Ship Association
On Fri, 12 Feb 1999
Matthew Email address wrote:
My name is Matthew Norwood. My Grand-Dad is Melvin Roenfeldt. He served
aboard the USS Helena CA-75 frome December 1948 to May 1952. He is a
member of the USS Helena Association Located at 596 West Huntington
Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007.
Apparently this organization is expanded to include all mariners who
serve aboard USN ships with the name "Helena".
He was a Fire Control Technician. I told him that I would take some
time to search the internet for former shipmates and tell them about the
organization. You can call him at (714) 894-8539. In his eyes and
voice you can feel the sea and the times when he talks about his stint
in the Navy, and it's my honor to listen.
--
Matthew Norwood
P.O.Box 181236 Coronado
California Postal Zone 92178
(619) 423-5408 Home Phone
(619) 529-2707 pager
Presidential Unit Citation
On Thu, 5 Feb 1998
"J. G. Saltalamacchia" Email address wrote:
Hi, just dropping a note to say how much I enjoy your site. I'm looking
forward to watching it progress.
Lastly, one person made a comment about the USS Helena CA 75.
The USS Helena was the first Naval ship ever to receive the Korean
Presidential Unit Citation for her first tour of duty off Korea.
Gun Mounts
On Sun, 9 Mar 1997
Robert Casper casper@nwlink.com wrote:
1632 Baker Ave.
Everett, Wa 98201
206-252-5753
Just to suggest a change in info. re: U.S.S. Helena. Listed as weapons
were 6" 38 guns. This should be changed to 5" 38 mounts.
Thanx,
As a past member of the crews of the Helena (CA 75) and Essex (CV 9)
I want to thank you for the fine job you have done on these pages.
USS Helena CA75
Reply-To: sanjo33@inreach.com
Subject: U.S.S. Helena CA75
I was on the Helena during the Korean war from 1950-52. i didn't
see it on the list of ships.
Thank You
Sam Rizza
1949-52
On Sun, 1 Mar 1998
JGood1023 Email address wrote:
Ted
Thank you for your E mail. I heard about your site from a
fellow who was on the U.S.Helena (CA75) at the same time I was
aboard. I don't remember him since he was in the engine room and
I was on deck but we got together recently.
I found out that there was a web site for the Helena and thru
that found your site.( ain't "the net" grand). I was aboard the
Helena form July 1949 to Aug. 1952.
I would like to say "thanks" for maintaining a site for the
Korean Vets!!! I'm sure that a lot of guys, like myself, get a
kick out of looking up old friends and finding answers to querys
they have regarding that time in their lives.
Best regards and keep up the good work.
Jack A. Good
TF-77 Task Force 77
On Sun, 31 May 1998
"Joseph C. Clements" Email addresst wrote:
122 SE Taho Terrace
Stuart, FL 34997
phone: 561 223-1801
TF-77
datein: 3/17/50 dateout: 11/22/53
comments:
Hi all you guys of the U.S.S. Helena (CA75). I'm glad to a page on the
WEB for just our ship. I can be reached in Florida at 561 223-1801.
E_Mail jcc33@bellsouth.net or at
Joseph C. Clements
122 SE Taho Terrace
Stuart, FL 34997
Model wanted
On Thu, 26 Nov 1998
Ray Rutt Email address wrote:
My grandfather Lowell Howard Hosey was aboard the Helena around the
early 1950's. he was stationed below one of the guns reloading it (for
lack of better terms).
I was wondering if you would possibly have any information on some type
of model of the Helena. He has been looking for about six months now
and can not find anything. It would really make his christmas if I
could get him something like that. If you could please find the time
to e-mail me some related sites or stores I could purchase it at I
would greatly appreciate it. Thank you very much for your time.
1950-52
On Sat, 17 Jul 1999
Russ Reynonds Email address wrote:
I was aboard the Helena from 1950-1952. Did you know we were the only
Cruiser to get hit by shore fire and we were hit twice. Could we get an
e-mail list of Helena CA-75 shipmates? Also, what is the latest on
Virginia Beach.
Russ Reynolds
mrruss@bellsouth.net
