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Thanks for viewing the USS Coral Sea CVA-43 Association Guestbook. Please add to the guestbook if you havent done so yet. You can search this decklog for a name, keyword or anything. Just use the "Find" menu option under Edit or use "ctrl+f".
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Tuesday August 24, 2010 - 05:09 PM
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Name: Richard Carter |
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Rank/Rate: E-2 |
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Division/Squadron: V-3 Division |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1968-1970 |
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Location: Madera Ca. |
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Comments: I was in V-3 Division Hanger Deck I ran the Aircraft Elevator One of my good friends was Mike Walsh, Also Bob Schaefer. Captain Farris was a great skipper |
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Tuesday August 24, 2010 - 04:07 PM
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Name: Doug Smith |
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Rank/Rate: AN |
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Division/Squadron: V 3 DIVISION |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1965 |
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Location: PLAINVILLE MA USA |
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Comments: LOOKING FOR BUDDIES V 3 DIVISION 1965 |
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Monday August 23, 2010 - 07:06 PM
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Name: harold wissing |
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Rank/Rate: fireman |
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Division/Squadron: b div |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1974-1975 |
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Location: dubuque iowa usa |
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Comments: hi to all the ol snipes, need info about any reunions coming up. also how can i get a 74-75 and 72-73 crusie books. looking forward to hearing from the ol coral sea. |
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Friday August 20, 2010 - 12:16 AM
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Name: Glen Kelley |
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Rank/Rate: AZAR-AZ2 |
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Division/Squadron: HC-1 Det 3 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1979-1983 |
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Location: San Diego CA USA |
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Comments: Just checking in. What a hell of a great first impression! 2 WESTPAC cruises, a couple Pineapples, and about 50 work ups. I'm very proud to have served on USS Coral Sea. |
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Wednesday August 18, 2010 - 07:24 AM
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Name: rick fuller |
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Rank/Rate: e-3 |
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Division/Squadron: v4 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1974 75 |
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Comments: was on board 1974 75 gasin up the jets on deck. |
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Wednesday August 18, 2010 - 07:08 AM
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Name: rick fuller |
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Rank/Rate: e4 |
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Division/Squadron: abf |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1974 75 |
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Location: fort white fl usa |
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Comments: nice to see thay have a web site |
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Monday August 16, 2010 - 03:29 PM
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Name: Jack Noble |
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Comments: I sent a request earlier about ballcaps but it didn't list my e-mal address.
I want to order 4 ball caps (item 1001) but the form doesnt give an address - can anyone tell me how much to send, and where?
Jack Noble
PO Box 82
Camino, Ca 95709 |
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Monday August 16, 2010 - 03:25 PM
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Name: Jack Noble |
No Email Address
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Comments: I want to order 4 ball caps (Item 1001) from the small stores but the form doesnt give an address to send the check - can you help me?
Jack Noble
pattyandjack@comcast.net |
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Thursday August 12, 2010 - 10:20 PM
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Name: Stephen William Caccia Jr. |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1960-1964 |
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Location: Oak Grove KY |
Comments: Was known to buddies andshipmates as the "real" Steve. Enjoyed serving on board and the good times while in port shared with Larry Ballard and George Wright. While in Alameda CA met wife at USO Club in SF. Missed you guys over the years. -- Note: Stephen William Caccia Jr. died on October 6th 2003 from Lukemia. He was originally from Providence RI. Steve is buried in the KY WEST VETERANS CEMETERY (one of the first 150 interned there. He loved the Navy and only left the service because I his wife of 40 years didn't realize as a young bride what the Navy ment to him. He died pround of our yougest son who is currently a SFC in the USArmy (22yrs) and our eldest grandson(9yrs) also serves and is currently a Drill Sgt (E-6) training the young men and women who are our future Veterans. I found the Coral Sea to be huge,fasitating and intimitating as a nineteen yr old bride yet felt the samesense of loss when she was retired .
THANK YOU ALL FOR HAVING SERVED YOUR COUNTRY AND MAKING the USA a safer, freer country A JOB WELL DONE. Respectfully Mrs.Stephen W. Caccia also known as Shirley Caccia- |
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Thursday August 12, 2010 - 07:52 PM
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Name: jose alicea |
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Rank/Rate: ynsn |
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Division/Squadron: vf-51 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1974 thru 1975 |
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Location: pittsburg california contra costa |
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Comments: I remember the USS Mayaguez. |
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Thursday August 12, 2010 - 07:47 PM
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Name: jose alicea |
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Rank/Rate: ynsn |
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Division/Squadron: vf-51 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1974 thru 1975 |
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Location: pittsburg california contra costa |
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Comments: I remember the USS Mayaguez. |
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Thursday August 12, 2010 - 02:48 PM
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Name: tim keating |
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Rank/Rate: OS 2 |
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Division/Squadron: OI |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1986-1990 |
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Location: KINGSTON NEW YORK USA |
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Comments: JUST CHECKING OUT THE WEBSITE |
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Monday August 09, 2010 - 02:12 PM
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Name: John L. Warren |
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Rank/Rate: RM2 |
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Division/Squadron: USS Herbert J. Thomas |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): |
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Location: Monongahela PA USA |
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Comments: I was on board a Destroyer that was in action along with the Coral Sea off Viet Nam..... |
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Thursday August 05, 2010 - 06:21 AM
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Name: Larry Pennington |
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Rank/Rate: RM2 |
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Division/Squadron: OR |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1960-1963 |
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Location: Covington TN |
Comments: Previous entry would not take my email address so will add it here.
nija6063@gmail.com |
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Thursday August 05, 2010 - 06:01 AM
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Name: Larry Pennington |
No Email Address
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Rank/Rate: RM2 |
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Division/Squadron: OR/CR |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1960-1963 |
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Location: Covington TN |
Comments: 50 years ago today I reported aboard Coral Sea in Bremerton, WA. It is amazing the number of memories that are still clear after that time. 3 westpac tours,
coming back thru the Bering Sea, going to Australia and crossing the Equator at the international dateline becoming Golden Shellback. Liberty in Yokosuka and Hong Kong. Also all the men. Still in touch with some of them and would like to hear from anyone in the division at that time. She will live as long as I do.
Wish the best to all who served on her. Smooth Sailing...... |
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Sunday August 01, 2010 - 04:59 PM
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Name: WARREN LUCK |
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Rank/Rate: AO2 |
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Division/Squadron: VAH-2 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1961-64 |
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Location: Brisbane QLD Australia |
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Comments: Excellent picture of the ship in Sydney 1963. I remember those two weeks well. So much that in 2004 I married the girl I met back then. Thanks for the ride "Down Under." |
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Saturday July 31, 2010 - 06:50 PM
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Name: John Pumphrey |
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Rank/Rate: Sergent |
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Division/Squadron: VMFA 323 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1979 - 1980 |
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Location: Columbus MS USA |
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Comments: Fond memories of ship and it crew. 12 on 12 off for 102 days was killer. |
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Monday July 26, 2010 - 09:02 PM
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Name: Albert Bodt |
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Rank/Rate: EM2 |
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Division/Squadron: E-Division |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1967-1970 |
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Location: Lancaster, CA USA |
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Comments: I first wrote an entry to this book 7 years ago. Since then I have found several of my shipmates, including Steve Lucking EM2, Bobby Goodner EM2, Bobby Wayne Coomer EM3, Ken Brown, EM2 (gotta give him a call), Colvin Laney EM2, Ken Slemmons EM2,I just learned of the passing of Steve Dedual EM2, who I served with in Lighting Shop. He retired as a Detective Lt. in the Gulfport Mississippi Policed Department. He passed away on Tuesday February 23rd, 2010. We will all miss him. Bill Scheunemann, EM2 passes away in 2006 in Ancorage,AK, He is survived by his wife Sue and his son who is in the Ancorage Fire Dept. Bill was a good shipmate and friend. We spent many hours in good conversation, and liberty together. I also had the opportunity to have a long conversation with Capt (RAdm) Jim Ferris a few years before his death from complications of cancer. I will always remember him as a fantastic leader and gentleman of the first order. All of us are getting older and it is time we all got together for one (maybe more) Liberty Call. |
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Saturday July 24, 2010 - 12:49 PM
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Name: Donnie Harris |
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Rank/Rate: AO2 |
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Division/Squadron: G-1 DIV |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1978-1980 |
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Location: Riverside CA USA |
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Comments: I want to say Hey to all my shipmates from the late 70's early 8o"s Halla at your boy...lol |
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Saturday July 24, 2010 - 08:01 AM
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Name: John H. Ranson |
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Rank/Rate: QM2 |
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Division/Squadron: N Div. |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 7/67 to 4/69 |
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Location: Ft. Thomas Ky. USA |
Comments: Marvin Booher, I saw your e-mail asking about David Raborn, "Peach". He's a member of the USS Coral Sea CVA-43 Assoc. according to the current roster on this website. Take a look at it. I hope that you remember me. I left the Ship when we arrived Statside on 4/18/69. We had a lot of good times together during that cruse. Get back to me with an e-mail or a phone call. Call me at 859-250-3727. I'd like to BS with you about the good old days as well as some other QM's that I've contacted.
See ya! |
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Friday July 23, 2010 - 07:35 AM
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Name: Mike Walker |
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Division/Squadron: V-6 , V-1 Rep. 8 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 59-63 |
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Location: Zwolle Louisiana |
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Comments: Have been looking for B.J.Moore. Was from Dallas - Ft.Worth area. He was stationed on Midway Island before coming to the ship. May be or might have been involved in the Construction industry. Any info. e-mail me. Thanks |
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Thursday July 22, 2010 - 04:51 PM
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Name: Jack Hardy |
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Rank/Rate: MM2 |
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Division/Squadron: M-2 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 84-88 |
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Location: Braidwood Ill |
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Comments: To the Shipmates that read this and are on facebook, there is a new facebook group for M-2 Div. and our friends from other engine rooms. For those of you not on facebook get logged on. We just had our first M-2 Div. reunion and it was a blast. We already have next years planned and you can see all about it on our facebook page as well as pics and vids. Hope to see more shipmates on there soon. |
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Wednesday July 21, 2010 - 03:25 PM
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Name: Bill Carlson |
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Rank/Rate: ABHAN |
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Division/Squadron: V1 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 69-72 |
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Location: Minnetonka Minnesota USA |
Comments: Just lookin for a few old buds, Fred Reese, Buck Bucanan,Dougie Boughtah,
Harry T kelly.. If you check in drop me a email. Hoping all my old shipmates are all well and having a great summer. Lets bring ALL our guys home. |
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Tuesday July 20, 2010 - 10:54 AM
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Name: Dennis Dohrman |
No Email Address
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Rank/Rate: e-4 |
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Division/Squadron: b |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 76-79 |
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Location: Columbia IL United States |
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Comments: SHE MIGHT BE GONE, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN. |
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Monday July 19, 2010 - 10:54 PM
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Name: Michael D Rodeghier |
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Rank/Rate: Corpral |
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Division/Squadron: Marine Detachment |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1968-1970 |
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Location: Pico Rivera California Los Angeles |
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Comments: Need help for my VA disability and My CAR Ribbon looking for information from any Marines that could establish that we went incountry in combat zone please call (562) 942-2930 or e-mail |
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Sunday July 18, 2010 - 02:10 PM
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Name: Paul S. Narby, Jr. |
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Rank/Rate: HM2 |
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Division/Squadron: Medical |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1952-1953 |
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Location: Summerfield Florida USA |
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Comments: I was aboard for 21 months but do not remember first or last month. |
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Friday July 16, 2010 - 12:43 PM
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Name: Bob Ogan |
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Rank/Rate: AE2 |
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Division/Squadron: IM-3 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): '76-'79 |
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Location: Ottawa KS USA |
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Comments: LCdr Tom, I have your aupograph on my DD-214. I left the Coral Sea the day before you all left for the '79-'80 WestPac. |
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Wednesday July 14, 2010 - 10:46 PM
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Name: Aaron Wheatley |
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Rank/Rate: AZ3 |
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Division/Squadron: V5 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 71-72 |
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Comments: Looking for Stan Glover, Don Johnson, Rich Kennaman, Bob Diaz or anyone that may remember me.
I was on the Coral Sea 71-72 worked up primary fly. Do you know if Agent Orange was aboard? We are trying to track down proof my health issues are related. I was off ship on a tanker mission to fuel the outgong fighters and the tanker ran low on gas so we had to bingo into DaNang. I have to find out what A-3 detatchement was assigned to the airwing. Appreciate any clues you may remember. Also, any idea how I might find the paper work showing I was on that fueling mission? Thank you.
Aaron Wheatley |
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Tuesday July 13, 2010 - 03:40 PM
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Name: Daniel Tom |
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Rank/Rate: PN3/CWO2 |
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Division/Squadron: X |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 61-63/79-81 |
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Location: Surprise AZ USA |
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Comments: First ship as a Seaman Apprentice and last ship as a CWO2. Retired LCDR. |
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Tuesday July 13, 2010 - 06:12 AM
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Name: Dan Reisinger |
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Rank/Rate: E-4/PC |
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Division/Squadron: Admin |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 85/88 |
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Location: Newport Pa USA |
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Comments: Looking at today's picture. I remember all those ferry rides we had to take to get into Naples because we were to big to pull up to the docks. All that standing in line, getting sprayed on rough water days but we always had cold beer to drink on the way in and hot sliders to eat on the way back. AHHHH the good ole days. |
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Sunday July 11, 2010 - 03:32 PM
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Name: Larry Fox |
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Rank/Rate: Crypto Tech (CT) |
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Division/Squadron: OS Div |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1977-1980 |
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Location: San Diego Ca USA |
Comments: THINGS I REMEMBER!
Bootcamp 1976 - San Diego -- Who knew I would eventually move there!
Grew up in Alameda.. Guess where I get assigned for first duty? .. Coral Sea in Alameda!
Getting to Olongapo a few days before the ship ... so my first experience there will last forever...
Seeing the ship for the very first time as it pulled into the Phillipines on the 77 Westpac
Typhoon off the coast of Japan a few weeks later... seasick.. yes seasick on a carrier for another week!
Firewatch crew in Bremerton!
Playing pinochle while with Firewatch!
Pokernights!
Working and bunking under cat 2
Crossing the equator - You bet your ass I am not a wog!
A long time at sea during the Iran hostage issue and the reward being the movies on the flight deck.
The US hockey team beating russia then having the MIG flyovers!
Every Single time we went under the bridge to come back home!
Seing loved ones waiting for us on the pier.
To all of you who may or may not get this message,
I just wanted to say Thank you. I am just one person but thanks to the influence of the navy; those who pushed me so that I may build the confidence and character to deal with adversity: to the friends that we made who we would do almost anything for; Even to those people and places that we didnt like but learned from anyway;
Most of all to everyone who served or serves our country today, You all know what it means to have to step up when called upon, to be responsible, to mature and to fight for what is right!
As one vet to another... I salute you! |
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Sunday July 11, 2010 - 03:32 PM
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Name: Larry Fox |
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Rank/Rate: Crypto Tech (CT) |
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Division/Squadron: OS Div |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1977-1980 |
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Location: San Diego Ca USA |
Comments: THINGS I REMEMBER!
Bootcamp 1976 - San Diego -- Who knew I would eventually move there!
Grew up in Alameda.. Guess where I get assigned for first duty? .. Coral Sea in Alameda!
Getting to Olongapo a few days before the ship ... so my first experience there will last forever...
Seeing the ship for the very first time as it pulled into the Phillipines on the 77 Westpac
Typhoon off the coast of Japan a few weeks later... seasick.. yes seasick on a carrier for another week!
Firewatch crew in Bremerton!
Playing pinochle while with Firewatch!
Pokernights!
Working and bunking under cat 2
Crossing the equator - You bet your ass I am not a wog!
A long time at sea during the Iran hostage issue and the reward being the movies on the flight deck.
The US hockey team beating russia then having the MIG flyovers!
Every Single time we went under the bridge to come back home!
Seing loved ones waiting for us on the pier.
To all of you who may or may not get this message,
I just wanted to say Thank you. I am just one person but thanks to the influence of the navy; those who pushed me so that I may build the confidence and character to deal with adversity: to the friends that we made who we would do almost anything for; Even to those people and places that we didnt like but learned from anyway;
Most of all to everyone who served or serves our country today, You all know what it means to have to step up when called upon, to be responsible, to mature and to fight for what is right!
As one vet to another... I salute you! |
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Sunday July 11, 2010 - 03:32 PM
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Name: Larry Fox |
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Rank/Rate: Crypto Tech (CT) |
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Division/Squadron: OS Div |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1977-1980 |
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Location: San Diego Ca USA |
Comments: THINGS I REMEMBER!
Bootcamp 1976 - San Diego -- Who knew I would eventually move there!
Grew up in Alameda.. Guess where I get assigned for first duty? .. Coral Sea in Alameda!
Getting to Olongapo a few days before the ship ... so my first experience there will last forever...
Seeing the ship for the very first time as it pulled into the Phillipines on the 77 Westpac
Typhoon off the coast of Japan a few weeks later... seasick.. yes seasick on a carrier for another week!
Firewatch crew in Bremerton!
Playing pinochle while with Firewatch!
Pokernights!
Working and bunking under cat 2
Crossing the equator - You bet your ass I am not a wog!
A long time at sea during the Iran hostage issue and the reward being the movies on the flight deck.
The US hockey team beating russia then having the MIG flyovers!
Every Single time we went under the bridge to come back home!
Seing loved ones waiting for us on the pier.
To all of you who may or may not get this message,
I just wanted to say Thank you. I am just one person but thanks to the influence of the navy; those who pushed me so that I may build the confidence and character to deal with adversity: to the friends that we made who we would do almost anything for; Even to those people and places that we didnt like but learned from anyway;
Most of all to everyone who served or serves our country today, You all know what it means to have to step up when called upon, to be responsible, to mature and to fight for what is right!
As one vet to another... I salute you! |
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Sunday July 11, 2010 - 03:28 PM
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Name: Larry Fox |
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Rank/Rate: Crypto Tech (CT) |
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Division/Squadron: OS Div |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1977-1980 |
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Location: San Diego Ca USA |
Comments: THINGS I REMEMBER!
Bootcamp 1976 - San Diego -- Who knew I would eventually move there!
Grew up in Alameda.. Guess where I get assigned for first duty? .. Coral Sea in Alameda!
Getting to Olongapo a few days before the ship ... so my first experience there will last forever...
Seeing the ship for the very first time as it pulled into the Phillipines on the 77 Westpac
Typhoon off the coast of Japan a few weeks later... seasick.. yes seasick on a carrier for another week!
Firewatch crew in Bremerton!
Playing pinochle while with Firewatch!
Pokernights!
Working and bunking under cat 2
Crossing the equator - You bet your ass I am not a wog!
A long time at sea during the Iran hostage issue and the reward being the movies on the flight deck.
The US hockey team beating russia then having the MIG flyovers!
Every Single time we went under the bridge to come back home!
Seing loved ones waiting for us on the pier.
To all of you who may or may not get this message,
I just wanted to say Thank you. I am just one person but thanks to the influence of the navy; those who pushed me so that I may build the confidence and character to deal with adversity: to the friends that we made who we would do almost anything for; Even to those people and places that we didnt like but learned from anyway;
Most of all to everyone who served or serves our country today, You all know what it means to have to step up when called upon, to be responsible, to mature and to fight for what is right!
As one vet to another... I salute you! |
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Sunday July 11, 2010 - 03:07 PM
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Name: Larry E Fox |
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Rank/Rate: Crypto Tech (CT) |
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Division/Squadron: OS division |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1977 - 1980 |
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Location: San Diego Ca USA |
Comments: Just found this site and was looking to see if any of my old friends are here.
Good news is, I have always beem looking to pick up some memorabilia for awhile now.. liked the store!
Regards to all |
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Sunday July 11, 2010 - 02:58 PM
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Name: Larry E Fx |
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Rank/Rate: CTO - E5 |
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Division/Squadron: OS Division |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1977- 2980 |
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Location: San Diego Ca USA |
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Comments: Would like to re-meet some of my old friends from those days. |
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Saturday July 10, 2010 - 03:32 PM
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Name: Frank Stiltner |
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Rank/Rate: HM2 |
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Division/Squadron: VA-35 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1969-1970 |
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Location: Maxie VA USA |
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Comments: Assigned to the Aviation Exam Room and manned the Flight Deck First Aid Station plus corpsman for Attack Squadron 35. |
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Friday July 09, 2010 - 09:43 PM
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Name: Homer L Gordon |
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Rank/Rate: SFFN |
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Division/Squadron: R |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1967-1970 |
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Location: Ladson SC USA |
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Comments: The best time of my Naval life was on board this ship. |
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Thursday July 08, 2010 - 08:56 PM
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Name: Kenneth Cable |
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Rank/Rate: SFM/3 |
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Division/Squadron: R |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 62-64 |
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Location: Maryville TN. USA |
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Comments: As I read the comments of my shipmates I remember those young men I served with , it is hard to think of them as senior citizens and grandpas . To me they will always be young. I was looking for my R Div. mates ,found two Edward Prescott, and DC3 Hammond . Would like to hear from you. May you have fair winds and Trailing seas my old shipmates. |
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Thursday July 08, 2010 - 01:08 PM
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Name: Marnin Booher |
No Email Address
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Rank/Rate: QM 3 |
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Division/Squadron: Nav |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1367-1970 |
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Location: New Carlisle Ohio |
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Comments: Would like to talk to David Raborn |
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Thursday July 08, 2010 - 12:04 PM
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Name: Dan Cavanaugh |
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Rank/Rate: AE2 |
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Division/Squadron: IM-3 C1A crew |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1971-1973 |
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Location: Hypoluxo FL United States |
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Comments: I am trying to find any of the C1A flight crew from 72-73 |
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Thursday July 01, 2010 - 03:22 PM
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Name: Jim (DOC) Page |
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Rank/Rate: HM.3 |
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Division/Squadron: medical |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1967-1968 |
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Location: portland oregon good ol' USA |
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Comments: In 1967 or 68 a zoonie rocked misfired abord the ship,I was one of the corpsman in sickbay that treated the injured. I actually initially treated James Wooten, we flew all ths survivors to the phillipines what happened after that. Just the thought of what they went threw plagues me to this day. I relive it every night. |
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Thursday July 01, 2010 - 02:33 PM
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Name: CDR Franco Neto |
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Rank/Rate: CDR |
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Division/Squadron: DPMO |
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Comments: Hello-I work in the Defense POW/MIA Office, our mission is to account for the remains of servicemen from previous wars. I am reviewing the case of LCDR Bauder and LT Mills lost in action 20 Sep 1966. Are they any personnel that served on the Coral Sea, in the Combat Information Center for that period? I would like to discuss this case with someone that worked in Air Plot that may have been tracking his F-4 before it disappeared off radar.
My email is franco.neto@osd.mil
Regards,
Commander Neto |
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Thursday July 01, 2010 - 10:45 AM
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Name: NICK KOBA ,JR. |
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Location: DIAMOND ILL. |
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Comments: I FOUND A ZIPPO LIGHTER WITH AIR CRAKTCARRIER ON IT , IT SAYS U.S.S.CORAL SEA CVA 43 . IF ONE OF YOU WOULD LIKE IT PLEASE CONTACT ME BY E-MAIL . IT IS NOT IN BEST OF SHAPE BUT GRAPHICS ARE VERY CLEAR .I FOUND IT LAYING ALONG THE HIGHWAY WHEN I STOPED TO CHANGE A FLAT TIRE FOR A WOMEN ABOUT 10 YEARS AGO . IF INTERESTED CONTACT ME . NICK KOBA,JR. |
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Tuesday June 29, 2010 - 09:15 PM
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Name: JIM PAGE |
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Rank/Rate: HM-3 |
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Division/Squadron: |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1967-1968 |
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Location: portland oregon usa |
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Comments: I took care of 9 sailors when a zoonie rocket misfired below deck in 1967. If you are a survivor I would like to know if I did any good. It haunts me to this very day |
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Sunday June 27, 2010 - 11:27 AM
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Name: RON SALTZMAN |
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Rank/Rate: SH-3 |
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Division/Squadron: S-3 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1965 - 1967 |
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Location: QUEENS NEW YORK USA |
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Comments: SOME OF THE BEST TIMES WERE SPENT ON THE USS CORAL SEA,I STILL REMEMBER WHEN WE HIT THE USS IOWA JIMA IN SAN DIEGO AND IT WAS BROAD DAY LIGHT. I WAS A OFFICERS BARBER THE BEST JOB ON THAT SHIP.THE SHIP IS NO LONGER AROUND JUST THE GREAT MEMORY OF IT. |
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Saturday June 26, 2010 - 08:53 PM
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Name: ralph porter |
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Rank/Rate: sk3 (skc) |
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Division/Squadron: s-1 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1954-1956 |
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Location: howell mi usa |
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Comments: coral sea was queen of the med, always ready for inspection. she was a delight to serve on as a young sk striker. our co was d.l. macdonald. |
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Thursday June 24, 2010 - 07:35 AM
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Name: harold d. wissing |
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Rank/Rate: e3 |
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Division/Squadron: b div |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1973-1975 |
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Location: dubuque iowa usa |
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Comments: being a part of the most powerful ship in the seveth fleet and experience the sights and sounds of the west pac experience isalute al those who has served aboard the coral sea. and to all those who made my life in bi div the most enjoyablessiw105@aol.com i salute you. any ol snipes out there hope all is will in your lives |
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Tuesday June 22, 2010 - 09:16 AM
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Name: Bruce R. Miller |
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Rank/Rate: FN |
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Division/Squadron: B- Division |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1960-1962 |
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Location: Maple Grove MN United States |
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Comments: I did enjoy my time aboard. |
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Sunday June 20, 2010 - 10:15 PM
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Name: Mark Gabriel |
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Rank/Rate: Ensign |
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Division/Squadron: VA-27 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1980-1983 |
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Location: Colorado Springs Colorado |
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Comments: I met the ship mid cruise in 1980, my first shipboard experience. |
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Sunday June 20, 2010 - 07:02 AM
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Name: Dave Hilton |
No Email Address
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Rank/Rate: E-5 |
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Division/Squadron: 1st div deck department |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 77-81 |
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Location: SALT CITY UTAH the great USA |
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Comments: happy Fathers day to all the men that served on the coral sea who went in as a teen and came out men. |
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Saturday June 19, 2010 - 08:12 AM
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Name: Thomas G Hanes |
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Rank/Rate: AO3 |
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Division/Squadron: G Division |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 68-71 |
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Location: Batavia NY USA |
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Comments: Just checking in |
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Saturday June 19, 2010 - 07:45 AM
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Name: Ron Steve |
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Rank/Rate: E-5 |
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Division/Squadron: A Division |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1969-1970 |
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Location: North Augusta SC USA |
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Comments: A truly impressive experience. |
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Wednesday June 16, 2010 - 08:02 PM
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Name: Jose Deleon |
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Rank/Rate: |
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Division/Squadron: Medical |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1985-1988 |
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Location: Turlock Ca USA |
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Comments: No comment |
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Tuesday June 15, 2010 - 09:17 PM
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Name: Ed (Termite) Rodriguez |
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Rank/Rate: E-3 |
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Division/Squadron: V-2 & V-4 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1975-1980 |
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Location: La Puente CA |
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Comments: Just checkin in see who still out there. Hope all is well with everyone. Hit me back if ya remember me. |
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Monday June 14, 2010 - 05:26 PM
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Name: Jack Lucas |
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Rank/Rate: YN2 |
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Division/Squadron: Legal Office |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1971-1974 |
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Location: Spokane WA USA |
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Comments: Served in the Legal Office from 1971-1973, and then Ass't Education/Training Officer for 1974. |
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Sunday June 13, 2010 - 03:47 PM
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Name: Steve Weigant |
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Rank/Rate: MM2 |
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Division/Squadron: A-1/M-3 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1976-1979 |
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Location: Redwood City CA |
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Comments: Good times, Good memories. Made some friends, some lost in the journeys. I will always hold many of my fellow crew members dear to my heart. My only wish is that others could have experienced what we did. |
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Friday June 11, 2010 - 05:15 PM
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Name: Mike (Doc) Lennon |
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Rank/Rate: MM3 |
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Division/Squadron: M |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1973-1976 |
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Location: Long Beach CA USA |
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Comments: Looking for mates from M-Div #3-Group |
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Tuesday June 08, 2010 - 05:52 PM
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Name: Daniel L. Christ |
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Rank/Rate: ABE2 |
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Division/Squadron: V2 Division |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1960-1961-1962 |
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Location: Kingston Pa Luzerne |
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Comments: I was the number three amgle deck catapult captain for 18 months. |
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Tuesday June 08, 2010 - 05:44 PM
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Name: Francis X. o'Connell |
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Rank/Rate: FTGSN |
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Division/Squadron: Fox |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1964-1967 |
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Location: Ashland Pa. USA |
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Comments: This is directed to Rick Shuffleton: I believe Golden Shellback was awarded in April 1963. Wasn't there but heard guys talking about it. Chuck Espersen, Norm Krimball, George Kazmaier, Chief Owen. I came on board September 1964. Assigned to Foxes. If I recall correctly, you were my first boss in TDS. Mo Owens was there too. Moved later to 56 Systems. Great Division , great bunch of guys. |
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Tuesday June 08, 2010 - 05:34 PM
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Name: Mike (Doc) Lennon |
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Rank/Rate: MM-3 |
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Division/Squadron: M-Div.#3 group |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1973-76 |
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Location: Long Beach CA USA |
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Comments: Looking for M-Div. (3group) personnel on board 73-76. |
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Saturday June 05, 2010 - 01:35 PM
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Name: Bruce M. Wilso |
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Rank/Rate: AG3 |
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Division/Squadron: O1A |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1952-1954 |
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Location: Miami Florida USA |
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Comments: Two of the best years of my life. In the Med two summers running. Great guys and a great ship. |
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Saturday June 05, 2010 - 10:23 AM
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Name: Lewis J. Rusk |
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Rank/Rate: MA1 |
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Division/Squadron: Security |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1986-1990 |
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Location: Burton MI |
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Comments: Serving in "The Ageless Warrior" was on of the highlights of my career and my life. It was a sad honor to be part of her decomissioning crew. |
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Tuesday June 01, 2010 - 01:18 PM
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Name: milton dlabaj |
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Rank/Rate: mm2 |
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Division/Squadron: m |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1962-1964 |
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Location: streetman texas usa |
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Comments: i miss the old ship -milton |
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Monday May 31, 2010 - 11:24 AM
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Name: Scott Feldt |
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Rank/Rate: e-3 |
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Division/Squadron: Weapons G-1 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1984-1988 |
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Location: |
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Comments: Thank you for your service! |
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Monday May 31, 2010 - 08:45 AM
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Name: Jack Feeney |
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Rank/Rate: ABH-3 |
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Division/Squadron: V-1 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1970-1974 |
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Location: Brick New Jersey USA |
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Comments: Just say hi to all my ship mates |
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Monday May 31, 2010 - 01:33 AM
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Name: oscar ray groff |
No Email Address
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Rank/Rate: 3-E |
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Division/Squadron: a2 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 53-56 |
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Location: b,ham ala usa |
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Comments: dd32 |
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Saturday May 29, 2010 - 03:33 AM
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Name: Greg DiGiovanna |
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Rank/Rate: CPL - USMC |
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Division/Squadron: CAG 15/VMA 224 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1971-1972 |
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Location: Mount Vernon WA USA |
Comments: I had the pleasure to serve on the USS Coral Sea from Nov. '71 thru July '72 with VMA 224, USMC A-6A squadron. Great times that I will never forget. I still believe we could have won.
Name: Greg DiGiovanna < capt.debut@hotmail.com >
Yr Aboard: 1971-1972
Division: CAG 15/VMA 224
Mount Vernon, WA USA |
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Thursday May 27, 2010 - 01:59 PM
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Name: Richard Shuffleton |
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Rank/Rate: E-4 |
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Division/Squadron: Fox |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1962-1966 |
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Location: Lebanon Oregon USA |
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Comments: What year did we get the Golden Shellback? |
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Wednesday May 26, 2010 - 03:15 PM
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Name: Bill Carlson |
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Rank/Rate: ABHAN |
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Division/Squadron: V1 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 69-72 |
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Location: Minnetonka Mn USA |
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Comments: Just wishing all my old shipmates a Happy Memorial Day!! It will be 1 year since my heart transplant on june 8th. YEAH I made it as the first year is the hardest.. Feelin great wanna go back to Olongopo and tip down many beers!!! |
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Monday May 24, 2010 - 02:10 PM
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Name: Gary D. Jones |
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Rank/Rate: DK3 |
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Division/Squadron: S-4 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1/60-11/62 |
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Location: Creswell OR USA |
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Comments: I was a Disbursing Clerk and took care of the pay records for guys G thru L.The Disbursing Officer when I left the ship was Jon N. Richardson ENS.#43 |
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Saturday May 22, 2010 - 12:21 PM
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Name: Fred E. Sprague |
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Rank/Rate: SK2 |
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Division/Squadron: S1 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1960-1963 |
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Location: Summerville SC USA |
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Comments: Retired from SIMA Charleston Naval Base as DPCM I 1989. |
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Wednesday May 19, 2010 - 08:46 PM
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Name: STEVEN PATTON |
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Rank/Rate: MS2 |
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Division/Squadron: S-5 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1979-1983 |
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Location: everett washington USA |
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Comments: I SERVED ONBOARD FROM 1979-1983 AS OFFICERS COOK,CO'S COOK,FLAG COOK |
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Wednesday May 19, 2010 - 08:26 PM
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Name: Ed York |
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Comments: http://www.armedforceslocator.com
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Wednesday May 19, 2010 - 07:26 PM
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Name: Donald A. Cooper |
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Division/Squadron: Div. G |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1959-1961 |
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Location: Oakland California USA |
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Comments: I loved being on the Coral Sea. |
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Tuesday May 18, 2010 - 12:31 PM
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Name: William R. Olejniczak |
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Rank/Rate: AN |
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Division/Squadron: V3 & V1A |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1961-1963 |
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Location: Sandusky Ohio Erie |
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Comments: Started as a blue shirt. Then #1 cat was short handed so I was put on running bridles, then lucked out and worked as a Conagraph operator my last days. |
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Tuesday May 18, 2010 - 12:01 AM
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Name: Dan Franklin |
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Rank/Rate: AQ-3 |
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Division/Squadron: VF-151 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 67-69 |
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Location: Everett Wa USA |
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Comments: Best years of my life! |
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Sunday May 16, 2010 - 09:26 PM
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Name: Mardon Connelly |
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Rank/Rate: E-3 |
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Division/Squadron: V-6 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1961 |
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Location: Overton Nevada USA |
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Comments: Left ship after return from South Pacific 1961 for AE A-School . |
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Sunday May 16, 2010 - 01:20 PM
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Name: Louie R. Romi Jr. |
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Rank/Rate: ICC |
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Division/Squadron: V-2 Plat/Lens |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1974-1977 |
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Location: Pleasant Hill MIssouri 64080 USA |
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Comments: anyone from v-2 or plat/lens. Drop me a E mail Louie |
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Sunday May 16, 2010 - 01:13 PM
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Name: Louie R. Romi Jr. |
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Rank/Rate: ICC |
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Division/Squadron: V-2 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1974-1977 |
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Location: Pleasant Hill Missouri USA |
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Comments: Anyone from V-2 or Plat -Lens From my dates . Let me hear from you. Louie |
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Sunday May 16, 2010 - 04:54 AM
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Name: Rodney Gonzalez |
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Rank/Rate: AE2 |
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Division/Squadron: VF-154 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1962-1963 |
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Location: Beaumont TX USA |
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Comments: I served aboard Coral Sea (CVA-43) when we lost our number three elevator. We thought we would be sent back to the USA for a fix, but no, we continued until the cruise ended. I remember the last rivet. Sailing under the Golden Gate. Roger Tholburn, Dave Mahan, Terry Catlin and many others. I need a patch for the CVA-43. Seems like I can only find CV-43. Can anybody help me? |
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Wednesday May 12, 2010 - 08:51 AM
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Name: AMINAAA |
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Rank/Rate: DIRECTOR |
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Division/Squadron: 3WS |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1967 |
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Location: |
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Comments: WE LOVE U |
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Tuesday May 11, 2010 - 05:05 PM
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Name: Mike Dooley / Nick Giambra |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1947 - 1948 |
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Location: Rochester NY USA |
Comments: I am writing for my father-in-law, Nick Giambra. Nick passed away better than 15 years ago. He was a "plank owner" of the USS Coral Sea. Nick saved many things from his time on board. I figure most are from the initial Mediteranian voyage. I have scanned in things like the dinner menu and the hymn book from Christmas 1947. Also the menu from July 4th 1947. I would like to share these if the crew is interested.
Looking for information regarding the "plank owner" status. Any others out there that can give me information? It would be appreciated. Just trying to honor Nick's memory. |
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Monday May 10, 2010 - 09:01 PM
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Name: jim (lobo) lowe |
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Rank/Rate: sn |
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Division/Squadron: g-3 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1979-1981 |
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Location: |
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Comments: i do miss the old boat.had alot of fun while on her. |
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Monday May 10, 2010 - 03:46 PM
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Name: Robert J. Bednarz |
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Rank/Rate: AE-2 |
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Division/Squadron: AIMD IM3 Ships Co. |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1968-1969 |
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Location: Fort Pierce FL |
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Comments: I had been in an A-4 training squadron (VA-125) with less than 10 months left in the Navy in 1968 when I got orders for the Coral Sea. I met the ship in the Phillipines in October or early November of 1968 and was released on Sept 22, 1969. I enjoyed my shipmates and was able to experience Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong and of course, the Phillipines while also enjoying some time in Bremerton Washington as well as San Diego, California before getting out. I wonder if there is anyone who served on the Coral Sea on that late 19689, early 1969 cruise who recalls a death of a 17 year old sailor who came out of a catwalk on the starboard side and ran into the path of an F-4 Phantom that was being launched off the port catapult and was killed by contact from the leading starboard edge of the F-4's wing? I was witness to that event and it's stayed with me in a very bad way. I really hope someone can supply info including the name of the kid (who I met on a few occasions in the chow hall)and the date of the incident. It would really help me out. I've tried to put it out of my mind but it's reared it's ugly head and my counselor wants me to get that info, if possible. Thanks so much! My cellphone number is 860-214-0231 if you'd prefer to call rather than email because my email address sometimes clears stuff out as spam before I have a chance to read it. |
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Sunday May 09, 2010 - 05:22 PM
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Name: Francisco Lopez |
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Rank/Rate: OSSN |
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Division/Squadron: OI |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1974-1976 |
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Comments: Hey, does anyone remember an OS from Brooklyn named Lopez in OI division/CIC from about January of 1975 until December of 1976? I'm not proud of some of the stuff I did, but certainly remember the good times. Do the names Brad Elkins, Mike Lorback, James Tarantino, or Benjamin Taylor ring a bell, and if so, has anyone made contact...especially with Benjamin Taylor? He was the one who led me to pray the sinner's prayer, and although I didn't get saved right then and there...he did plant a seed. I believe the Lord is coming back in our lifetime, so make your calling and election sure. "The Lord is nigh them that seek him; them that seek him in truth." (Psalm 148:8) |
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Sunday May 09, 2010 - 02:38 PM
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Name: Wesley P Shead |
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Rank/Rate: IC3 |
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Division/Squadron: E |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1963-1966 |
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Location: Carrollton Ga USA |
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Comments: I served aboard the USS Coral Sea from 63-66.Made 2 West Pac cruises crossed the Equator and now I am trying to find ole Ship mates.Any wreckers out there? |
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Tuesday May 04, 2010 - 11:31 AM
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Name: Greg Hawke |
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Rank/Rate: BT2 |
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Division/Squadron: B Div, 4 Charlie Fireroom |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1967-1970 |
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Location: Hales Corners WI USA |
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Comments: The battle of the Coral Sea was fought May 4-8, 1942. |
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Monday May 03, 2010 - 01:58 PM
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Name: Robert Fleming |
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Rank/Rate: ABH2 |
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Division/Squadron: V1 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1978-1980 |
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Location: |
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Comments: Anybody know what happened to Lcdr.Roy Segars (BUBBA) on the flight deck during Gonzo Station stint ? I got out before the end of the cruise and could not find him in the cruisebook. Any info appreciated |
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Sunday May 02, 2010 - 07:15 PM
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Name: Ed York |
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Comments: ATTENTION! A brand new website has been launched for veterans and active duty service members to locate each other. The Armed Forces Locator website is a FREE service for veterans and active duty service members who have a desire to find old buddies. It is the first directory-based website on the Internet. When members from your old unit register you are automatically informed. It is a great service. Try it out today! |
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Sunday May 02, 2010 - 10:30 AM
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Name: William R. Tanner |
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Rank/Rate: E-3 |
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Division/Squadron: GM |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1962-1966 |
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Location: Tinley Park Illinois USA |
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Comments: JERRY McCOY; JACK STORY--OR ANYONE ELSE FROM GM Division GOLDEN SHELLBACKS--looking for anyone who served with me-- would love to get in touch with you guys--or if anyone knows how to get in touch with any of these guys---please contact me---- |
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Saturday May 01, 2010 - 06:03 PM
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Name: stephen phipps |
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Rank/Rate: dc3 |
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Division/Squadron: r |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1968-1970 |
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Location: SPI tx. usa |
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Comments: saw a suv with a cva-43 association bumper sticker in the walmart parkin lot in Port Isable Tx. |
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Saturday May 01, 2010 - 02:46 PM
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Name: Edmund J. Hamel |
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Rank/Rate: AEC (AW) |
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Division/Squadron: HS-17 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1987-1989 |
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Location: Jacksonville florida |
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Comments: I had the honor to serve on both the USS Midway CV-41 and USS Coral Sea CV-43. Must say both had age on them by were true Ageless Warriors. |
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Saturday May 01, 2010 - 12:37 AM
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Name: Roy Stackhouse |
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Rank/Rate: AT3 |
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Division/Squadron: VFA-132 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1989 |
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Location: Sharon Pa |
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Comments: Was aboard the Coral Sea during the last 2 months of final cruise. Got to experience alot that I had never done before, being away from home for the first time. Had a long flight to Italy, then spent 7 days on a destroyer tender, circling the Coral Sea before helo'ed on board. Got to meet and work with a great bunch of guys before the Navy's decommisioning of the ship, later CAG 13 and after that, our squadron. |
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Friday April 30, 2010 - 11:08 AM
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Name: Greg Klein |
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Rank/Rate: E3 |
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Division/Squadron: G-1 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 88-90 |
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Location: Jackson Ms United States |
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Comments: Remembering the Coral Sea on this 20th anniversary of her decommissioning. A USS Coral Sea Plank owner. Good times and memories. |
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Friday April 30, 2010 - 09:31 AM
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Name: Frank (Tex) Boyce |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): Enlisted 5/50; Discharged 3/54 |
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Comments: Looking for ANY information about my father's service in the Navy -
He passed away in 1975. His name was Frank "Tex" Boyce. I am his daughter, Erin (Boyce) Fritz
His Information:
USS Coral Sea (CVA-43)
USNAS, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX |
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Thursday April 29, 2010 - 03:17 PM
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Name: Roger Miller |
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Rank/Rate: AZ-3 |
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Division/Squadron: V-1 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1966-1969 |
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Location: E. Wenatchee Washington USA |
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Comments: Just checking to see if any of my friends from V-1 are registered. |
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Wednesday April 28, 2010 - 03:47 PM
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Name: Dave Lyng |
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Rank/Rate: ETR3 |
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Division/Squadron: OE |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1970-1974 |
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Location: Sioux Falls South Dakota USA |
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Comments: Just checking in. Looking to hear from any shipmates. Life is good, and Coral Sea was an awsome experience, one I think about every day. |
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Tuesday April 27, 2010 - 11:39 AM
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Name: Len Connor |
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Rank/Rate: MS3 |
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Division/Squadron: S-5 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 84-88 |
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Location: Covington Ky usa |
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Comments: looking for old friends, I post every once in awhile to keep it near the top. I have been fortunate enough to maintain contact with a couple Fred Lamica, Larry Pfaff and Irving Smith. Looking for any of my old friends and shipmates. I could also use a cruise book from 86 as mine was never shipped to me when I got out. Any help there would be greatly appreciated. |
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Monday April 26, 2010 - 03:45 PM
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Name: Kenneth R. Johnson |
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Rank/Rate: BT3 |
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Division/Squadron: B-DIVISION |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1962-1966 |
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Location: PHOENIX ARIZONA UNITED STATES |
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Comments: MADE THREE FULL RIDES ON THE OLD LADY,HAD SO MANY GOODTIMES AND MET THE BEST PEOPLE ON THIS EARTH.HOPE SOME OF YOU OLD SALTS WILL SEND ME AN E-MAIL.WAS IN 1-BAKER 1-CHARLIE AND 3-CHARLIE FIREROOMS.GO ALL SHELLBACKS HAD TO GO THROUGH TWICE AS I HAD A DISAGREEMENT WITH A GUY AT THE END BEATING ME WITH A HOSE.SHOULD HAVE BEEN QUIET.LOVE YA ALL KENNY |
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Monday April 26, 2010 - 09:24 AM
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Name: Mike ( Oscar ) Pfeffer |
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Rank/Rate: BTFN |
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Division/Squadron: B-Div. 4Able Fireroom |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1974-77 |
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Location: Chicago Illinois |
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Comments: Attended the 20th Annual Midwest Spring Fling in Fort Wayne Indiana. 30 people enjoyed each others company forthe Sat. banquet . A big Welcome Aboard to the new boots. Joe,Ron,and,George (sorry don't remember wives or last names)Next years location has been changed to Grand Rapids Michigan with Gary and Diane Mmaddox hosting the event. Many more details later... Until October (Tampa Fla.) Brothers. |
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Sunday April 25, 2010 - 02:17 PM
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Name: Donald e Joseph |
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Rank/Rate: BT-3 |
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Division/Squadron: MP-B |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 74-78 |
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Location: Interlachen Fl United states |
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Comments: I Just found a short timers card with fellow snipes that I should have passed on But got buried during the Bremerton shipyards in 78. Will bring it to Tampa |
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Sunday April 25, 2010 - 05:11 AM
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Name: Warren Luck |
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Rank/Rate: AO-2 |
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Division/Squadron: VAH-2 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1961-64 |
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Location: Brisbane Qld. Australia |
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Comments: Great photo of the day. I was there. A good thing the hill was far enough to the right. |
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Saturday April 24, 2010 - 03:07 PM
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Name: John Schubert |
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Rank/Rate: AMS2 |
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Division/Squadron: AIMD Airframes |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1979-1981 |
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Location: Leavenworth Kansas USA |
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Comments: Glad the ships memory is being kept alive. |
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Wednesday April 21, 2010 - 06:35 PM
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Name: Palmer Reese |
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Rank/Rate: E4 |
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Division/Squadron: VAH2/S-2 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): JULY 64 - NOV 65 |
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Location: WARREN NJ USA |
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Comments: I have great memory's of my time aboard the Coral Sea. I was in the S-2 Division and later transfer to VAH-2 Squadron where they left me tad to the galley. I'm from Tacoma,Wa but since 1970 I've lived with my wife in Warren,NJ. I saw the Coral Sea in Maryland and it made me sad as this is where they scraped her. I wish they did not do that. But to all those I served with I hope all is well with you and you too have found memory's of the Coral Sea. |
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Tuesday April 20, 2010 - 02:04 PM
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Name: George Maddox |
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Rank/Rate: AT1 - Ens |
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Division/Squadron: VAH-2 -FOX |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 60-61 & 62-64 |
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Location: North Fork Ca |
Comments: Coral Sea was like moving into a mansion from the geto.Two back to back cruises
on Ticonderoga (57-58 & 58-59)then Coral Sea (60-61)made me appreciate that bigger is better.Made these cruises as a VAH-2 AT, the CS electronics shop was great.Flying off CS (60-61)as enlisted navigator I can attest that the weather
Men were the greatest,what they said was what we got.The CS navigators always
were where they said the CS would be when we returned 4 hours later.CS even had a 1st class mess.
Coral Sea was my first duty assignment after Commisioning.Master Chief Gorball
(FOX DIV) took me under his wing and taught me how to be an officer! I will never forget him or the engineers who taught me what made CS the ship she was. |
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Sunday April 18, 2010 - 09:28 PM
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Name: Kenneth Stanback |
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Rank/Rate: E-2 |
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Division/Squadron: CR |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1973-74 |
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Location: Alameda CA USA |
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Comments: I loved the lady... |
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Friday April 16, 2010 - 02:37 AM
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Name: thomas w fuller |
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Rank/Rate: 2nd lt jr grade |
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Division/Squadron: |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1963 -1969 |
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Location: columbus ohio usa |
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Comments: anyone remeber thomas fuller.. my dad |
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Friday April 16, 2010 - 12:17 AM
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Name: Robert G Heyworth |
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Rank/Rate: DT1 |
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Division/Squadron: Dental |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1965-1966 |
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Location: Jewett City Ct. USA |
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Comments: Best time I ever had on a u.s. navy ship. Any other dental techs. out there?Does anyone remember Capt. Benjamin Casey Sharp (DC) USN, or DT2 Gary Pfaff in the lab, How about DT1 Levi Pineda? Thanks,------The best to everyone! |
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Thursday April 15, 2010 - 04:21 PM
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Name: Dan Elder |
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Rank/Rate: MM3 |
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Division/Squadron: M-div/2 Engine |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 76 |
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Location: Vidalia GA |
Comments: Just found the site. Saw her being broken up in Philly as a drove over a bridge many years ago. Sad site.
Helped take her out of the yards in Long Beach and move back to Alameda in 1976. Steamed her on Fisherman's Wharf for the open house BiCentential (good PR, but no fun steaming in port; no shore power). Looking for other 2 engine types; Henry DeLeon, Joe Walker (top), Mike Chumley, Randy (?) of 2 gen.
Best,
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Thursday April 15, 2010 - 12:50 PM
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Name: Charlie Horton |
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Rank/Rate: E-4 |
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Division/Squadron: V-3 div. #2 aircraft elev. op. |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1966-1968 |
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Location: Memphis Tenn. USA |
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Comments: Would like to hear from any v-3 shipmates . |
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Wednesday April 14, 2010 - 10:43 PM
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Name: Glen Horsley |
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Rank/Rate: E-3 |
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Division/Squadron: S-3 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1969-1970 |
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Location: Portsmouth Ohio usa |
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Comments: sure miss the coral sea. |
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Monday April 12, 2010 - 08:00 PM
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Name: Les Katschor |
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Rank/Rate: BTFN |
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Division/Squadron: B-2div 2BAKER |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 78-81 |
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Location: white cloud Mich. USA |
Comments: Building new sub, PSUBS.ORG almost done and working on the old one,
underwater comms. hatch parts,new starbord motor, new paint inside,,soon it will be warm
outside to paint the new sub-2 man, 12 windows. YO to my shipmates. |
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Thursday April 08, 2010 - 05:55 PM
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Name: William Fitch |
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Rank/Rate: MM3/MM2/MMC |
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Division/Squadron: M |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1971-1972 |
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Location: Blackshear GA. USA |
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Comments: 2 group solid bunch. |
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Tuesday April 06, 2010 - 09:56 AM
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Name: Wesley Phillip Shead |
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Rank/Rate: IC3 |
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Division/Squadron: E division |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1963-1966 |
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Location: Carrollton Ga USA |
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Comments: ARE ANY MEMBERS OF THE WRECKERS OUT THERE? |
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Sunday April 04, 2010 - 07:35 AM
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Name: Albert Paterson |
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Rank/Rate: gm-3 |
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Division/Squadron: 4th |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1951-1955 |
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Location: Lockport New York USA |
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Comments: One of best parts of my life. Happy memories. |
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Saturday April 03, 2010 - 05:04 AM
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Name: Warren Luck |
No Email Address
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Rank/Rate: AO-2 |
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Division/Squadron: VAH-2 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1961-64 |
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Location: Brisbane Australia |
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Comments: Allan, I was a little early. It is actually April the 3rd "down under." Never the less, where are you? |
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Saturday April 03, 2010 - 03:45 AM
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Name: Warren Luck |
No Email Address
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Rank/Rate: AO-2 |
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Division/Squadron: VAH-2 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1961-64 |
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Location: Brisbane Australia |
Comments: To Allan L. O'guinn. On Feb. 23 you said that as soon as you get your March 1st 100% disability check you would join. It is now the 5th of April and I don't see your name on the membership log. What happened, spend the money on Anheiser Bush again?
W. Luck
Internal served aged Black Rose, Monroe bar, Sky Club, White Horse, Susie Wong, China Fleet club etc!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Friday April 02, 2010 - 07:41 PM
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Name: Larry Bouton |
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Rank/Rate: MM3 |
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Division/Squadron: B-evaps |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1964-1968 |
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Location: Grantville Kansas |
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Comments: still looking for the evap crew some of the guys in the B division.found Robert Dubois.thanks to BT3 Cline,he let Robert know that I was looking for him. thanks again mr cline.I know you was in the B crew the same I was. |
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Friday April 02, 2010 - 11:28 AM
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Name: Ron "Van" Vanden Bosch |
No Email Address
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Rank/Rate: AN |
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Division/Squadron: V3-G |
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Location: Artesia CA |
Comments: Hey! I forgot to list my e mail address.
modelkitmkrr@verizon.net |
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Friday April 02, 2010 - 11:20 AM
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Name: Ron "Van" Vanden Bosch |
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Rank/Rate: AN |
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Division/Squadron: V3-G |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 10-1953/2-1955 |
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Location: Artesia CA 90702 |
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Comments: Hi, all you shipmates. Just renewing my log. I was gas crew "phone talker" on the '54 Med cruise. What a great time of my life!!! Still looking for Quigley from the GAS CREW, and Bill Bennett from the "hanger deck pushers". Wish we could do it all over again!!! |
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Friday April 02, 2010 - 10:52 AM
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Name: Kenneth McHenry |
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Rank/Rate: PFC/L CPL |
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Division/Squadron: Marine Detachment |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1961-1963 |
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Location: Evansville IN USA |
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Comments: To Warren Luck: He commented from Brisbane , Australia Mar 18, that he married the girl he met in Sydney. Sydney was a magical time for us, and I've often thought about those two glorious weeks in 1963. I met a girl named Merren Beach. We talked about marriage, but it never happened. I heard that 250 sailors did get married to Aussie girls when we were there. |
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Friday April 02, 2010 - 10:40 AM
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Name: Kenneth McHenry |
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Rank/Rate: PFC/L CPL |
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Division/Squadron: Marine Detachment |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1961-1963 |
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Location: Evansville IN USA |
Comments: When I got out of the cab and looked up I was between the
Coral Sea and the Midway there in Alameda. It was an awesome sight! |
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Tuesday March 30, 2010 - 06:12 PM
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Name: Mike (Oscar) Pfeffer |
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Rank/Rate: BTFN |
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Division/Squadron: B-Div 4ABLE Fireroom |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1974-77 |
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Location: Chicago Illinois US of A |
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Comments: I DO have the BT pins some of you Snipes are looking for. I will be at the 20 th Annual Midwest Spring Fling in Fort Wayne Indiana, April 22nd thru 25th. Complete details on this website. Hope to see you there.... |
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Tuesday March 30, 2010 - 02:35 PM
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Name: Jim Cline |
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Rank/Rate: BT 3 |
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Division/Squadron: B Div / 4 Charlie Fireroom |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1967, 1968, 1969 |
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Location: Citrus Heights Ca United States |
Comments: Looking for a Boiler Technician (BT) symbol hat pin. Can anybody give me information on where to find one?
Thanks
Jim Cline |
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Tuesday March 30, 2010 - 08:59 AM
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Name: Charles Webb |
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Rank/Rate: GM2 |
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Division/Squadron: W |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1959-1962 |
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Location: Nampa Idaho USA |
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Comments: Anybody out there who served in "W" division, from 1959-1962? |
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Monday March 29, 2010 - 09:06 PM
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Name: Bob Chaput |
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Rank/Rate: QM3 |
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Division/Squadron: Nav |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1964 - 1966 |
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Location: Cheyenne Wyoming USA |
Comments: Spent the first six months in second div. before advancing to nav. div. While
on Westpac my first son was born,made QM3, and had good times on liberty. Hope
to here from some QMs from this time period. |
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Sunday March 28, 2010 - 03:24 PM
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Name: Jim Kitchens |
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Rank/Rate: E3 |
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Division/Squadron: VFP63 asigned s3 div |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1969-1970 |
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Location: Soldotna Alaska |
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Comments: Looking for anybody that remembers Jimmy Kitchens the deep sink guitar playing dude...Thanks |
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Thursday March 25, 2010 - 12:58 PM
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Name: Ron Pettengill |
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Rank/Rate: FN |
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Division/Squadron: B-3 Forward - Evaps |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 76-79 |
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Location: Brandon Iowa United States |
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Comments: Cant believe spring is here. Its been a long winter. Wish I was attending the Midwest Spring Fling. Hope its a good turn out. |
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Wednesday March 24, 2010 - 04:14 PM
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Name: Brian Walker |
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Rank/Rate: FN |
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Division/Squadron: M3 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 76-79 |
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Location: Des Moines Iowa USA |
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Comments: Just checking in,, been awhile. Still check the site for any M3 guys all the time. Heard from a few but where is Chuck Caswell, Doug Kaufman, George Tillman, Danny Arceneau, Luke Savage, Chief Louie and all the other 3 engine gang.......... |
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Saturday March 20, 2010 - 07:12 PM
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Name: John Baxter |
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Rank/Rate: E-3 airman |
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Division/Squadron: V-2 V-4 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 69-72 |
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Location: metamora ILL |
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Comments: Trying to get as many V-4 grape gang together for next re-union in october already talked to Brooks,sauceda, and myself have contacted others to make this a great get together 68-72 need more info drop me an e-mail ! |
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Saturday March 20, 2010 - 08:47 AM
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Name: Donald Regal |
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Rank/Rate: FTG3 |
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Division/Squadron: Fox |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1971-1972 |
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Location: St Petersburg FL USA |
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Comments: Westpac Cruise - Vietnam, Japan, Hong Kong, Philippines, Hawaii |
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Saturday March 20, 2010 - 01:39 AM
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Name: DONT KNOW GENTLEMANS NAME. |
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Comments: MET HIM AT A TRUCK STOP IN WYOMING ONE NIGHT.SAW HIM TALK TO A MAN,THEN HE TURNED AWAY.HE LOOKED LIKE HE WAS SO SAD.HE WAS A TALL BIG MAN.I WAS JUST DRAWN TO HIM.I ASK WHAT WAS WRONG.HE SAID HE WAS TRYING TO GET TO HIS DAUGHTERS IN I THINK CHYENNE.HE DIDNOT HAVE ENOUGH MONEY TO GET THERE.I HAD TWENTY DOLLARS I GAVE HIM.HE WAS TRYING TO SELL A RIFEL HE CARRIED IN WW2.HE MADE ME TAKE A CORRAL SEA PIN.I TOLD HIM I DIDNT WANT HIS MEMMORY THINGS,HE INSISTED.I JUST FELT SO BAD FOR HIM.I TOLD MY HUSBAND ABOUT IT AND HE GAVE HIM SOME MONEY.WE DIDNT TAKE ANY OF HIS STUFF FOR IT.WE LEFT AND FELT SO BAD WE EXITED NEXT EXIT AND WENT BACK. HE HAD JUST DISSAPERED.WE COULD NOT FIND HIM.I STILL HAVE THE PIN,AND THINK OF HIM NOW AND AGAIN.I WONDER SOME TIMES WE ENTERTAIN ANGELS UNAWARE.WISH I KNEW.THANK ALL YOU GUYS AND GALS WHO SERVED. |
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Friday March 19, 2010 - 06:26 PM
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Name: Paul Mahan |
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Rank/Rate: MM3 |
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Division/Squadron: M-2 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 84-86 |
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Location: Bedford NH |
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Comments: After 25 years, several of us from M2 Division in Engineering are getting together this summer in Chicago. Please let me know if you'd like to join us and I'll give you the details. While we have a great crew that's committed, there are several of you that we've really lost contact with and you were also a major part of this group - whether in #2 engine room, #2 generator room or on the beach. It's going to be a great weekend. |
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Wednesday March 17, 2010 - 07:50 PM
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Name: WARREN LUCK |
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Rank/Rate: AO-2 |
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Division/Squadron: VAH-2 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1961-64 |
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Location: Brisbane Australia |
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Comments: Today's photo is difficult to look at but reality. Where have all the years gone? Married the girl I met in Sydney. Thank you CORAL SEA. If it were not for you, I would not be here. |
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Wednesday March 17, 2010 - 07:40 AM
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Name: John Hamilton |
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Rank/Rate: fn |
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Division/Squadron: m |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1956 - 1957 |
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Location: Clermont Florida USA |
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Comments: Enjoy my tour of duty on the USS Coral Sea |
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Tuesday March 16, 2010 - 03:59 PM
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Name: Sheryl Morris |
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Location: Silverdale Washington |
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Comments: I was going through a box I have had since the 70's and came across a bracelet I bought for the pows during that time of Lt. Marvin B.C. Wiles (1972). It appears that he is still a POW by this website. Can you give me any more information. |
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Tuesday March 16, 2010 - 02:37 PM
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Name: Pedro a amador |
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Rank/Rate: ABF3 E-4 |
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Division/Squadron: air dept Fuels div |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1987-1990 |
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Location: san juan puerto rico |
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Comments: I never thought I would say but I miss the ship, I went onboard as an non rate airdale did two med cruises and was in decomissioning crew and thinking back I saw her dying slowly and some of me went with her. Many things that I do today could trace back to the Coral Sea. I'm still in contact with my best friend from backn then and I owe that friendship the her. |
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Monday March 15, 2010 - 12:05 AM
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Name: Jim Kitchens |
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Division/Squadron: VFP63 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1969-1970 |
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Location: Soldotna Alaska USA |
Comments: I served s2 division asigned to VFP63. Made alot of friends and have alot of good memories. We lived in the birthing space above the boilers man it was "hot"
pass the time by reading books and working hard and playing guitar...and "liberty" lol. Any shipmates drop me a line ...great website. |
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Saturday March 13, 2010 - 10:24 PM
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Name: Danny Jones |
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Rank/Rate: BT3 |
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Division/Squadron: B |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1973-1975 |
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Location: Howell Mi. |
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Comments: It has been awhile since I have visited this site. Hope each and everyone of you is doing well. Hope to see some of you at the spring fling in Ft. Wayne and even more of you in Tampa. Fair winds and following seas. |
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Saturday March 13, 2010 - 02:13 PM
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Name: Charles W. Cline |
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Rank/Rate: BT3 |
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Division/Squadron: B division |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1967 - 1971 |
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Location: Baisden West Virginia |
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Comments: Those were the good times, Those were the bad times. |
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Thursday March 11, 2010 - 09:46 AM
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Name: Richard (Duke) Snyder |
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Rank/Rate: Sgt. |
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Division/Squadron: Marine Detachment |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1967- 1969 |
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Location: Las Vegas Nevada USA |
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Comments: I enjoy looking at the site several times per week, I would love to see a few Marines post on the site!! Shortly after my first post, i heard from a Navy friend, John Vecero, that brought back many memories. Great site!! Richard Snyder |
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Wednesday March 10, 2010 - 09:16 PM
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Name: John W Redel |
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Rank/Rate: e3 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1971-1972 |
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Location: Eureka Missouri usa |
Comments: Would like to hear from people in B division and people in 3 Charlie Boiler Room Wilbur Searight gibson Frey super sit been a long time.636 938 3579
John W Redel |
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Tuesday March 09, 2010 - 06:01 PM
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Name: Mike Pfeffer (Oscar) |
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Rank/Rate: BTFN |
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Division/Squadron: B-Div 4ABLE Fireroom |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1974-77 |
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Location: Chicago Il |
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Comments: Just made reservations for 20th Annual MIDWEST Spring Fling in Fort Wayne Indiana Looking forward to spending time with the best of the best. C'mon snipes let's show up and have a great time. Questions?? 773-631-3750 Oscar |
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Sunday March 07, 2010 - 08:14 PM
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Name: Larry Bouton |
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Rank/Rate: MM3 |
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Division/Squadron: B Div |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1964-1968 |
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Location: Grantville Kansas usa |
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Comments: I'm looking for all my friends in B-div and the guy that was in the frd and aft evap Robert Dubois,Robert clark,charles Latham,many other.if you remember me or know of these people please contact me. |
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Sunday March 07, 2010 - 11:36 AM
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Name: Rance Jurevwicz |
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Comments: http://www.veteranprograms.com
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Saturday March 06, 2010 - 12:27 PM
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Name: John Olson |
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Rank/Rate: QM2 |
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Division/Squadron: N |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1964-1966 |
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Location: Fair Oaks CA USA |
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Comments: I would like to contact Ron Karush, Alan Burrage and Curtis Fluker all of N division 1964-1966. |
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Friday March 05, 2010 - 08:51 AM
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Name: Ron Pettengill |
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Rank/Rate: FN/MM |
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Division/Squadron: B-3 Forward Evaps |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 76-80 |
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Location: Brandon Iowa US of A |
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Comments: Mates I was planning for the spring fling this year in Ft.Wyane but cant swing it this time as of now. I wont count myself out till the last minute in case things may change, so if any reason I just show up and crash the party please excuse me. I work to put beer on the table :) |
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Thursday March 04, 2010 - 07:12 AM
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Name: daisy hibaler |
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Location: phils |
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Comments: i am looking for my father. he is edward jenkins. havent met him since birth. according to my mother he served at uss coral sea in 1973 i hope somebody knows him so i can finally meet him. |
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Tuesday March 02, 2010 - 08:52 PM
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Name: Ronnie Hall |
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Rank/Rate: airman |
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Division/Squadron: aimd |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): \'69-\'70 |
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Location: Scottsburg Indiana USA |
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Comments: Just found site. Proud having served aboard Her. Was a great ship! |
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Tuesday March 02, 2010 - 07:09 PM
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Name: Glenfield Parker |
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Rank/Rate: E3/Aviation Bosin Mate |
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Division/Squadron: v2 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1963-1965 |
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Location: winthrop me usa |
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Comments: Would like to hear from Ronald Toombs |
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Tuesday March 02, 2010 - 07:06 PM
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Name: Glenfield Parker |
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Rank/Rate: E3/Aviation Bosin Mate |
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Division/Squadron: v2 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1963-1965 |
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Location: winthrop me usa |
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Comments: Prettiest ship in the Navy. |
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Tuesday March 02, 2010 - 04:30 AM
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Name: J.R. Miller |
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Rank/Rate: Above it all |
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Division/Squadron: Celestial |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): Forever |
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Comments: How about making the Ageless Warrior. The saint ship for all the lost. Those with no hope can put their faith in in the Ageless Warrior for their redemption.
Many of us did in the past we had no hope she brought us thru and we live today.
Thanks to her crew that only served to prove that there is hope for mankind. Mankind only needs hope and to defend themselves at all costs. Stand up and be counted add to the strength of you own kind. We the crew of the USS Coral Sea did this for generations. We all survived. With minor losses. Our Proud Lady went down because of her age. Nuff said. One of the last things we of the proud lady said. She's an old bitch but still puts out when she kicked Kadaffys ass in Liybia. Enuf said |
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Saturday February 27, 2010 - 11:04 PM
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Name: John F. Douglass |
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Rank/Rate: PH3/PH2 |
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Division/Squadron: OP |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1963-1965 |
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Location: Hermiston Oregon USA |
Comments: Real nice to see this website! Any old photo mates out there from the years 63-65?
John F. Douglass
Saudi Aramco (Ret.) |
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Saturday February 27, 2010 - 12:56 PM
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Name: John Reese |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1961-1966 |
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Location: Houston Texas USA |
Comments: Does any one know my father. I have heard countless stories about this wonderful ship and the guys that served. I hate to say that my father lost his life to a battle of heart diease Feb. 21, 2009
Thank you,
John Reese jr. |
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Thursday February 25, 2010 - 12:16 PM
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Name: Allan Lee O'Guinn |
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Rank/Rate: Seaman/Yeoman |
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Division/Squadron: OE |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1968-1969 |
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Location: Buffalo Mo., USA |
Comments: I was glad to see Lt. Earl J. Spear on the membership roster he trained me hard and is one of my mentors from way back when!!! Soon when I get paid on the first of March from my 100% service-connected disability I will join!!! God Bless for now.
Allan Lee Pope/O'Guinn
International Secret Service Agent
CHINA/ECT.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Wednesday February 24, 2010 - 08:24 PM
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Name: John Marcus (Markouc) |
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Rank/Rate: AMH3 |
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Division/Squadron: VF 154 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1961/1963 |
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Location: Vancouver Washington |
Comments: Looking for some of the old crew:Gabby Hays, D.E. Hamolton, Jerry Gallman, Jake & Jerry Stuthers, Harold Canty, Jeff Yale and a number of others. Hope all is well for all shipmates.
J. Marcus |
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Wednesday February 24, 2010 - 10:16 AM
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Name: Michael J. Stanley |
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Rank/Rate: AE3 |
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Division/Squadron: VA - 95 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1973 - 1975 |
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Location: Lansing Mi |
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Comments: It was fun looking at this site. |
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Wednesday February 24, 2010 - 02:36 AM
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Name: James Yotkewich |
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Rank/Rate: ABE3 |
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Division/Squadron: V-2 #2 cat |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1961-64 |
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Location: West Frankfort ILL. USA |
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Comments: Just checking in again hope allold ship mates are doing well sure had some good times aboard that great ship and meet some very good people.Made 2 cruises . Made 2 cruises crosed the equaitor and date line same time to become golden shellback what a day.Hope all well. |
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Tuesday February 23, 2010 - 09:14 PM
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Name: Allan Lee O'Guinn |
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Rank/Rate: Seaman/Yeoman |
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Division/Squadron: OE |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1968-69 |
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Location: Buffalo Mo., USA |
Comments: We are working hard now with Department of Homeland Security, (United States Secret Service)! I would like to hear from one of my mentors in OE Division, Earl James Spear. I hope you are feeling well and will pray for all us, hevily exposed to Agent Orange and Navy SEALS, 3rd Marine Recon-Rangers! Nerve gas and other chemicals is slowly killing all of us, but it has been well worth it!!!! I am able to continue fighting and will die with my concrete boots on and go out the end of my DICK, the same way I came in to this world!!!
International SECRET SERVICE Agent A Lee Pope/O'Guinn, Inbev, Anheiser Busch, St. Louis., Germany, Hong kong ect!!!! Troop have found me and are WELCOME!!! |
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Saturday February 20, 2010 - 12:08 PM
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Name: Suzanne Hawk Dependent of Edward H. Hutson |
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Rank/Rate: SMC |
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Division/Squadron: ? |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1953 |
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Location: Chuluota Florida USA |
Comments: My father Edward H. Hutson was aboard the USS Coral Sea the year I was born he passed away on October 31, 1980
Retired at Sanford Naval Air Station
I still have my fathers USS Coral Sea Mediterranean Cruise Book from 1953 |
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Saturday February 20, 2010 - 11:58 AM
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Name: Donald M. Windham (Windy) |
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Rank/Rate: E3 |
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Division/Squadron: VA-152 (Plane Captain) |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1960 - 1961 |
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Location: Haysville Kansas |
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Comments: Assigned to VA-152 out of Moffitt Field, Air Group 15. Went on cruises to Far East twice while in squardon. Lots of good times had and some sad times remembered. Lost some flyers and crewmen during crashes aboard carrier. Have San Francisco paper with picture of the Ship returning from cruise going under Golden Gate Bridge. |
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Saturday February 20, 2010 - 07:09 AM
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Name: Paul D. Falck [ Doug] |
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Rank/Rate: FTG3 |
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Division/Squadron: FOX |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1967-1970 |
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Location: Wheeling WV USA |
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Comments: Having our division office next to the officers' barber shop had it's perks. First Christmas at sea ['67] was spent on an ammo unrep til early morning. Most notable experience was when a "sidewinder" launched in the forward mess deck. Fatalities involved and made for a very tense night. |
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Friday February 19, 2010 - 04:35 PM
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Name: michael joseph mondary |
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Rank/Rate: sgt/usmc |
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Division/Squadron: vmcj-1 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1975 |
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Location: rising sun indiana usa |
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Comments: i was only aboard for a short time during the saigon evac. we cross decked from Midway to cover the evacuation with our EA6A electronic warfare planes. as i remember,the only chow available was those weird little pork hockey puck looking things. |
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Thursday February 18, 2010 - 10:52 PM
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Name: Dennis Wilson |
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Division/Squadron: Va 106 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1956-57 |
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Comments: Addes comment to my original. The 56 cruise was the last Coral Sea made as a straight deck carrier |
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Thursday February 18, 2010 - 10:52 PM
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Name: Dennis Wilson |
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Division/Squadron: Va 106 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1956-57 |
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Comments: Addes comment to my original. The 56 cruise was the last Coral Sea made as a straight deck carrier |
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Thursday February 18, 2010 - 10:30 PM
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Name: Dennis C.Wilson |
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Rank/Rate: AO -3 |
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Division/Squadron: VA - 106 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1956-57 |
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Location: Jacksonville Florida U.S.A |
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Comments: My first ship and firt cruise. Of course it was a Med. Cruise!! Where else?? We were attached to CAG - 10 in those days. I believe Capt. Gentner was skipper and he made admiral and after him we had Capt.J.A.Japp |
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Thursday February 18, 2010 - 07:09 PM
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Name: clemon j gibson (gibby) |
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Rank/Rate: ABF3 |
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Division/Squadron: V-4 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1985-88 |
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Location: Detroit Michigan USA |
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Comments: What's going on fellas, just trying to make contact, after a while. I saw DJ in Grand Rapids in 90, I even saw ole tommy harris in 01 down in tampa bay. It would sure be nice to here from anyone from the old crew. |
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Thursday February 18, 2010 - 04:52 PM
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Name: BOB EVANS |
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Rank/Rate: SN |
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Division/Squadron: GUNNERY |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 66-67 |
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Location: Grand Island Ne. United States |
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Comments: HAD A GREAT ABOARD CAME ABOARD OUT OF BOOT CAMP LEFT TO GO TO GUNNERY SCHOOL |
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Thursday February 18, 2010 - 01:36 PM
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Name: John Vecero |
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Rank/Rate: ADJ3 |
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Division/Squadron: VF 161 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 67-70 |
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Location: York Pa |
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Comments: James W Smith...I sent an email to you but got notice that it the email address was not correct. We were in 161 at the same time. Feel free to email me. |
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Wednesday February 17, 2010 - 10:31 PM
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Name: James w Smith |
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Rank/Rate: ADJ-2 |
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Division/Squadron: VF-161 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 68-69-70 |
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Location: Cottonwood Ca USA |
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Comments: Two cruises on the Coral Sea and one on the Midway with VF-161,as a Jet engine mechanic, Chiefs Tipton and Given, and Lt.Max Binger. |
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Wednesday February 17, 2010 - 07:25 AM
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Name: Steven R. Serra |
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Rank/Rate: E2 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1965-1966 |
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Location: Florence ky 41042 |
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Comments: Spent most of my time in boiler room as snipe. Don't stand in anchor room when planes taking off! |
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Saturday February 13, 2010 - 08:30 PM
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Name: Warren G. Staley |
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Rank/Rate: YN3 |
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Division/Squadron: X Division |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1964 - 1966 |
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Location: Arcata CA |
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Comments: It's good to be healthy and happy at 65 years old. I'll sell my practice and retire next year. Can't wait. |
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Saturday February 13, 2010 - 05:40 AM
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Name: dave hilton |
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Rank/Rate: BM2 |
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Division/Squadron: deck |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 4 |
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Location: S.L.C UTAH U.S.A |
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Comments: tommy whazzzz-up love you bro had good times in the navy will try to get out to see you and the wife talk later to you bro. |
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Friday February 12, 2010 - 03:50 PM
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Name: Thomas E. Myers |
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Rank/Rate: BM |
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Division/Squadron: Deck/4 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1977-1981 |
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Location: Lake City Florida USA |
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Comments: Looking for shipmates that served at the same time. Do you remember, smoke dope, eat p---- and trip like a big f------dog? |
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Thursday February 11, 2010 - 12:29 PM
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Name: Charles(chuck) Gilpatric |
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Rank/Rate: E3 |
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Division/Squadron: 3rd Div |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 69-71 |
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Location: Lisbon Me. United States |
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Comments: Just a note to say hello to all who served aboard the old gal.hwill hold a place in my heart forever for the Coral Sea |
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Wednesday February 10, 2010 - 04:31 PM
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Name: John "Red" Anderson |
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Rank/Rate: YN3 |
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Division/Squadron: Several |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 78 - 82 |
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Location: Medford OR U S A |
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Comments: Getting together with Charlie Dodge, Phil Spears and Hugh Kelly in Reno, Nevada March 17th to 23rd for March Madness |
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Wednesday February 10, 2010 - 04:24 PM
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Name: John "Red" Anderson |
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Rank/Rate: YN3 |
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Division/Squadron: Ops/Wps/Admin/Legal |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 4 |
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Location: Medford OR U S A |
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Comments: Fouind some old shipmates: Phil Spears, Charlie Dodge, Hugh Kelly. Still looking for Kenneth "Dink" Clark and few others. Can't believe the grand lady is no longer with us. Fare winds and following seas to you all! |
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Monday February 08, 2010 - 06:37 PM
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Name: Brandi Jo McCoole |
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Location: Garnett Kansas |
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Comments: My dad, Joseph E. McCoole Jr., served in the navy as a machinery repairman from 1978-1980, before that in 1976 he worked in the valve shop. Anyone that know my dad, can email me to get ahold of him. Thanks. |
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Monday February 08, 2010 - 06:16 PM
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Name: Joseph E. McCoole Jr. |
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Rank/Rate: MRFN |
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Division/Squadron: A Division |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1976-1980 |
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Location: Garnett Kansas |
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Comments: I just want to say hi to everyone. |
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Monday February 08, 2010 - 04:59 PM
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Name: Edwin L Prescott |
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Rank/Rate: E4 |
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Division/Squadron: Shipfitter |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 2 |
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Comments: Made a westpac in 1962-63 Home port was alameda Ca. Is a grand ship and a sweet crew. |
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Sunday February 07, 2010 - 04:10 PM
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Name: Bill Giltner |
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Rank/Rate: AO3 |
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Division/Squadron: GM |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 69-73 |
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Location: Farber MO USA |
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Comments: Looking forward to hearing from of shipmates |
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Saturday February 06, 2010 - 11:32 AM
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Name: Robert Wampach |
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Rank/Rate: SH3 |
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Division/Squadron: S-3 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 86-90 |
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Comments: Made 2 med cruises and worked in S-3 div. I cut a lot of hair and ran the E-6 and above store... Hanger Bay Sales also... Lots of good memories Sh3 Wampach
86-90 |
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Friday February 05, 2010 - 11:07 PM
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Name: Nick Pavlovits |
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Rank/Rate: AK3 |
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Division/Squadron: S-6 / S-8 - Black Sheep! |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 80 - 84 |
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Location: Saint Louis Missouri USA |
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Comments: Mike Patrowski, Steve Woodruff, Mike...from Sacramento Ca., Hobbs, Harrison, Bobby Majors, Wesley, Oscar, Captian Bear Bryant... |
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Friday February 05, 2010 - 09:15 AM
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Name: James Stotts |
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Rank/Rate: AN |
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Division/Squadron: V-2 port cat |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1961-62 |
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Location: Mountain View AR usa |
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Comments: Just signing in for the new year. Would like to hear from any shipmates. |
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Friday February 05, 2010 - 01:11 AM
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Name: Terrell (Buddy) Clayton |
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Rank/Rate: RM2 |
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Division/Squadron: Communications/CR |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 82-86 |
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Location: Guyton Georgia |
Comments: Just wanted to check in for the new year. Would love to hear from some of the Radio shack gang. I have stayed in contact with a few shipmates and we swap sea stories from time to time! Hard to believe the Coral Maru was scrapped, but she will sail forever in our memories.
God Bless America! |
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Thursday February 04, 2010 - 09:05 PM
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Name: Rance Jurevwicz |
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Monday February 01, 2010 - 12:03 PM
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Name: Sal Avellino |
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Rank/Rate: CSSN |
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Division/Squadron: S-2C |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 11/51 - Apr/53 |
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Location: Brooklyn NY |
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Comments: She was hazy gray and continuously underway. Ask any swabbie who has ever served aboard her. I worked under CSC Chief Patton who tried to have me shang-haied to the plane pusher's div. Since I was from Brooklyn, and he was from Geworgia, I outsmarted him, went to V2 Div. and subsequently transferred off the ship. Duty on CS was great and other than for Patton, who soured my taste for Navy life, I might have done 20. Did 3 1/2 kiddie cruise, extended for another year, having served a total of 4 1/2 yrs. Thought of going back in after I got out. Problem tho. Every time I entertained that thought I would break out in a cold sweat and start trembling as I once again heard the 1 MC announce "Now go to your stations all of the special sea and anchor detail. Make all preparations to get underway." Again B-r-r-r- Ha ha In all seriousness tho, mine was a love/hate relationship for the old girl. Mostly love tho, I must admit. Did any of you out there ever run into Richard J Fochler CS 1? |
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Sunday January 31, 2010 - 10:35 AM
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Name: Yarbrough Darrell |
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Rank/Rate: AOAN |
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Division/Squadron: Weapons Dept. G4 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1988-1990 |
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Location: Mesquite Texas USA |
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Comments: Great site |
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Saturday January 30, 2010 - 09:56 PM
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Name: Ken Mohler |
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Rank/Rate: GMT2 |
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Division/Squadron: W |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1961 - 1962 |
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Location: Amherst NH USA |
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Comments: Still remember the good times aboard the Coral Sea.... Looking to reconnect with my old shipmates from W Division |
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Wednesday January 27, 2010 - 11:06 AM
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Name: Bruce Butler |
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Rank/Rate: DT2 |
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Division/Squadron: D |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1959-1961 |
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Location: Schaumburg Illinois USA |
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Comments: I am very happy with the results I am getting, helping all veterans with their VA benefits. So far I have helped or are helping 25 veterans, all for free, but I do ask each veteran to pass the word to another veterans who needs help. Most or many of my shipmates are gone or living under a rock, since they are not aware they need to up-date their DD214 to a DD215. Bruce DT2 |
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Wednesday January 27, 2010 - 07:31 AM
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Name: mike grider |
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Rank/Rate: e-3 |
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Division/Squadron: v-1 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 2 |
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Location: bedford indiana usa |
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Comments: not enough of the old crew have logged in im looking for alroy martins, mick pearce, and mike brown. i guess thats probably too tough to do. 68-69 cruise then dry docked at hunters point.....ring a bell? |
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Sunday January 24, 2010 - 11:13 PM
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Name: Scott D. Jones |
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Rank/Rate: E-3 |
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Division/Squadron: V-1 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1987-1989 |
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Location: Aztec New Mexico USA |
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Comments: Remembering old times. |
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Sunday January 24, 2010 - 01:51 PM
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Name: chris christian |
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Rank/Rate: e-4 |
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Division/Squadron: v4 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 68-72 |
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Location: placentia cal usa |
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Comments: trying to find any who served,with me |
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Saturday January 23, 2010 - 09:37 AM
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Name: Steve Stinnett |
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Rank/Rate: PH-3 |
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Division/Squadron: OP-1 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 65-68 |
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Location: Saint Cloud Florida |
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Comments: I was the 'PLAT' Operator, I started as a 'Blue Shirt' in V-1 Division during the '65' cruise, the last two years as a PH-3 in the Photo Lab. |
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Friday January 22, 2010 - 01:00 PM
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Name: arthur \ |
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Rank/Rate: fn |
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Division/Squadron: m/ 3gp |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 69/70 |
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Location: longview texas |
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Comments: I just found this web site and thank it is great. would like to say hello to all of my old shipmates.and to the men from Louis`s Lower level main control |
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Thursday January 21, 2010 - 11:46 AM
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Name: Randy Peterson |
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Rank/Rate: HT2 |
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Division/Squadron: R |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 75-79 |
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Location: Bella Vista Arkansas usa |
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Comments: Ckin in for the new year |
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Wednesday January 20, 2010 - 06:57 PM
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Name: Guidry Lynn |
No Email Address
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Rank/Rate: MM2 |
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Division/Squadron: M |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 3.5 |
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Location: Baytown Texas USA |
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Comments: Worked in 3 and 4 groups. |
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Wednesday January 20, 2010 - 01:48 PM
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Name: Bob Stanley |
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Rank/Rate: HT3 |
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Division/Squadron: R |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 12/73-8/77 |
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Location: San Diego Ca USA |
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Comments: Hope all had a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Just checking in on all the Coral Maru shipmates. Have a great 2010. |
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Tuesday January 19, 2010 - 02:43 PM
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Name: Stephanie Cooper |
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Location: Smyrna Delaware USA |
Comments: My father served in the USN for 30 years. I was going through some of his things and found an old picture of him when he was a young Ensign doing a termination of his first jet....a "Banshee"
There are quite a few people on the flight deck with him and on the back it's quite detailed in my father's writing about the people and the event that was going on. Even at the end of the picture dad wrote: This is a classified picture DO NOT DUPLICATE.
Just thought you might be interested in it....
Stephanie Cooper |
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Monday January 18, 2010 - 09:19 PM
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Name: Milton Maki |
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Rank/Rate: MM3 |
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Division/Squadron: A-1 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 65/68 |
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Location: Rice Lake Wisconsin USA |
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Comments: I would like to hear from all my old shipmates, especially Jim Garcia and James Lower. |
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Monday January 18, 2010 - 04:44 PM
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Name: JERRY CONNELLY |
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Rank/Rate: AG2 |
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Division/Squadron: OA |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 61 - 63 |
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Location: Salvisa Ky USA |
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Comments: ANY OLD WEATHER MEN OUT THERE? |
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Monday January 18, 2010 - 12:23 PM
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Name: Ricky E. Hoffman |
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Rank/Rate: AT 2 |
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Division/Squadron: VF 51 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 8 mos. |
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Location: Taylorville ILL. USA |
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Comments: Anyboby from VF 51 out there |
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Saturday January 16, 2010 - 05:18 PM
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Name: Jim Johnson |
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Rank/Rate: an |
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Division/Squadron: OC Division |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): Sept. 72 - Oct. 73 |
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Location: Madison Wisconsin |
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Comments: Checking in for the new year. The good lord willing looking forward to Tampa in October. Did the 73 cruise. Left the ship in Subic when she headed home. I headed to AC "A" & "C" schools in Glenco GA. after that finished my tour at NAS Brunswick, ME. |
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Friday January 15, 2010 - 11:02 PM
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Name: Ken Patterson |
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Rank/Rate: E3 |
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Division/Squadron: V3 & V5 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1973 to 1975 |
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Location: Tillamook Oregon USA |
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Comments: I enjoyed my tour onboard and I never have regreted serving in the US Navy. It has done wonders for my life. During the time aboard we went on two westpac tours. I had a great time serving up in Flight Tower. |
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Thursday January 14, 2010 - 01:43 PM
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Name: MARCUS ALLEN |
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Rank/Rate: E-3 |
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Division/Squadron: BOATSWAIN DIV |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1965 TO1968 |
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Location: CHICAGO IL USA |
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Comments: I ALSO WAS IN THE COMUNICATION DIV BEFORE DISCHARGE. |
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Thursday January 14, 2010 - 12:44 PM
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Name: douglas bell |
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Rank/Rate: abhan |
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Division/Squadron: crew9 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 2 |
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Location: rochester ny usa |
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Comments: just wanna say hey too all v3 and crew9 members.i will never forget. |
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Wednesday January 13, 2010 - 09:43 PM
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Name: Tim Conklin |
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Rank/Rate: AK3 |
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Division/Squadron: S-6 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1981-1982 |
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Location: Portland Oregon USA |
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Comments: Was in S-6 Division with some great guys (AK2 Payne, AK3 Paradise, Al Jiron, Speedy Gonzalez, etc). Would like to get it touch with any of them. Made 81-82 WestPac cruise (New Years in Thailand!!!). If anyone knows how to get a copy of that cruisebook, I would GREATLY appreciate it. |
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Wednesday January 13, 2010 - 11:33 AM
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Name: Allan Lee O'Guinn |
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Rank/Rate: Seaman/Yeoman |
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Division/Squadron: OE |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 68-69 |
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Location: Buffalo Mo., USA |
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Comments: Attention Shipmates, Yesterday, I was diagnosed with neurological nerve damage due to Agent Orange and other ChemIcal Warfare Elements. I am now becoming paralysed but would like to have Warrant Earl J. Spear call me as ASAP!!! (Cell Phone 618-795-2856)I am now considered to be an International Secret Service Agent! A matter of UPMOST IMPORTANCE!! Captain James Ferris was in charge during my tour 68-69!! Captain James Ferris and Paul was also a NAVY SEAL and the Captain Navigator, Jim S (NAVY SEAL), Gary Kean, logman. Myself, assigened to DIVISION YEOMAN OE DIVISIOON/NAVAL PHOTOGRAPHER/INTELLIGENCE SEAL. This will be proof to advocate all shipmates,and 3rd Marine Recon Rangers and all others that AO was a Killer then and is now!!! |
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Tuesday January 12, 2010 - 09:47 PM
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Name: Frank Santacruz |
No Email Address
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Rank/Rate: BT E-4 |
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Division/Squadron: BIG B 2CHARLIE F/R |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 88 to decom |
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Location: El Paso Texas usa |
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Comments: whats up ******* high to all i served with im roaring down the highway on my 69 harley davinson shout out to B division may the ageless warrior rest in peace |
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Tuesday January 12, 2010 - 11:26 AM
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Name: Ron Pettengill |
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Rank/Rate: MM |
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Division/Squadron: B Div/Forward Evaps |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 76-80 |
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Location: Brandon Iowa United States |
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Comments: Happy New Year Mates |
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Tuesday January 12, 2010 - 10:41 AM
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Name: George Roger Le Porte |
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Rank/Rate: PN3 |
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Division/Squadron: Air Office |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1950-52 |
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Location: Baldwinscille New York United States |
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Comments: You really should comment on my time when the Coral Sea was very much a part of "romancing" Marshall Tito from aligning Yugoslavia with the Soviet Union. I still have pictures of that event |
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Monday January 11, 2010 - 08:13 PM
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Name: POSTED BY A SHIPMATE |
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Rank/Rate: |
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Division/Squadron: V-1 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1959-1963 |
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Location: |
Comments: UP THE GANGPLANK TO HEAVEN MARCHES A NEW RECRUIT, REPORTING FOR DUTY SIR, LARRY SULLIVAN IS MY NAME, MY SHIPMATES CALL ME SULLY, WELCOME ABOARD MY SON, SAYS A BIG BOOMING VOICE, LOOK AROUND SAILOR, I AM SURE YOU WILL SEE SIGHTS THAT WILL AMAZE YOU.******* WILL THE FOLLOWING SAILORS STEP FORWARD AND SHOW SULLIVAN AROUND
UP STEPS : NEWPORT,THOMPSON,PHILLIPS,OWENS,RECTOR,ROGERS,SHERMAN,VEST,AND LUCAS.
WITH BIG GRINS ON THEIR FACES,AND SLAPS ON THE BACK,THEY GREET THEIR OLD SHIPMATE
ITS BEEN TO LONG THEY ALL AGREE, SO COME, JOIN OUR RANKS, YOU ARE IN THE LORDS NAVY NOW.**** AS A BAND OF ANGLES, DRESSED IN NAVY BLUE,PLAYED ANCHORS AWEIGH, SHOULDER TO SHOULDER, WITH A SMART ABOUT FACE THEY MARCHED IN REVIEW PASS HEAVENS GATE
SHIPMATES FOREVER, THEY WILL STAND THE WATCH. BY: BEVERLY SULLIVAN |
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Sunday January 10, 2010 - 07:01 PM
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Name: Richard Hartgrave |
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Rank/Rate: AMS/E5 |
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Division/Squadron: VF-21 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1966-1967 |
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Location: Cedar Rapids Iowa USA |
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Comments: Looking for former Squad members |
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Saturday January 09, 2010 - 10:03 AM
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Name: Mike Perry |
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Rank/Rate: BTFN |
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Division/Squadron: B-Divison 2C-Fireroom |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 2 |
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Location: Festus MO |
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Comments: I am gonna try to make Tampa. To those I served with and all others who served, May God richly bless you! |
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Thursday January 07, 2010 - 08:04 PM
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Name: David Hilton |
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Rank/Rate: BM2 |
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Division/Squadron: 4th,1st,3rd DIV |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): oct 1977 july 28 1981 |
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Location: salt lake city utah USA |
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Comments: would like to here from any shipmates from 77-81 alot of good memories,Alameda,bremerton,back to Alameda, 79-80 wes-pac,first stop hawaii 6 hours,thailand,Singapore,Korea,philippines and then 102 days on gonzo station then back to the phillpines, then home, geez I miss that lol. |
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Tuesday January 05, 2010 - 06:16 PM
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Name: John Ludden |
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Rank/Rate: MM2 |
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Division/Squadron: "M" |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1967-1971 |
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Location: Blairsden Calif USA |
Comments: The very best to all shipmates in 2010
John Ludden |
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Tuesday January 05, 2010 - 06:15 PM
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Name: Gordy Matson |
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Rank/Rate: ABF-2 (E-5) |
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Division/Squadron: V-4 Aviation Fuels |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1974 to 1976 |
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Location: Minneapolis Minnesota USA |
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Comments: It was a fun time serving aboard the Coral Sea. Looking for other who served in V-4 |
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Monday January 04, 2010 - 03:35 PM
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Name: David Gray |
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Rank/Rate: BM-3 |
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Division/Squadron: 1st |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1982-1984 |
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Location: Vacaville CA USA |
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Comments: Just checking in for 2010. Not many BM's on this website so if you served aboard the Coral Muru and you learned how to paint in haze gray and operate a needlegun drop me a line. D. |
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Monday January 04, 2010 - 02:41 PM
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Name: Tom M Beasley |
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Rank/Rate: LT |
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Division/Squadron: VF-151 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1967-1969 |
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Location: Meridian MS United States |
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Comments: Just found this WEB sight. Some good information. We lost 10 people in the squadron in the fall of 1967. When you see it in writing it hits home. |
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Monday January 04, 2010 - 02:03 PM
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Name: Donald e Joseph |
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Rank/Rate: BT-3 |
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Division/Squadron: MP-B |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 74-78 |
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Location: Interlachen Fl United states |
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Comments: Happy New year to all. See you in Tampa |
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Sunday January 03, 2010 - 07:38 PM
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Name: Doug Hulett |
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Rank/Rate: E4/MM3 |
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Division/Squadron: M-Div |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 71-75 |
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Location: Omaha NE USA |
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Comments: Just found this site, I was aboard the old girl in Engineering, 3 Group working out of 3 Generator Room. Served aboard with some very good men. Had some great times and made some good friends I would love to hear from again. Feel free to email me and let me know what you are doing these days. I see there is a reunion being planned for March 2010. I am going to try and attend and may see some old friends. I have never forgotten those who worked along side me so make contact, I have looked for some of you in the past but to very little success.Big Dog, you are one of them,Butch, Jimmy Jack are a few more. anyone wanting to make contact email me at doug.nancy@cox.net. To the men who served aboard her and all other military past and present, God Speed. |
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Sunday January 03, 2010 - 05:00 PM
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Name: John Ranson |
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Rank/Rate: QM2 |
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Division/Squadron: N Div. |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 7/67 - 4/69 |
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Location: Ft. Thomas Ky. USA |
Comments: Happy New Year to all CVA43 Shipmates. May good fortune be with you all this year. I hope to see many of you in Ft. Wayne and Tampa this year.
Anyone out there that remembers me, please shoot me an e-mail.
See ya! |
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Sunday January 03, 2010 - 12:24 PM
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Name: Bill Sandkam |
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Rank/Rate: E-5/PN2 |
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Division/Squadron: X-3 Exec |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1985-1988 |
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Location: St Louis MO |
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Comments: Correction of info |
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Sunday January 03, 2010 - 12:23 PM
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Name: Bill Sandkam |
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Rank/Rate: E-5/PN2 |
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Division/Squadron: X-3 Exec |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 3.3 |
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Location: St Louis MO |
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Comments: Hi All and Happy New Year, I really miss the old days |
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Sunday January 03, 2010 - 09:43 AM
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Name: Bill Carlson |
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Rank/Rate: ABHAN |
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Division/Squadron: V1 Tractor |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 69-72 |
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Location: Minnetonka Minnesota USA |
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Comments: Happy New Year to all my old shipmates. Shoot me a email anytime just retired about a year ago lots of time to do things I like now.. |
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Friday January 01, 2010 - 08:20 PM
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Name: Charles Beneventi "Ben" |
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Rank/Rate: abh3 |
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Division/Squadron: V-1 "crash & salvage" |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1984-1988 |
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Location: Peoria IL. |
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Comments: Happy New Year to all my shipmates. And Our thoughts and prayers are toward all who are currently serving. I have a son currently in iraq, and is soon transfering to Afghanastan int the marines. GOD bless our troops! |
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Friday January 01, 2010 - 10:00 AM
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Name: Mike Pfeffer |
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Rank/Rate: BTFN |
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Division/Squadron: B-Div. 4Able Fireroom |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1974-77 |
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Location: Chi-town Illinois |
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Comments: Happy New Year my Brothers, hope to see you soon. |
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Friday January 01, 2010 - 12:36 AM
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Name: Bill Beauchamp |
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Rank/Rate: MM-3 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1966-69 |
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Location: Eureka Ca USA |
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Comments: CHECKING IN FOR THE NEW YEAR.HAPPY NEW YEAR SHIPMATES. |
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