USS Yorktown (CV-10)

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Karen Scheffel wrote on November 10, 2017

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City and State: CINCINNATI OH

Unit: NAVY

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Hi,
My father in law, Carl Cody, served on the USS Yorktown during the Korean War. He was a signalman. He died many years ago, but he had kept some of his flags and my mother in law gave them to my husband. Unfortunately, during one of our moves, the flags were lost. My husband has been upset for many years about the loss of these flags. If anyone has flags that I can purchase or knows where I can get lags from this era, I would greatly appreciate hearing from you. I feel that we've lost some of the family's legacy and it would be a great honor to get some of this back.
Thank you,
Karen

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Gayle Edwards wrote on June 24, 2017

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Unit: CV10

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

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William Downs JR. wrote on September 27, 2016

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City and State: SAUCIER MS

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father served on the USS Yorktown CV-10 1955-58 after the Korean Conflict as the
helmsman. I believe he also manned the 5 inch guns when needed. My daddy recently
passed away and I am just trying to see his service through photos and videos if
possible.

Thank you.

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Kerrie Landrus Giordano wrote on March 16, 2015

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City and State: CEDAR PARK TX

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am looking for anyone who may have know my grandfather Howard E. Landrus. I am looking for information on him but mostly Pictures of him. I Know he was on the USS Yorktown. I have muster roll from sept, 15 1943 and one from sept 1943. If anyone has any information about him or photos please share. Thank you in advance my email is kerriegiordano@aol.com

Keywords: Yorktown CV-10

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Jeff Oden wrote on March 2, 2013

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Comments: I'm looking for any information about my father Paul
(Dick) Richard Oden.He served in the Navy during the
Korean War.He was stationed on an aircraft carrier
but am not sure which one. He was also wounded when
hiis aircraft went down.

Keywords: Korean war,Navy

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Carl Reeves wrote on December 28, 2012

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City and State: LITHIA SPRINGS GA

Unit: FLIGHTDECK AB3

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I lost all my pictures of flight operations and one
in particulat was a prop. from an AD that that lost
his tail hook and grashed into the cable barrier and
the prop stuck into the superstructer in the words of
Beware of props and jet blast. would appreciate any
pictures.

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Dennis Weehunt wrote on April 21, 2012

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Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I am trying to help my buddy Bob Everts. He was an
Aviation Ordnanceman on the Princeton. I know he was
on the Princeton in 1953. Bob has Alzheimer's and
can't remember some things about his service days.
Bob right knee was injured while in the Navy but he
can't recall what happened. We have sent for his
medical records but that can take forever. I know Bob
was on the Princeton from 11 June 1953 to 27 July
1953 The Princeton receved a Navt Unit Commendation.
He also seved on the USS York Town just not sure when.
Any contacts would be helpful.
Thank you,
Dennis

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Randall Caldwell wrote on March 30, 2012

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City and State: RIO HONDO TX

Unit: 5TH DECK DIV.

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Was aboard years 1954, till Dec 1955 .Havent heard
from anyone in years. Is there anyone ?

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Marc Robinson wrote on September 25, 2010

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City and State: MORTON WA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I had a fire at my residence. I had a lot of personal loss but the most important was all my family pictures.All of my family, except my brother Michael, have passed on. I would TRULY be greatful if I could get a positive response to my request. Thank You everyone and God Bless, with respect, Marc B. Robinson. p.s. Sorry, yes it is any type of photos please. I used to have his scrapbooks from the two carriers.

Keywords: USS Yorkyown (CV-10)-US Navy-Korean, USS Bon Homme Richard (CV-31)-US Navy- Korean, Great Lakes US-Navy base,Wife Anna Mae, Sister Mary, Brother Chuck. Nickname- "PAL" and had three sons, Marc, Mike and Scott.Retired as a member of, Internationa Union of Elevator Constructors Loal 2, Chicago,IL.

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Richard Strauch wrote on August 2, 2010

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City and State: BOULDER CO

Unit: USDS YORKTOWN FOX DIV.

Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: Interested in getting in touch with Fox Div
shipmates 1952-1955

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Todd Cumnmings wrote on June 21, 2010

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City and State: MOUNT PLEASANT SC

Unit: USS YORKTOWN CVS-10

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Mark your calendars for the next annual USS Yorktown Association Reunion to be held September 30 and October 1, 2 in Mt. Pleasant, Patriots Point, S.C.

We look forward to seeing you there. Bring family and friends and get acquainted/reacquainted with your shipmates from the past.

Registration will begin at 0900 on September 30 at the Hampton Inn. This year the Reunion dinner will be held on Thursday evening instead of Saturday evening as in the past. Friday's activities include the Membership meeting at 1000 and the Memorial Service at 1030. We will again have a lunch in Hanger Bay #3 at 1200 on Friday, which will include the Silent and Live Auction. Also, on Friday is an optional Charleston tour available at 1500.

Saturday will begin with the Meet and Greet at 1000 aboard ship. Also, at 1000 an optional trip will be leaving to tour Ft. Moultrie on Sullivan Island and a tour of Charleston. The Reunion will close Saturday evening with the Patriotic Days party, including heavy hors d' oeuvres, cash bar and recorded music.

The 2010 Reunion Information and Registration form which has much more detailed information, including hotel information, is available here on the website in PDF. Click on Reunion News on the Main Menu and then click on 2010 Reunion Registration form. You can then print it off and use it for registration if you chose.

If you need registration forms or any other information about this year's reunion please contact the shipboard officefrom spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 843-849-1928.

Looking forward to seeing you in Charleston, aboard the USS Yorktown …………

Keywords: 2010 USS Yorktown CV/CVA/CVS-10 Annual Reunion

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Harrison Barger wrote on June 6, 2010

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City and State: HARRIMAN TN

Unit: OI DIVISION- RADAR OPERATOR

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Mr. Brubaker the fone number you left for me to call
says it is not in service. I called the number you
called me from and got no answer. e-mail me

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Cheryl Smith wrote on May 19, 2010

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City and State: EDGEWOOD WA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am looking for info on my father, Charles William Thomas. He was aboard the USS Yorktown in 1955 based out of Bremerton, Wa. He married my mother Barbara A. Thesan around that same time. I was born in 1956 of November. Any info on Charles would be appreciated. My mother passed away in March of this year. He lived in Tellico Plaines,Tennessee- Oakland, California- Seattle, Washington. He lived at the YMCA in Seattle, he also worked for Seattle Metro. In 1958 Charles was living in Oakland, Calif. My mother and Charles were married in Idaho. Thank you for your time,

Sincerely, Cheryl Smith

Keywords: uss yorktown. bremerton, wa. 1955

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Randall Caldwell wrote on March 28, 2010

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City and State: RIO HONDO TX

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

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Randall Caldwell wrote on March 28, 2010

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City and State: RIO HONDO TX

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Danny Krassow from Tuscon Arizon passed away i believe a year ago feb.He left the ship in oct 1955 discharged.



Randall Caldwell SN, 5th deck div.

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L. Eugene Robertson wrote on November 14, 2009

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City and State: PROVO UT

Unit: MEDICAL DEPARTMENT--SHIP'S SURGEON

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

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Frank Rosendahl wrote on March 23, 2009

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: I am looking for an USS Yorktown CVA-10 patch from 1955-57 and an VA-192 USS Yorktown cruise patch.
Does anyone had this and /or an extra for sale or trade please let me now.
Many thanks

Keywords: USS Yorktown CVA-10 Air Task Group 4 and CVG-19

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George Brubaker wrote on July 10, 2008

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City and State: IA

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Sadly announce the passing of Merrill E. Lang PFC USMC on 07/05/08 Hamburg, Ia. Merrill was in the Marine Detachment aboard the USS Yorktown CVA-10

Keywords: Merrill E. Lang PFC USMC USS Yorktown CVA10

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Jean Johnson wrote on June 4, 2008

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Keywords: James Riley "Zeke" Johnson

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George Brubaker wrote on January 22, 2008

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City and State: IA

Unit: USS YORKTOWN CV/CVA/CVS10

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Sad to announce the passing of shipmate Daniel D. Robinson AN 1956-1960 V-3 Division in Portage, IN.on 01/19/08.

Keywords: V-3 Division 1956-1960

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Edward Tarlecky wrote on January 17, 2008

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Comments: greatest shipmates in photo lab dennis inks /vida /mack

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Edward Tarlecky wrote on January 17, 2008

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Comments: greatest shipmates in photo lab dennis inks /vida /mack

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George Brubaker wrote on December 13, 2007

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City and State: IA

Unit: USS YORKTOWN CVS10

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Wishing all former shipmates of the CV/CVA/CVS10 USS Yorktown a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

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Dale (Eddie) Edmondson wrote on October 19, 2007

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Unit: VA 65 USS YORKTOWN KOREA

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: looking for ship name and shipmates of my brother glenn mont edmondson gm1
last ship he served on was a mine sweep off korea

Keywords: minesweeper off korea

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Andrew Anderson wrote on June 11, 2007

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City and State: CAMAS WA

Unit: VF-191 CAG-19

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: ..I WAS FORTUNATE TO BE ON BOARD FOR 2-WEEK QUAL. CRUISE

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Raymond Willems wrote on February 17, 2007

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Comments: I loved My tour of DUTY ABOARD THE Yorktown. I will never regret a day I served aboard Her!

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George Brubaker wrote on October 24, 2006

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Unit: USS YORKTOWN CV/CVA/CVS-10

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Please contact me about spreading of your fathers ashes from the ship Uss Yorktown

Keywords: Shipmate Yorktown

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Doug Lauerman wrote on October 19, 2006

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Comments: My Dad has pasted away and one of his wishes was to have his ashes spread around the Yorktown. I have not been able to find anyhing that can help ne carry out his last wishes. On one will return my calles or E-mails. you anyone know who I should get in contacy with or any think that can hep PLEASE write. My fathers name with Edward Lauerman and was on the Yorktown some time between 1952 - 1956 Doug Lauerman

PS. Thank you all for makeing our why of live possable. If it wasnt for the strong men and Woman in the forces I wounld want to think about it.

Keywords: help with Help dad

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Terry Kelbaugh wrote on June 7, 2006

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City and State: MERIDIAN ID

Unit: OPERATIONS OFFICE

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Loved the Yorktown and the men I worked with including the Radioman Crew, and the Signalman Crew. Was with her from Bremerton until sent ashore for discharge in Sasebo in 1956.

Keywords: Korea

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Bob Wallace wrote on May 31, 2006

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City and State: OR

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: ATTENTION ALL HANDS! The "Fighting Lady" is announcing its annual reunion aboard the USS YORKTOWN, Charleston, SC October 12-14. Activities will include various events aboard the ship and local historic sites, hospitality room, ship's store, dinner dance, wine tasting and special events are also being planned for the ladies. This event annually draws hundreds of former sailors (and families) that sailed aboard this magnificent ship from 1943 thru 1974. For more information contact Irene Sharkey, Ship Board Director's office at: 843-849-1928 or yorktwn@aol.com (spelling intended). Don't miss this wonderful opportunity. Bob Wallace 503-399-7166 or Byorktown@msn.com.

This message is being sent to the VETS NEWS, Oregon Dept. of Veterans' Affairs with the request that all of you also send announcements to other state veterans organizations....bob

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Barbara Hayes wrote on October 1, 2005

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City and State: BAKERSVILLE NC

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am hoping you can help me find out information on the USS Yorktown. I know it is now in a museum in South Carolina, but I really need to know what a navigator does/did back then. That was my dad's MOS on this ship. My dad's name and rank is CQM Henry Hunt, he retired in 1972 from the United States Navy. I can not ask my dad due to the fact he passed away in 2000.

Keywords: I am doing a presentation on the USS Yorktown, My dad Henry Hunt served on this ship. I am trying to find out if he served on this ship in the Korea War or the Vietnam War. Also I need to know what a navigator did back then in the United States Navy. Navigator was my dad's MOS. Could you try and get this information to me as soon as possible. My presentation is coming up real soon. Thank You very much, Barbara Hunt Hayes

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Claude Creasey SR. wrote on August 13, 2005

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City and State: HUNTINGTON BEACH CA

Unit: VA 155 (FLIGHT DECK TROUBLE SHOOTER)

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

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Keywords: Cruise on the Yourktown during 1953 to 1955

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Brenda Jones wrote on March 8, 2005

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City and State: FL

Unit: CVS 10, 1964

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: We are looking for shipmates of Nelson "Mike" Windish. He served from 1961-1964 aboard the Yorktown, and died in Long Beach, CA, in 1964.

Keywords: CVS 10, 1961-1964, Nelson "Mike" Windish, USS Yorktown

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William Downs wrote on February 13, 2005

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City and State: GULFPORT MS

Unit: 209TH CES AIR NATIONAL GUARDS

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father served in the Navy on the USS Yorktown CVA10 on or around 1954-1956 in the 3rd Devision Deckforce. He was a boatswain mate and served with Seaman Richard Beverly, and Seaman Glenn M. Beneingfield.

Keywords: USS Yorktown CVA10 1954-1956 era

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Joe Knight wrote on January 13, 2005

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Comments: Looking for old friends from the photo lab and OI division from these years. Have found several so far, looking for more.

Joe Knight

Keywords: Yorktown photo lab '59 til '63

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William Thompson wrote on January 1, 2005

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City and State: LAKEVIEW OR

Unit: VF191

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: Im just looking to see if i can get in contact with anyone that i used to know on the yorktown. I was a 3rd class airman. i served with the air department vf191. you can e-mail me at jazzstudtrumpet@yahoo.com my land base was moffet field California. you

Keywords: unit vf191, Vick Prankevich was a good friend, USS Yorktown

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Mackenzie Rudolph wrote on November 15, 2004

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City and State: CANYON COUNTRY CA

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Comments: To all military men women thank you for being the back bone to our way of life in the free world,and the heart and soul to our history.

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Randall Caldwell wrote on November 2, 2004

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City and State: ARROYO CITY TX

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: Was aboard early 1954 till dec 1955 when i was discharged.Was in i think it was the 5th deck div. Located a Danny Krassow a couple of years ago who was a radioman.He lives in Tucson Az.

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Anson Bentley wrote on October 25, 2004

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City and State: BRIDLINGTON

Unit: DAD SERVED IN 1961

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My dad Anson Blaine Bentley served on the USS Yorktown as a machinist mate. He passed away in 1994 from complications to do with a heart transplant. Anyone who knew him, please contact me anytime. Many thanks, Anson D Bentley

Keywords: USS YORKTOWN 1957-1960

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George Brubaker wrote on September 26, 2004

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Comments: Road condions east coast
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www.ncsmartlink.org Check out this webpage for road conditions if you are planning on driving to the Uss Yorktown reunion

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Michael E. Weichmenn wrote on April 7, 2004

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City and State: KIRKLAND AZ

Unit: USS YORKTOWN CVA10

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: CPO Michael E. Weichmenn A Division 1954-58 has passed away..03/09/04

Keywords: He has passed into the great divide

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Michael E. Weichmenn wrote on April 7, 2004

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City and State: KIRKLAND AZ

Unit: USS YORKTOWN CVA10

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: CPO Michael E. Weichmenn A Division 1954-58 has passed away..03/09/04

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Sue Clark wrote on February 22, 2004

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Comments: ART GREGORY RECENTLY DIED. HE WILL BE REMEMBERED MARCH 6TH 4PM AT THE ST. JAMES EPISCAPAL CHURCH IN GREAT BARRINGTON, MASSACHUSETTES DURING A MEMORIAL SERVICE. HE WAS AN EXTRAORDINARY MAN. PLEASE E-MAIL ME IF YOU KNEW HIM. I BELIEVE HE WAS 88 YEARS OLD. SUE

Keywords: USS YORKTOWN: AIRCRAFT PILOT ART GREGORY

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Bobby D. Johnson wrote on February 8, 2004

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City and State: MARSHALL TX

Unit: S3 DIV. SUPPLY DEPT. USS YORKTOWN 53-54

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: I was on The USS Yorktown 53-54 S3 Div. supply dept.

Keywords: S3 Div. supply dept. USS Yorktown 53-54

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George Brubaker wrote on December 26, 2003

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City and State: IA

Unit: USS YORKTOWN CVS10 CR DIV.

Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: need all former USS Yorktown shipmates to get on the registry of lost and found. Other may be looking for you...help me to help them...and yourself....contact me soon for more information

Keywords: Communications Dept. Personnel, TE, RM, SM, CYN
All ships Company and air groups as well

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Jeremy Gordon wrote on November 12, 2003

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City and State: IL

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: im looking for info on my grandpa who just passed away 2 months ago. bill miller served on the yorktowne from 1951-1955 i believe. his full name is charles william miller and he lived in aurthur, illinois. any info would be greatly appreciated!

Keywords: bill miller, yorktowne, charlie bill, ol' charlie

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Bobby Westmoreland wrote on November 7, 2003

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Comments: Change of e-mail address.

Keywords: Korea and Vietnam

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Bobby Westmoreland wrote on October 30, 2003

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Unit: U.S NAVY

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: I served in the USS Yorktown when sshe went in comission in 1952 at Bremerton, Wash. I was in the seventh division. I remained on board until she went back to Bremerton to get the inclosed bow, then I was transferred to the USS Boxer.

Keywords: U.S.S. Yorktown

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Bill McLaughlin wrote on September 3, 2003

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City and State: FRESNO CA

Unit: VF152

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: Hi, My name is Bill mclaughlin I served on the USS Yorktown 1954-55. I was with vf-152. I was an "AM." Any of you pilots that flew into Sangley point remember the bar we had set up in the grass hud at the end of the run-way?

Please if anyone is still out there Im trying to talk/get ahold of some old friends e-mail me at billandmarilyn@socal.rr.com

Keywords: cv-10, vf152, Calvin Monk, Joe Root, Aaron Stenstrom, banshee

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Richard G. Wells wrote on September 2, 2003

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Unit: PHOTO LAB

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: I enjoy talking about the Lady and my experiances aboard her. In fact, I wrote a book OVER THE SIDE that is an enlisted mans viewpoint. Lots of humor. If you are interested in just talking or in my book, send a email. May you have fair winds and a following sea.

Keywords: First cruise to Korea 1953-4

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