USS Tarawa (CV-40)

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Legacy Messages - 1995-1999

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Joseph Tringali wrote on July 5, 2017

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City and State: NORTH PALM BEACH FL

Unit: CV-40 FAMILY

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My wife is the step-daughter of Capt. Cecil (Kelly) Harper, who was once commanding officer of the U.S.S. Tarawa. We have two large black and white framed photos that were presented to him and hung in his home for years. The photos with frames are 24 by 28 inches, and have plaques which read FLAGSHIP COMMANDER TASK FORCE 88 ; RIO DE JANEIRO ; 20 SEPT 1958 and TARAWA-BASED S2F'S AND ICEBERG ; OFFICIAL TEST OPERATION SOUTH ATLANTIC ; 14 JULY -- 1 OCTOBER 1958. We would be happy to donate both framed photos in Kelly's name to any Tarawa-Alumni group that would appreciate them. Please contact we at my email address or at home.

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Josh Price wrote on September 9, 2016

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Unit: NON MILITARY

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am looking for info about my grandpa who passed almost a year ago today. He was in the navy between 1955 to 1957 or 1957 to 1959 He was supposedly aboard the USS TARAWA and possibly named CV 40. His name was David Lee March, but his birth name on his birth certificate was Joseph David Lee March. His records were in the fire in st louis missouri. And he never received a pension. He was 18-20 when he got into the navy. I dont know if he was drafted or if he signed up. I would like to know his rank, job title , etc. I was able to get taps and 21 gun salute for him without any papers proving his existence in the U S Navy. Please email me ANYTHING of or about him. Thank you for any and all help/assistance received.

Keywords: U S S TARAWA

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Khris Burdick wrote on June 6, 2016

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City and State: WALLA WALLA WA

Unit: USS TARAWA AND USS FRANKLIN D. ROSSEVELT

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: This is to USS Tarawa CV-40 and USS Franklin D. Roosevelt CV-42, My father Lyman Andrew Sonny Burdick passed away in 2001 while I was attending college. So, when he passed he took a lot of secrets with him. He was a Boiler Tec-Man. BT3 was his rate, and he was on B deck. I've seen some posts with others who would have been with him on the world cruse 1953-1954 aboard the USS Tarawa CV-40. I don't know much about him in general or while he was in the US Navy.
Or when he was aboard the USS Franklin D.Roosevelt.
His time in service was October-1951 to October-1959. Well, his main secret, is he did a stop in Australia for liberty/fun call. His fun left a child in Australia, which I found out is probably my oldest brother or sister. I don't know the woman or child's name, I found this out by accident, and wasn't suppose to know. I stumbled on it by accessing his military records and requested his replacement of his awards. So any information on him, while he served from fellow crew members would be greatly appreciated. And any photos, and ect. would be great, so I can share with his granddaughters, one is 20 and the other is only 5.

Thank You, for you service to our great nation and country.

Mr. K. Burdick

Keywords: USS Tarawa CV-40 And USS Franklin D. Roosevelt CV-42

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Dan Bowkley wrote on November 16, 2014

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City and State: BELLEVIEW FL

Unit: USS TARAWA CV-40

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Hello all,

My dad, Arthur D. Bowkley, served aboard USS Tarawa before going on to NPIC in DC. He was a PH3 while aboard and I believe he did aerial photography. He told me a story about being in an aircraft that crashed into the back of his ship, he broke his wrists and needed steel plates in his head, after the crash he was standing up to his knees in avgas trying to light a cigarette. Anybody know about or remember that incident? Dad passed away almost four years ago and I'd love to get some more info about his favorite tall tale. He enlisted 11DEC51, reupped 1FEB55, and discharged 31JAN61. He did airman P school in Jax 14APR52 - 10JUN52 and PH A school in Pensacola 23JUN52 - 26SEP52.

Many thanks,
Dan Bowkley
former ENFA, USS Taylor FFG-50

Keywords: USS Tarawa CV-40, photographer

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Dennis Segar wrote on January 24, 2014

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City and State: MANKATO MN

Unit: SEAMAN

Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: Looking for shipmates of Rodney Christopherson he was on board the USS Tarawa CV40 durning the late 40s early 50s. Rodney was from Minnesota and is buried at Fort Snelling Minneapolis.

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Stanley j. Blevins wrote on March 31, 2013

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City and State: GRASSY CREEK NC

Unit: 4 TH DIVISION

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Lots of good memories of my service time in the USNavy aboard the USS
Tarawa. CV40.
Remembering buddies like. Melvin Schad, Al Lewis, Victor Moon Mullins. Served
under Captain Birch

Keywords: Jack Shakey Blevins. World Cruise 1953-54

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Suzanne McCaulay wrote on September 1, 2012

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City and State: DUNEDIN

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am searching for my Father who served on the USS
Shanendoah AD26 in 1973 and believed to have served on
other US Ships from approx. 1950 onwards. He was also in
New Zealand in 1953. He would now be a Veteran and aged
around late seventies to early eighties. At one stage
lived in the Illinois area and Colorado or Oklahoma
areas. If anyone has any details of Stephen's whereabouts
or any contact details it would be very much appreciated.
Thankyou. Suzanne Wilson.

Keywords: USS Shanendoah - he served on this ship in 1973.

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Jean Paul La Londe JR. wrote on August 24, 2012

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City and State: HOUSTON TX

Unit: V2 DIVISION

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I went aboard CVS-40 in Jan 1959 and was assigned to
V2 div. I can list a lot of people that I served
with until her last port, the Philly Naval yard. If
any of you are out there, feel free to contact me.
Does anyone know about James Lovering? He was a
third class AB from Manchester, New Hampshire.

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Tom Carroll wrote on January 23, 2012

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Comments: Was wondering if there are any shipmates of my uncle
Harry who served on the Tarawa during WWII until he
mustered out in 1952. His name was Harry A Degraw
from Claymont DEL and was an aircraft engine mechanic.
He was also I'm told, a flagman who directed aircraft
to land on the Tarawa. Any help would be
appreciated. Tom Carroll USAF Ret

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Mary May wrote on December 26, 2011

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Comments: I have the U.S.S Tarawa CVA-40 World Cruise 1953-1954 book and am
working on a digital copy. Please contact if you would like a copy.

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Curt Cira wrote on September 20, 2011

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City and State: ST. LOUIS MO

Unit: VF 73

Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: Looking for any squandron mates who knew Marty Hope.
He was an electronics tech working on the Grumman
Cougar and Panther F9-5 and F9-6 aircraft. He served
on the USS Tarawa (1952-1953) and USS Midway (1953-
1954).

Keywords: Marty Hope, VF 73, Grumman Cougar and Panther, shipmates

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Al Gallagher wrote on February 28, 2011

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Unit: USS TARAWA CV 40

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Labor Day weekend,53'.. hitchhiking back to Norfolk from Forest City NC..all three of us...driver got stopped for speeding in Gastonia NC and trooper found driver's white liquor under the seat. We all got slammed overnight,had to raise and post bail. We missed movement next morning. Ship left Norfolk for night ops. Worked with Master of Arms dive bombing during the day and Tarawa Liason officer at the base flew all three of us out to Tarawa in 2 mail delivery planes that evening....Does that qualify us all for Tailhook???

Keywords: Ronnie Allen,Forest City NC.... Cal Cogswell, Calumet City, Illinois.....

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David Johnson wrote on December 29, 2010

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City and State: WINCHESTER KY

Unit: 2/3 WEAPONS CO USMC

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: looking for anyone that was on the tarawa 1983 and 1984.did west pac cruise.was stationed in hawaii during this time and this was my first west pac and had a great time.looking at all these photos has brought back great memories.i was with 2/3 weapons co. all thjose ports ill never forget.the phillipines/thialand/australia/korea/singapore/japan/hong kong/and others.

Keywords: called me bubbles

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LeRoy Francis JR. wrote on May 11, 2010

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City and State: HAYWARD CA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My Dad Leroy Francis was a Steward Mate on the Tarawa on the Med cruise in 1953. I have had his cruise book from that med cruise since 1955 when my Mom and Dad divorced. The book was wrecked this week and, I loved that book because it was all I had of him until we met in 1970. He passed away a few years ago and if anyone has a cruise book to share or stories to tell about him please contact me. I served in the Navy too. Thank you for your help.

Keywords: CVA 40 Family

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John C. (Jack) White wrote on April 12, 2010

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City and State: MARCO ISL FL

Unit: VF 43

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: love to hear from any old salts out there who remember those great times and some hard times too. we were pretty lucky to visit so many ports and seeing so much of the world as young as we were, with a great crew. Will never forget. God Bless.

Keywords: fighting falcons f9f5 f9f6 panther couger

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Charles Cutting SR. wrote on July 5, 2009

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City and State: CAMPBELL CA

Unit: CAG 10 VA105

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I SERVED ON TARAWA CV40 ON A SHAKEDOWN CRUISE FOLLOWED BY MED CRUISE. 1952-53 MY BEST BUDDIE WAS HERB KRANTZ. HAVE NOT HEARD FROM HIM SINCE MY SEPARATION IN AUG OF 1953. I ENDED MY ENLISTMENT AS A AMH3 WORKING ON AD AIRCRAFT IN VA105, THEN SPENT THE NEXT 40 YEARS AS AN AIRLINE PILOT,LAST 35 YEARS AS PILOT FOR PAN AMERICAN WORLD AIRWAYS. RETIRED AS 747 CAPTAIN. IF ANYONE HAS INFO RE MY FRIEND HERB I WOULD BE MUCH OBLIGED.

Keywords: PERSONAL FRIEND LOOKING FOR HERB KRANCE AIRMAN IN SQUADRON VAIO5 1952-53 AIRCRAFT AD'S USS TARAWA CVA40

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Irv Ottman wrote on January 25, 2009

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Comments: WALT, I WAS A SHIPMATE. IF U SEE THIS, POST YOUR CURRENT EMAIL ADD WITH SOME KEYWORDS AND I WILL RESPOND

Keywords: CRUISE PICTURE GREENE, HOLTZ,WARD

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Jay (Digger) Diggins wrote on December 30, 2008

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City and State: BUFFALO NY

Unit: US NAVY VF102

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: HEY, ALL YOU SWABBIES WHO SERVED ON THE TERRIBLE T COME TO BUFFALO IN MAY FOR A GOOD TIME.

Keywords: DIGGER, BUNKER HILL, 69, VF102,US TARAWA CVA40, F9F5 PANTHER,DON, TOM, IRV, IKE.

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Jessica Alescio wrote on December 28, 2008

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City and State: ROCHESTER NY

Unit: USS TARAWA CV 40

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My name is Jessica and I am looking for anyone who has served with my gradfather Bernard Jubinski. Or has crusie books from when he served on the Uss Tarawa cv 40 from 1951-1954. Please feel free to contact me am Thank You

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Arthur Holtzinger JR. wrote on June 22, 2008

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Comments: Looking for anyone who knew my father Art Holtzinger, and possiblty may have photo's of him when he served on the Tarawa. Sadly he passed away in 1998.

Keywords: USS Tarawa - CV-40, 1951-1954

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Sharye Dominiak wrote on April 19, 2008

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City and State: IRVINGTON AL

Unit: CV40

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am looking for anyone who was on the Tarawa from Oct 56 to Oct 57. Who might have known Ralph Dominiak

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Thomas P. Esposito SR. wrote on April 11, 2008

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City and State: LAS VEGAS NV

Unit: V3 ORDANCE

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

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Keywords: nick name MUMBLES

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Moira Wood wrote on February 29, 2008

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City and State: RANDOLPH NJ

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am looking for my husband's father. His name is John Wood, and he was at Quonset Point, Rhode Island in the late 1940's until the early 1950's. John married Kathleen Monterroso from Boston in the early 50's. They had two sons, Michael, born 12/52, and David, born `53. John left his wife, and his sons never saw their father again. We heard he was living in Florida with a new family. We would appreciate any information.

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Cecil Shaffer wrote on December 28, 2007

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City and State: BERWICK PA

Unit: USS TARAWA R DIV (PIPE SHOP)

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

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Keywords: USSTARAWA CVA 40 1953 TO 1955 R DIV. (PIPE SHOP)

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Richard Murphy wrote on December 11, 2007

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City and State: N.FT.MYERS FL

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

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Keywords: looking for baseball cap with ships name @ also anyone who served in 51 and 52 on board the tarawa.

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Jay (Digger) Diggins wrote on November 30, 2007

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City and State: BUFFALO NY

Unit: VF-102 ( AT)

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: AROUND THE WORLD IN less than 360 days A million dollar experience worth about 2 cents today. GREAT guys GREAT LIBERTY never to be forgotten
PS THEY SIGNED THE TRUCE WHEN THEY HEARD WE WERE COMING

Keywords: USS TARAWA CVA-40 DIGGER,F9F-5, AT,
IRV OTTMAN, DON HOBDAY, LARRY WESSER, IKE McMILLEN,TOM WHITING

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Jay (Digger) Diggins wrote on November 30, 2007

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City and State: BUFFALO NY

Unit: VF-102 ( AT)

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: AROUND THE WORLD IN less than 360 days A million dollar experience worth about 2 cents today. GREAT guys GREAT LIBERTY never to be forgotten
PS THEY SIGNED THE TRUCE WHEN THEY HEARD WE WERE COMING

Keywords: USS TARAWA CVA-40 DIGGER,F9F-5, AT,
IRV OTTMAN, DON HOBDAY, LARRY WESSER, IKE McMILLEN,TOM WHITING

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Bill Cutrer wrote on June 24, 2007

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City and State: PALATKA FL

Unit: VMF114

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

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Gary Moseley wrote on March 22, 2007

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Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: I'm looking for information regarding then Lt. CDR C.G. Farnsworth CAG 101

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Maurice Stuart Lesser wrote on October 22, 2006

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City and State: PEMBROKE PINES FL

Unit: VA 35

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I lost my cruise book and would love to have another. I recall 2 deaths that ocurred while on board and believe their names are mentioned in the back of the cruise book in memorium. Robert Festa and Travis Jones are their names. If possible a copy of that page would be greatly appreciated. The Navy Department cannot find any information about them. I think it's another got lost in the fire".

Keywords: Stu (my name)
Best friend Jack Kohler

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Sandra Parisi wrote on September 18, 2006

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City and State: WURTSBORO NY

Unit: CLERICAL

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: MY DAD WAS ROY VANORDEN TOOMBS. I NEVER GREW UP WITH HIM and DIDN'T REALLY HAVE MUCH CONTACT WITH HIM TILL JUST BEFORE HE DIED IN 1993. HAVING A VERY HARD TIME ACCEPTING HIS LOSS, and I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT HIM IF I COULD. PLEASE.... IF ANYONE KNEW HIM OR HAS ANY PICS, PLEASE EMAIL ME WITH ANYTHING. I REALLY WOULD APPRECIATE IT, and I THINK IT WOULD REALLY HELP BRING CLOSURE TO MY NOT KNOWING MUCH ABOUT HIM. HE WAS A CREW MEMBER ABOARD THE CV 40 USS TARAWA IN 1946, and YOU MAY KNOW HIM BY HIS NICKNAME "SKIP". HIS WIFE WAS ROSE.
THANK YOU SO MUCH and I REALLY HOPE TO HEAR FROM SOMEONE IN THE NEAR FUTURE....
--SANDRA

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Franklin Digiacomo wrote on September 8, 2006

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City and State: ROCKVILLE MD

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

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Janet Brown wrote on September 3, 2006

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Comments: My father was on this ship in either 1946 or 1947. It would mean a lot to him if I could find someone who was on the ship at the same time or if I could find some memorabilia. He is 77 years old. Please respond to

tantrum@spoiledbrat.com

if you have any information. Thanks!

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Richard E. Richards wrote on June 8, 2006

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City and State: ARVADA CO

Unit: ENGINEERING DIV.;CHIEF ENGINEER'S OFFICE

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I was assigned to the TARAWA in the Boston Naval Shipyards in May or June 1955 and was a Yeoman in the Engineering Log Room and worked for the Chief, Engineer, some of the duties were handing out liberty passes - Home Port was the NAS at Quonset Point, R.I.; went down to the Caribbean, Guantanamo Bay and some of the Islands, St. Thomas, Port au Prince, etc. and Halifax Novia Scotia once; Transferred off the ship in June or July of 1956 to "Utility Squadron TWO, located on the NAS at Quonset Point, R.I. for about 14 months and then back to the Ninth Naval Dist. Headquarters, Great Lakes, Ill. I'd like to hear from anyone who remembers me. I can't remember the names of everyone I knew nor all of the Divisions in the Engineering Dept;, Hope to hear from someone who has a better memory than mine. Those were fun times. Richard

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Sharon Baker wrote on June 6, 2006

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City and State: PRESTON MD

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Am looking for a copy of the shakedown cruise book for the USS Tarawa CV-40 1946. Thank you, Sharon

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Clark Shackelford wrote on January 3, 2006

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Comments: I am looking for information about my dads tour on the Tarawa. He was ships barber. Unknown when, but he had a photo of the ship with Rock of Gabraltar in the background. Tour probably '46-'49 or '49-'52. When he discharged with friends, they bought Harleys, drove the beaches for a few days then he headed for Montana. Dad never talked about his tour, so we know nothing except the photos. Anybody out there that had a dad or grandpa buy a Harley and play on the beach?

Keywords: Gail Shackelford, USS Tarawa, Cv40

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Lynn Falk (Mahr) wrote on November 15, 2005

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Comments: My dad, Donald Mahr from Minnesota, served on the USS Tarawa when it left Quonset Point, Rhode Island on January 7, 1953. He was 18 years old then and worked in ordinance loading ammunition into the planes. He remembers the ship losing a pilot, Capt. Ralph J. Sayre, and his crewman when the plane went in the water as it was taking off from the carrier over Guantanamo Bay. He also served on the USS Wright. He was in Marine Fighter Squadron 114. He also remembers a return trip from Cuba in Hurricane Hazel when 2/3 of the ship got sick. He said a storm in the North Atlantic was the worst when the ship he was on cracked 18 seams and he tied a rope to himself when he was on deck on guard duty. He would like to hear from people he served with. Please contact me with information. Thank you, and thank you for your service!

Keywords: USS Tarawa VMF 114 Ordinance

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Raymond Sinclair wrote on November 15, 2005

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City and State: SOUTH WINDSOR CT

Unit: AVIATION MECHANIC

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My Dad, Ray Sinclair was aboard "T" from 1946-1947 as an aircraft mechanic. He can be e-mailed at dodyray1@aol.com. He would love to hear from shipmates.

Keywords: CV40

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Arthur W. Dando wrote on September 17, 2005

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City and State: DAVENPORT FL

Unit: V1F DIVISION

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Was on the World Tour with a great bunch of guys! Would be great to hear from my comrades from the flight deck or hanger deck.

Keywords: World Tour 1953-1954
Yellow Shirts
Flight Deck Director
Hanger Deck
USS Tarawa CVA 40
V1F Division
Dando

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James (Jim) Knoblach SR. wrote on July 16, 2005

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City and State: LACEYS SPRING AL

Unit: A DIVISION

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Plank Owner; 1951 Recommissioning. Two Med Cruises 1951 and 1952. Lead Machine Shop Petty Officer 1952-53. I saw the "Terrible T" at her home port in San Diego; she does not look like the old CV40 we knew. I am pleased she is still in service. She may outlast me!
Best wishes to all who served on this memorable veteran.

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Henry (Hank) Schaal wrote on April 3, 2005

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City and State: WILMINGTON DE

Unit: US NAVY

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Henry (Hank) Schaal wrote on April 3, 2005

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City and State: WILMINGTON DE

Unit: US NAVY

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

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Keywords: USS TARAWA CVA 40

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Tom ESposito wrote on April 2, 2005

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Paul Arsenault wrote on March 27, 2005

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City and State: NORTH PALM BEACH FL

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: If anyone has any stories or pictures relating to George W. Arsenault please email, mail or call me. Anything would be gladly appreciated. Thank you.

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Richard Schollard wrote on January 6, 2005

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City and State: ENFIELD CT

Unit: V1 DIVISION

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: Is anybody from that ancient time and place still standing?Would truly appreciate an Email from anyone so disposed.

Keywords: Skipper at the time was Capt.Clifford Duerfeldt(now deceased).Air boss was Cdr.Coffey.
Circa 1951-1952

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Randell Rice wrote on November 15, 2004

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City and State: FARMINGTON PA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Anyone who was a shipmate of my father Charles W Rice please contact me via e-mail so I can talk with you and put you in contact with my father.

Keywords: Uss Tarawa cvs40

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Hugh Mellon wrote on March 18, 2004

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Comments: just a short note, my father cdr hugh mellon usn (ret) served on the tarawa on the world cruise. i have the world map world map that was posted daily in the officers mess. it is re-done and great shape. just wanted to let you know. thanks.

Keywords: world map uss tarawa

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Ronald Orent wrote on February 1, 2004

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City and State: ORLAND PK IL

Unit: B DIV #4BOILER RM@BOILER RERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: TOOK THE "T"OUT OF MOTHBALLS IN 1950 BROOKLYN N.Y.LEFT HER IN QUONSETT PT. 1954 BEEN THERE SEEN THAT.HEARD SHE IS NOW RAZORBLADES--FOR SOME STRANGE REASON THERE IS A FEELING OF SORROW.I REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES AND THE BAD.STAND PROUD ""B""DIV.WE MADE THE OLE GIRL GO!!

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Ronald Orent wrote on February 1, 2004

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City and State: ORLAND PK IL

Unit: B DIV #4BOILER RM@BOILER RERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

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Tyler Bilotta wrote on January 22, 2004

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City and State: FAIR HAVEN NJ

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: Battles Hill number

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