCOA FL

Unit: USN STAFF

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: WOULD LIKE FIND ENG SMALL BOAT SHOP CREWMEMBERS .WOULD LIKE TO GET LIST OF CREW MEMBERS IF POSS. THANKS VAN.

Keywords: VAN SMALL BOATS COMODORE 72 STAFF MEMBER WAS SHIPS CO.

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Rene Ortega wrote on October 12, 2009

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City and State: WESLACO TX

Unit: ELECTRICIANS

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Served on Talladega on the last Westpac tour to Vietnam before the ship was decomissioned. Sept. 1967 to Feb. 1968.

Keywords: Vietnam tour

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Jon Jorgensen wrote on July 30, 2009

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City and State: DUARTE CA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My dad Thorolf U. Jorgensen served as the Talladega's first Exec., and served on her 'till the end of the war. He was also a Beachmaster at Iwo Jima. He was proviously First Lt. on the Zeilin. Any info. from any who remember him would be appreciated.

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Ken Reenan wrote on April 19, 2009

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Unit: 2ND DIVISION

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Looking for shipmates that knew me.

Keywords: USS Talladega APA 208 1956-1959

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Inlow Forse JR. wrote on December 24, 2008

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City and State: BAYTOWN TX

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Would like to hear from a shipmate of mine that served aboard the tremling T 1964-1966 by the name of John Cosby GMG3

Keywords: APA-208

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Tod Hale wrote on November 1, 2008

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City and State: CENTRAL POINT OR

Unit: USS TURNER JOY DD-951

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I have a model of APA208 in a glass enclosure on a wooden base.. very attractive. Will donate to your reunion group. We Turner Joy sailors know about "love" for our old ship. Please contact me and I'll arrange shipping. Thanks, Tod Hale, STG3.
USS Turner Joy DD-951
'66/'69

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Dale Harris wrote on February 10, 2008

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City and State: ALBUQUERQUE NM

Unit: ET GANG

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: USS Talladega 1963 - 1964
Beach Jumper Unit 1 1964 1966

Keywords: US Naval Training Station Recruit Depot Drum and Bugle Corp
USS Talladega APA 208
Beach Jumpers Unit 1 at Coronado Amphib Base San Diego.

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Charles Randal wrote on December 11, 2007

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking for shipmates of John David Randal,WW 2,So Pacific.

Keywords: Iwo Jima,Tarawa,others

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Joseph Miller wrote on October 19, 2007

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City and State: WEST HILLS CA

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Hoping to hear from anyone in "C" division...Qm's Rm's
Yeomen and Rd's..1951 to 1954...

Keywords: "J. C." Miller from the Signal Bridge

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John Cosby SR. wrote on October 6, 2007

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City and State: BURLESON TX

Unit: USS TALLADEGA. GUNNERY DIV

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Would Love to hear from Crew Members that Served aboard the T during 1960-66 I served 62-66,but my Brother served aboard 1960-62. Would like to hear from Bill Mulryan,whom I served with.also Inlow Force Jr. Jim BywaterJohn Burns or anyone else that might remember me or my brother.

Keywords: Washburn

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Alan Mclaughlin wrote on September 15, 2007

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City and State: FAIRFAX VA

Unit: OI DIVISION

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I was in 3rd deck force, then OI Div. If bobby Beldin is around, pls contact. Would like to hear from anyone on the ship during my time.

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James Smith SR. wrote on May 30, 2007

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City and State: ANDALUSIA AL

Unit: ADVANCE BASE UNIT, OLONGAPO PI

Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: your site is surperb for members

Keywords: Smitty, duty in the Engine Room for trip home

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Donald Coburn wrote on July 5, 2006

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: like to contact any radiomen the servered aboard the talladega around year 1961.

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Cecil Reed wrote on June 28, 2006

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City and State: GEORGETOWN TX

Unit: USS TALLADEGA APA-208

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Had several good cruises aboard the old "T". When Capt Baker was in command we won several "E"s and an "O"Seems like we also during my stay had a commanding officer by the name of O'Brian, nick named "LiverLips".I remember he would always get on the ships speakers "This is the CO" etc...Well this CCO Capt in the marines one day got on the ships speakers " This is the CCO ,..etc.." needless to say he got into hot water for that. Capt O'Brian wasn't as well liked as Capt Baker. ...Cecil Reed RM1

Keywords: Capt Baker, and a CCO marine captain from Sherman,Tx

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Wallis Swartz wrote on May 21, 2006

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City and State: PINELLAS PARK FL

Unit: 1ST 155 HOWITZER BN, FMF PACIFIC

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: I spent a while in 1955 on the Talladega. I remember the penuckle games under the LCVP's,(only place we jarheads could stay out of the Navy's way) like the other poster mentioned and like him I too spent about 5 months in Balboa Naval Hosp.Just wanted to say Hi to anyone that spent time on the "208" back in the fifties. I got to thinking about the good old days and googled the ship and came up with this site. Semper Fi buddies!
Wally

Keywords: Fellow shipmates

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Valerie Ratchford wrote on May 5, 2006

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City and State: CINCINNATI OH

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Did you serve on the Talladega with my Dad?

George F. Silvia served as a Damage Controlman on the Talladega during the Korean War. He is in very poor health and I would like to pass along any messages from fellow shipmates. I believe his time in the Navy was the happiest of his life.

Thank you.

Keywords: Crawford, Rathbottom

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Warren Webster wrote on February 17, 2006

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City and State: PENFIELD NY

Unit: U.S. NAVY

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I was a Yeoman on the USS Talladega (APA 208) 1952-53. I would be interested in hearing from any one who was on board her during this time. I would also be interested in learning of any reunions. Thanks

Keywords: Yeoman on USS Talladega (APA 208) 1952-53

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Stephanie Rader wrote on December 17, 2005

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City and State: SACRAMENTO CA

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I am trying to find people who served with my father as a Christmas present to him.

His name is Larry D. Rader and he was a corpsman on board the USS Talladega from late 1957 to 1959. At the time he was from Crowell, TX.

He is alive and well and probably the same as he was then :)

I would love to put you in touch with him!

If you knew him, please email him and I will put you in contact with him after Christmas. I will be great to hear from you, I can't wait to share this website with him!

God Bless,

Stephanie Rader

Keywords: USS TALLADEGA

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Tina Ratcliffe wrote on September 24, 2005

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City and State: CAMDEN-WYOMING DE

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: I just found this site. I was recently at an auction and purchased a 19x15 framed picture of the USS Talladega inscribed with James Keener SN. At the same auction I also purchsed his Meritourious service metal, ribbons and presentation box. I do not know anything about the gentleman that these things belonged to. My father was a US Army Air Corps Ranger in WWII and would never give up his metals or any other memento that he hung onto from the war. I purchased the items, because for some reason it bothered me that they were being sold like useless yardsale goods. I was wondering if anyone knew James W. Keener or could tell me how to find out who he was. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Tina M. Ratcliffe
PhoenixMoonChild@Hotmail.com

Keywords: USS Talladega, James W. Keener SW, Meritourious service metal, ship photo

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Don Ross wrote on July 21, 2005

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City and State: HENDERSON NV

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Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: I was sad to find in my investigation that an old shipmate named C.P. (Bud) Zuber BM1 had passed away Dec. 27th, 2002 in San Diego. He was a member of the San Diego Fleet Reserve and VFW Post 9. He serve on the Talladega as a MAA during the Korean War. His rate at retirement is unknown to me.

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Don Ross wrote on July 8, 2005

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City and State: HENDERSON NV

Unit: H DIV.

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Lookin for any info about an old shipmate. Name was C.P. Zuber, GM1 and a MAA. He was on board from at least Nov. 51 through June 53. Last seen in MontgomeryWard store in San Diego Where he worked as store security. This was sometime in the 70s and the store was in Mission Valley.

Keywords: APA-208

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Jack A. (J. A.) Drake wrote on June 17, 2005

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City and State: NORCROSS GA

Unit: USS TALLADEGA

Service or Relationship: Interested Person

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Keywords: JACK

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Lewis Holt SR. wrote on June 3, 2005

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City and State: CARROLLTON GA

Unit: USN

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: My home was in Talladega county Alabama during my enlistment. I served on the Taladega from Mid 1951 until mid 1952. I remember some good Penuckel games in the little 2 X 4 electric shop with frinds who I can't name. If anyone recognises this old swabby please contact me.I was assigned to the mahine shop and pulled my watch in the engine room. PLEASE LET ME KNOW OF THE NEXT REUNION.

Keywords: Sometimes called "Mac" Rate MR2

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Lewis Holt SR. wrote on June 3, 2005

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City and State: CARROLLTON GA

Unit: USN

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

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Keywords: United States Naval Supply Depot, Guam.
USS Taladega APA 208 (then)

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Penny Eisenhower wrote on June 1, 2005

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City and State: EVERETT WA

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I am looking for anyone who may remember my husband while in the service. He served aboard the USS Talladega 59-62.
I am looking for a cruise book for the USS Talladega for the years 1959-1962. He passed away 2/1/94 and Iwould like to make a memorial book of his time in the military.
Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Keywords: USS Talladega, "Ike" Eisenhower, Seabees 1959-1979, Viet Nam Seabees

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Joe McMillan wrote on May 18, 2005

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Comments: 1. I understand TALLADEGA deployed to WESTPAC in early 1959 or very late 1958 and returned to Long Beach in the Spring or early Summer of 1959. Can anyone provide approximate or actual month and day TALLADEGA left and returned to Long Beach?

2. I believe a college classmate was a ship's company supply officer on board TALLADEGA during the 1959 deployment, perhaps disbursing officer. Does anyone remember an ENS/LTJG Rickdall?

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Carl De Vos wrote on April 1, 2005

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Comments: Hi, I was just curious if there was a library or similar on board the Talladega? I burrowed a book from my university library last week that was stamped with "U.S.S. TALLADEGA (APA208) CREWS LIBRARY", and I'm curious as to how a book from this ship could end up in a university library in Melbourne, Australia. It has another stamp "SANFRANNAVSHYD, SAN FRAN CALLE". The book was published in 1944. When was the Talladega first launched?

Keywords: books

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Nolan Houghtling wrote on March 11, 2005

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City and State: MD

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Service or Relationship: -

Comments: Surfing the web and found your site. I made two cruises aboard the "T." First as a Marine replacement headed to Japan, later to Hawaii. Sailed three times on APA's. The 210 was the other ship. I can't remember if it was the "T" or 210 that took our battalion to a landing at Iwo Jima in the Fall of '54.

As a Marine there wasn't much to do on the ship. Some men were assigned mess duty. I recall I was sea sick for about a week, no fun. Hit a storm shortly after leaving San Diego. The waves and spray breaking over the side caused an interesting incident. While waiting to go below for chow a flying fish was caught by a Marine just in front of me. He held in in his hand and said he was going to ask the cook to cook it for him. The fish didn't look too appetizing to me. I can't remember what the cook did with the fish but I know he didn't cook it. I only had beans and bread for breakfast one time in my life and that was aboard the "T."

Most of the time troops would lounge around the deck, sometimes do PT, read or gamble. To me a treat was to go down the hold to watch a movie. I didn't have any contact with the crew. As a Marine I was amazed at the casual morning inspections the deck division would have before going on duty. Not like a Marine inspection at all.

If anyone has photos of LCVP's loading or headed to the beach that can be scanned I'd appreciate having them emailed. I only took a few photos while aboard and they are worth sharing.

Keywords: First Battalion, Fourth Marine Regiment

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Richard Merritt wrote on February 23, 2005

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City and State: CHICO CA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My Granddad was the skipper of the Talladega
in 56,57 and on the Walke during the war. I
believe also the "Hale" before it was "Lend
Leased" to England. If anyone remembers
John "maggie" Mcgillis please drop me a line.
My "pop-pop" died in 2003 and was followed
within the year by my grandmother Perram.
You were the "Greatest Generation".

Keywords: Anapollis, Pearl, The Walke and Talladega

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Chuck Templeton wrote on February 18, 2005

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City and State: EUGENE OR

Unit: TALLADEGA M DIVISION

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: Curious to hear from shipmates I served with on the Talladega.

Keywords: Talladega,MM3,`52-`53.

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Causie Crane wrote on January 31, 2005

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City and State: LOGANVILLE GA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I have finally finished scanning in all of my fathers photos from the his time serving aboard the USS Talladega. He served aboard the Talladega as SC 3C from its commissioning to 1945.
Pictures include Manila, Iwo Jima (Hot Rock), Yokohama Bay and Kure Harbor. Many of the ship mates in the photos are not identified. Dad passed away Dec 25, 2003. If there are photos anyone would like copies of from this era just drop me an email and I would be glad to email to you. Hey are all scanned in at a fairly high resolution so you would need a high speed internet connection to download.

Keywords: U.S.S. Talladega APA 208

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Sharon Rooney wrote on August 28, 2004

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City and State: OAK HARBOR WA

Unit: APA 208 M-B DIV

Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: Remembering old times Like operation pack mule, The apartment, christmas 62

Keywords: Long beach the jungle

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Brad Caudill wrote on August 4, 2004

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Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: Just to give you an update, Richard Harding passed away on 07/31/04 in Redding CA. If any member of his crew are interested in contacting the family and offering your condolences can send them to:

V.F.W. Post 9650
3210 West Street
Anderson CA 96007

Thank You
Brad Caudill
U.S. Army
veteran

Keywords: In memory of Richard C. Harding
USS Talladega
"Tremblin' T"

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Ben Rothschild wrote on May 20, 2004

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City and State: MELBOURNE FL

Unit: DECK FORCE DIV. 1 ?

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: Hi Guys;
I hope someone remembers me. I served on board
from 1952 to 1955 in the deck force as boat
coxwain, duty driver, gun capt., helmsman, etc.
I fell down the boat deck hatch in 52 and was in
Balboa Naval Hopital for three months. I returned
to the Talladega when released. I think I was in
1st div. which I beleive was on the starboard side.Everybody went by last names and I can only
think of a few. Rogers, Poole, Jenkins,Sadrin,
Mcclelland, johnstone.Maybe you remember I played
the piano in the mess hall, also played the trumpet. I also had a harley which I sometimes
parked at the 5th st. landing. I would love to
communicate with old shipmates over old times. I
knew a lot of crew members in all sections of the
ship.Do you remember why we wen't to Hawaii for
drydock for three months? I sure hope somebody
remembers.Hope to here from someone soon.
Sincerely Ben Rothschild

Keywords: TALLADEGA APA 208 REMEMBER CONDITION 1 ABLE?

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Don Ross wrote on March 20, 2004

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City and State: HENDERSON NV

Unit: USS TALLADEGA APA208 H DIV

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: Anxious to communicate with any shipmates that served during the "T's recommishioning, sea trials, and first sailing to Japan, Korea and Hong Kong and hoping to get re-acquainted at the ship reunion during Oct. '04 at Laughlin NV.

Keywords: USS Talladega APA208 11-51 to 7-53

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John Grumbach wrote on February 21, 2004

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City and State: ST. CHARLES MO

Unit: GUNNERS MATE/FIRE CONTROL DIVISION

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: On board from 1959 to 1962. Had some of the best times of my life with the guys on board. Mid watch with trips down to shaft ally and down into the forward magazine. vsits to Hong Kong and Yokuska.

Sullivan and I would go into Okinawa and try to drink it dry.

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Donald Friedlein wrote on January 27, 2004

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City and State: GENESEE DEPOT WI

Unit: NAVIGATION

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: I have a lot of good menories of the men and the ship. I was a QM3, home town Edcouch, Texas.

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Tom McCarthy wrote on January 19, 2004

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City and State: CARLSBAD CA

Unit: MIKE CO. 3RD BATT. 7TH MARINES

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: I went to Vietnam in 1965 aboard the USS Talledega and
made an amphib. landing from it at Chulai in the summer
of 1965 during operation Starlite. The skipper and crew were
just great. I would like to get information on the ship's
reunions.

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Max Goldman wrote on December 28, 2003

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City and State: ROYERSFORD PA

Unit: USS TALLADEGA APA 08

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: looking for email address of sam young which i lost. served between 1951-55

Keywords: apa 208

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Ted Smith wrote on November 13, 2003

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City and State: RANDOLPH MA

Unit: RADIOMAN

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: I just discovered this site. Would very much like
to attend a reunion of the Trembling T. Looking
for RM-3 Jim Landa. From St. Louis I think. T

Keywords: I was radioman in R-boat.

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George (Trim) Trimigliozzi wrote on September 22, 2003

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City and State: ISLIP NY

Unit: DAMAGE CONTROL 3RD CLASS

Service or Relationship: -

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George (Trim) Trimigliozzi wrote on September 22, 2003

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City and State: ISLIP NY

Unit: DAMAGE CONTROL 3RD CLASS

Service or Relationship: -

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