USS Valley Forge (CV-45)

Navy BBS

Legacy Messages - 1995-1999

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Jerri Eustace Ware wrote on January 5, 2019

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City and State: AZ

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Comments: My dad was an airplane mechanic on the Valley Forge sometime between 1947and 1951 if you knew him I’d love to hear your memories. He past much too soon and I miss him

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John Grychak wrote on February 5, 2017

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City and State: SEBASTIAN FL

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I was aboard when the change over took place from prop planes to Jets. Very interesting time for the Happy Valley. We were berthed at pier 5, in Norfolk, Va. 1958. In February of 1958, the USS Forestahl came alongside. The tugs had a hell of a time trying to get her into berth. She was huge, alongside us.

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Frank Parise SR. wrote on January 31, 2016

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City and State: WOODLAND CA

Unit: S DIVISION

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: My name is Frank Parise.I served aboard the USS Valley Forge from 1949 to 1952. Was aboard on the first strike against North Korea. I am hoping to find out if any of my shipmates or family members are alive. I was a YN2 in the Log Room (Engineering Office). I also took oil readings from the engine rooms and was assigned to the special sea detail. Stood watches in Damage Control Central. I know it has been over 65 years ago but I still remember that day and the war years. I know it's a long shot but I was surfing the net when I came upon this page and thought it was worth a try.

Keywords: Happy Valley- Galloping Ghost of the Korean Coast- Inchon

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Carol Riner-Jones wrote on October 15, 2015

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City and State: WELAKA FL

Unit: NOT SURE

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My dad served on the USS Valley Forge late 50's early 60's, yet I can't find him on the manifest. I visited the ship with my family.

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Connie Harrison wrote on July 24, 2015

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City and State: DEARBORN MI

Unit: V-1 DIVSION

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I am writing a blog that includes my father's letters to my mother and would like to check some of the information that he included. My blog is at , it's called Letters From The USS Valley Forge. My father's name was James Connie Parker and he was from Camden, Tennessee. His letters reference several friends, but he doesn't name them. I would appreciate any help. Thanks!

Keywords: The Human Stars and Stripes, V-1 Division

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Melissa Tsvirko (Schenkat) wrote on May 24, 2015

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am Looking for anyone who knew my Grandfather or has any pictures of him.
His name is Evan F. Schenkat he was from North Freedom, Wisconsin.
He passed away in November and I am looking for any info on his time serving. Thank you.

Keywords: USS Valley Forge, Korean War

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Darrel Beatty wrote on October 14, 2014

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City and State: CARLSBAD CA

Unit: FIGHTER SQADRON 52

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I was storekeeper for VF52 from April 1949 to December 1951 was serving in squadron when the first jet fighter were made on July 3, 1950 , wondering if anyone still around

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John H. Thomas SR. wrote on October 6, 2014

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City and State: GREENVILLE S.

Unit: # 1 FIRE ROOM

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Hello Ship Mates, The next Valley Forge Reunion well be in San Diego, Ca. Sept. 30 To Oct.4 2015. Please look at Valley Forge Reunion. Org. If I can help you Please write to me I had it here in Greenville, S.C. 2013. 2014 was in Nashville,Tn. Had 7 New meber's to come. I hope you can make it to San Diego. Thank you Chatterbox.

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Wes Gendron wrote on September 4, 2014

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City and State: HUNTINGTON BEACH CA

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Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: I have a Cruise Book for the 1947 - 1948 World Cruise of the USS Valley Forge, CVA 45.

Would anyone wnat the book, my father has passed, and I no longer need the book?

Keywords: CVA 45, USS Princeton, World Cruise

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Michael LaRue SR. wrote on April 27, 2014

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City and State: NORCO CA

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Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: Just looking for anyone who knew my brother. Bobby Norman LaRue. Served during Korean War.

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Steven Malloy wrote on March 19, 2014

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Unit: N/A

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Hello All,

I want to make an offer out to all looking for information about their family members who may have served on this ship in the years of 1952-1953. It was of great pleasure to myself that a few years back while looking for my grandfather I was placed in touch with one Jack Peters, who had actually been a very close friend with my grandfather and they served together on that ship. He shipped me to borrow his copy of the cruise book from the tour of 1952-1953. I made a digital copy of this (though not perfect as I did it by hand with a camera) and I would like to offer that anybody who may be interested in receiving a copy of this please email me and I will figure out how to get you a digitial copy.

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John Kelly wrote on September 22, 2013

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Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: Anybody has info where Valley Forge CV45/LPH8 was scrapped I

believe it might have been San Pedro/terminal Island?

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Anita Toot wrote on May 27, 2013

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City and State: TUCSON AZ

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am looking for anyone who knew my father Walter Gene Wilson.
He was on the USS Valley Forge during the Korean War. I never
was able to know my father since he was killed in 1970 (my
parents divorced when I was 6 months old) I only have a few
pictures of him back in the day, but that is all. I want to
find anyone who knew him and can tell me what kind of a person
he was while in the Navy. My grandmother (his mom) would never
talk about him after his death. He was killed by a drunk
driver in El Paso Texas. So if there is ANYONE who knew of him
or were friends of his, please let me know.

Keywords: Korean War on the USS Valley Forge

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Rebecca Mcleish wrote on December 15, 2012

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City and State: PEMBROKE ON

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My great uncle served in the Navy, his name was Terrance
Nelson. I am looking for information about him, if you
have any please let me know.

Keywords: HMS Valley Forge

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Loel Garrison II wrote on October 19, 2012

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Comments: My father served for over 20 years. He passed this year
and I would like to honor his service. I'm creating a
shadow box with his medals and such. I would like to
include the patches from the ships he served on. Not
having much luck finding ones that old. If anyone has
the ones I need and would be willing to part with them,
I would appreciate it. If anyone knows where I could
find them, I'll take that to. He served on: USS Valley
Forge(CV-45), early 50's, USS ST. Paul(CA-73),
Mid-to-late 50's, USS Benjamin Stoddert, mid 60's, and
USS Prairie, early 60's.

Keywords: USS Valley Forge Patch

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Jennifer Roberts wrote on October 13, 2012

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Comments: Looking for my husbands father. Don't know much about him except
his name Robbie Joe Roberts and that he was on the USS Valley
Forge in 1964. My husband was born in the Philippines that year and
never saw him after. Would like to know a little background about
him. We have heard he may have been an officer in the Navy and
was probably around 44 years old in 1964 from Oklahoma

Keywords: Robbie Joe Roberts

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Jennifer Roberts wrote on October 13, 2012

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Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: Looking for my husbands father. Don't know much about him except
his name Robbie Joe Roberts and that he was on the USS Valley
Forge in 1964. My husband was born in the Philippines that year and
never saw him after. Would like to know a little background about
him. We have heard him may have been an officer in the Navy and
was probably around 44 years old in 1964

Keywords: Robbie Joe Roberts

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Eruk Williamson wrote on June 30, 2012

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Comments: I found citations and other memorabilia for Lieutenant
JG Emmett Ray Aillaud in a house in Anchorage, AK.
I would like to get in touch with a family member to
return items. LTJG Aillaud died in action, and I have
the presidential recognition certificate, as well as 6
gold stars.

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Doug Miller wrote on June 6, 2012

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City and State: DUMFRIES VA

Unit: E DIVISION

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Looking for an old shipmate in E Division, 1954, John
J. Meissner. (called himself J. J.) We came through
Panama Canal together, docked in Norfolk, VA. Joined
the Guantanamo Bay Yacht club together and sailed a
small sloop in the bay. J.J and his brother gave me a
lift to my home in Nebraska when the three of us were
separated in Sept. 1954. They continued driving to
their home in LA. Anyone knowing his whereabouts,
please let me know.

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Mark Briscoe wrote on May 28, 2012

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City and State: COUNCIL ID

Unit: UNKNOWN

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: would like to make contact with admiral fallon.My
father,Benjamin Briscoe, was a close friend of
Admiral Fallon. I guess close enough to have admiral
fallon as my namesake. I am Mark Fallon Brisccoe. I
would just like to get in touch with Admiral Fallon,
if he wouldn't mind.If he does not want to make
contact, I will understand and will not bother him
further.
Thank you
Mark Fallon Briscoe

Keywords: admiral fallon

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Mark Briscoe wrote on May 28, 2012

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City and State: COUNCIL ID

Unit: UNKNOWN

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: would like to make contact with admiral fallon.My
father,Benjamin Briscoe, was a close friend of
Admiral Fallon. I guess close enough to have admiral
fallon as my namesake. I am Mark Fallon Brisccoe. I
would just like to get in touch with Admiral Fallon,
if he wouldn't mind.If he does not want to make
contact, I will understand and will not bother him
further.
Thank you
Mark Fallon Briscoe

Keywords: admiral fallon

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Unique Dahl wrote on February 14, 2012

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City and State: INDIANAPOLIS IN

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My dad was aboard the USS Valley Forge October
1948-October 1952. He worked as a Pharmacy Tech. I'm
hoping to find someone that remembers him/ His name is
AVICENNA THOMPSON. Please contact me his health is
failing.

Keywords: USS Valley Forge October 1948-October 1952. He worked
as a Pharmacy Tech. AVICENNA THOMPSON.

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Thomas E. (T.E.) Moore wrote on February 6, 2012

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Comments: On 3,July 1950, the USS Valley Forge CV-45, at 0500,
from the Yellow Sea, began lauching combat strikes
against hostile airfields in and around the North
Korean capital city of Pyongyang. The launch point was
only 100 miles from Chinese communist airfields on the
Shantung Peninsula, and less than 200 miles from the
Soviet Air Garrison at Port Arthur. Propeller-driven
Corsairs and Skyraiders were launched, then the F9F-3
Panther jets were launched. The sortie of these 8
Panthers marked the (first) time in aviation history
that naval jets flew in combat. The aircraft were from
CAG-5. The aircraft reached their target, and swooped
in on the enemy Yak aircraft, destroying at least 9 on
the ground, and shooting 2 out of the air. The CAG-5
aircraft demolished 3 hangers, cratered the runways,
and scored a direct hit on the field's fuel storage
facility. That afternoon, with British aircraft from
the Royal Navy's carrier HMS Triumph, hit railroad
facilities around Pyongyang, North Korea, destroying
15 locomotives, and assorted rolling stock, as well as
dropping one of the spans of a key railroad bridge
across the Taedong River. Working with the USS
Philippine Sea CV-47, and the HMS Triumph, the Happy
Valley later in July 1950, in TF-77, went into the Sea
Of Japan off the eastern coast of North Korea, and
launched aircraft for the target of The Wonsan Oil
Refining Factory, which produced 500 tons of refined
petroleum products each day. CAG-5 launched 7
Panthers, 10 F4U Corsairs, 11 AD Skyraiders, who
swooped in and destroyed the refining facility. A
tower of smoke rose, visible for 60 miles. Later when
the U.N. seized Wonsan, witnesses to the airstrike
reported that the main power plant, coke furnaces,
water tanks, air compressors, and storage
buildings,had all been destroyed, and that oil had run
in Wonsan streets as deep as two feet. The Happy
Valley strike ended production at the refinery. The
Pyongyang airstrikes decimated the North Korean Air
Force, and in so doing futher discouraged Soviet total
involvement in the air war. The destruction of the
Wonsan Oil Refinery also dealt a serious blow to the
North Korean war machine.

Keywords: CAG-5-F9F-3-HMS Triumph-The Wonsan Oil Refining
Factory-

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Jack Lee wrote on November 18, 2011

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City and State: LAKE OZARK MO

Unit: MARINE DETACHMENT 5TH DIVISON

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: our ship has a reunion every year i have attetded
severl of them a good time is had by all sea stories
get bigger andbetter as time goes by.wold like to hear
from you all,marines and sailors

Keywords: torso gunnery 20=40=5inch all engagments starting
june 25 1950 to jan 1952

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Bob Lee wrote on August 6, 2011

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City and State: KINNELON NJ

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I'd like to hear from anyone that may remember my father. Robert (Bob) Smith. He was a Ph2 on Valley Forge in late 1950. Love and good luck to all.

Keywords: Robert Smith, Bob Smith, Ph2, USS Valley Forge, Valley Forge, ress proof 

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Darrel Beatty wrote on April 30, 2011

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City and State: CARLSBAD CA

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: iT BEEN A LOT OF YEARS AND I AM WONDERING IF ANY OF MY OLD SQUADRON , VF-52 , 1949 -1951 STILL AROUND.

Keywords: CAG5, VF52  

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John H.. Thomas SR. wrote on January 3, 2011

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City and State: GREENVILLE SC

Unit: # 1 FIRE ROOM

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I have 2 movies of Happy valley. 1944-1970 Also Color movie 1952-1955 made by one of our Officers. was in Boston sept,2010 Ship Reunion. I will have valley Forge Reunion here in Greenville,S.C. last week in August 2013 Week be fore Lobor Day . Please call or write to me Please. Hope to have you in Greenville, S.C.

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John Edward Harris wrote on November 18, 2010

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City and State: LEXINGTON KY

Unit: R DIVIISION

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: contact me.
john harris

Keywords: uss valley forge cv 45

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Phil Tannenholz wrote on October 18, 2010

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking for my cousin Philip Tannenholz, or his children, Lonnie and
others?

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Kenneth Somers wrote on September 3, 2010

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City and State: MARIETTA GA

Unit: NONE. RESEARCHING FAMILY, (IMMEDIATE)

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Would really love to hear from anyone whgo served with my
Dad. He died before I got to the questioning stage of
life, and I have always regretted not getting to ask him
the questions I wanted to. I was only 12 when he passed.
Loved him very much, and want to know more about him.

Keywords: USS Valley Forge. Korea. Electronics Tech.

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Maryann Panganiban wrote on September 1, 2010

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City and State: OLONGAPO CITY ZAMBALES

Unit: PC

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: im looking for my father im mary ann panganiban she met my mom in the phillipines year 1974 and his ship dock in subic naval base he just left my mom since then when she was pregnant never come back again and his name is robert fuller he work as a chief of carrier ship his home town is san francisco california usa and i was born on april 4 1975 anyone who knows about him pls send me email or contact me with this number 09091247041 thank you so much and god bless.

Keywords: aircraft carrier cva-cav45, bobby ,merchant marine ,

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Hilton Brown wrote on November 11, 2009

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City and State: PORTLAND OR

Unit: VF-51 1950

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Am looking for crew members of the VF-51 Jet Fighter Squardron and fellow shipmates aboard the USS Valley Forge between the months of May and Dec of 1950. I was a plane captain during this time aboard the CV-45.

Keywords: Buddies: Bill Brunton, Bianco Pasquale, Thomas Ballard, L.N. Brown, Less Visor.
Keywords: Plane captain, Shanri-la, A.D. Pollock, Grumman FJ-1 Fury, Korean War, USS Valley Forge VF-51, CV-45.

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Ralph Greaves wrote on September 11, 2009

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City and State: CKOTTONWOOD CA

Unit: USS VALLEY FORGE LPH-8

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments:

Keywords: Leroy this is just to inform you that I have a change of address.....Thanks Ralph

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Mosley Tabb JR. wrote on August 23, 2009

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City and State: CATHEDRAL CITY CA

Unit: DIVISION #1

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Looking for Thomas Gray from Tenn.USA

Keywords: Valley Forge CV45 Aircraft carrier
Pacific action
Mike Ash
Thomas Gray

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Donald Hedrick wrote on April 18, 2009

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Comments: My father has an unusual middle name, it's Frisco. We're searching for any photos of him in his dress blues. He served aboard the USS Valley Forge around 1958-1960, Probably more like 1959-1960.
Thanks, if you can help, it would mean a great deal.

Keywords: Platoon 244 Parris Island 1958. Robert F. Hedrick

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MaryAnne Evans wrote on March 16, 2009

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Comments: My Father, Robert L. Chiapetto, was aboard the Valley Forge sometime during the years 1951 - 1953 (he was also on the Philipine Sea at sometime during those years). He was an Electronics Technician, 3rd Class. He said he worked on the radar but I really don't know much about his time aboard ship. He was proud of his time in the Navy and loved carriers (Valley Forge was his favorite!). If you have any information to share with me, I'd love to hear from you. I have two young sons who would love to hear more about their grandfathers time in the Navy.

Keywords: '51-'53 Valley Forge and Philipine Sea
'54-'55 Hancock

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Robert L. Chiapetto wrote on March 16, 2009

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Comments: My Father, Robert L. Chiapetto, was aboard the Valley Forge sometime during the years 1951 - 1953 (he was also on the Philipine Sea at sometime during those years). He was an Electronics Technician, 3rd Class. He said he worked on the radar but I really don't know much about his time aboard ship. He was proud of his time in the Navy and loved carriers (Valley Forge was his favorite!). If you have any information to share with me, I'd love to hear from you.

Keywords: Valley Forge, Philipine Sea, Hancock

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John Kapnis wrote on February 6, 2009

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City and State: SALEM MA

Unit: ENGINE ROOM

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I SERVED ON THE VALLEY FORGE FROM 1951-1953 IN THE ENGINE ROOM. I AM LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO SERVED ON THE SHIP .

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Frank Evans wrote on November 17, 2008

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City and State: KEENE TX

Unit: VC 11 UNIT BAKER

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Knocked out a screw between Hawaii and Japan. The ship went into dry dock for repair during Christmas and had to offload the air group to Atsuki Navel Air Station.
After repair we went to join Task Force 77 sending attack aircraft to Korea in support of our ground troops.

Keywords: Sailed with the USS Valley Forge CV45 off Korea from November 1952 to September 1953 with AEW Unit Baker.

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Marvin LaBree wrote on September 7, 2008

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City and State: WA

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I was on the Valley Forge from 1950 to 1953/54. I would be happy to talk with anyone who remembers me.

Keywords: 2nd Division, deck division, coxen motor launch, rearming, refueling, bringing stores aboard. F4U's were the planes and there was another jet that we carried but I can't remember. CVA45

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Al Ferraro wrote on July 5, 2008

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: HI.
I AM LOOKING FOR ANY ONE WHO WAS STATIONED ABOURD THE USS VALLEY FORGE BETWEEN 1948 -1950 WOULD LIKE TO SWAP STORIES OF THOSE DAYS GONE BY.

AL

Keywords: EM 3/C LOWER DECK LIGHTING
LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES

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Rick Voeltz wrote on May 22, 2008

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City and State: PENSACOLA FLA FL

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Hi,my father was on the Valley Forge in the 50's.His name is Reynold A
Voeltz PHC.I am looking for anyone who worked in the photo lab and or
remembers my father.I also have some photos from 1953 Spain and
England.

Keywords: CV 45 photo lab 1950's

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Mark Johnson wrote on March 8, 2008

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City and State: HENDERSON TX

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My Dad Will Johnson served on the Happy Valley during the Korean war in 1952 . He was in 3-divison deck . He said it was real cold out on the sea off of Korea and could see the glow form the guns on the smaller ships that would go in close to land at night. He later on served on the USS Bennington in 1954 he was there when she exploded on May in 1954 killing menny good men. You can contact me at 903- 657- 9193 eny time after 1800

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Steve Sutherland wrote on December 3, 2007

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Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: My Dad, Edward Sutherland sailed as an enlisted Sailor aboard the Valley Forge, being a "plank owner" I believe as he was on her during her shakedown cruise. Curious about other Valley Forge shakedown cruise crewmembers still around these days.
Anybody??

Keywords: CV45 USS Valley Forge
shakedown cruise

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Steven Malloy wrote on October 25, 2007

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City and State: BELTSVILLE MD

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Hello all,

My name is Steven and I am the grandson of Wilbert (Web) Malloy. I am just posting to see if I can run any chance of finding someone who may have server with my grandfather on the Valley Forge. He was the Morse Code Operator for this ship. I am not sure exactly of his years of service but I believe it would have had to have been towards the end of the war.

Keywords: Uss Valley Forge

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Bill Arbaugh wrote on March 12, 2007

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I was on the USS Valley Forge from 1955-1960 in fire room #1. Looking for my old friends and shipmates. I have found Rohletter and Zueldorf. I am currently looking for Miles, Kimble brothers, Trost, Quant, and any others from that era. Would love to chat about old times. If I left anybody out, please get in touch with me. Hope to hear from all you guys.

Keywords: Archie was my nickname, fire room #1, CV-45 1955-1960, USS Bryce Canyon AD-36 1960-1961

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Becki Hippensteel-Altman wrote on June 18, 2006

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City and State: SILVER LAKE KS

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I AM THE DAUGHTER OF ROBERT D. HIPPENSTEEL AND I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT MY FATHER WHILE ON THE USS VALLEY FORGE. HE WOULD NEVER REALLY TALK ABOUT THIS TIME IN HIS LIFE. MY FATHER PASSED AWAY FIVE YEARS AGO. PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION. THANK YOU

Keywords: THIS IS ABOUT ROBERT D. HIPPENSTEEL. SOME MAY HAVE CALLED HIM HIPPY.

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Laurie Skinner wrote on May 8, 2006

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Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: Please e-mail me..

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Virgil Thaller wrote on February 13, 2006

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Unit: 2ND DEVISION

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I was stationed on the uss vallley forge cva 45.
Durring the Korean war. I am looking for any shipmates and would like to hear form them.1952-1953

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Marion Kotowski wrote on December 19, 2005

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City and State: MYRTLE CREEK OR

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am looking for anyone who knew, remembers or has pictures of my father-in-law Robert E. Kotowski. He served on the USN Valley Forge as well as the USN Antietam. I am not sure of the dates but think it is probably in the 1940's to maybe early 50's. I do not know his rank or duty but would like to find out any information I can for my husband who lost his dad a few years ago. I am trying to put together a special book for him so anything would be helpful.
Thank you

Keywords: USN Antietam, USN Valley Forge

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