Entry: 40145
Subject: V-3 DIVISION
Larry Bryant wrote on January 21, 2004
City and State: GAS CITY IN
Unit: V-3 DIVISION
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Comments: I would like to contact any V-3 personnel that was aboard the USS Tarawa during the years 1956-1960. I have found about 20 so far in the last three years. If you were in V-3 during these years please e-mail me at lbryant@indy.rr.com
Keywords: V-3,Terrible T,Quonset,Project Argus
Entry: 39070
Subject: 2ND DIVISION
Larry Bryant wrote on December 10, 2003
City and State: GAS CITY IN
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Anyone who knew my brother Fred Orville Bryant SN who served aboard the Tarawa from 53 to 57 in 2nd division contact me. I also served 56 to 60 in V-3 division.
Keywords: Fred Bryant, 2nd division, V-3 division
Entry: 38770
Subject: SEARCHING FOR.....
Nancy Scott wrote on November 27, 2003
City and State: LAWRENCEVILLE NJ
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: Searching for Ken Miller, EM rank aboard the Tarawa in December 1952.
Keywords:
Entry: 37828
Subject: GRANDPA SERVED 46-47
Tim Hansen wrote on October 27, 2003
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City and State: CLINTON IA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for anyone who may have knew my grandfather, Frank Hammer. He served aboard the Tarawa form 46-47 as an aircraft mechanic. He is still alive and well and living in Clinton, Iowa. If you would like to make contact email me.
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Entry: 36848
Subject: NORBIT LEE MCQUILLEN
Yvonne Stone wrote on September 11, 2003
City and State: LEXINGTON KY
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My dad was a machinist mate and served on the Tarawa at some point during his duty. His nicknames were "Mac" or "Nub". He was also on the USS Wasp (CVA-18) and the USS Cabot (CVL-28). If anyone knew him and could share information or stories with me, I'd appreciate it. Yvonne
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Entry: 36745
Subject: USS TARWAR CVA-40 1953-1954 (ARRESTING GEAR GROUP)
James Smith wrote on September 5, 2003
City and State: BIRMINGHAM AL
Unit: ARRESTING GEAR GROUP
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: I enjoyed a world cruse aboard the USS Tarawa CVA 40 in 1953 to 1954. I had a great time and have lots of memories.
Keywords:
Entry: 36380
Subject: MY DAD
William Rajotte wrote on August 20, 2003
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: uss tarawa raymond joseph rajotte
Keywords:
Entry: 36299
Subject: WAS SHIPS COMPANY FROM 1955 TILL 1957
Joseph Taney wrote on August 16, 2003
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City and State: OWEGO NY
Unit: CVS-40 O-R QUONSET PT. VW-2 AEWTU VP-50 PMRF VRF-3
Service or Relationship: -
Comments:
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Entry: 35320
Subject: VF 32 ON USS TARAWA, '53-54
Rex Baird wrote on July 6, 2003
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City and State: WISE VA
Unit: VF 32
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: Looking for anyone who was with VF 32 during the 53 - 54 Tarawa cruise.
Keywords: VF 32, World Cruise, 1953 - 54, Australia and New Zealand
Entry: 33696
Subject: I SERVED ABOARD THE TARAWA FRIM 1956 TILL 1959 IN O I DIV. AND WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM EX SHIPMATES
William Rose wrote on April 19, 2003
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City and State: FT. LAUDERDALE FL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments:
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Entry: 33490
Subject: USS TARAWA - SEARCHING FOR WALTER GREINER
John Smith wrote on April 8, 2003
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I am helping an Australian woman search for Walter Greiner, who served on the USS Tarawa when it visited Sydney, Australia in 1951. Any information would be helpful.
Keywords:
Entry: 32369
Subject: SERVED TARAWA CVS 40 55-57
Robert Shaw wrote on February 27, 2003
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City and State:
Unit: SIGNAL GANG
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: THE TARAWA WAS A GREAT SHIP.
I ENJOYED THE TWO YEARS I
SERVED ON HER.ALSO A GREAT
BUNCH OF GUYS.
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Entry: 32162
Subject: USS TARAWA PLANK OWNER
George R. Keiser wrote on February 18, 2003
City and State: MIFFLIN PA
Unit: GUNNERY DEPT. JO
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Before shakedown cruise, I was assigned the task of issuing keys and locks to all spaces on the ship. I learned every nook and cranny on the "Model T".
Keywords:
Entry: 31739
Subject: SERVED ON U.S.S. TARAWA CV 40 52/56
James McBride wrote on February 5, 2003
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City and State:
Unit: V1 FLIGHT DECK DIRECTOR
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: LOOKING FOR ANY OLD SHIPMATES FROM THE FLIGHT DECK CREWS.
Keywords:
Entry: 31732
Subject: V-3 DIVISION 1956-60
Larry Bryant wrote on February 5, 2003
City and State: GAS CITY IN
Unit: V-3 DIVISION
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: I would like to contact any V-3 personnel that was aboard the USS Tarawa during the years 1956-1960. I have found about 20 so far in the last three years. If you were in V-3 during these years please e-mail me at lbryant@comteck.com
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Entry: 30134
Subject: I WAS ON THE TARAWA IN 1956-1958 IWAS IN A DIVISION
Woodrow Padgett wrote on December 3, 2002
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City and State: LANGLEY SC
Unit: A DIVISION
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: iserved abord the uss tarawa cvs 40 in 1956--1958
i also was aboard in the boston naveral shipyard i was in a division i was in steamheat gang then i was in the # 3 elevator pump room
Keywords: nick name was woodie
Entry: 29650
Subject: MARINE CLAIR DENNIS
Garth Sweredoski wrote on November 17, 2002
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: grandfather was Clair Dennis (Marine detachment - I believe was Warrant Officer) Med. cruise
Paseed recently. Anyone know him?
Keywords: Marine
Entry: 29611
Subject: E MAIL UPDATE
Thomas P. Esposito wrote on November 15, 2002
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City and State: LAS VEGAS NV
Unit: V30
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 26946
Subject: FATHER WAS PILOT ONBOARD 1952-53
Chris Smeehuyzen wrote on July 13, 2002
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City and State: NEPTUNE BEACH FL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: New e-mail address chrissmee@attbi.com
Keywords: USS Tarawa, Lt. Smeehuyzen Hellcat pilot
Entry: 26232
Subject: LOOKING FOR
Pj Kesock wrote on June 13, 2002
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City and State: SPRING HILL FL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: I,m looking for anyone who knows or knew my uncle when he was in the navy. He was on the carrier Tarawa cvs40. I f you have any information , please contact me by email or phne
Keywords:
Entry: 26186
Subject: V30
Jose A. Vargas wrote on June 11, 2002
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City and State: AUSTIN TX
Unit: V30
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: Thom Esposito I remember you as well as
Chris and Don. As a matter of fact I attended Chris' wedding in N.Y. city, maybe you did too.
Keywords: Chico
Entry: 25844
Subject: SHIPMATES OF VC12
John Bell wrote on May 28, 2002
City and State: MUNFORD TN
Unit: VC-12
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: I served aboard the Tarawa on a shakedown cruise in 1954. I was a member of squadron VC12 assigned to mess cook duty, so I saw very little of the flight deck. I wondered if there might be some shipmates who served with me who might remember our duty aboard the carrier.
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Entry: 24531
Subject: ON THE 'T' WHEN CVA 40
Len Wack wrote on April 4, 2002
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: I was in the Aerology unit on the Tarawa Med cruise, that was extended, and the around-the-world one that hit Australia and New Zealand with Bull Halsey in the early 50's. Would like to hear from anyone who has the same great memories of those days. I remember liberty in Barcelona, Gulf Juan, Genoa on New Year's Eve and especially with a friend with local contacts in Manila. Sydney was great. What a way to see the world. Be in touch.
Len
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Entry: 23307
Subject:
Chris Smeehuyzen wrote on February 19, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 23226
Subject: TARAWA PHOTOS
Pete Clayton wrote on February 17, 2002
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City and State: ALAMEDA CA
Unit: USS HORNET
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My Dad flew from Tarawa as well as many other Essex-class carriers. Today I am a director at the USS Hornet(CV-12)museum in Alameda, CA.
We have built memorial rooms for many of the Essex class CVs. Some are Smithsonian quality displays. We have a compartment for Tarawa but need original photos. I have assembled a fair collection but CV-40 is difficult to find new material on. We have most of what is in the National Archives but it is thin.
I need high resolution (400 dpi or better) .jpg or .tif files if you scan them OR I can return original photos the same day I receive them. Your photos are safe but lets talk first. I would like to see Tarawa have a nice memorial. There is no other this large.
email = shiphornet@aol.com. You can fax me a xerox at 510 521-8327 to see if it is something I may already have.
(510) 521-8448 ext 224
I need some scrapping photos.
Let's remember this ship!
Keywords: Tarawa CV-40 photos
Entry: 21680
Subject: V1H
Pam Balog wrote on December 22, 2001
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City and State: KALAMAZOO MI
Unit: V1H AIRMAN
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My dad was an airman on the USS Tarawa 51-54 and operated the elevator. Although he does have some ship's newsletters and other small tokens, he doesn't have any pictures of the ship from that time period. Can anyone help me locate some pictures? I'd like to have an oil painting done from a photo for him. Thank You.
Keywords: Norm Curren
Entry: 21469
Subject: MARINE DETACHMENT-1954-1956
Lloyd Bound wrote on December 13, 2001
City and State: SAN DIEGO CA
Unit: MARINE DETACHMENT
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: I contacted Harry Horning-York Beach Main this
summer. Great reunion.
Keywords: USS Tarawa- 1954-2954, Marine Detachment
Entry: 21429
Subject: LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES
Thomas P. Esposito wrote on December 12, 2001
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: Served on board from 3/51 to 3/54
Keywords: nickname was Mumbles,Friends were Chris Eybergan,Don Neiman,Was in V30 div.
Entry: 20863
Subject: (FATHER WAS PILOT ONBOARD TARAWA CV-40 IN 1951-52)
Chris Smeehuyzen wrote on November 22, 2001
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 20654
Subject: LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES CV40
Harry Huffman wrote on November 15, 2001
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City and State: NILES MI
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: My dad was on the USS Tarawa fron 1952 -
1955. We was in the E Division, IC Electrician.
He is interested in contacting some of his old
shipmates, especially "Wilferd Harper". If
anyone remembers him, please contact him.
Thanks and God Bless you all for what you
did.
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Entry: 20216
Subject: RENUNION: WHEN AND WHERE
Cecil Shaffer wrote on October 28, 2001
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City and State: BERWICK PA
Unit: R DIVISON 1951 TO 1953
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: To it may concern. I served aboard the Currituck 1951 to 1953. I was in "R" div. (PIPE FITTER)
I would be interested in conversing with past (old)friends. When and where is the renunion?
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Entry: 19826
Subject: VS-27
Emmet Hibson wrote on October 7, 2001
City and State: WEST HAVEN CT
Unit: VS-27
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: Looking for anybody in VS-27 or on the flight deck at the time.
Keywords: I was a member of VS-27. CVS 40 was my frist carrier. VS-27 came aboard in Oct 56.We flew off Thankgivening Day 56. Lost a pilot to a flight deck accident.
Entry: 19376
Subject: V1H DIVISION
John Kosek wrote on September 10, 2001
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: Served aboard the Tarawa from September 1953 to August 1956. Everybody remember in Boston going to Izzy Ort's on Essex Street or the Hillbilly Ranch and eating a dozen Joe and nemo hot dogs on the way back to the ship in dry dock. Would like to hear fro hangar deck airdales. Was on world crusie 53-54
Keywords: USS Tarawa CVA 40
Entry: 19170
Subject: PREVIOUS CREW MEMBER
John J. Wilson JR. wrote on September 3, 2001
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City and State: PARK HILL OK
Unit: 7 TH DIVISION
Service or Relationship: United Nations Veteran - Korea
Comments: Interested in a reunion if possible!
Keywords: World Cruise 53 and 54---C.R.Long,Eddy Taylor,E.C. McClain,V.M.Cave,H.N.Popp,McGehee(from Pelehatchie,MS)
Entry: 18988
Subject:
Gerald Blain wrote on August 27, 2001
City and State: ISLAND HEIGHTS NJ
Unit: VA105 ENGENERING DPT.
Service or Relationship: -
Comments:
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Entry: 18987
Subject: LOOKING FOR VA105 BUDDIES 52-55
Gerald Blain wrote on August 27, 2001
City and State: ISLAND HEIGHTS NJ
Unit: VA105 ENGENERING DPT.
Service or Relationship: -
Comments:
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Entry: 18749
Subject: V-3-O
Donald Rothfarb wrote on August 16, 2001
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: Served aboard from '52-'55.Would like to hear from V-3-O shipmates.
Keywords:
Entry: 18705
Subject: LOOKING FOR V-4 DIV, PEOPLE 1957-1959
George McCann wrote on August 15, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: ST. PETERSBURG FL
Unit: V-4 DIV. USS TARAWA
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Would like to get in touch with V-4 Division guys aboard USS Tarawa CVS40 1957-1958
Keywords:
Entry: 16782
Subject: DID ANYONE KNOW MY DAD
Bob Banner wrote on May 26, 2001
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City and State: BOCA RATON FL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: my dad was a gunner on the cv 40 either 45-47 or 46-48.. his name is sid banner. maybe you will remember him because he was the only guy on the ship that could'nt swim.. if you have any photos or stories i would appreciate it. his 75th birthday is coming up and i would like to get him some photos, stories etc. of the ship he talks about all the time.
Keywords: uss tarawa 45-48
Entry: 15779
Subject: MED CRUISE 1953
Franklin Digiacomo wrote on April 3, 2001
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: I served on the Terrible T from Jan-Nov 1953 in the arresting gear group. Would like to hear from some shipmates.
Keywords:
Entry: 15598
Subject: SEARCH FOR SHIPMATES B DIV.
Ed Latham wrote on March 24, 2001
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City and State: DUNCOMBE IA
Unit: B DIV. BOILER ROOM 3
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Went aboard in dry dock in Boston 1957, departed after decomissoning in Philadelphia 1960
Keywords:
Entry: 15054
Subject: LOOKING FOR CV40 SHIPMATES 46-48
John E. Reed wrote on February 17, 2001
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City and State: EVERETT WA
Unit: POST OFFICE
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: I would like to find many others that I cannot remember their names.
Keywords: Buddie[charles e. lord
paul schilling
Entry: 14233
Subject: CV-40 1950-54
Alan Schostag wrote on January 11, 2001
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I just came accross some color slides of my Dad's ship in the early 50's. I may have more, give me time, but if you want me to forward them to anyone let me know. I sure am proud of him.
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Entry: 13908
Subject: USS TARAWA CV-40 INQUIRIES
Robert Atkinson wrote on December 28, 2000
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City and State: MARCELLUS NY
Unit: USS TARAWA VETERANS' ASSOCIATION
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: To Whom It May Concern: I am the historian and editor of a quarterly for the USS Tarawa CV-40 Veterans' Association. We've located about 2,000 former CV-40 crewmen, hold annual reunions, etc. Anyone interested in signing on with our 11-year-old group can contact me at tarawa@dreamscape.com or our Membership Chairman, C. Roscoe Turner at e-mail address: acturner@catskill.net
Keywords: See Comments!!!
Entry: 11624
Subject: SS TARAWA CVA 40 1952-1955
Henry (Hank) Schaal wrote on September 11, 2000
City and State: WILMINGTON DE
Unit: FOX DIVISION
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: FOX DIVISION
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Entry: 10955
Subject: TARAWA CV-40 1946-1948
Wilborn Born wrote on August 10, 2000
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City and State: BREVARD NC
Unit: GM
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Served aboard the USS Tarawa CV-40 from 1946 - 1949. Interested in contacting any old shipmates, especially Carl Woodrow Richardson of Moorehouse, Mo. We were Gunner's Mates together.
Keywords: Shipmate: Carl Woodrow Richardson
Entry: 10806
Subject: SERVICE ON USS TARAWA CVS 40
Neil Teske wrote on August 4, 2000
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City and State: FT. POLK LA
Unit: COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: I served on the USS Tarawa CVS 40 during 1956-1957
During that time she was classed as CVS and was homeported at Quonset Point, RI. I was an RM3 in the Communications Department. I left her after her shake down cruise to Getmo in 57 after 6 month overhaul at Boston Naval Shipyards.
Would like any Photos that are available of her.
They seem to be very scarce.
Neil R. Teske
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Entry: 8019
Subject: VMF 114 ABOARD CV 40
David Meyer wrote on April 16, 2000
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father (Robert Meyer) served on the Tarawa in the early fifties during a short cruise. He served with the USMC attached to air group VMF 114, handling ordinance and mechanic duties. Please contact me about anything as I have collected some info and many items of interest from the Tarawa.
Keywords: VMF 114, CV 40, USS Tarawa
Entry: 7307
Subject: MED CRUISE OCT 52 TIL FEB 53
Stephen W. Dallas wrote on March 2, 2000
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City and State: MANASSAS VA
Unit: VF-34
Service or Relationship: .........
Comments: The Navy historical list USS Leyte as the ship in which VF-34 deployed in Oct 52 til Feb 53. This also appears on the VA-34 page on the net.
I think that the ship VF-34 and CAG -3 deployed in was Tarawa CVA-40.
Comments?
Keywords: VF-34 Blue Blazers
Entry: 4994
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 TARAWA (CV-40)
Displacement: 27,100 t.
Length: 888"
Beam: 93"
Extreme Width: 147"
Draft: 28"
Speed: 32.7 k. (tl)
Complement: 3,448
Armament: 12 5"; 72 40mm
Class: Essex
Her retirement, however, lasted less than 18 months. On 30 November 1950, she was ordered reactivated in response to the Navy's urgent need for warships--particularly for aircraft carriers--to prosecute the war which had erupted in Korea the previous summer.
On 3 February 1951, Tarawa was recommissioned at Newport, R.I., Capt. J. H. Griffin in command. Though reactivated in response to the Korean war, Tarawa never saw service in that conflict. Rather, she served as a replacement in the 6th and 2d Fleets for carriers dispatched to the war zone.
On 1 October 1952, she became an attack aircraft carrier, and was redesignated CVA-40. The warship finally made it to the Asiatic war zone in the spring of 1954, but long after the July 1953 armistice had ended hostilities.
From: DICTIONARY OF AMERICAN NAVAL FIGHTING SHIPS
Keywords: 6TH FLEET, 2ND FLEET, PEACE PATROL