USS Coral Sea CVA-43 Association

Guestbook Archives

"Squeeky" here, trying to get in touch with some old friends

Name: Kenneth Simons <kennyray@kennsimons.com>
Yr Aboard: 1969-1971
Division: Fox
City / State: Ozark, MO USA - Saturday, December 30, 2006 at 18:07:59 (CST)

Hoping to hear from old shipmates I do remember quit a few and have several pictures.

Name: Raymond H. Furrows <gammyandgampy@verizon.net>
Yr Aboard: 1950-1953
Division: 4th
City / State: Midland Park, N.J. USA - Saturday, December 30, 2006 at 08:53:04 (CST)

Suprise! Visited my other ship uss midway seen some people with their uss coral sea hats & jackets, asked whats happening said reunion, they invited my wife and I over and I joined association waiting for 2007 in Vegas. to meet more people.

Name: Gene Kanniainen <gsttown@frontiernet,net>
Yr Aboard: 56-57
Division: M
City / State: Tatlorsville, Ca USA - Wednesday, December 27, 2006 at 13:43:57 (CST)

I Served Aboard Sanfrancisco's Own made 3 cruses on her left as a MM3 shops I worked in was EA01 Hydraulics Shop and EA03 Auxilaries shop

Name: Terry Sanders <Krnl10@msn.com>
Yr Aboard: 1980-1984
Division: A Gang
City / State: Bremerton, Wa USA - Monday, December 25, 2006 at 09:41:22 (CST)

Merry CHRISTMAS TO ALL, Please say a prayer to all in uniform, Remember we were once at sea for Christmas 1975 ... God Bless. Mike (Oscar) Pfeffer

Name: Mike (Oscar) Pfeffer <mpfeff53@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1974-77B-Div 4ABLE Fireroom
Division: B-DIV
City / State: Chicago, Il USA - Sunday, December 24, 2006 at 10:18:35 (CST)

Looking to get in touch with sailors who served in Deck Depatment on WesPac 75-76-77. Watch them scrap the Coral Sea in Baltimore,MD., broke my heart to see them tear it apart.

Name: Ray Seigler <trippd3@comcast.net>
Yr Aboard: 75-77
Division: 4th
City / State: Bel Air, Md USA - Saturday, December 23, 2006 at 23:13:11 (CST)

Hey old buds send me an e-mail. I don't check it every day but, I will get back to you. I had to much fun.

Name: Jeffrey T Powell <jeffinms@net zero.net>
Yr Aboard: 83 to 89
Division: OI
City / State: jackson, ms USA - Thursday, December 21, 2006 at 08:00:55 (CST)

Would enjoy hearing from any old shipmates. Does anyone know the wherabouts of Gary D. West AMH-1 (in 1970),or Kent Greeno,VF 161. Would love to hear from these guys.

Name: "Frog" Throckmorton <jjrock13@sbcglobal.net>
Yr Aboard: 67,68,69,70
Division: VF 151
City / State: Stinnett, Tx USA - Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at 15:31:14 (CST)

merry christmas to all who served aboard the uss coral. this ship will always be remembered.once a sailor always a sailor!

Name: steven allen wehus
Yr Aboard: 1976-1980
Division: air department(-v-3)
City / State: los angeles, ca USA - Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 17:07:43 (CST)

looking for a WILLIAM MOLL FROM FRANKLIN PARK ILL.

Name: don grimes <protodon@optonline.net>
Yr Aboard: 1955 to 1957
Division: B DIV.
City / State: selden, NY USA - Sunday, December 17, 2006 at 08:26:28 (CST)

she was a great old ship, think of her often

Name: terry lee spohn <tspohn1@sbcglobal.net>
Yr Aboard: 78 to jan 81
Division: 1st
City / State: waukegan, il USA - Friday, December 15, 2006 at 22:28:38 (CST)

Iran Hagars Bar in Benidorm,Spain when The Coral Sea dropped ancor.It was very busy,but enjoyable time,and my family and I made many friends.Istill have ball caps,zippos etc,and would love to hear from anyone who remembers us. Cheers,Mike D.

Name: Mike Davies <mik149vr@yahoo.co.uk1988>
Yr Aboard: 1988 Visitor
Division: 151 Vale Road
City / State: Rhyl, North Wales United Kingdom - Thursday, December 14, 2006 at 22:19:27 (CST)

Iran Hagars Bar in Benidorm,Spain when The Coral Sea dropped ancor.It was very busy,but enjoyable time,and my family and I made many friends.Istill have ball caps,zippos etc,and would love to hear from anyone who remembers us. Cheers,Mike D.

Name: Mike Davies <mik149vr>
USA - Thursday, December 14, 2006 at 22:12:17 (CST)

I was aboard the USS Coral Sea from 1962 to 1966. I was a Gunners Mate and operated the ship's armory. Chief John Troutman was my supervisor. I really enjoyed my time aboard the USS Coral Sea, especially the time we went to Australia. I also became a Golden Shellback. I'm now in Law Enforcement and have been with the Carthage Police Department for 33 years. My work is with abused and neglected children. Hope to retire soon .

Name: Ora L. Williams <bfife05@hotmail.com>
Yr Aboard: 1962 - 1966
Division: Gunners Mate
City / State: Carthage, MO USA - Thursday, December 14, 2006 at 14:17:49 (CST)

Just visit the sight what enjoyable memories.

Name: Richard Parker <fishawaka@sbcglobal.net>
Yr Aboard: 63 to 65
Division: X
City / State: Mishawak, In USA - Thursday, December 14, 2006 at 07:52:30 (CST)

The machine shop was a part of A gang when I first checked on board and switched over to R Division in about 84. I am currently active duty at MARMC (SIMA) but will retire in March of 06.

Name: MRC(SW) Jason Turner <jason.b.turner1@navy.mil>
Yr Aboard: 82 - 86
Division: A and R
City / State: Norfolk, Va USA - Thursday, December 14, 2006 at 06:57:37 (CST)

Yankee Station, Hunter's Point,Hawaii, Phillipines Captain Harris Cmdr. Hal Richter was the Dental Dept. Division commander

Name: Richard Gilchrist <rsg8846@att.net>
Yr Aboard: 1971-1972
Division: Dental
City / State: Magnolia, Tx USA - Monday, December 11, 2006 at 17:59:54 (CST)

To all coral sea shipmates had a great time at the renuion and hope everyone has a joyous and happy holiday season and new year.

Name: Charlie nagle <sailormancenaol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1971/1974
Division: AIMD IM2
City / State: Winter Sprimgs, FL USA - Monday, December 11, 2006 at 14:26:54 (CST)

WAS CAPTAINS/ADMIRALS/OFFICERS COOK, LOVED EVERY DAY OF IT, SHE WILL ALWAYS REMAIN A PART OF ME, THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES

Name: STEVEN (GENERAL) PATTON <COOKFORME2003@YAHOO.COM>
Yr Aboard: 1979-1983
Division: S5
City / State: MARYSVILLE, WA USA - Sunday, December 10, 2006 at 23:24:28 (CST)

hi im back this jonesy ive been away for a time glad to see guys are still in touch i wish i could make it to some of the reunins mike iknow your out there keep up the good work always remeber those we lost to every one have a happy holidays snips forever

Name: mike jones <grandpajonesy@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 74 76
Division: b divison 3 b fireroom
City / State: slitize, or USA - Sunday, December 10, 2006 at 15:57:16 (CST)

Hello. I am looking for shipmates of my father, Larry R. Goodson, in hopes of giving him contacts as a Christmas gift. We took a trip to DC together earlier this year and being at the Navy memorial brought back many memories for him. He served in Aviation Ordinance from 68-71. If you served aboard the Coral Sea together I would love to pass on your comments and e-mail addresses to him as a gift. Thank you and Happy Holidays to all.

Name: Deanna Barth <jiminycricket13@sbcglobal.net>
Yr Aboard: 1968-1971
Division: Aviation Ordinance
City / State: Salinas, CA USA - Sunday, December 10, 2006 at 15:09:10 (CST)

As the hollidy season, I want to wish everyone a "Merry Christmass,and a Happy New Year, and may GOD bless you all!" Also, our thoughts and prayers are with those still serving this fine country now.

Name: Charles "Ben" Beneventi <beneventicharles@sbcglobal.net>
Yr Aboard: 1984-1988
Division: V-1 Crash&Salvqage
City / State: peoria, IL USA - Sunday, December 10, 2006 at 12:08:57 (CST)

Trying to gain a little insight about my father, Jim Currier. He served on board the Coral in the early 60's. If anyone out there knew him and about the unfortunate circumstances you were placed in. I need to know. I must understand this.I don't want fine details, just enough to get the jist of it. cristjs@gte.net

Name: J. Crist <cristjs@gte.net>
Yr Aboard: 60's?
Division: unknown
City / State: Everett, WA USA - Friday, December 08, 2006 at 09:59:09 (CST)

it was the start of me becoming a man. I'm retired now, got lots of grandkids and great-grandkids...loving every day I'm given!!!

Name: hank springer <hpspringer@sbcglobal.net>
Yr Aboard: 1955-1957
Division: supply/x
City / State: los angeles, caIt was the start oif me becoming a man USA - Thursday, December 07, 2006 at 15:05:58 (CST)

abe-3

Name: Tom Droukas <tdroukas2@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 71-73
Division: v-2
City / State: Mystic, ct USA - Thursday, December 07, 2006 at 05:47:25 (CST)

Just looking for a couple of old shipmates; Mike Belin and/or our joint liberty buddy, a kid by the name of de la vega.

Name: Bill Hoskins <aq115@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 1960-62
Division: OP (Ops Office)
City / State: San Diego, , CA USA - Wednesday, December 06, 2006 at 13:41:16 (CST)

CV-43 Older Bolder Better. She was old but still put out! Spent 3 of the best years of my 36 year career aboard!

Name: CAPT Steve Riley <Stephen.Riley@navy.mil>
Yr Aboard: 87-89
Division: OC CATCC OFFICER
City / State: Virginia Beach, VA USA - Wednesday, December 06, 2006 at 11:10:01 (CST)

When is there a reunion planned for the USS Coral Sea

Name: Darrell S. Johnson <www.darrells2007@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 83-87
Division: V-4
City / State: Norfolk, Va USA - Monday, December 04, 2006 at 13:20:52 (CST)

Made the last Med cruise just looking around to see what I could find.

Name: David Wayne Barnhill <dwbarnhill@bellsouth.net>
Yr Aboard: 1988 to 1990
Division: Marine Detachment
City / State: Madisonville, Ky USA - Thursday, November 30, 2006 at 19:43:34 (CST)

I value the memories of my tour aboard the Coral Sea

Name: Earl Hughes <waitonit@sbcglobal.net>
Yr Aboard: 1983-1985
Division: CR
City / State: Oakland, CA USA - Monday, November 27, 2006 at 14:21:37 (CST)

what a ride

Name: Eric P Pedersen <ericppedersen@verizon.net>
Yr Aboard: 79-80
Division: VMFA 323
City / State: hillsboro, or USA - Sunday, November 26, 2006 at 21:42:00 (CST)

Still looking for you David Trout. The best years of my life were on the coral sea, ask my wife.What a ship, what a time....

Name: Charles Gilpatric <chugglo@peoplepc.com>
Yr Aboard: 69-71
Division: 3rd boats
City / State: Lisbon, Me. USA - Sunday, November 26, 2006 at 17:28:23 (CST)

Had some great times on the Coral Maru. Anyone out there that remembers me give me a buzz

Name: Harold T. Snow <tedandruby@cox......net>
Yr Aboard: 70-74
Division: 5th
City / State: Boones Mill, Va. USA - Sunday, November 26, 2006 at 08:56:58 (CST)

Just like to say Hi to everyone that served in W division. E-mail me back if you'd like to re-live old times.

Name: mike stokke <www.mikest43@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 1972-1975
Division: w. division
City / State: s, sd USA - Saturday, November 25, 2006 at 10:05:58 (CST)

For former crew members information, there is now a Sea Cadet Division named after the USS Coral Sea. The Coral Sea Division is located in Pomona, California and currently has 9 Officers, 13 male Cadets and 7 female Cadets assigned to it. The Coral Sea Division will officially come into existence effective 01 December 2006. The Unit guidon is currently being made and a 4; X 6' Color Guard Flag is being looked at. Coral Sea Association President Bill Johnson and several Staff Officers have been considering an NSCC Unit named after the Coral Sea for a couple of years now and, with the assistance of a former crewmember in the NSCC, was able to accomplish the task. About Mid December, the Unit web page can probably located on the internet simply by typing in: Sea Cadets - Pomona Valley When the links come up go to Google Directory-Regional>North America>United States and then click on U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps - Coral Sea Division or Ingraham Division (Former name of the Division).

Name: PH3 Shelby Gaul <SG23SEACAD@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1970
Division: Operations
City / State: Pomona, Ca. USA - Saturday, November 25, 2006 at 09:37:01 (CST)

GOOD TIMES, GOOD FRIENDS, AND A GREAT SHIP.

Name: MM2 BRENT E. BEISAW <BBEISAW@SIKORSKY.COM>
Yr Aboard: 1973-1977
Division: A-3 FWD. & AFT AUX.
City / State: MERIDEN, CT USA - Friday, November 24, 2006 at 21:59:50 (CST)

Happy Thanksgiving to all my Brothers and their families! Let's remember all our troops around the world who can't be home this holiday season! May God Bless them all and their families here at home... From the Heart of Dixie, Doc

Name: Sidney C. Dockery Jr. ( Doc ) <cva43doc@charter.net>
Yr Aboard: 1974 - 78
Division: Boilers Div. 4Baker Fireroom
City / State: Northport, Al USA - Thursday, November 23, 2006 at 09:05:10 (CST)

looking for shiptmates: lt paul fournier, lt george raab, family of cdr john rickabaugh, family of capt james w. gray, lt al sesma

Name: james adams <sawtooth7sbcglobal.net>
Yr Aboard: 1961
Division: a
City / State: westlake village, ca USA - Wednesday, November 22, 2006 at 18:50:26 (CST)

My father Ralph was a RM and was aboard sometime between 1960-1970. I would like to hear from anyone that knew him while aboard the Coral Sea.

Name: Steven Raymond <snbwr@sbcglobal.net>
Yr Aboard: ?
Division: Radio
USA - Tuesday, November 21, 2006 at 19:57:25 (CST)

I'd like to talk to anyone in my division at that time, thanks

Name: mikestokke <www.mikest43@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 1972-1975
Division: w. division
City / State: sioux falls, s USA - Monday, November 20, 2006 at 21:32:25 (CST)

I was in special weapons, anyone out there that remembers e-mail back

Name: mikestokke <www.mikest43@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 1972-1975
Division: w. division
City / State: sioux falls, sd usa - Monday, November 20, 2006 at 21:30:06 (CST)

ASST. FLY 3 P.O. GREAT TIME ABOARD THE OLD GIRL.

Name: DELMER VANDINE <YNOELK@MSN.COM>
Yr Aboard: 64-65
Division: V-1
City / State: KENNEWICK, WA USA - Friday, November 17, 2006 at 15:18:19 (CST)

What a hell of a ride!!!

Name: Tommy Phillips <appy02@bellsouth.net>
Yr Aboard: 69-70
Division: VA-82
City / State: Sumiton, Al USA - Friday, November 17, 2006 at 11:00:16 (CST)

I worked as a GMT in W division frm 72-75 anyone who remembers me feel free to write

Name: mike stokke <mikest43@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 1972-1975
Division: w. division
City / State: sioux falls, sd USA - Thursday, November 16, 2006 at 21:02:18 (CST)

My brothers & I were the first 3 brothers in Naval Aviation History sto serve together in the combat zone. I had an identical twin brother and our older brother was only eleven months older than us. We all made it home and went to college together.

Name: Don Hudelson <donhudelson@hotmail.com>
Yr Aboard: 1967 - 1969
Division: V.A. 153 World Famous Blue Tail Flies
City / State: Hillsboro, Il. USA - Thursday, November 16, 2006 at 15:02:25 (CST)

Hope everyone had a nice Veterans Day. Remember all the men and women who are serving today, and also all of us old guys who served and lived to tell the story. Remember and pray for the ones who paid the ultimate price and gave thrir lives for our freedom. Later from the Buckeye state, Larry

Name: Larry Elliott Jr. "Texx"
Yr Aboard: 1978- 1982
Division: V-1 Division
City / State: New Vienna, OH USA - Monday, November 13, 2006 at 22:14:49 (CST)

I'm looking for Randy Stoltz, Chuck Boone, Randy Pozine, Mitch Qualls (who may be in Kentucky). I'm not a member of the association but I am interested in joining. Send me information about the association.

Name: Scott Hebert <hebefam5@comcast.net>
Yr Aboard: 1989-Decom
Division: ABF3
City / State: Lansing, MI USA - Saturday, November 11, 2006 at 20:52:15 (CST)

I would like to be contacted by someone from the coral sea from my time frame so i can meet with the guys from my time on board.

Name: scott d hebert <hebefam5@comcast.net>
Yr Aboard: 1989-Decom
Division: ABF3
City / State: Lansing, Mi USA - Saturday, November 11, 2006 at 20:40:57 (CST)

Am looking for any one that may have known a BT, Cline ( Butch)Wojcik. His son is in the Chicago area.

Name: S. Bachus <sbachus 2diusa.com>
Yr Aboard: 1962-66
Division: M
City / State: Cedar Crest, NM USA - Saturday, November 11, 2006 at 10:39:16 (CST)

I was the corpsman aboard with VF 154 I was HM2 during this deployemnt

Name: Michael Poteete <mpoteete62@sbcglobal.net>
Yr Aboard: 8/1981 - 3/1982 CVW - 14 WesPac 3/1983 - 9/1983 CVW - 14 Around the World
Division: VF 154 Medical
City / State: Chicago,, IL USA - Friday, November 10, 2006 at 23:18:02 (CST)

Happy Veterans Day to ALL My brothers God Bless.

Name: Mike (Oscar ) Pfeffer <mpfeff53@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1974-77
Division: B-Div 4ABLE Fireroom
City / State: Chicago, Ill USA - Friday, November 10, 2006 at 18:16:02 (CST)

Hi

Name: MIke Fortier <md40a@sbcglobal.net>
Yr Aboard: 75-79
Division: G
City / State: Ft. Worth, TX USA - Friday, November 10, 2006 at 17:19:56 (CST)

I'm in the Oregon National Guard, one year away from mandatory retirement and deployed to Afghanistan. I fondly remember the old "Coral-Maru" and my Westpac cruise, kissing the fat baby's belly and sailing under the "Golden Gate".

Name: MSG Mark Grier <Mark.Grier@afghan.swa.army.mil>
Yr Aboard: 1970
Division: VAW-116
City / State: Newberg, Ore USA - Wednesday, November 08, 2006 at 00:30:28 (CST)

Any Boiler Techs out there? What ya up to...email me.

Name: Jay Bramblett <bramblett61@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 1981,1982,1983
Division: Boiler Tech 3 Alpha Boiler
City / State: Renton, Wa USA - Monday, November 06, 2006 at 14:23:48 (CST)

Forgot my email address... khaywood@haywood.us

Name: Karl Haywood
Yr Aboard: 1979-1983
Division: B-2 Div
City / State: Austin, TX USA - Sunday, November 05, 2006 at 19:17:52 (CST)

Stopped in and caught up on the latest Guest book entries. I sometime wonder if I’m insane. Right here, next to the computer. I have all three of my cruse books. When I go through this guest book, I open my cruse book and match names to faces. I hope those young men and women now serving take home the same life long connection. Sane or not, when I do this, match names to faces, I feel content. I am reminded of good times, good friends, and a job done well. If I don’t see you before… Merry xmas to all…

Name: Karl Haywood
Yr Aboard: 1979-1983
Division: B-2 Div
City / State: Austin, TX USA - Sunday, November 05, 2006 at 19:16:28 (CST)

Have enjoyed getting acquainted throughout the site.

Name: Richard L. Langley <richard_langley@pacific-steel.com>
Yr Aboard: 67-68
Division: nuclear weapons
City / State: Great Falls, Montanaq USA - Friday, November 03, 2006 at 16:33:48 (CST)

You know after all these years it is still good to get out one of the cruise books and remember. If any body remembers "bergie" from "G" div it would be good to hear from you. Jim

Name: Jim Bergstrand <bergie42@sbcglobal.net>
Yr Aboard: 1966 - 1970
Division: "G"
City / State: Shingle Springs, Cal USA - Friday, November 03, 2006 at 16:22:46 (CST)

Hi I was wondering if you served with my DAD, He was on the coral sea from 71-73 and he was a purple guy, That would be fuel I guess. His name was John P Taylor Everybody called him Jack. He passed away yesterday NOV 1st and His wake is this weekend. If you knew him he would love that you were there. Thanks and god Bless . Thank you for serving our country. Thank you from a proud son, William Taylor

Name: John P Taylor (Jack) <Terracelawncare@optonline.net>
Yr Aboard: 71-73
Division: Fuel
City / State: Suffolk cty New york, NY USA - Thursday, November 02, 2006 at 19:33:00 (CST)

I WAS JUST A 20 YEAR OLD AND BOARDED THE ÁGELESS WARRIOR' IN SASEBO JAPAN. I MISSED A CHANCE TO VISIT HER AT THE NAVY YARD IN PHILLY! IT BROKE MY HEART WHEN THEY 'TOOK HER DOWN'!

Name: JOE YANNUZZI <grumpypop@verizon.net>
Yr Aboard: 09-60 THRU 10-61
Division: MARINE SQADRON VMA-324
City / State: philadelphia, PA. USA - Wednesday, November 01, 2006 at 22:57:22 (CST)

Was in Operations/CIC during Siagon evac and was looking division shipmates.

Name: David Garand <davidgarand@comcast.net>
Yr Aboard: 74-78
Division: Operations/CIC OS2
USA - Wednesday, November 01, 2006 at 16:52:36 (CST)

To Zane Hackney and Tom Supnet i just want to say hell-o and Tom i still live in Bremertom just down the street from where you visited me last back in the mid 80s i belive. I will never foreget the time i served on the old work horse and the fellows that i worked and partyed with. Hope everyone is doing well and if Mr. Tutwiler reads this please try to get in touch with me. Man what memeries of the good times during flight ops we had. Always thanking of you guys, Rick.

Name: Richard K Wimberly <rickyracerrs@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 01/76 to 07/79
Division: V-2 Div. Arrest. Gear
City / State: Bremerton, WA. USA - Sunday, October 29, 2006 at 22:59:35 (CST)

Had a good time in S.D. good to see all you old farts. also update my email address

Name: A.E. MITCHELL <c.canal@verizon.net>
Yr Aboard: 1959-63
Division: V-1 & V-6
City / State: Cathedral City, CA USA - Sunday, October 29, 2006 at 15:26:45 (CST)

life was good we made it all happen as bad as it was the old girl took care of us good times miss the shipmates

Name: todd w bowyer <mesbowyer@msn.com>
Yr Aboard: 1978
Division: e
City / State: Spokane, wa USA - Sunday, October 29, 2006 at 15:09:10 (CST)

Love to hear from my ole Shipmates !

Name: Thomas <Uzzell>
Yr Aboard: 1977-78
Division: V-1 Tractor King
City / State: Chicago, Ill USA - Sunday, October 29, 2006 at 11:15:21 (CST)

Great reunion!!!! Met up with some old friends and made some new friends. One other snipe has shown up since the reunion, Hello Frenchie!! Don't know if computer lines have made it to Kettle Holler Tn. yet, but sure would like to hear from Claude Bounds.

Name: Charles "Butch" Farmer <cfarmer3@houston.rr.com>
Yr Aboard: 1959-62
Division: M
City / State: Houston, tx USA - Sunday, October 29, 2006 at 07:43:37 (CST)

remember christmas in hong kong

Name: joe lafitte <bjlafitte>
Yr Aboard: three 64-67
Division: V-3
City / State: shreveport, la USA - Friday, October 27, 2006 at 22:12:51 (CDT)

This is for Frenchies comment from Oct 21. There was a Butch Farmer at the San Diego reunion. He was in M division around the time you are talking about. He lives in Houston, TX. Hi to the BT's from 67-70.

Name: Greg Hawke <hawkegh@access4less.net>
Yr Aboard: 67-70
Division: B Div. 4C Fireroom
City / State: Hales Corners, WI USA - Friday, October 27, 2006 at 12:32:35 (CDT)

I am looking for guys who served in Combar (CIC) from 1979 to 1983 we are planning a get together on the left coast. Emaile for details.

Name: Charlie Dodge <charlieddc@msn.com>
Yr Aboard: 1979-1983
Division: operations
City / State: Denver, Co USA - Wednesday, October 25, 2006 at 23:15:01 (CDT)

Went by FRENCHIE and I'm looking for shipmates: FARMER, MOON, STYLES, YATES Or any one who worked in Engine Room #1

Name: Ronald M La Verdiere (FRENCHIE) <MamaBichon@comcast.net>
Yr Aboard: 60-64
Division: M
City / State: Clinton Township, MI USA - Saturday, October 21, 2006 at 10:36:13 (CDT)

AFTER BOARDING THE SHIP IN THE PHILIPPINES 1973 AND OUT TO SEA, DAYS LATER I FOUND MYSELF WONDERING THE HANGER BAY AT NIGHT WONDERING WHY THE LITIS WERE NOW RED. BEFORE GOING BACK TO MY COMPARTMENT SOME GUY TOLD ME WE WERE NOW IN DANGEROUS WATERS AND I WOULD MAKE $65.00 MORE THIS MONTH. I WAS ONLY 18 AND SET UP AN ALLOTMENT TO MY MOTHER EACH MONTH . I THOUGHT IT WAS GREAT PAY . A FEW YEARS WITH A LOT OF WATER AND PORTS COVERD I GOT OFF HER . 1975. SOME OF THE BEST TIMES OF MY LIFE. I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM OF MY BUDDIES THAT REMEMBER ROOM A-B 404-L .

Name: Robert Egleston <iggystuff2AOL.COM>
Yr Aboard: 1973 - 75
Division: 1ST
City / State: MINOA , NY USA - Saturday, October 21, 2006 at 08:02:01 (CDT)

Wishing that I could find some shipmates that serve the same time that I was in

Name: John Q Sam <qman2q2@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 1968-69
Division: G
City / State: Roswell, NM USA - Friday, October 20, 2006 at 22:33:45 (CDT)

I went on the 2 west pack cruises in 1963 and 1965. I did plane captain duties the 1st cruise and radar tech duties the second cruise. I was doing volunteer work on the musium USS Midway last week and a whole bunch of you guys came aboard. I found out you were having a reunion right here in San Diego. wow. I had other committments and couldn't get to there. so i started looking on line and found this site. very interesting. thanks for the trip down memory lane joe zuniga

Name: joseph r. zuniga <joerzuniga@sbcglobal.net>
Yr Aboard: 1962
Division: cag 15 ,vf151
City / State: santee, ca USA - Friday, October 20, 2006 at 20:22:02 (CDT)

Need info and or photo's of the Marines that came abord from the Midway VMCJ-1 they were EA-6's April 75 Tanks to all that were abord

Name: Richard Mazza <rickscafe@ice.co.cr>
Yr Aboard: 1975
Division: Vmcj1-det101
USA - Friday, October 20, 2006 at 16:24:54 (CDT)

i was a board 65-67 in cic as a radarmen. i was an e-3 at that time. igot out of the navy and went back to scholl and became a registered nurse. i now am retired from the army nurse corp. i made lt. col. army nurse cor. ron smith

Name: ronald e smith <rsmith7@hot.rr.com>
Yr Aboard: 1965-1967
Division: cic
City / State: harker heights , tx USA - Thursday, October 19, 2006 at 16:57:33 (CDT)

enjoy reading the stories, anybody know where I can obtain a good model of the coral sea? or of a VF-51 Phantom?

Name: Kenneth Ashby <KdA47_714@hotmail.com>
Yr Aboard: 12/74 thru 6/75
Division: VF-51 Plane Captain
City / State: Kiowa, CO USA - Thursday, October 19, 2006 at 16:38:02 (CDT)

was on the sea during alot of milestones as i look back it still was alot of hard work but always worth it.

Name: vince bonderczuk <bondo1911@hotmail.com>
Yr Aboard: 1984-1987
Division: b-1 and b-5
City / State: dandridge, tn USA - Thursday, October 19, 2006 at 11:28:58 (CDT)

My heart was broken the day I learned they tore her down. Never will there be another like her. The ports I saw and the things we did are the folder of the best sea stories. Who could ever forget thier first visit to Subic? lol Or thier journey from polly-wog to shellback? Although I was never an "model" sailor, I am proud to have served upon her. Long live her memory.

Name: Tom Cocca <tjmosa@tds.net>
Yr Aboard: 1978/1981
Division: V-3
City / State: KNoxville, TN USA - Thursday, October 19, 2006 at 05:05:24 (CDT)

Just had div.reunion in Charleston,S.C. Oct 12 thru 15th It was nice to see old friends.

Name: George A. Sonnier <gsonnier56@comcast.net>
Yr Aboard: 59 to 63
Division: V - 4
City / State: Manteca, Ca. USA - Wednesday, October 18, 2006 at 14:08:20 (CDT)

Attempting to located a certain AZ-3 Doug "Smitty" Smith who served on the Coral Sea from 1972 - 1974. Also attempting to locate a photograph of an F-4B BuNo 149473 - Modex NL 114. This a/c was flown by Teague / Howell when they downed their MiG 17. Thank you....

Name: Don McCarthy <LMAC7041@aol.com>
City / State: Waterford, CT USA - Saturday, October 14, 2006 at 14:16:41 (CDT)

I'm the Puckett finder - enjoyed the reuninon in San Diego - saw one old friend and, hopefully, made some new ones

Name: Jack Noble <pattyandjack@comcast.net>
Yr Aboard: 62-64
Division: X
City / State: Camino, Ca USA - Saturday, October 14, 2006 at 14:14:42 (CDT)

My wife and I made it to the reunion in San Diego and had a great time can't wait till next year when it will be in Las Vegas... My wife could'nt believe the size of our sister ship USS MIDWAY it sure brought back memories from a long time ago...

Name: Joe Bryant aka Joe Pogorzelski <joepbryant@sbcglobal.net>
Yr Aboard: 1965-1967
Division: OA
City / State: North Hollywood, Ca USA - Friday, October 13, 2006 at 03:08:35 (CDT)

I can not find my name on any rosters for this ship.

Name: Dominguez Peter J <adominguez11@bak.rr.com>
Yr Aboard: 1959/1960
Division: Mar-Det
City / State: Bakersfield, CA USA - Thursday, October 12, 2006 at 21:58:16 (CDT)

October 12, 2006 I was on board for the '68-'69 WestPac cruise. So many familiar names. Mike Golub, NYC, Don Logan, Butch Hartsock, Rick Tarr, Ontario, CA, John Spadafora from Philly, Cleary, Henly, Sharpton from Talapoosa, GA, Ron Sellers. I've forgotten a few names in 37 years. All night poker games, quarter a point. Rick Tarr and I left the ship to go to A school when we got back in '69. Four months at Treasure Island as an RD3 was great duty. I ended up on a destroyer escort out of Newport after that. Rick went back to the Coral Maru and we lost touch. Sometimes on late night TV Too Late the Hero will come on. A lot of us worked as extras when they were filming some scenes in the Philippines. I remember someone smoking in one of the huts they'd built for the movie. Just about burned the set down. Hi to all of you guys.

Name: Allan Doe <atdoe@verizon.net>
Yr Aboard: 1968-1969
Division: OI
City / State: Northampton, MA USA - Thursday, October 12, 2006 at 20:11:05 (CDT)

Nice site. how does one join group.

Name: Gerard F. Flynn <gerxavier@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 1951-1955
Division: 4th
City / State: Las Vegas, NV USA - Thursday, October 12, 2006 at 13:29:13 (CDT)

I'm the guy looking for Puckett who jumped ship on the 63 WESTPAC cruise. Had a great time at the reunion in San Diego a few days ago - only met one sailor that I remembered but met 3 who served with Puckett in VAH-2 and gave me some good gossip. For me, it was terrific meeting with people who have a common bond and I think I made/would like to make friends with many of them.

Name: Jack "Charley" Noble <pattyandjack@comcast.net>
Yr Aboard: 62-64
Division: X
City / State: Camino, Ca USA - Wednesday, October 11, 2006 at 21:53:51 (CDT)

norm kline,cliff tree elam,john mattarochia,ron harshman fred waco loan.robert miglets the party never ends

Name: andy FUD thorn <athorn@westperry.k12.pa.us>
Yr Aboard: 1965---1969
Division: 2nd&G
City / State: steelton, pa USA - Wednesday, October 11, 2006 at 12:53:17 (CDT)

I'm submitting this on behalf of my brother. He passed away Oct. 6, 1985. He died of lung cancer. He had 6 children. The youngest had just graduated form High School.I'm not sure of his Division, but he took his Basis Training at Bainbright, Maryland. Please let me know if you received this info.

Name: Harold Coleman Heatherly "Buster" <sld406@earthlink.com>
Yr Aboard: 1953
Division: 2nd Regiment Company 265
City / State: LaFollette, TN USA - Saturday, October 07, 2006 at 09:05:51 (CDT)

Haven't checked in for a while and wanted to represent Airdales from my ere. Later, Texx

Name: Larry Elliott Jr. "Texx"
Yr Aboard: 1978 to 1982
Division: V-1 division
City / State: New Vienna, OH USA - Friday, October 06, 2006 at 02:02:50 (CDT)

Have a 1972 Coral Sea Zippo sent to Carol Waterman from Vietnam,by her husband.Anyone know a Waterman who served around 1972? Best regards,Mike

Name: Mike McCaslin <lighters@iag.net>
Yr Aboard: none
City / State: New Smyrna Beach, Florida USA - Wednesday, October 04, 2006 at 13:11:50 (CDT)

would love to hear from some of the old shipmates i served with. please e-mail me also known as Flight Deck Fred.

Name: Jay Lidy <dodgeracingfan@sbcglobal.net>
Yr Aboard: 1985-1989
Division: G-4/ G-5
City / State: Peru, In USA - Tuesday, October 03, 2006 at 18:46:40 (CDT)

served aboard from july 6 until november 8th Was a tail hook runner on that med cruise

Name: John J Clemmer <berniej8@juno .com>
Yr Aboard: 1954
Division: V 2 arresting gear
City / State: Sebastian, FL USA - Tuesday, October 03, 2006 at 13:54:20 (CDT)

Greetings Shipmates; especially all of you AO's who served in GM division. I've been reconnnecting with many of those I served with and to that end have created a Blog for my GM Division shipmates and anyone else interested. You can find it at http://cva43gmdiv.blogspot.com . It's called "Where The Hell Is That Rack Of Sidewinders?" please visit and leave your comments and suggestions. I've only just started it so there isn't much there yet but I'm hopefull it will grow. I served in GM from 68 until 71 but the site is for anyone who served in that division or served with us. If you want to be a member shoot me an e-mail.

Name: Bill "Mouse" Davis <uglicoyote@gmail.com>
Yr Aboard: 68-71
Division: G.M.
City / State: Pocatello, ID USA - Sunday, October 01, 2006 at 14:57:53 (CDT)

That ship ment a lot to all of us. The West Pac and then the World Cruise was a great oppertunity and alot of fun. Hello to Jay G., Pat C., and Don B.. Hope to reach more of our ship mates in the future. Would love to do a formal or even informal reunion in the future. Here is to the Coral Sea. Haze gray and underway, forever in our hearts.

Name: John (Jack )Davis <jjdavis@bop.gov>
Yr Aboard: 1980-1984
Division: R division
Ma USA - Saturday, September 30, 2006 at 14:34:36 (CDT)

I was on board as an Firemen Apprentice and left as EM3...

Name: Alexander C.Manzano <amanzanopm88@cox.net>
Yr Aboard: 1965-68
Division: E-Division
City / State: San Diego, Ca. USA - Friday, September 29, 2006 at 14:56:59 (CDT)

Hello! I think, that my block is creative! What you say? Fioricet Lamisil Ativan

Name: My block <My block>
Yr Aboard: Information
Division: Information
City / State: About, Information Russia - Friday, September 29, 2006 at 07:47:30 (CDT)

I was aboard USS Coral Sea from May 1967 until Dec 1968 assigned to GM Division. I was USNR on active duty. Would like to communicate with any of My old division shipmates.

Name: Kenneth Faria <alrightythenken@webtv.net>
Yr Aboard: 1967
Division: GM
City / State: Orlando, FL USA - Thursday, September 28, 2006 at 21:24:04 (CDT)

I went aboard the Coral Sea when it was in Brimerton, Washington as part of the recomission crew.

Name: A.E. MITCHELL <c.canal.verizon.net>
Yr Aboard: LATE 1959-1963
Division: V-1 & v-6
City / State: cathedral city, ca USA - Thursday, September 28, 2006 at 21:11:35 (CDT)

i was aboard the uss coral sea between 1987 and 1990 i got out of the navy 3 days before she was decommisioned.

Name: andre alonzo jordan
Yr Aboard: 1987-1990
Division: ships company
City / State: bullhead city, az USA - Thursday, September 28, 2006 at 15:35:57 (CDT)

Served first with VFA-132 Privateers as a plankowner, than with VA-65 fighting tigers was a DCPO for the squadron. Hoping to find a photo of both squadrons a side angle with there tail codes. having aircraft and carrier built and need to authenticate and help would be appreciated. thank you bill.

Name: William J, Atson <atsonw@lycos.com>
Yr Aboard: 85-86---88-89
Division: air
City / State: phoenix, az USA - Thursday, September 28, 2006 at 03:05:23 (CDT)

Great to see some of the names of guys I used to know. See Capt. Gorsline signed in. Hi Skipper.

Name: Thom Rigg <thom.rigg@sbcglobal.net>
Yr Aboard: 68-71
Division: X-Legal
City / State: Reno, NV USA - Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at 21:45:31 (CDT)

WAS ON THE SEA AND ENJOYED IT ALL EXCEPT FOR CHIEF GUESS AND CHIEF TEMPLE BOTH BACK STABBERS BUT OTHERWISE GOOD TOUR.

Name: VINCE BONDERCZUK <BP@TARRCHEVROLLET.COM>
Yr Aboard: 1984-1987
Division: B-1 AND B-5
City / State: DANDRIDGE, TN USA - Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at 11:55:29 (CDT)

Three and a wake-up until California Here We Come! Heading to Fresno first for a day then into Frisco on Sunday. Then a couple of days on the coast and Twenty-Nine Palms. From there to Diego on Thursday for Paul Bernardy's retirement on the Midway! Oscar, Deb, Don, Sandra, Doc and Paula attending the USS Coral Sea Association reunion in San Diego to finish out the week-end! This is my 4th Annual Reunion in a row and they get better every year! Salts from 1947 Commissioning on up... What an experience to meet so many from different era's of the Coral Sea! Would love to see some new Snipes, we are greatly out numbered and need some support! Can't wait to tour our sister the USS Miday and hopefully get down to 4 Baker again!!! The excitement builds and I can't believe it's reunion time again! Come on all you boot camps give it a try!!! Later from the Heart of Dixie, Doc

Name: Sidney C. Dockery Jr. ( Doc ) <cva43doc@charter.net>
Yr Aboard: 1974 - 78
Division: Boilers / 4 Baker Fireroom
City / State: Northport, Al USA - Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at 00:55:45 (CDT)

I have a USS Coral Sea ashtray which I bought some years ago in Canada in a garage sale. Would anybody out there like it?

Name: William B Robertson <valbarrie@hotmail.com>
Yr Aboard: N/A
Division: N/A
City / State: Milton Keynes, England - Monday, September 25, 2006 at 08:24:53 (CDT)

My father, William V. Janovsky, served onboard in the early 50's

Name: David R. Janovsky <elksdrj@optonline.net>
City / State: Manville, NJ USA - Saturday, September 23, 2006 at 12:41:33 (CDT)

It was nice to hear from Dave (Mule) Muelhausen and Jack Davis. Wish you guys could get to the next Midwest Spring Fling Reunion or we all could get together in Las Vegas... It's always a cheap flight there. Any Golfers?

Name: Jay Griffiths <jayg@tollgas.com>
Yr Aboard: 81-85
Division: R-Div, DC Shop, Flying Squad
City / State: St Paul, MN USA - Saturday, September 23, 2006 at 09:14:56 (CDT)

PAUL SPAULDING--Would Michelle Fitzgerald, the daughter of PAUL SPAULDING please contact me. I served with him and considered him my best friend. He was from Indianapolis, Indiana and married Lynn in California. I think they were married in either 1965 or 1966. I would like to share some great memories of him with you. I have been trying to locate him for many years. I'm very saddened to hear he died in 1981. Please sontact me at my email address soon.

Name: Ron Heath <rs.heath@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 63-66
Division: w
City / State: Charlotte, nc USA - Thursday, September 21, 2006 at 17:37:44 (CDT)

Please add the years/division to the membership log. I'm the guy who is still looking for "Puckett" from VAH-2 who jumped ship on the 63 WestPac cruise.

Name: Jack (Charley) Noble <pattyandjack@comcast.net>
Yr Aboard: 1962-1964
Division: X
City / State: Camino, Ca USA - Thursday, September 21, 2006 at 12:56:10 (CDT)

was one of the first 35 that started the reunions in charleston

Name: richard a jones <joner707@cox.net>
Yr Aboard: 1947 - 1949
Division: 6 & 03
City / State: norfolk, va USA - Tuesday, September 19, 2006 at 13:26:59 (CDT)

I had a special friend whom he said he was a storeman of the USS Coral Sea. The ship docked in Olongapo, Zambales, Philippines in 1979. His name is Wilson C Delgado, a US citizen and an Ecuadorian background. I would appreciate if he could send me an e-mail. Thanks.

Name: Hermie Bye <herminiabye@hotmail.com>
Australia - Monday, September 18, 2006 at 05:35:28 (CDT)

It all seems like a life time ago, but the good times never fade from my memories. From the ship Yard in Long Beach to the ship yard in Bremerton and the Cruise in between.

Name: Michael Buc <bucarabian@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 1976-1979
Division: G
City / State: Las Vegas, NV USA - Sunday, September 17, 2006 at 00:24:12 (CDT)

I would like to hear from anyone who served with me.

Name: ron heath <rs.heath@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 63-66
Division: w
City / State: charlotte, nc USA - Friday, September 15, 2006 at 20:08:15 (CDT)

Hello to all that I may have served with. Many years have gone by but the best years was then.Good luck to all. Pat

Name: Pat Wuertemburg <patwyuma@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1971/ 1974
Division: Deck Department
City / State: Yuma, Az USA - Thursday, September 14, 2006 at 23:15:58 (CDT)

Looking forward to hearing and talking to former shipmates.

Name: James B. Adams <jbvl62@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1962-1964
Division: V-4
City / State: Edmonds, Wa USA - Monday, September 11, 2006 at 21:51:19 (CDT)

went to sea boy camr back a man

Name: Stephen Sawyer <flysteve@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1970/1973
Division: B
City / State: brigham city, ut USA - Monday, September 11, 2006 at 21:49:48 (CDT)

Been a paid-up member for some time. Would like to see the membership log updated to include my name so other shipmates will know that I'm alive. Thanks, Jim (Mac) McCormick, DKC (Ret)

Name: James E. McCormick <mac3879124@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1962 - 1967
Division: S4 Div / VAH2
City / State: Pasco, WA USA - Monday, September 11, 2006 at 01:45:11 (CDT)

Does anyone remember Albert M Stull? He was in the AMID division around the years 80-85. Please e mail me if you do. Thanks! Lucy Stull

Name: Lucy Stull <Lucype1@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 80-85 (father)
Division: AMID
City / State: San Diego, CA USA - Sunday, September 10, 2006 at 23:43:37 (CDT)

hOPE TO SEE SOME OF YOU OLD SHIPMARES SOON

Name: ALVIN HALL <HALLALVIN@AOL.COM>
Yr Aboard: 1975 THRU 1980
Division: B-3
City / State: BAKERSFIELD, CA USA - Sunday, September 10, 2006 at 22:54:36 (CDT)

Would like to hear from anyone from Deck Dept that served during the late 80's. I see Senior Chief John Dills from the hanger bay is a member here and so is CWO Smith who was our Bos'n during the end of my hitch. Don't see a way to contact you, so if you guys read this drop me an e-mail. Hope to hear from someone.

Name: David Coleman <hawkeyefan06@hotmail.com>
Yr Aboard: 1986-1989
Division: Deck Dept. 3rd Div.
City / State: Gun Barrel City, tx. USA - Sunday, September 10, 2006 at 22:36:39 (CDT)

GOOD TIMES are gone.

Name: Arnold Manriquez <buniam21@msn.com>
Yr Aboard: 1961-1964
Division: 3rd.
City / State: Tucson, AZ USA - Friday, September 08, 2006 at 15:26:56 (CDT)

Hope to see some guys frdme the old tonkin bay yacht club

Name: Bill CArlson <nmb/inc >
Yr Aboard: 68-72
Division: V-1
City / State: BIG Lake, mn USA - Thursday, September 07, 2006 at 18:37:27 (CDT)

Hope to see some former shipmates at the San Diego reunion. Change my membership log to reflect the years I was aboard. I goofed up the first time I logged in.

Name: Edward M. Medlin <uncleed@thegrid.net>
Yr Aboard: 1959-1963
Division: B (3 Able Fireroom)
City / State: Yreka, CA USA - Tuesday, September 05, 2006 at 15:30:10 (CDT)

hey anyone who thinks they remember me say hi like to here from you

Name: Steve Urbanski <sharonreblin@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 80-82
Division: b-div 3 baker
City / State: maple grove, mn USA - Tuesday, September 05, 2006 at 14:23:02 (CDT)

Going to the San Diego reunion next month. Hope to see some old shipmates there. Would like to see you guys again.

Name: Edward M. Medlin BT2 <uncleed@thegrid.net>
Yr Aboard: 1959 - 1963
Division: B
City / State: Yreka, CA USA - Sunday, September 03, 2006 at 16:45:13 (CDT)

I was one of the original ships company and a plank owner. This was the greatest ship on the sea's during that period.

Name: Bob L. Perkins <perky2@ccountry.net>
Yr Aboard: 10/1/47 to 09/07/48
Division: Gunnery
City / State: Medford, OR USA - Saturday, September 02, 2006 at 16:09:28 (CDT)

Served onboard the Ageless Warrior with pride and professionalism. A true beautiful piece of machinery. Miss the sea. Live close to Baltimore where they sent her the final resting place. She never gave in even during her tear down. Cost the company more than they bargained for. She wanted to prove her strength before going down.

Name: James D. Booker Jr. <oneicgod@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 1985 to 1990
Division: V-2
City / State: Baltimore, MD USA - Friday, September 01, 2006 at 21:27:25 (CDT)

Was driving home last night & spotted a pick-up with USS Coral Sea CVA-43 Association bumper sticker in the New Haven/East Haven, CT area!

Name: David H. Mason <Dave@yankeecontainers.com>
Yr Aboard: 64-67
Division: E, R & A
City / State: Madison, CT USA - Friday, September 01, 2006 at 09:25:02 (CDT)

See all you guys in san diego.hope to see more snipes,airdales can be a little overwhelming,if you know what i mean.SHOUTS GO OUT TO OSCAR,DOC,HP,JONSEY,MADDOG,AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST,WACKY!!!

Name: Don Colwell <doncolwell@comcast.net>
Yr Aboard: 74-77
Division: b-div
City / State: fresno, cal. USA - Thursday, August 31, 2006 at 22:56:57 (CDT)

I am just lokking for info and maybe some pictures of my Dad (jack D.Ellett).He is passed away and my daughters are intersted in what Grandpa did in the Navy.

Name: Sandra Kempster nee Ellett <kempster@pris.bc.ca>
Yr Aboard: 64-65
Division: ???
USA - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 16:01:42 (CDT)

Enough of you guys out there know me. For those who don't or aren't in a fine organization like ours as of yet, Be it known that : we will be having our Annual Mini Reunion at Don Hall's Guest House in Fort Wayne, IN from 27 April to 29 April 2007. For $159.00 you can bunk with your wife (or whoever else) get a free CP brkfst, a $#20 buck gift certificate, a btl of Champagne or a 2 liter btl of Coke, Complimentary Airport Van and enjoy a whirlpool exercise room as well as indoor and/or outdoor pools (weather permitting) To latch on to this deal, e mail , Secretary Emeritus Herman Doernbach @ hermanwd@aol.com or cal President Emeritus, Bob Mackey @ 1 708 891 6771. From one who has participated in these mini reunions, the value is phenominal. Secretary Emeritus, Sal Avellino

Name: Sal Avellino <SALCVB43@Aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 11/51 to 3/53
Division: S2-C
City / State: Breooklyn & Great Neck, , NY USA - Saturday, August 26, 2006 at 16:22:56 (CDT)

Yo shipmates!!!!! Hello to all my brothers. PC3 Reisinger checking in. Still looking for the ole post office gang from 85/88. Sure would love to hear from you guys and talk about old times. I sure do miss the ole girl. Funny, I can't remember any bad times just the good times and all the good friends. Those were some of the best years in my life. Hope to hear from anyone who remembers the gang and those years. God Bless you all.

Name: Dan Reisinger <southernyank@pa.net>
Yr Aboard: 85/88
Division: Admin/Post Office
City / State: Millerstown, PA USA - Friday, August 25, 2006 at 07:10:38 (CDT)

she was a good ship to be on miss her now all i have is happening's in my mind and alot of friends i met on her........

Name: marvin gentry <mdgentry_84@msn.com>
Yr Aboard: 1980-1982
Division: b
City / State: norfolk, va. USA - Thursday, August 24, 2006 at 22:08:34 (CDT)

I hope you can help with this!!! 6 years ago a cigarette lighter belonging to a 'Keith Perkins' was found in London. The Lighter was inscribed 'USS Coral Sea, CVA 43, South Vietnam 1966' I am really looking to contact this person as I would like to return the item as it may be of senitmental value to them. I appreciate your help with this mystery! I look forward to hearing from anyone who can help. Regards Mike Hann

Name: Michael Hann <brenda@phann.freeserve.co.uk>
Yr Aboard: n/a
Division: n/a
City / State: London, UK - Wednesday, August 23, 2006 at 14:02:59 (CDT)

I was on board for a short time after the coral seas came back from west pack. it was tied up in alameda calif.

Name: James Braun <shaboyga@hotmail.com>
Yr Aboard: 1973-1974
Division: M1
City / State: annandale, mn USA - Wednesday, August 23, 2006 at 08:31:52 (CDT)

I Arrived from three years of shore duty at HT 8. 23 April 1969 to 21 Jan 1970. Remember the ship along side with the Union 76 Ball on the fantail fueling us the elevator breaking. Doggie dinner Birthday dinners once a month. Looking for a Douglas first name only He worked in Quality Control had my Reel to Reel Tape deck there would dub taps.Have verry few memories of the sip hope some one remembers me. I was ASE 2 Shop was hanger bay aft. When the ship pulled in for repairs in Puget Sound I was assinged to Shore Patrol 28 April to 25 June 1969 Tad to a old School House converted to barracks.Back aboard was transrered to Master at Arms Duty. Remember and EArl Blevens..Wish i could remember more and of the ship. At the time all i thougt about was getting out. Now I wish i would have finished the cruse.Hope some one remembers me Email me. halsmagic124@netzero.net.

Name: Harold L. Eckardt <halsmagic124@netzero.net>
Yr Aboard: 1969-1970
Division: AMID IM 2 /MAA Div
City / State: Chicago, Il USA - Tuesday, August 22, 2006 at 21:47:54 (CDT)

Just a "AHOY SHIPMATES" from an old airdale. Was with VA-196 aboard the USS Ranger in Gulf of Tonkin, West-Pac '69-'70. We were the flagship of the 7th Fleet at that time. I think you guys, the Connie, and the Bonnie Dick were out there at that time too. Hope some of you got over to the Ranger for the Christmas Bob Hope Show.

Name: Richard T. Host <rkhost2002@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: N/A
Division: N/A
City / State: Pensacola, FL USA - Tuesday, August 22, 2006 at 10:19:56 (CDT)

MIss the boat, sure complained while aboard, but now don't regret a minute of it. Served w/ some great men, made lifelong friends. God Bless All Who Served Aboard Her.

Name: Larry Palmer <lionlarrypsu73@sbcglobal.net>
Yr Aboard: 69-70
Division: GM
City / State: Parsons, KS USA - Monday, August 21, 2006 at 14:33:10 (CDT)

Would love to hear from anyone I served with, and I'll bet you that my "tall tales" since leaving the navy are better than yours.

Name: Grady Rape <grape@cgidonline.net>
Yr Aboard: '63 - '65
Division: Dental
City / State: Chickamauga, GA USA - Monday, August 21, 2006 at 14:28:20 (CDT)

link The above address has some interesting photos of the cruises made in 66 & 67.

Name: Ted Mc Manus <tedgmc@sbcglobal.net>
Yr Aboard: 66-68
Division: OP
City / State: Vallejo, CA USA - Monday, August 21, 2006 at 09:55:47 (CDT)

was a cook in the officers mess,but became the ships first locksmith with my own office,and no chiefs to breathing down my back,great time on the world cruise and hope to see many shipmates in san diego ms2 lage

Name: sam lage <lisalage@sbcglobal.net>
Yr Aboard: 81-83
Division: s-5
City / State: concord, ca USA - Sunday, August 20, 2006 at 22:08:27 (CDT)

Would like to find Rob Partner (PR),William Acosta,(TD2) Bruce Crampton, Ensign Marshall, Captain Dunleavy.

Name: John A. Hall <benson1@juno.com>
Yr Aboard: May '81 - Oct. '81
Division: AIMD
City / State: Fort Wayne, IN USA - Saturday, August 19, 2006 at 02:44:57 (CDT)

I hope some day I can go see our Sister ship U.S.S. Midway. I enjoy the mail I get. Job well done.

Name: Harry T. Kelley, Jr. <cva43roofrat@joplin.com>
Yr Aboard: December of 1968
Division: Ships company V-1
City / State: Joplin, MO. USA - Friday, August 18, 2006 at 18:10:12 (CDT)

The Coral Sea was an awesome ship, beautiful lines and a pleasure to serve aboard her. I think about my time aboard her almost every day and wish I could do it all over again in a heart beat. Being aboard her was the best part of my Navy career.

Name: Jim Hagan <jchjr_41@hotmail.com>
Yr Aboard: 1963 Far East Cruise incl. Australia
Division: VAH-2
City / State: Bigfork, MT USA - Thursday, August 17, 2006 at 01:40:56 (CDT)

Looking for some friends of mind from the coral sea 43. Dorsey from San diego california. If I can get a hold of him please contact me at my e-mail address.

Name: Terry Freels <freels55@hotmail.com>
Yr Aboard: 1976-1977
Division: flight deck
City / State: alameta, ca USA - Wednesday, August 16, 2006 at 23:53:12 (CDT)

While I was on board we went through some changes the "A"was dropped after the Vietnam War ended.And also B-Div was divided into B-1,B-2,and B3 divisions.B-3 which I served the whole term was oil shack and fwd&aft evaps.Nice talking to you all call anytime San Franciscos Own!!!!!!

Name: H.P.Eaton <pateats@hotmail.com>
Yr Aboard: 12/74 to 7/78
Division: B-Div B-3 Div
City / State: Arcata , CA USA - Monday, August 14, 2006 at 22:59:34 (CDT)

Some of my greatest memories are while I was onboard the Coral Sea. I would have never gone where I did or met the people that I did without the Coral Sea. Sadly, I have not kept in contact with any of my ship mates. I guess that the older we get, the more sentimental we become. Sometimes I wish I was back there again.

Name: Richard L Yost <leeleeyost1@hotmail.com>
Yr Aboard: 1961 - 1964
Division: OR
City / State: Douglassville, PA USA - Monday, August 14, 2006 at 12:32:33 (CDT)

I served the Coral Maru in IM-2 Division back on the fantail. "Hoppy" was the leading Petty Officer. Looking for Stearmer, Jeffries, Engelhardt, Stigal"Moose", "Rabbit", anybody in Aimd from that time period.I really do miss the times.

Name: John Neal <jrn4n@msn.com>
Yr Aboard: 79-83
Division: AIMD
City / State: Louisville, Ky USA - Sunday, August 13, 2006 at 15:07:37 (CDT)

Haven't checked in for a while. Even though it's not in the list of divisions that's provided, there was a GM division. It was not a part of G division as it was on some ships. Would love to hear from anyone with whom I served Also, for some great memories vist this Subic Bay web site http://www.subicbaypi.com/index.htm Love those brown-eyed girls.

Name: Bill "Mouse" Davis <uglicoyote@gmail.com>
Yr Aboard: 68-71
Division: GM
City / State: Pocatello, ID USA - Sunday, August 13, 2006 at 12:27:06 (CDT)

Great ship, wish it was still here. John Plyler (JW) and I would like to make contact with anyone that knows Donald Trotter and James McLeod or anyone from S-1 during that time. I'm retired on Lake Eufaula and tired of fishing. Looking for a business to buy so I can keep busy.

Name: Harold Foster <haroldf@ipa.net>
Yr Aboard: 1/1960 to 6/1963
Division: S-1
City / State: Eufaula, Ok USA - Sunday, August 13, 2006 at 09:24:35 (CDT)

It appears that I'm not the only one who remembers only some of the best times that I ever had, unless I force myself to recall how truly long and miserable some of those days were in the Gulf of Tonkin and elsewhere. Hunter's Point was terrible, and I think it took years to undo the butchering of what work was done there. It's sad that the old boat met such an undignified and demeaning end.

Name: Rob "Mac" McGregor <robm@fireserve.net>
Yr Aboard: 68-72
Division: GM
City / State: Klamath Falls, OR USA - Saturday, August 12, 2006 at 17:46:19 (CDT)

I AM LOOKING FOR SOME OF THOSE OLD CTO'S CTA'S CTI'S CTM'S THAT USED TO BE IN MY DIVISION. PLEASE EMAIL ME IF YOU CAN. WOULD LIKE TO GET TOGETHER AGAIN TO TALK ABOUT OLD TIMES.

Name: DOUGLAS E FORD <forddoug7@verizon.net>
Yr Aboard: 77 - 79
Division: OS
City / State: SHERMAN, TEXAS USA - Saturday, August 12, 2006 at 15:21:24 (CDT)

william schultz is looking for anyone that knew his brother from the 73 wespac cruise his name was daniel schultz he died shortly after the cruise in 76 his email is wfschultz@bak.rr.com

Name: james young <jasfromathol@webtv.net>
Yr Aboard: 73-74
Division: deck 4th
City / State: athol, ma USA - Saturday, August 12, 2006 at 11:34:05 (CDT)

I hope to see lots of shipmates in San Diego. Sully

Name: Larry Sullivan <silkysullivan@frontiernet.net>
Yr Aboard: 1959-63
Division: V-1
City / State: Burney, CA USA - Friday, August 11, 2006 at 22:02:53 (CDT)

Great duty, thorougly enjoyed Sydney, Australia (1970)

Name: Jim Strzempka <strzemjames@adelphia.net>
Yr Aboard: 1968-1970
Division: Fighter Squadron 161
City / State: Silver Creek, NY USA - Thursday, August 10, 2006 at 13:53:18 (CDT)

It seems like yesterday!

Name: William S. Hooten <bnjhooten@comcast.net>
Yr Aboard: 1968-1969
Division: medical
City / State: Peachtree City., Ga USA - Tuesday, August 08, 2006 at 18:04:57 (CDT)

Went Aboard right out of Boot Camp, Worked as a Blue shirt on Flight deck Then as LSO spotter & talker LOVED every minute of the time I was Aboard !! Made a couple of Med Cruises Was transferred to NAS Jacksonville Fla. shortly after the Suez Canal incident,Did NOT want toleave the Coral Sea Left USN as an Airman..Then Joined the US Coast guard for 11 years Leaving USCG as EN1 (E-6) in 1970 But My Heart is always aboard the CORAL SEA I am ALWAYS looking for her on the HISTORY Channel And see her quite Often!

Name: Joseph P. Brusina <jbrusina@zoominternet.net>
Yr Aboard: 1954 1957
Division: V-1-F
City / State: Chicora, PA USA - Tuesday, August 08, 2006 at 11:55:04 (CDT)

Joined the ship in Sasebo, right before Christmas. Remember moving to off Okinawa for New years and continued to stay on board for the next two years. I was standing on the starboard side of the bridge when I heard the saw the #3 elevator falling off. We were in the south China Sea. One time, the ship was turning and they were moving planes, one of the AD's and tractors flpped off the Port #2 elevator. I also remember the bad crash one night as the planes were re-fueling. Someone made a bad landing and continued up the deck, taking out one plane after another. Being on the bridge all the time, I had the oppurtunity to log alot what was happening to the old lady. It would be interesting to read alot of those old logs. Few years back finally parted with my 33 1/3 crusie book record, it was too warped. I was also lucky, used to fly home on the COD as I went to high school in Coronado with the XO's daughter, I knew the Navigator and most of the officers before I went aboard. One job I had on board was to assist winding all the ships clock in every space on board. It gave me the oppurtunity to be in or see just about every space on the ship. When I wasn't working, I liked to spend my spare time up in secondary Conn. Always quite and peaceful. Even screwed up once and made it to Captains Mast. A bunch of us got caught on the beach where we weren't supposed to be. Was restricted to the ship for one port call at Youkuska. Left the ship when she was in San Francisco 1963. Returned to San Diego,married a Captains daughter, went back to school and into the Coast Guard. Still have alot of fond memories though. Would be interesting to know how many of my other QM's are still around.

Name: Thomas Orre <torred@san.rr.com>
Yr Aboard: late 61 to 63
Division: N Division
City / State: San Diego, Ca USA - Sunday, August 06, 2006 at 23:47:18 (CDT)

Anyone remember the crash of 1-6-61? I am the dummy hit by the willy fudd prop. I grew up on the Coral Sea with some of the best shipmates a sailor could have. During my 20 yr naval career I never met sailors as good as the ones on my first ship, Coral Sea. I served with Smokin Joe Frick on CAG 14 staff at Miramar 71-72. Looking for him.

Name: Del "Abby" Abercrombie <abby1942@comcast.net>
Yr Aboard: 59-63
Division: V-1
City / State: Frresno, CA USA - Saturday, August 05, 2006 at 18:32:00 (CDT)

JUST WANT TO TELL ALL YOU LEFT OVERS FROM THE CRACKER JACK CRUISE, THAT YOU TAUGHT THAT 17 YEAR OLD KID ALL THE LESSONS IN LIFE HE NEED FOR SURVIVAL,I LOOK IN MY 71-72 BOOK AND THER ARE SURE ALOT OF FACES ARE MISSING, EJ NUNN,FREBERG,SONNY,ZAPPATA,VICKERS, SIMMS, BRUNER SAUCEDA GUZMAN, FAVARO, COOKIE MAN,PEEWEE, MONTOYA, I KNOW JAMBOR(hoot) CANT BE ALIVE,. LETS SEA I COULD NOT TAKE ANOTHER CRUISE WITH YOU GUYS CAUSE I HAVE MIGHT HAVE GONE MENTAL, SO I TOOK A TRANSFERE TO N.A.S.U IWAKUNI JAPAN THE TO NAHA OKINAWA WHERE I MET UP WITH OUR OLD CHIEF LONG FELLOW, AND MORTON SHOWED UP ALSO. I HEARD THE DAY I LEFT SOME ONE RAN A FUEL TRUCK INTO A WING OF AN A/C . HEY I WENT HOME AND CAME BACK A YEAR LATER TO JACKSON VILLE FLA CECIEL FIELD, TWO YEARS THER AND BACK TO THE CORAL SEA AND THE DRUNKS WERE IN CHARGE, GOT THE HELL OUT OF THERE, I HAVE WITTNESSES BUT THATS ANOTHER STORY. LATER DUDES

Name: DALE SMITH <DESSMS@MCHSI.COM>
Yr Aboard: 71-72/77
Division: V-4 FUELS
City / State: DES MOINES, IOWA USA - Saturday, August 05, 2006 at 18:03:17 (CDT)

WE HAVE THE OLD LEXINGTON HERE IN CORPUS AS A MUSIUM. IF YOU ARE VISITING HERE, DON'T MISS IT. I FOUND A FEW OF THE OLD CORAL SEA PARTS IN THE ENGINE ROOM.

Name: RICHARD (DICK) MARAZAS <marz@stx.rr.com>
Yr Aboard: 51-55
Division: V1F REP 8
City / State: CORPUS CHRISTI, TX USA - Thursday, August 03, 2006 at 19:46:58 (CDT)

WE HAVE THE OLD LEXINGTON HERE IN CORPUS AS A MUSIUM. IF YOU ARE VISITING HERE, DON'T MISS IT. I FOUND A FEW OF THE OLD CORAL SEA IN THE ENGINE ROOM.

Name: RICHARD (DICK) MARAZAS <marz@stx.rr.com>
Yr Aboard: 51-55
Division: V1F REP 8
City / State: CORPUS CHRISTI, TX USA - Thursday, August 03, 2006 at 19:44:32 (CDT)

Trying to find anyone from VF-51 I'm still alive and looking for my squadron buddies..

Name: Rick Whaleyrwhaley49@earthlink.net>
Yr Aboard: 1973
Division: VF-51
City / State: Boise, ID USA - Wednesday, July 26, 2006 at 19:55:04 (CDT)

After spening some time looking around after my first visit, this is really quite a site. I ended up downloading the screen savers. After 35 years, I met one of my ship/shopmates unexpectedly at a truck stop in Wyoming while passing through when I was working. Thanks, Bill, it was really great seeing you after all that time.

Name: Jack Hurd IIjhurd@gwtc.net>
Yr Aboard: 1969 - 1971
Division: G.M.
City / State: Custer, SD USA - Thursday, July 27, 2006 at 17:33:22 (CDT)

Made one Med cruise aboard the Coral Sea

Name: Bill Hardywahardy@bellsouth.net>
Yr Aboard: 1952
Division: Carrier Air Group four VF-43
City / State: Aiken, SC USA - Sunday, July 30, 2006 at 12:09:41 (CDT)

I was the senior journalist in the PAO shop and Closed Circuit Television and radio station and produced the Coral Sea Breeze. My last Captain before leaving and promoted later was Admiral Smokey Joe Frick. My wife was the first Ombudsman selected aboard when they started the program.

Name: Bill Trent, JOC, USN-Ret <chieftrent_usn_ret@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 1973-1976
Division: Executive (X)
City / State: Dallas, TX USA - Saturday, July 22, 2006 at 09:14:07 (CDT)

MICHAEL GOLUB, ARTIE QUINN, AND DAVE ALEXANDER ARE GOING TO BE ATTENDING THE OCT 2006 SAN DIEGO RE UNION, WE ARE LOOKING FOR KEN KOEBEE, DAVE STROBEL, BOB STRUEBLING, HANCOCK, STEINER, HABEL, WARE, MULHEARN, NORRIS, PARK, PALMER, BRADLEY, SORRENSON, MACKLIN, MILLER, CHRISSMAN, AND WHOEVER ELSE CRUISED THE THE SOUTH CHINA SEA WITH US... MICHAELJAY13703@MYWAY.COM

Name: MICHAEL GOLUB <MICHAELJAY13703@MYWAY.COM>
Yr Aboard: 1965 TO 1968
Division: O.I.
City / State: QUEENS, NY USA - Friday, July 21, 2006 at 13:43:28 (CDT)

I remember BT1 Ambrose, BT1 Rhoten, BT3 Dennis Childs, my nick name was Billy. BT3 Keith Paterson, so many others I am ashamed that I have forgotten ther names but never ther faces.

Name: Gary S. Mellor <garymellor@hotmail.com>
Yr Aboard: 1986-89
Division: R-2 #2B & 2A Firerooms
City / State: Corpus Christi, texas USA - Wednesday, July 19, 2006 at 22:41:26 (CDT)

We'll get together,again,in Oct.It's set-up for V4 ,,Recomm crew ........but anybody on the flight deck,from that era,or on the ship......you're welcome.I'd be tickled to buy you a beer. This is not part of annual reunion--Cva 43. Luck

Name: E.O. Whitmire <eowii@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 59-62
Division: V4
City / State: Atlanta, Ga USA - Tuesday, July 18, 2006 at 12:43:42 (CDT)

I still have a round bulkhead disk that has Coral Sea on it stuck in my shed. It was salvaged off of the ship when it was being torn apart. I had called and written about this years ago when I lived in Texas and I have not heard if the association is really interested in having it or not. I had mailed $10 to join back then also and have heard nothing. Just was browsing today and decided to contact you again and see what is up.

Name: Jesse P. Prescott, OSCM(SW) <Jesse_prescott@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 1986-1989
Division: OPS DEPT MASTER CHIEF
City / State: Williston, SC USA - Friday, July 14, 2006 at 21:58:48 (CDT)

I sent $16.95 so that I could join the association back in 2005. Nothing was heard back. Please let me know what happened. I would like to be included.

Name: Robert Aldridge, MMC(SW) <N5CPO@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 1984-1988
Division: Ship's Maintenance
City / State: Roxie, MS USA - Friday, July 14, 2006 at 21:54:07 (CDT)

I wasn't attached to the Coral Sea, but I had a few friends on board. I was on the U.S.S. Ranger, CVA-61, GM Division. I'm looking for the "Chicken Hawk". I think he was in G Division on the Coral Sea. We were in transit together at N.A.S. Alameda around 1969. "have nose will hunt".

Name: Richard (Dick) Clark <riclark@aii.edu>
Yr Aboard: N/A
Division: N/A
City / State: Denver, CO USA - Friday, July 14, 2006 at 17:53:22 (CDT)

served 2 tours

Name: Stephen W. Phipps <sphipp_49221@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 1968-1970
Division: r
City / State: pueblo, co USA - Friday, July 14, 2006 at 09:57:26 (CDT)

It sure is good to see that there are still many of us shipmates left to check in and make note. I have been trading sea stories with my son who is a officer in the gator boat navy. It's not the same. I think we had more fun. Although his pays is better. I hope we all have many more years to pass on the experiences and friendships that we all had. God Bless.

Name: Gary Sims <geminigary@att.net>
Yr Aboard: 1972-1975
Division: IM-3 DIV. AIMD Dept.
City / State: Olive Branch, MS USA - Thursday, July 13, 2006 at 16:46:21 (CDT)

Been a member of the association since 2002, Great cite and well run. But would like my entery in the log filled out. doesn't have my years aboard, division Would appreciate your filling them in. Thank you, W. Murphy

Name: Walter J Murphy <thmrph7503@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1952-1953
Division: 0 1 Photo Lab
City / State: Waldwick, N J USA - Thursday, July 13, 2006 at 15:53:14 (CDT)

Nice to see that some people don't forget the important things

Name: Richard Frasure <frasre@amwtp.inl.gov>
Yr Aboard: 1979
Division: 4 Baker Boiler Room
City / State: Blackfoot, Id USA - Wednesday, July 12, 2006 at 11:25:14 (CDT)

Interesting website, but I feel that I should point out a couple of omissions. The Air Wing listings for the final two cruises are in error. CVW-13 was the final example of the notational airwing and contained not one, but two A-6E Intruder squadrons: The Fighting Tigers of ATKRON 65 and The Warhorses of ATKRON 55. I can verify this as I was the 'Petty Officer In Charge' of SEAOPDET 25, the SEAOPDET detachment from NAS Oceana, in support of the Intruder squadrons. The second omission? I'll have to check the cruisebooks, but wasn't there an IM-4 division?

Name: Michael Dye, AQ1, USN (Ret) <luxpan@hotmail.com>
Yr Aboard: 1988-1989
Division: IM-3/SEAOPDET 25 POIC
City / State: Indianapolis, IN USA - Wednesday, July 12, 2006 at 08:31:00 (CDT)

Interesting website, but I feel that I should point out a couple of omissions. The Air Wing listings for the final two cruises are in error. CVW-13 was the final example of the notational airwing and contained not one, but two A-6E Intruder squadrons: The Fighting Tigers of ATKRON 65 and The Warhorses of ATKRON 55. I can verify this as I was the 'Petty Officer In Charge' of SEAOPDET 25, the SEAOPDET detachment from NAS Oceana, in support of the Intruder squadrons.

Name: Michael Dye, AQ1, USN (Ret) <luxpan@hotmail.com>
Yr Aboard: 1988-1989
Division: IM-3/Seaopdet 25 POIC
City / State: Indianapolis, IN USA - Wednesday, July 12, 2006 at 08:28:50 (CDT)

good old days

Name: glendon s ( andy) anderson <gsawotx@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 1961-1965
Division: v1 rep8
City / State: white oak, tx USA - Tuesday, July 11, 2006 at 19:37:51 (CDT)

I worked on the flight deck and then was transferred to the athletic gear locker.

Name: Larry Weaver <larryweaver@mac.com>
Yr Aboard: 1953
Division: Special Services
City / State: Huntsville, AL USA - Monday, July 10, 2006 at 15:02:02 (CDT)

I was in a Marine Squadren that came from Cherry Point, N.C. and spent 6 months aboard. I would like to get in touch with former Squadron members. My mos was 6511.

Name: lawrence (Gus) Augustyniak <gardenwatchn@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1960-1961
City / State: Huntington Beach, ca USA - Sunday, July 09, 2006 at 12:50:48 (CDT)

Wish the best to all "Gators" especially those of Detachment 2 "Gregory's Gators"!

Name: John (Jack) Joseph <jack.joseph@dla.mil>
Yr Aboard: 1979-1980
Division: VFP-63 Detachment 2
City / State: Alamda, CA USA - Friday, July 07, 2006 at 09:34:33 (CDT)

It good to read all the good things that is being said about ship she was my first carrier I served on and was the dearest to me because I went aboard as 19 year kid and came of as a man it Helped to shaped me into the man I became as it probably did for lot of us I retire from the navy in 1990 As Aviation Boatswain Mate Master Chief after the coral sea I served on the U.S.S Wasp CVS-18,Bennington CVS-20 Decomission it,Ranger CV-61,Rooselvelt CVA-42 Decomission it,Independence CV-60,Forrestal CV-59,I have a hellva good time tell sea story to my grand kids and I have a great grandson I can hardley wait to tell him about the Coral Sea and her crew,may god continue bless all of you and keep you safe and healthy. ABCM JAMES GLOVER JR

Name: James Glover <Glover_james bellsouth.net>
Yr Aboard: 60,61,62,63,64
Division: V2 Port Catapult Crew
City / State: Jacksonville, FL USA - Thursday, July 06, 2006 at 12:16:54 (CDT)

Only SIX Months till The National USS Coral Sea CVA-43 Reunion. October is right around the corner. San Diego , here we come... Again... LATER,

Name: Mike Pfeffer (Oscar) <mpfeff53@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1974-77
Division: B-Div. 4ABLE Fireroom
City / State: Chicago, Il USA - Wednesday, July 05, 2006 at 21:40:23 (CDT)

Just (6-10-06) married the girl I met while in Sydney 1963. About time, don't you think? Thank You Coral Sea for the ride "Down Under"

Name: W Luck <nluck@ev1.net>
Yr Aboard: 61-64
Division: VAH-2
City / State: Mechanicsville, VA USA - Wednesday, July 05, 2006 at 14:30:03 (CDT)

World cruise of 83 with Hugh was a Blast!!!

Name: Greg J.Gonos <GJGonos828@Zoominternet.net>
Yr Aboard: 82-84
Division: MarDet
City / State: Pittsburgh, Pa USA - Wednesday, July 05, 2006 at 06:58:22 (CDT)

James E. Smith,JO3-Served as editor of the ship's newspaper, The Coral Sea Breeze

Name: James E. Smith <jesmith2002@comcast.net>
Yr Aboard: 1954-1957
Division: executive
City / State: Bonita Springs, Fl USA - Tuesday, July 04, 2006 at 11:40:18 (CDT)

Please put my info. in the memberships listing. Thankyou Michael L. Aldridge

Name: Michael L. Aldridge <michael47905@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1969-1972
Division: V-4
City / State: Lafayette, IN USA - Tuesday, July 04, 2006 at 10:49:04 (CDT)

just want to thank all vets for their service both past and present that have given us this day of freedom. i currently have two sons serving for our freedom and we are very proud and greatful to them and all who volunterily serve with my sons. ( maybe ted kennedy should take a trip to iraq)...god bless you all..marty

Name: marty meyer <marty0108@hotmail.com>
Yr Aboard: 1971 to 1974
Division: cr
City / State: sacramento, ca USA - Tuesday, July 04, 2006 at 10:01:44 (CDT)

My father was aboard the Coral Sea from 1948 until 1952 I believe. He passed away just two weeks ago. Charles E. Shockley born Mar 21, 1929 died June 20, 2006.

Name: Charla (Shockley) Miller <mrs_m_At_Work@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 48 - 52
City / State: Lebanon, IN USA - Sunday, July 02, 2006 at 23:44:19 (CDT)

Couldn't have asked for a better ship and crew to do my final tour in and with. It's to bad, but I guess we all go to the bone yard eventually. Smooth seas and following winds to all.

Name: John Nichols, CWO USN RET.
Yr Aboard: 1982-1985
Division: A-Gang
City / State: Dateland, AZ USA - Saturday, July 01, 2006 at 17:44:08 (CDT)

Hope to see a few old friends at the reunion in San Diego

Name: carlsonwilliam <nbinc @aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 68-72
Division: v-1
City / State: big-lake, Mn USA - Friday, June 30, 2006 at 17:12:41 (CDT)

proud to serve;being assigned to the coral sea was a wonderful experience for me: i was involved in the shift from spare parts boxes to drawered store rooms: was catcher on the ship's softball team,mrt some fine officers and fellow sailors. thank you.

Name: paul a. hagerty sk3c
Yr Aboard: 1951-1953
Division: supply
City / State: philadelphia, pa USA - Friday, June 30, 2006 at 12:07:30 (CDT)

I don't remember the Division.

Name: Edward Trerotola <etkt@optonline.net>
Yr Aboard: 1953-54-55
Division: Gunnery
City / State: Mahwah, NJ USA - Thursday, June 29, 2006 at 14:22:40 (CDT)

I was with the USMC deployment of VMFA-323 & 531 out of El Toro. I worked in an IMA level shop. I would love to hear from any of my Marine or Navy shop mates. You can also use "wayne428 at gmail dot com" if the excite email doesn't work... it's often disabled/timed out. I recently visited the USS Midway museum ship in San Diego, It's not the Coral Sea, but was a treasure to be on her none the less. It brought back a flood of memories and emotions. Semper Fi

Name: Wayne Levitz - CPL USMC <wayne428@excite.com>
Yr Aboard: 1979-1980
Division: AMID
City / State: Bakersfield, CA USA - Thursday, June 29, 2006 at 10:56:16 (CDT)

I checked abaord the ageless warrior as ACAN and left as an AC2 during my stay on the U.S.S. Coral Sea. As an Air Traffic Controller on board I seen alot of flight operations. I remember the 111's mishaps, helo accident, the loss of arresting gear, and numerous other mishaps, and the loss of my fellow shipmates. I enjoyed my stay onboard and both MED CRUISES. I think of those times often, along with our losses. "she may have been old, but she still put out." our mother CV-43.

Name: Scott E. Lesick <lesickscott@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 1984-1988
Division: OC
City / State: Tarentum, pa USA - Wednesday, June 28, 2006 at 21:53:06 (CDT)

I was on the Recommissioning crew. My last 2 and 1/2 years was spent as a crew member (AMS-2) on the COD.

Name: James R. Williams (Willie) <williams_a@bellsouth.net>
Yr Aboard: jan. 1960- july 1963
Division: V-6
City / State: Ocean Springs, Ms USA - Monday, June 26, 2006 at 11:55:00 (CDT)

I was only on board for 6 months from Aug of 61 to March of 62 Worked as Avation Electrican. Remember stopping in Hawaii and the Philipinies.

Name: Gerald Kelpe <bkelpe@peoplepc.com>
Yr Aboard: 61-62
Division: AN (E-3)
City / State: Cape Girardeau, MO USA - Monday, June 26, 2006 at 10:23:42 (CDT)

older & bolder lives forever in all of our hearts

Name: dennis a. hughes <service@ cranechevrolet.com>
Yr Aboard: 1960 1963
Division: v-1
City / State: west paterson, nj USA - Friday, June 23, 2006 at 13:43:36 (CDT)

Just letting you know that I've changed e-mail address...

Name: Joseph Pogorzelski <joepbryant@sbcglobal.net>
Yr Aboard: 1965-1967
Division: OA
City / State: North Hollywood, Ca USA - Friday, June 23, 2006 at 00:10:00 (CDT)

i ran the quality control lab, fuel.

Name: Conrad Lawrence <onetonmagoo@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 72-74
Division: V4
City / State: West Sacramento, CA USA - Thursday, June 22, 2006 at 15:42:58 (CDT)

I MEET A CREW MEMBER FROM THIS SHIP THAT IS STILL ACTIVE WITH YOUR REUNIONS. I HAVE BEEN TOLD OF MANY FOND MEMORIES FROM THIS FINE NAVY MAN. GOOD TO SEE THAT YOU HAVE A GOOD HISTORIAN KEEPING THE MEMORIES ALIVE FOR THOSE THAT SERVED OUR COUNTRY SO WELL AS A PART OF THE FOGOTTON GERERATION. KEEP UP THE GREAT JOB ON PRESERVING A VITAL PART OF OUR GREAT NATION'S NAVAL HISTORY!!!

Name: SKIP GOLDBERG <SKIPGOLDBERG@COMCAST.NET>
Yr Aboard: N/A
Division: N/A
City / State: QUINCY, MA USA - Thursday, June 22, 2006 at 10:21:54 (CDT)

Still trying to learn how the Navy handled an incident involving a kid named "Puckett" who jumped ship on the way from Pearl to Sydney on the 1963 WESTPAC cruise. I believe Puckett was from VAH-2 - he got sent to 10 days "correctional custody" while we were at sea, got away from the MAA when he was being taken to get his gear to go to the brig and was never seen/heard from again. Lots of brass and congressmen when we got back to Alameda in the fall. How do you list him in the ship's log? AWOL? MIA? KIA?

Name: Jack "Charley" Noble <pattyandjack@comcast.net>
Yr Aboard: 1962 - 1964
Division: X
City / State: Camino, Ca USA - Wednesday, June 21, 2006 at 22:04:40 (CDT)

Made the med. cuise in 1954. What a wonderful ship!

Name: Stanley L. Folie <mapafol@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1953-1955
Division: Mechanic for ships vehicles aboard and ashore
City / State: Bloomington, Mn USA - Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at 15:16:31 (CDT)

i was a master helms man with over 3000 hrs on the hel;m in 6 yrs on coral sea the hrs were loged but got missplaced some how

Name: john nicholson <timberwolf5131@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1964-1968 1880 and 1982
Division: N
City / State: kellyville, ok USA - Monday, June 19, 2006 at 19:26:49 (CDT)

Hello to all of you that I knew. Do any of you know the whereabouts of Charles Williams AKA Willie, or George Livingston AKA Mick?

Name: Jarry Petterson <ceresco.tt@juno.com>
Yr Aboard: 69-73
Division: B Div
City / State: Ceresco, NE USA - Monday, June 19, 2006 at 14:41:25 (CDT)

PIPE SHOP

Name: JACK BRASHEAR <JAXHOG@MSN.COM>
Yr Aboard: 1977-1979
Division: R-DIV
City / State: RIGBY, ID USA - Sunday, June 18, 2006 at 23:54:08 (CDT)

Looking for shipmates of Bob "Biff" Evans who served between the years 1971 to 1975. Had a friend named Jack but thats about all I know. Biff passed away November 3, 2001. Thank you Bobbi.

Name: Bobbi Jo Evans <bsladowski13@Yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 1971-1975
City / State: Belle Vernon, Pa. USA - Saturday, June 17, 2006 at 23:00:30 (CDT)

I have been looking for Charles Williams AKA Willie, and George Livingston.

Name: Jarry Petterson <ceresco.tt@juno.com>
Yr Aboard: 69-73
Division: B-Div
City / State: Ceresco, NE USA - Saturday, June 17, 2006 at 19:59:05 (CDT)

hey, everyone.

Name: rod butler <rbutler5@cinci.rr.com>
Yr Aboard: 1979-1980
Division: m-2eng
City / State: cinci., oh USA - Friday, June 16, 2006 at 11:34:53 (CDT)

Name: Kenny Walson <kenny.walson@inteq.com>
Yr Aboard: 1979-1980
Division: VA 196 Air Wing
City / State: Casper, Wyoming USA - Thursday, June 15, 2006 at 17:40:18 (CDT)

Looking for a old shipmate named: Robert Klick DC-3

Name: Jim Bard DC-2 <csa2fl@hotmail.com>
Yr Aboard: 63-66
Division: R- DC Shop
City / State: Monticello, FL USA - Saturday, June 10, 2006 at 20:29:37 (CDT)

Comments: Started in Nav,made a west pac and the IO Hostage mission...then went to NAS Memphis for AD school...did second westpac and got away as AD2 in one piece... sure would like to hook up with my old quartermaster buds or my air dale friends...Hey Beek? nozzle? moose? peta waka from maine? Senile cheeks barnes? so many honeyco's...so little time... gimme a shout

Name: Mike Smith <Floridasurfcaster1@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 79-83
Division: Nav & AIMD
City / State: St Augustine, Fl USA - Saturday, June 10, 2006 at 19:22:40 (CDT)

Has been a spell since I have been here. Getting ready for San Diego reunion. Anyone knows anything of Billy John Moore (BJ). Was from Dallas area.

Name: John "Mike" Walker <skeeter1942@earthlink.net>
Yr Aboard: 1959-1962
Division: V-1 Rep. 8
City / State: Zwolle, La. USA - Friday, June 09, 2006 at 22:52:08 (CDT)

Started in Nav,made a west pac and the IO Hostage mission...then went to NAS Memphis for AD school...did second westpac and got away as AD2 in one piece... sure would like to hook up with my old quartermaster buds or my air dale friends...Hey Beek? nozzle? moose? peta waka from maine? Senile cheeks barnes? so many honeyco's...so little time... gimme a shout

Name: Mike Smith <Floridasurfcaster1@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 79-83
Division: Nav and AIMD
City / State: St Aug, Fl USA - Friday, June 09, 2006 at 16:49:50 (CDT)

I just found this site, and it fills me with joy to know that there are so many shipmates that remember and cherish their time aboard the Corrie Maru, as we used to say. Although we were in the thick of it, there were some glorious days, working with one of the best flight deck crews in the navy. I was flight deck bos'n, Lt. Barnicle was flight deck officer, Lt. Welford was assistant, LPO was ABH1 Fuller...and V-2 division had some great guys who kept the cats and gear operating at capacity with Lcdr. Williams, WO1 Tom Gregory, Lt. Kall, Chief Gregory...Air boss was Cdr. Fraasa and the assistant was Lcdr. Don Swank, And we all served proudly under the command of Captain James Ferris who earned his star in '69 while we were operating off the Vietnamese coast. I have so many wonderful memories of those days and would love to hear from any shipmates who served during those tense times. We operated so many days and nights in a row that we lost track of time! I'm surprised that there are not more comments from those of us who served in the V-1 divisin back in those days. I hope all are doing well and I hope to be at the next reunion in 2006.

Name: Don Gillies <erthman33@msn.com>
Yr Aboard: 1967-1969
Division: V-1
City / State: Mill Creek, WA USA - Friday, June 09, 2006 at 13:15:26 (CDT)

Jack passed away in his sleep on May 8th,2006. Burial was in the Restlawn Memorial Gardens in Pocatello,Idaho.His obituary and picture can be found at (www.findagrave.com. ) Jack loved his assignment on the CORAL SEA. Brother-Frank Davis

Name: John ( Jack ) H Davis <Jan30wedfn@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1954 - 1957
Division: M Div. Rank ( MM3 )
City / State: Pocatello, ID. USA - Thursday, June 08, 2006 at 22:12:12 (CDT)

Jacj, passed away on May 8th,2006. Burial was in the Restlawn Memorial Gardens in Pocatello.Obituary can be found at ( www.findagrave.com ) Jack loved his assignment on the Coral Ses.

Name: John ( Jack ) H Davis <Jan30wedfn@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1954 - 1957
Division: M Div Rank MM3
City / State: Pocatello, Id USA - Thursday, June 08, 2006 at 21:41:58 (CDT)

AHOY THERE...LOOKING FOR ANY SHIPMATES FROM 'G' DIVISION FROM THE YEARS OF 74 THROUGH 77....HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON...

Name: REY G. ARCA <REY.ARCA@LACITY.ORG>
Yr Aboard: 74-77
Division: G
City / State: WEST COVINA, CA USA - Monday, June 05, 2006 at 17:32:02 (CDT)

Miss the fhe fun and the hard work and the people I did it with Like to hear from ya! Benny

Name: Bernard Hengemihle <hengemihle@sbcglobal.net>
Yr Aboard: 69-70
Division: V-1 Divison
City / State: Vallejo, CA USA - Monday, June 05, 2006 at 16:12:43 (CDT)

I am sad to report that Mess Deck Master at Arms O.P. Ryan has passed away at age 88 in a St. Cloud FL. Nursing Home. Who could ever forget this shipmate. Love him or hate him, he ran a tight ship. His death leaves Terry Thornton (original Plank Owner) with the record of serving aboard Coral Sea the longest 10 years.

Name: Herman Doernbach <hermanwd@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 6-50 12-52
Division: E
City / State: Milwaukee, WI USA - Monday, June 05, 2006 at 09:43:21 (CDT)

Would love to here from any old shipmates.

Name: Joe O'Dell <speakerjoe360@hotmail.com>
Yr Aboard: 1986-1989
Division: V1
City / State: Palm Bay, FL USA - Monday, June 05, 2006 at 00:13:59 (CDT)

Just checking in... GO RAZORBACKS!!

Name: Randy Peterson <RPETERSON1955@AOL.COM>
Yr Aboard: 75-79
Division: R
City / State: FAYETTEVILLE, AR USA - Sunday, June 04, 2006 at 08:06:06 (CDT)

Still looking for you Dave Trout, We were on the coral sea together, tonkin gulf, alongapo,and shellbacks forever.Would like to hear from others that remember me while on board, 3rd class Wheeler. We were also on the Bennington together cvs-20. What a time we all had. Both ships are gone now and I have fond memories of both.I just wish they had made a museum of the coral sea like they did the Ranger. Oh well, I guess I may never hear from any of you again, What a shame.You were all a great bunch of guys, even the ones that didnt like me to much. God bless you all, and the USS CORAL SEA cva-43.

Name: Charles Gilpatric <chugglo@juno.com>
Yr Aboard: 69-71
Division: 3rd
City / State: Lisbon, Me. USA - Friday, June 02, 2006 at 14:51:53 (CDT)

I climbed under CDR. McCool's EA-6b plenty of times, as all our CTO's did onboard Coral Sea. We had one of the best Captains you could ask for. That's why he became an Admiral. CAPT. Bruce Bremner. Sometimes I still miss the Ageless Warrior.

Name: Steve Akers <akers305@bellsouth.net>
Yr Aboard: 86-88
Division: SSES
City / State: Bennettsville, SC USA - Thursday, June 01, 2006 at 22:59:48 (CDT)

Saw a few shipmates on the last six years of the guestbook, they were: Mel "Robbie" Roberts, Robert Hampton, Paul Salazar and one I visited with Mark Geier. You have my Email address, let me know if you remember me or have any other shipmates Email addresses.

Name: Tom Runion <rm3tomrunion@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: March 1977 to October 1979
Division: CR
City / State: Independence, Mo. USA - Thursday, June 01, 2006 at 21:16:57 (CDT)

Hi to all my fellow ship mates fell free to E- mail me

Name: James Ricci <js1ricci@earthlink.net>
Yr Aboard: 83-88
Division: M-3/M-4
City / State: Frankford, De USA - Tuesday, May 30, 2006 at 15:20:20 (CDT)

Someone in an earlier post asked if anyone remebered being extras in the movie, "Too Late The Hero". Yes, I was an extra an long with some other friends. They came to the ship while we were in PI and hired extras. The movie, a WWII flick starring Michael Caine and Cliff Robertson, was being filmed near Olongapo. We played British soldiers. I've seen the movie several times and have pointed out to friends and relatives my face in the scene where we are encouraging the hero as he runs towards the compound with Japanese machine guns firng at him. Only a fair movie but a great experieince. Free beer and food as I recall. Anyone else remember this? 69? 70?

Name: Bill "Mouse" Davis <uglicoyote@gmail.com>
Yr Aboard: 68-71
Division: GM
City / State: Pocatello, ID USA - Tuesday, May 30, 2006 at 10:42:22 (CDT)

Hello to all Maru members. I went aboard the Coral Sea in PI because she was extended after covering for the F.D.R. when she caught fire. The "O" caught fire the next cruise, the same one where we were in Yokosuka, Japan drydock. We thought we would be there longer, but the Japanese workers replaced a bent shaft & all four screws in 10 days. I remember being asleep when we hit something. BOY! What a racket, and the ship bucked like a wild horse. There are many more memories, good & bad, funny & sad. But I wouldn't trade anything for them. REMEMBER THE OLD CORAL MARU! She lives in all our memories. Hello, to Gordon, Payton, Bowhay, Loehr, Leightner, and all the rest in V6 Cal Lab.

Name: Larry "Pinky" Pilkinton <larrypilk@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 8/21/65-6/30/67
Division: V-6
City / State: Austin, TX USA - Monday, May 29, 2006 at 23:48:28 (CDT)

Any former mates that are here and wish to drop me a line..please do so. Retiring next year and hope to travel the country by bicycle. Might need a place to crash for a night..I'll buy dinner!!Would be great to hear from some of the 'old' cookin corp. Thanx

Name: William C Branstrup Jr "Barney" <wcb2@webtv.net>
Yr Aboard: 70-74
Division: S-2
City / State: West St Paul, MN USA - Monday, May 29, 2006 at 19:23:06 (CDT)

Commissaryman attached to VA 94. Looking for everyone that worked in the galley and who hung out at the duplex that burned down in Hanford.

Name: David A Sutherland <suthd@comcast.net>
Yr Aboard: 1973-74
Division: VA 94
City / State: Dallas, Tx USA - Sunday, May 28, 2006 at 18:49:00 (CDT)

interested in any upcoming reunions - have never attended one.

Name: DOUGLAS A. OLSON <phone@alltel.net>
Yr Aboard: 1969-70
Division: VA-35
City / State: conewango valley, ny USA - Saturday, May 27, 2006 at 18:08:12 (CDT)

Keep up the good work....the sight looks good! I miss those days...

Name: Bobby Duck <bduck@sport.rr.com>
Yr Aboard: 83-88
Division: 1968-1970
City / State: Shreveport, La. USA - Saturday, May 27, 2006 at 02:36:43 (CDT)

Charlie was my best friend,i served on the BB-62 in the same time frame as he did. I hate to report that we lost him in 1980. If you were lucky enough to get to know him you already knew what a special guy he was. In our home town they wrote a book about him ,it was called MY PAL GRUBBY, . He got married and had three daughters. If anyone out there remembers him i would like to hear from you.

Name: Charlie Stitzel <Tjohnson126@cinci.rr.com>
Yr Aboard: 1954/55/56/57
Division: Ithink he was in FM div.
City / State: Hamilton, OH USA - Thursday, May 25, 2006 at 14:30:11 (CDT)

Took the time to visit the USS Midway , while I was in San Diego, and it was great being on board it remained me of the years I spend on the hanger bay during the four years I was on the Coral Sea, it again remained me how horrible it was to know that no one cared enough to save the Coral Sea, and on the same week I saw the TV video of us sinking another carrier to become a reef. I guess that no one cares about saving these fine sailing ladies, and if it was not for people like us, the Coral Sea would only be a distance memory Let keep her memory alive.

Name: Mike Kartchner <kartvines@verizon.net>
Yr Aboard: 68 to 72
Division: V-3
City / State: Beaumont, Ca USA - Saturday, May 20, 2006 at 21:57:39 (CDT)

It was nice to review "The Best in the West"...brought back some old memories...

Name: Chuck Schisler <sulacid2001@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 1979 to 1982
Division: Admin
City / State: Hanford, CA USA - Saturday, May 20, 2006 at 15:48:04 (CDT)

I keep hearing from Jim Johnson and Bobby D. Taylor about the reuniouns. This year I will be able to attend in San Diego. Looking forward to the visit. Hope to see both Bobby and Jim as well as others such as Ron Knight. The 3 1/2 years I spent aboard were great. The longer ago they are, the better they were. Seriously, I had a good time and learned a lot. Hope to see you all in San Diego.

Name: Dana Dore AC2 <djdore@jps.net>
Yr Aboard: 71-74
Division: OC
City / State: Paulden, AZ USA - Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at 21:58:12 (CDT)

The older I get, the more I think about the Coral Sea and my time aboard her. We went on two WESTPAC cruises and operated off Vietnam before the Gulf of Tonkin resolution. I had a lot of friends on board. I would like to locate then Chief Lawrence Libby. He was given a limited duty officer commission, and he came to visit me in Delray Beach, Florida after I got out. He headed to Anartica for two years duty, and I lost contact with him. He was a great leader, in my opinion and a good friend.

Name: Roland Scott, AG2 <scottr@chesterfield.gov>
Yr Aboard: 1960-1962
Division: OA, Weather Office
City / State: Mechanicsville, VA USA - Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at 07:05:39 (CDT)

Would like to hear from anyone on board, Do you remember Monkey Island? Would like to hear from Anthony Contras & Pineapple

Name: Larry Helderman Jr <jwalker1735@sbcglobal.net>
Yr Aboard: 1968-72
Division: OE Radar
City / State: Norton, Oh USA - Tuesday, May 16, 2006 at 19:09:44 (CDT)

Still looking for anyone who might remember me from VA-25 or ship's company.

Name: Eric Clontz <absecon3@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 65-69
Division: XMAA
City / State: Absecon, NJ USA - Tuesday, May 16, 2006 at 08:25:10 (CDT)

looking for personal in vah2 about that same time Maybe some besides me have weathered the storm. Allen Peterson, A.P. Gagne, most were in corrosion control or supply under Chief Shaler Porter is dead and So is dev boss Seniff

Name: Melvin Russell <mmtrader@uci.net>
Yr Aboard: 65-66
Division: vah2
City / State: Grants Pass, Oregon USA - Monday, May 15, 2006 at 00:05:08 (CDT)

have a bunch of info have official us navy photos of me as a 6 star admiral lisbon portugal FDR CORAL SEA relieving ceremory

Name: William Dieffenbacher ( Duffy ) <billduffy@netzero.com>
Yr Aboard: 1950 to 1953
Division: B
City / State: Mt. Morris, N.Y. USA - Sunday, May 14, 2006 at 19:45:34 (CDT)

Those were the days!

Name: Robert Richling (Spazz) <rar911@netscape.com>
Yr Aboard: 84-87
Division: V-1
City / State: Westford, VT USA - Sunday, May 14, 2006 at 13:28:31 (CDT)

I was a member of the V-1 division back in 1984-1987. Those days will never be forgotten. I am looking for personnel I worked with and can't seem to find them. Can you help?

Name: Robert Richling (Spazz) <rar911@netscape.com>
Yr Aboard: 84-87
Division: V-1
City / State: Westford, VT USA - Sunday, May 14, 2006 at 13:28:31 (CDT)

Looking for old shipmates.

Name: Joe "Flipper Baby" Repass <flipperbab@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 82-86
Division: E div
City / State: detroit, mi USA - Sunday, May 14, 2006 at 11:49:00 (CDT)

What an experience.

Name: Greg Williams, AT3-2 <gawilliams49@hotmail.com>
Yr Aboard: 71-'72, '73 VF111
Division: IM-3
City / State: Traverse City, MI USA - Thursday, May 11, 2006 at 18:45:02 (CDT)

Was on board when President Reagan took office and was out a sea when the hostages were recused. Did 2 more West Pac's and around the world cruise. Got off when ship after coming from the Suez Canal into the Mediterian Sea. Flew back to states for discharge. Went into Reserves for 6 years and make First Class. Best experience I ever had....!!!!! Sincerely, Tim Cloud

Name: Timothy L. Cloud IC2 <aharleyrider89@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1980-1983
Division: E- Divison IC2
City / State: Kingsport , Tn USA - Thursday, May 11, 2006 at 18:31:47 (CDT)

The history doesn't mention that we had the longest at-sea period of any U.S. Navy ship since WWII. In 64 or 65 we were at sea almost 6 months before going to Olongopo to get laid.

Name: Bill Hampton <internetbest@gmail.com>
Yr Aboard: 1964-66
Division: W
City / State: Minneapolis, USA - Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at 22:54:48 (CDT)

The old gal helped start a Naval legacy in my family.I reported aboard in 1959 for recom duty as a very green SA.Made the West Pac cruise in 60-61 and after three years Reserve time Voluntary recalled back to active duty.After a stint with the FBM Sub force,various Special Warfare Units,I Retired in 1988 as a FCC(Craftmaster)with the Mine counter measure Forces.In July 2006 I plan to be on board the U.S.S.Missouri Museum in Pearl Harbor for the dual re-enlistments of FCC James Borchert(son)and GMSN James Borchert II(grandson)Would like to hear from Officers and men of Fox Div yrs 59-61 and let them know what they and the Coral Sea helped get started.Thanks Men

Name: Daniel L. Borchert <compship.sail@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 59-61
Division: FOX
City / State: Luling, Texas USA - Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at 21:16:57 (CDT)

Worked under Lt. Cmdr Ovary in G-Division

Name: Earle Williams <EWMS4EVER>
Yr Aboard: 1969-71
Division: G
City / State: ST louis, MO USA - Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at 17:15:36 (CDT)

Looking for anyone who remembers Brad from N-Div. 1St div, or N-Div. Long days at sea and short days of liberty In PI. Paul Franklin, Wayne Miller, Jose Perez, Erickson, Porter, Many more I cant remember right now but was there in 66-67. Coral Sea was #1 and still is.

Name: Dick "Brad" Bradford GMT3 <Harleysforfun@comcast.net>
Yr Aboard: 66-67
Division: N-Div, 1st Div, W-Div
City / State: Maple Grove , MN USA - Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at 00:26:53 (CDT)

I was an AO3 and served in GM Division. GM= Guided Missle. We were separate from G Division in those days. Worked on the GM flight deck crew and served with many great guys on a great ship. Would love to hear from anyone who remebers those years.

Name: Bill "Mouse" Davis <uglicoyote@gmail.com>
Yr Aboard: 68-71
Division: GM
City / State: Pocatelo, ID USA - Saturday, May 06, 2006 at 22:14:10 (CDT)

Just a word for my fellow electricians from the early 80's........NECK!

Name: Randy VanSickle <elect73@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 1981-1985
Division: E
City / State: Clarkston, WA USA - Saturday, May 06, 2006 at 18:03:20 (CDT)

Wasnt on that long but the time that I was on I made the best of it, like when we went to Hali Fax right before we pulled into Norfolk, Damnnnn I almost got married, sh#t it was that good. I wish I could meet her again I cant even remember her name, I hope I didnt leave her with a package, if you know what I mean. But I am a stand up guy so, Oh yeah where is that NCIS or MP guy that went with me to the Girls barracks? Holla back did you hook up with your girlie? Oh and Master Chief thanks for letting us up the brow late we were so busted.

Name: Anthony Randall SGT USMC (ret.) <arandallm@comcast.net>
Yr Aboard: 88-89 (Decom)
Division: Last MarDet
City / State: Dumfries, VA USA - Saturday, May 06, 2006 at 02:58:02 (CDT)

I arrived ASE 2 and was not needed so they put me in the master at arms div. Compartmne was still aft Rember the ship with the union 76 ball on the fantail fuling us. Rember the elevator incident. Looking for Earl Blevens. If any one rembers me or just wants to corrospond. get back to me. Hope to here from you. Oh I got off before the end of the cruse 21 Jan 1970 Any one with a cruse book never new they had such a thing. Was a land salior all my other time HT 8 Ellyson Field ALFA Pensacola FLA. Those were great days for me at that station. Any one rember or served at HT 8 Was plan capt. then Went ASSE Made E5 under 2 years thats why i had so much feedom on base. Well hop to here from some one.

Name: Harold L. Eckardt <halsmagic124@netzero.net>
Yr Aboard: 1969-197
Division: Master at Arms
City / State: Chicago, il USA - Friday, May 05, 2006 at 12:23:20 (CDT)

Looking for anyone who remembers Brad from Nav, 1st Div, or finally W-Division before I got to A school for GMT. Great Lakes-Albuqurqe NM? I spent my last year or so at Quonset Point RI as a GMT I hope to some day make it to the reunion if my health allows me to. The Coral Sea Made me a Man Take Care Shipmates!

Name: Dick "Brad" Bradford <forfun@comcast.net>
Yr Aboard: 1966-1967
Division: Navigation, 1st Div, W-Division
City / State: Maple Grove, MN USA - Friday, May 05, 2006 at 12:02:17 (CDT)

Arrived Not wanted as My rate ASE 2nd Class P.O was assigned Shore Patrol at Bremerton WAS. Then Master At arms on the Ship. My memory is verry vauge of my tour. Only Rember The Union 76 Ball on the fantail of the Ship refuling us and the Damaged Elavator. Doggie Dinner Birthday Dinners Once a month. Would like to have some one to corospond with to jog my memory. Was first Duty station out of Boot Camp Was HT 8 Ellyson Field ALFA Pensacola Fla. That I Rember Was good duty Especialy E5 Under 2 Years. Hope to here form some one.

Name: Harold L. Eckardt <Halsmagic124@netzero.net>
Yr Aboard: 1969 to 1970
Division: Master At. Arms
City / State: Chicago , Il USA - Thursday, May 04, 2006 at 13:31:23 (CDT)

Attended the Midwest Fling in Fort Wayne, IN and it was a fantastic time. What a great group of people that came in town for a outstanding weekend of fun. We had shipmates from 1947 thru 1980's that attended this reunion. You would not know that there was a gap in the years aboard, as everybody at the reunion welcomed newer shipmates with open arms!! Anyone who can attend this reunion, should! If you miss future reunions, you are going to miss out.. My personal thanks to Herman, and CPO Mackey, for their efforts to put this weekend together for all of us. Hope to see all those that attended Fort Wayne, in San Diego in October. I also hope that any Coral Sea shipmate, that have yet to attend a reunion to attend. If you are not yet a member of the association, please join Us.. Best to all my shipmates!

Name: MS2 Deegan Brad Deegan MS2 <NavycookCoralSea@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 79-83
Division: S-5
City / State: Homewood, IL USA - Wednesday, May 03, 2006 at 22:10:51 (CDT)

Hello to all my friends and shipmates Was a Barber in the crews Barber shop. Ronnie Saltzman ,send me an e-mail.I would LIke to hear from you Dennis.

Name: Dennis Morganlander <morgan01@cox.net>
Yr Aboard: 65-67
Division: S-3
City / State: Phoenix, AZ USA - Wednesday, May 03, 2006 at 21:40:08 (CDT)

Check out wikipedia's description of the Coral Sea it has a pretty good history of the Coral Muru.

Name: David Gray <santafedave@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 3
Division: 1st
City / State: Vacaville, CA USA - Tuesday, May 02, 2006 at 15:12:22 (CDT)

Hey Mule. Remember me, I was in the DC shop in 82. Flyin Squad. Doors and Hatch crew. Selling Welding and Gas now for years.

Name: Jay Griffiths <jayg@tollgas.com>
Yr Aboard: 81-85
Division: r dive, repair
City / State: St. Paul, MN USA - Tuesday, May 02, 2006 at 12:37:02 (CDT)

Fantastic learning experience while on Coral Sea straight from Boot-Camp; Then on to commission America; then to the Ranger for awhile. I stayed with Navy 10 1/2 years,then latteraled to Coast Guard to finish my 20 for retirement.

Name: Arthur M. Cheney BM1 Retired <abc25@shentel.net>
Yr Aboard: 61-64
Division: 1st
City / State: Toms Brook , Va. USA - Monday, May 01, 2006 at 17:31:06 (CDT)

Returned Home from The Fort Wayne Spring Fling Reunion, What an ABSOLUTE Blast, think of it..... Snipes and airedales actually sitting and talking in a hospitality room, TOGETHER( No Shore Patrol either)... Had a great turn out, 58 people signed up for Sat. night banquet... We missed a few BT's and MM's... Al (Wackey Racer)Ross, Pat Scollan, Bob Stewart, Stuart Webb, Dickey Kearney, See ALL you guys next October.... San Diego, CALIF. Later, Mike (Oscar) Pfeffer

Name: Mike (Oscar) Pfeffer <mpfeff53@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1974-77
Division: B-Div 4ABLE Fireroom
City / State: Chicago, Il USA - Monday, May 01, 2006 at 11:06:14 (CDT)

the best ship in the navy

Name: nicholas rao
Yr Aboard: 1955 1957
Division: v3/g
City / State: BROOKLYN, ny USA - Sunday, April 30, 2006 at 18:39:39 (CDT)

I was in G Divison and am looking for any of the old group. Jim Troup, Chicken Leg Smith, Was in April 67 to April 69. Hope all is well with the crew.

Name: Ralph Sorgatzrsorgatz@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 2yr
Division: G Division
City / State: Redding, Ca USA - Saturday, April 29, 2006 at 19:28:44 (CDT)

I was the the brig in 1962. I think I was the only petty officer to not get busted. I was A03 at the time. I'm not braging about this but if you have a way to check this out I would appricate it.Two weeks later I was turn of the brig.

Name: jerry jonesjerrycoralsea@interlinc.net>
Yr Aboard: 59tru63
Division: g
City / State: galena, mo. USA - Saturday, April 29, 2006 at 10:25:05 (CDT)

The Coral Sea was my first permanent duty and the first one will forever be found memories! I am proud to have served aboard ship. I am proud of what I did, how well I did it and mostly whom I did it with! My daughter Trish, currently serving in Japan with an air wing attached to the Kitty Hawk brought this association to my attention. I thank you all for the memories and nostalgia.

Name: David A Bentondavidabenton@earthlink.net>
Yr Aboard: 1979 - 1981
Division: M, Number 3 Engine group
City / State: Willamina, OR USA - Friday, April 28, 2006 at 21:33:55 (CDT)

The Coral Sea was my first permanent duty and the first one will forever be found memories! I am proud to have served aboard ship. I am proud of what I did, how well I did it and mostly whom I did it with! My daughter Trish, currently serving in Japan with an air wing attached to the Kitty Hawk brought this association to my attention. I thank you all for the memories and nostalgia.

Name: David A Benton <davidabenton@earthlink.net>
Yr Aboard: 1979 - 1981
Division: M, Number 3 Engine group
City / State: Willamina, OR USA - Friday, April 28, 2006 at 21:33:55 (CDT)

Worked number 2 Elevator, Spotters control room, Lso Firefight on line pilot rescue

Name: Tom H. Anderson <dorygrandjct@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1965-66-67-68
Division: V1
City / State: Delta, CO USA - Wednesday, April 26, 2006 at 21:47:12 (CDT)

You've got a great site. Brings back many good memories of life aboard a great ship. Oh to be young again and back at sea

Name: Bruce N. Heywood <dylansgrmp@hotmail.com>
Yr Aboard: 1973-1975
Division: HC-1 Det 3 & 6
City / State: Fallon, NV USA - Wednesday, April 26, 2006 at 06:57:11 (CDT)

Reported aboard just after her converision to angle deck. Was not on board very long but long enough to make shakedown and visit Japan.

Name: Stephen E. Williams, AO3 <flash2440@verizon.net>
Yr Aboard: 1960 to 1961
Division: G
City / State: Tampa, FL USA - Monday, April 24, 2006 at 17:37:41 (CDT)

Great times aboard, 20 years later I still have vivid dreams being aboard her. Missed my chance to see her in Philly before she was scrapped.

Name: Mel Roberts "Robbie" <wushu2129@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: '79-'82
Division: CR
City / State: Bensalem, Pa USA - Monday, April 24, 2006 at 05:31:30 (CDT)

Hi all... Just dropped back in and say hello... Think about making a trip to see the USS Midway, look at the ships who's butt we kicked many times.... :)

Name: Karl Haywood <khaywood @ haywood.us>
Yr Aboard: 79 -83
Division: B2
City / State: Austin, TX USA - Sunday, April 16, 2006 at 09:53:50 (CDT)

looking for keith stuart he was onboard 1967 to1968 he got stationed in japan and the last I heard was he was going to marry a girl he met he was from Washing State.

Name: James A. Nelson Jr. <James Nel 3@MSN.COM>
Yr Aboard: 4.5 JAN. 1967 to MAY 1971
Division: A
City / State: CHATT., TN. USA - Saturday, April 15, 2006 at 17:53:48 (CDT)

Lookin for Paul Plunkett from Kearny N.J... He was an AG weather guy.

Name: Terry Paradise <TERRYPARADISE@HOTMAIL.COM>
Yr Aboard: 80-84
Division: S-6
City / State: san diego, ca USA - Saturday, April 15, 2006 at 11:31:23 (CDT)

I am looking for old friends from G Division.

Name: Ralph Sorgatz <rsorgatz@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 3
Division: G
City / State: Redding, CA USA - Friday, April 14, 2006 at 22:42:51 (CDT)

Hi, just wanted to see if my ship mate Willie Lee is still around. We had great liberty calls together. Would like to here from you. Have a great day.

Name: CRAIG THOMPSON <craigtc@prodigy.net>
Yr Aboard: 1981-1984
Division: IM-3
City / State: Houston, TX USA - Friday, April 14, 2006 at 21:22:50 (CDT)

AQ 2

Name: Bill Gershenow
Yr Aboard: 1969-1970
Division: VF 151
USA - Friday, April 14, 2006 at 16:09:12 (CDT)

Served in the DC shop for 8 months then moved to the pipe shop for the remainder of my tour. Was also a pround member of the "Flying Squad" the ships rapid responce team. Am now a Building Inspector for a local jurisdiction in the state of California.

Name: David Muehlhausen <sccbi1@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1980 -1983
Division: R
City / State: Paso Robles , Ca USA - Friday, April 14, 2006 at 09:38:54 (CDT)

Great ole Lady hated to see her go the way she did. The best duty I had in 24 yrs was my time on the Coral Maru

Name: Larry Mumaw <desertdweller57@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 1964-1966
Division: VA-153 BLUE Tailed Flys
City / State: Queen Creek, Az USA - Friday, April 14, 2006 at 06:09:17 (CDT)

Started in the DC shop for a few months then was put in the pipe shop for the remainder of the tour. Was a pround member of the "Flying Squad". The onboard rapid responce team. Currently the Senior Building inspector for a local juridiction in the state of California.

Name: David Muehlhausen <sccbi1@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1980-1983
Division: R
City / State: Paso Robles, Ca USA - Sunday, April 09, 2006 at 15:51:26 (CDT)

Served in the damage control shop for 7 months then in the pipe shop for the remainder of tour. Also pround to have been a member of the Flying Squad, the ships fire department. Now in my 10th year as a building inspector for a local jurisdiction.

Name: David Muehlhausen <sccbi1@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1980 -1983
Division: R
City / State: Paso Robles , ca USA - Sunday, April 09, 2006 at 15:06:35 (CDT)

Served in the damage control and pipe shop division and member of the Flying Squad

Name: Dave Muehlhausen <sccbi1@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1980-1983
Division: R
City / State: Paso Robles , CA USA - Sunday, April 09, 2006 at 14:55:58 (CDT)

Thanks.

Name: Jerry Akers <bettiejerry@zoominternet.net>
Yr Aboard: 1964-1968
Division: V-3
City / State: Medina, OH USA - Sunday, April 09, 2006 at 14:16:23 (CDT)

When is the next reunion?

Name: Jerry Akers <bettiejerry@zoominternet.net>
Yr Aboard: 1964-1965
Division: V-3
City / State: Medina, OH USA - Sunday, April 09, 2006 at 14:14:13 (CDT)

In the early 60's, I was a kid waiting for my life to "turn out." Now I often look back on how much I took my adventures with the Coral Sea and her crew for granted. I had no understanding of what it means to sail on a warship and to tend to its needs. If I touched her aging hull now, as both man and boy, would I, could I, explore the seas again?

Name: John Christensen <mostlygrits@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 62-64
Division: Admin--PIO
City / State: Pleasanton, CA USA - Friday, April 07, 2006 at 22:52:40 (CDT)

It's been 50+yrs what a life.

Name: Lonie (Tex) McRight <LonieMcRight@webtv.net>
Yr Aboard: Dec.52-May 55
Division: 2nd and 3rd as Bm3
City / State: Vidor, TX USA - Friday, April 07, 2006 at 16:24:16 (CDT)

Haven't signed in for a long time, so I'm overdue. Hey Jim Talcott, I saw your messages and I tried your e-maill address, but it doesn't work. Send me a message so that we can talk. I'd like to hear from anyone else that may remember me also.

Name: John H. Ranson QM2 <jrsr3843@fuse.net>
Yr Aboard: 7/67-4/69
Division: N
City / State: Ft. Thomas, Ky. USA - Friday, April 07, 2006 at 09:04:55 (CDT)

I was a Photographer aboard, this was my last duty station before being discharged 12-72

Name: Manuel (Jay) Gesulga <jay@riversideaerial.com>
Yr Aboard: 1972
Division: OA
City / State: Moreno Valley, CA USA - Friday, April 07, 2006 at 08:21:32 (CDT)

Author seeking to contact any crewmen or aircrew who served aboard Coral Sea in Nov 1956 during the Anglo-French attack on Egypt (Suez Crisis.) Especially interested to hear how crew was treated while celebrating Christmas at Cannes, France during port call

Name: Greg Jarrells <flyinghistory@yahoo.com>
USA - Thursday, April 06, 2006 at 20:03:05 (CDT)

i am the son of corwin reid schnell. wondering if anyone remembers him and possibly have pictures of him? i wish i had more info on him to help out, but would appreciate any responses! thanx

Name: carl b schnell <carl_schnell@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 69-71?
City / State: columbus, oh USA - Thursday, April 06, 2006 at 17:39:30 (CDT)

Last day to get good price at Don Hall's Guest House in Fort Wayne Indiana ... You'll need a reservation made TODAY!!! 1-800-348-1999 ID# 1678(need ID# for Good Rate!!)April28-30th SEE YOU THERE!!!!!!!

Name: Mike (Oscar ) Pfeffer <mpfeff53@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1974-77
Division: B-Div
City / State: Chicago, Il; USA - Thursday, April 06, 2006 at 14:50:49 (CDT)

Had a great time working on the flight deck during the Viet-Nam conflict. Visited great ports and met lots of great mates from all over the USA.

Name: Heriberto D. Hernandez, Herbie <hernandh@wsmr.army.mil>
Yr Aboard: 1972-1975
Division: V-4, Air Department
City / State: Las Cruces, NM USA - Thursday, April 06, 2006 at 09:52:01 (CDT)

my best wishes to tony antonelli . i hope hes well . after his bout with cancer be good to yourself tony . we will meet one day . bill

Name: william borden <bcrazybill aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1959-1963
Division: b
City / State: weymouth , mass USA - Wednesday, April 05, 2006 at 21:35:08 (CDT)

i saw the ship old . sad she wass being scraped . to sad i knew where the golden rivit was . they refused me to go abord , ,and salvage it . for the association

Name: william borden <bcrazywilbill @aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1959-1963
Division: b
City / State: weymouth , mass USA - Wednesday, April 05, 2006 at 21:09:30 (CDT)

Just stoped by to see if there was anyone from Navigation Division during 1979-1981.

Name: William "Bill" Bradbury <billandtricia69@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 79-81
Division: Nav.
City / State: Livermore Falls, Me. USA - Wednesday, April 05, 2006 at 14:55:04 (CDT)

Would like to hear from anyone who served on the Coral Sea from 59 -62. I was M Division- mainly in #3 engine room. Had 3 Far-East cruises during my time on the Coral Sea.

Name: Jim Isett <djisett@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 59-62
Division: M
City / State: Boyertown, PA USA - Tuesday, April 04, 2006 at 08:30:07 (CDT)

MM2

Name: Dennis Helms <dennis@elktonfinearms.com>
Yr Aboard: 66-69
Division: A-1
City / State: Elkton, Or. USA - Monday, April 03, 2006 at 22:06:53 (CDT)

Never knew the site for the association existed. Hoping to attend a reunion in the future.

Name: Jim Isett <djisett@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 59-62
Division: M
City / State: Boyertown, PA USA - Monday, April 03, 2006 at 21:25:51 (CDT)

I still have good memories of that Med cruise 50 years ago. Was an AO3 at the time and air-crewed in our Skyraiders

Name: Robert A. Clark <clarks34@verizon.net>
Yr Aboard: 55-55
Division: VC-33
City / State: Santa Maria, CA USA - Monday, April 03, 2006 at 17:53:03 (CDT)

Seems like forever since i got out. Still remembering the good times and trying to forget the bad.Have been trying to locate Edward J. Fletcher. Last known address was New York state.

Name: Charles W. Cline <Snookie cva43 @ yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: Oct. 1967 to April 1971
Division: B Division 4able and 4Baker Firerooms
City / State: Baisden, WV USA - Monday, April 03, 2006 at 00:05:24 (CDT)

Please put my rank and division and years in the membership log. rank-AN division V4 years 1969-1972. Thanks Michael L. Aldridge

Name: Michael L. Aldridge <michael47905@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1969/1972
Division: V4
City / State: Lafayette, IN USA - Sunday, April 02, 2006 at 22:06:25 (CDT)

STILL LOOKING FOR SNIPES TO ATTEND SPRING FLING REUNION,, In Fort Wayne, Indiana. C'MON GUYS, Let's beat those airedales.... Did I mention FREE BEER IN Hospitality Room,, REALLY!!!!! Mike (Oscar) Pfeffer

Name: Mike (Oscar) Pfeffer <mpfeff53@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1974-77
Division: B-Div. 4ABLE Fireroom
City / State: Chicago, Illinois USA - Sunday, April 02, 2006 at 14:44:31 (CDT)

I SERVED MY FIRST CRUISE THE CAPTAIN FRANK AULT--WHO COULD FORGET THAT GUY?

Name: james talcott QM2 <ELMWOODCONDIGNERS>
Yr Aboard: 1966-1970
City / State: omaha, NE USA - Sunday, April 02, 2006 at 00:25:26 (CST)

JUST LEFT A MESSAGE AFTER ALL THESE YEARS AND HAD AN OPPORTUNIY TO READ SOME OTHER COMMENTS FROM OTHER SHIPMATES ABOUT THE FATE OF THIS OLD WARRIOR. STRANGELY ENOUGH, THE CONTRACTOR FROM THE INDIAN COMPANY WHO SALVAGED THE CORAL MARU HAD DINNER AT MY HOUSE 4 YEARS AGO. WHEN ONE THINKS ABOUT THE FACT THAT I LIVE IN THE MIDDLE OF THIS LAND OF OURS IT IS RATHER ASTOUNDING TO THINK THAT THE GUY WHO CUT UP OUR BOAT FOR 15 MILES OF COPPER WIRING ACTUALLY WAS IN A DINNER GUEST AND COMMENTED ON THE BEAUTY OF THE SHIP. IT IS HIS CLAIM THAT IT TOOK 6 MONTHS TO TOW THE BOAT TO THE WEST COAST OF INDIA, AND HE ADDED THAT THEY MADE A FORTUNE ON THE COPPER. PERSONNALY I DON'T HAVE ANY GREAT LOVE FOR THAT OLD BOAT, BUT IT WAS A GOOD HOME FOR THE FOUR YEARS I SERVED ON IT AND ALIKE MANY OF US WHO SPENT TIME WITH "SAN FRANCISCO'S OWN", I AM SOMEWHAT SURPRISED THAT A WEST COAST CITY DID NOT EXTEND AND OFFER TO ADOPT THAT BOAT. IS IT STRANGE THAT THE USS MIDWAY IS A MUSEUM PIECE; WAS SHE IN DRYDOCK DURING THE HEIGHT OF THE WAR. I GUESS SHE WAS NAMED AFTER A MORE IMPORTANT BATTLE. SHIT HAPPENS!!. ANYONE SERVE WITH CAPTAIN JAMES FERRIS? HE WAS A PIECE OF WORK!!!

Name: james talcott QM2 <ELMWOODCONDIGNERS>
Yr Aboard: 1966-1970
Division: NAV
City / State: omaha, NE USA - Sunday, April 02, 2006 at 00:16:24 (CST)

DOES ANYONE REMEMBER JOHN HAMILTON MCQM--WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THIS WONDERFULL GUY IS STILL AMOUNG THE LIVING. I REMEMBER HIM AS THE MOST PROFESSIONAL, CARING, AND IF I CAN SAY THIS WAY ONE OF THE MOST LOVNING INDIVIDUALS I HAVE EVER HAD THE PRIVLEGE OF MEETING. AFTER YEARS IN THE AMERICAN CORPORATE WORLD, I AM CONFIDENT THAT I CAN SAY WITHOUT EQUIVOCATION THAT THE FINEST MANAGER OF MEN I EVER MET WAS THIS "OLD SALT" THAT WAS AS MUCH A "FATHER FIGURE" AS ANYONE INDIVIDUAL I'VE EVER KNOWN. THE LAST TIME I SHOOK HIS HAMD WAS JULY 3rd, 1970--I WILL NEVER FORGET THE TEARS WE BOTH SHED. HE WAS A FRIEND TO HIS TROOPS AND A CONFIFENT TO HIS SUPERIORS.

Name: james talcott QM2 <elmwoodconsigners>
Yr Aboard: 1966-1970
Division: nav
City / State: omaha, ne USA - Saturday, April 01, 2006 at 23:34:20 (CST)

in may of 1962 the u.s.s. coral sea visited sydney australia for the 20 th annervsary commemeration service of the battle of the coral sea. the ship had an open day on the sunday and as a boy of ten years of age I spent the entire day aboard and loved every minute of the day.

Name: jeff gerard <jagerard@westnet.com.au>
Yr Aboard: 1962
City / State: broadford, vict australia - Saturday, April 01, 2006 at 04:42:36 (CST)

I am just looking to hook up with those that may remember me and served with me in some of the best years of my life. Nearly 40 have gone by now for us all from that time period, now the ship is no more and it is hard to believe that such a grand ship has been sold to INDIA for $750,000. If you wish to make contact me please do, time is running out for us all very fast. God Bless you all. Gary LaBombard

Name: Gary LaBombard SFM2 <LeeL12345@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1963-1967
Division: "R" Metal shop
City / State: Piedmont, SC USA - Thursday, March 30, 2006 at 21:19:01 (CST)

I am looking for Marvin Carroll. I was on board the Westpac 1977, Bremington WA. dry dock. Then I went to USS Long Beach.

Name: BM3 Mark Zehnacker
Yr Aboard: 1977 -1978
Division: First
City / State: Poughkeepsie, NY USA - Thursday, March 30, 2006 at 13:46:26 (CST)

Why I am never listed in the org membership log.

Name: Frank Braman <fbraman@hotmail.com>
Yr Aboard: 76-78
Division: X ship's (3M office)
City / State: new braunfels, tx USA - Thursday, March 30, 2006 at 11:52:33 (CST)

I remember that on a CS web site that someone was wanting to know if anyone had a photo of the bomb the penetrated the CS's mess deck bulkhead. You'll find that phot posted on the following web site. link

Name: Ted Mc Manus <tedgmc@sbcglobal.net>
Yr Aboard: 66-68
Division: OP
City / State: Vallejo, C USA - Thursday, March 30, 2006 at 10:31:10 (CST)

I and many others who served aboared the Coral Sea will forever miss this speacial lady, which was once part of all our lives. This Grand lady was haze grey and underway, through millions of miles of oceans, and always returned home to her pier. My time on board will always be, one of the best times, of my life. Long live the Coral Sea in our hearts.

Name: Brad Deegan-MS2 <NavycookCoralSea@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 79-83
Division: S-5
City / State: Homewood, IL USA - Wednesday, March 29, 2006 at 04:00:50 (CST)

GREAT WEST-PAC IN "77"

Name: JACK BRASHEAR <JAXHOG@MSN.COM>
Yr Aboard: 1976-1979
Division: HULL TECH PIPE SHOP
City / State: RIGBY, ID USA - Tuesday, March 28, 2006 at 22:39:17 (CST)

I sure miss that old ship, too bad it's not around, but in our hearts.

Name: Ernest De La Rosa,Jr. <E-La-Rosa@vrfmail.com>
Yr Aboard: 1967 to 1969
Division: 1st Div.
City / State: Weatherford, Tx USA - Tuesday, March 28, 2006 at 20:41:37 (CST)

Work 3 months as a deck hander, after the flight deck elevator was washed and lost to sea I was sent to work for V-1 as a blue shirt at midship of the flight deck, tieing down aircraft, etc. I went on two westpac cruises.This was an adventure I"ll never forget.

Name: BENNIE BLEA <bennieblea@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 1961-1963
Division: V-1
City / State: Albuquerque, NM USA - Tuesday, March 28, 2006 at 15:55:40 (CST)

Fun,Fun,Fun! Served with Scott Whitson, Joey Linko, Mark Quinn and plenty of other crazy snipes. Contact me.

Name: Michael Perry BT-2 <kperry4@bellsouth.net>
Yr Aboard: 5
Division: B-4 4 Baker Fireroom
City / State: Vinemont, Al USA - Tuesday, March 28, 2006 at 00:35:21 (CST)

glad to have served onboard 79-80 during iran hostage crisis

Name: curtis w inlow <inshine@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1979-1980
Division: v-4
City / State: copan, ok USA - Sunday, March 26, 2006 at 21:11:30 (CST)

MICHAEL GOLUB, ARTIE QUINN, AND DAVE ALEXANDER ALL MEMBERS OF OI DIVISION 1965 TO 1968 WILL BE ATTENDING THE SAN DIEGO OCTOBER 2006 REUNION.... WE ARE LOOKING FOR OTHER OI DIVISION SHIPMATES TO JOIN US........

Name: MICHAEL GOLUB <michaeljay423@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1965 - 1968
Division: OI
City / State: NEW YORK CITY, NY USA - Sunday, March 26, 2006 at 12:03:23 (CST)

Great ship, thanks for the memories.

Name: Raymond Stith <motormech@msn.com>
Yr Aboard: 1967-1971
Division: A
City / State: Rodeo, Ca. USA - Saturday, March 25, 2006 at 21:08:47 (CST)

Thanks to all of you that help keep the old girl alive.

Name: Mel Williams <meltuu@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: '59-'63
Division: S-2
City / State: Reno, NV USA - Saturday, March 25, 2006 at 20:10:19 (CST)

I made a recent trip to San Diego and toured the Midway. It was not the Coral Sea but being same class Aircraft carrier it made me interested in making contact with CV43 crew

Name: Bob Kaminski <rmkaminski@diamondpower.com>
Yr Aboard: 85-86
Division: CVW-13 VA55 attached to AIMD
City / State: Springboro , OH USA - Saturday, March 25, 2006 at 15:10:34 (CST)

Just stumbled on this site. Saw a few guys that I remember from my time on The Ageless Warrior. This was my first command and it brings back a lot of memories. If any of the guys that I served with would like to email and reminise I would love to hear from all of you. She was a great ship and didn't deserve getting cut up like that. She should've been a museum.

Name: Billy. Stitt. <abh1retired@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1976-1978
Division: V-3 Division
City / State: Brooklyn, NY USA - Saturday, March 25, 2006 at 13:51:29 (CST)

Hey fellow Warriors. I would like to get in contact with someone who served on board and worked in the dental department 85-86. Please contact me via email (TKiss10542@aol.com) or call me direct at 563-323-8201. I recieved an anonomus letter which has raised concern with a proceedure I had recieved while on board. Please contact me. Thanks

Name: Tim KissTKiss10542@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1985-1986
Division: Attack Squadron Fifty Five (attached to supply dept.)
City / State: Davenport, IA USA - Thursday, March 23, 2006 at 20:41:02 (CST)

I'm looking for Richard(Nick)Manning who served on the USS Coral Sea in the 60's.He was part of engineering.I don't know a whole lot about him but I do know how much he meant to my mother.If anyone could help please e-mail me.

Name: Belynda Clarkmddfc_2005@yahoo.ca>
City / State: Kamloops, Canada - Thursday, March 23, 2006 at 19:10:02 (CST)

No comments

Name: Jack G. Lucasjack.lucas@ticketswest.com>
Yr Aboard: 1971 - 1974
Division: Legal Office
City / State: Spokane, WA USA - Wednesday, March 22, 2006 at 18:29:43 (CST)

would look forward to hearing from anyone I served with thank you

Name: scott tollivervillagesales@vossauto.net>
Yr Aboard: 1980-1982
Division: s-5
City / State: dayton, oh USA - Wednesday, March 22, 2006 at 08:27:21 (CST)

A little more than a month to go to Fort Wayne, Indiana. C'mon SNIPES, let's beat those airedales this year, and ALL years!!! April 27th is the day we arrive. Hope to see YOU there. Our reservation is already made. later,

Name: Oscar Mike (Oscar) Pfeffermpfeff53@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 74-77
Division: B-Div 4 ABLE Fireroom
City / State: Chicago, Il USA - Wednesday, March 22, 2006 at 07:53:56 (CST)

Decided to submit, again, (now Mar 2006).. since it has been great to read so very many favorable comments, of the memories of times spent on her. It sure underlines just how attached a sailor becomes, to his ship.. in reality, his home away from home.. and the still-proud service to his country, as well. Hope all who read these entries still feel the bonds that developed, even now.. DECADES later. I've heard only from one shipmate, a fellow Quartermaster, John Olson, who stumbled upon my original post.. is nice to reacquaint, after so many years.
Name: Alan BurrageAlburrage@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1964 - 65
Division: "N" (Navigation)
City / State: West Seattle, WA USA - Tuesday, March 21, 2006 at 23:46:01 (CST)

Served as Captains' Orderly for Capt. Pirie. Enjoyed the comararderie of the crew. Spent hours pressing white Navy uniforms before shore liberty.

Name: Paul Atherpama6515@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1952-53
Division: Marine detachment
City / State: St. Petersburg, Florida USA - Monday, March 20, 2006 at 20:12:17 (CST)

SIGNING IN AGAIN THIS YEAR, STILL LOOKING FOR SOMEONE FROM S-6 DIVISION SERVING TIME I WAS. PEOPLE REMEMBERED-CRANDFORD-YATES-FRAIZER-STOCKTON BROTHERS-SEARS-CRANK,PITMAN.

Name: WILLIAM LARRY DANIELYOUNGSVILLED@AOL.COM>
Yr Aboard: 1961-1964
Division: S-6
City / State: YOUNGSVILLE, N.C. USA - Monday, March 20, 2006 at 19:07:13 (CST)

Lookin for shipmates ..

Name: Randy Petersonrpeterson1955@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 75-79
Division: r-div
City / State: Fayetteville, ar USA - Monday, March 20, 2006 at 18:42:00 (CST)

Unlike most of you i do not miss the cold gray girl at all but i do miss the comrodery of the catapult gang.Hope to hear from you all soon.I also miss the taste of diesel fule in my drinking water,the starilized mike at the mess hall,and if that aint enough,any catapult crew man can tell you what its like to live on box lunches.Tell me again how much you miss her?

Name: ABE-2 Davenport(dav of the nav) grand_sad@hotmail.com>
Yr Aboard: 1972-1975,1977-1980
Division: V2 cat capt.#2 and 3
City / State: Princeton, In. USA - Monday, March 20, 2006 at 17:50:20 (CST)

It was a great ship. I remember walking 32 knee knockers to find a working head. I had some fun times. Istanbul, Naples, Rota, Israel, France Looking for AKCS Foster, Garber, Petrowski (Ski), Hutch, AKC Sieber, AKC Sexe, What happened to you all? I ended up being a lifer and retired 3 years ago from VR-62 in Brunswick Maine.

Name: Chuck Fingerchasf@pivot.net>
Yr Aboard: 84-88
Division: S-6
City / State: Poland, ME USA - Monday, March 20, 2006 at 15:35:34 (CST)

HEY THERE ANYBODY REMEMBER ME I WORKED ON CAT-2 AND IN PRIFLY I KNEW DAN WALKER, DAVID BROWN, STEVE OLSON, MIKE HOOVER, AL BALBOA, LARRY TROUT AND A BUNCH OTHERS. SEND ME AN EMAIL

Name: ED (TERMITE) RODRIGUEZ <es19711957@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1975 to 1980
Division: V-2 & V-5
City / State: LA PUENTE, CA USA - Sunday, March 19, 2006 at 16:59:41 (CST)

IC-2

Name: Ed Monaghan <edmonaghan@sbcglobal.net>
Yr Aboard: 1973-1974
Division: E-Division
City / State: Discovery Bay, CA USA - Saturday, March 18, 2006 at 16:57:49 (CST)

Coral Sea was my first ship and when I left it was a sad day. The wardroom was out of the flight deck shaped plaques and I never got one. If anyone knows of the wherabouts of an authentic one that the owner would like to have recycled let me know. I hope to make it to the 06 reunion. Thanks

Name: Kevin Sturdy <ksturdy53@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 79 to 81
Division: Dental
City / State: Carlsbad, CA USA - Saturday, March 18, 2006 at 16:48:59 (CST)

It has been a while since I have been to this site. Just wanted to say hi to every one out there. I'm sure to see some long time friend's in Ft. Wayne in April for the spring fling. I'm getting the BITE ME shirt from Joe's crab shack this time!!!! Definetly want to get to beautiful San Diego in October. Hope this year is good to every one out there. A pleasure as alway's Dan

Name: Dan Jones <dannyj13815@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1973-1975
Division: B
City / State: Howell, Mi USA - Saturday, March 18, 2006 at 13:07:12 (CST)

I find it interesting that the Coral Sea and I retired in the same year! She served our country well.

Name: Harrison Miller (AK2)
Yr Aboard: 10/52-1/55
Division: Aviation Supply
City / State: Green Valley, AZ USA - Friday, March 17, 2006 at 20:56:56 (CST)

lOOKING FOR OTHER, aircrews: HC-1 CREWS THAT I SERVED WITH ON HC-1 DET-3, veitnam E-vac.. Back in 1975....

Name: Brunell <sbrunell@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1975
Division: HC-1 Det-3 combat-SAR
City / State: urbandale, ia USA - Thursday, March 16, 2006 at 18:40:55 (CST)

George Smith from Philadelphi area - would like to hear from you or any other fellow V1 guys.

Name: Bob Downer <speed62@peoplepc.com>
Yr Aboard: 56-57
Division: V-1
City / State: Heyworth, IL USA - Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at 14:47:28 (CST)

Looking for old shipmates William Talmadge Young and Robert D. Davis who served in B Division with me. If anyone knows where they are please contact me via email and mention Coral Sea in subject line. Thank you shipmates!

Name: Edward M. Medlin <uncleed@thegrid.net>
Yr Aboard: 59-63
Division: B 3A Fireroom
City / State: Yreka, CA USA - Monday, March 13, 2006 at 17:27:04 (CST)

More than 50 years have gone by but I can recall some of the occurances during the 13 months I was part of ship's company on Coral Sea. I was short two months of graduation from the Univ of Michigan where I enrolled after WW2 on the GI Bill. It was around Mid-December 1950 when I received notice of recall to active duty. I asked for and received an extension until Feb. of 1951 in order to receive my engineering degree. At the time, my wife was expecting our first child in April so it was with great reluctance that I reported for duty. A daughter was born on April 25, 1951 while we were on station in the Med. Over my life I have managed to be blessed with two daughters, three grand-daughters, one great-grand-daughter and four great-grandsons. For my wife Ginny and me, they are the joys of our life. As I look back, I would not want to have missed the oportunity to serve on such a noteable carrier. Over the years, she earned a place in Naval history not rivaled by many. I had been a Specialist M (mailman) later during WW2 and there was no requirement for MaM3c to type. In the late 40's, the enlisted man rate designation was changed to Teleman with reserve designations for cryptographer, teletype operator, communications yeoman and mailman, all of which required typing skill. My new rate was TEM3c. I was initially assigned to the traffic center in the island structure as a typist. That did not last long since my inability to type had me "banished" to the post office by Lt. Cdr. Hodell as "untrainable". I wanted to go below decks to the engine rooms where some of my engineering learning might be of use. It seemed that would have required an act of congress..... so the post office it was to be!!! But those were fun days. The post office gang was often given preferential status. It was as though the crew believed we were responsible for the treasured letters from home. No standing on line for us!!!! And I would like to have a penny for every dollar sent home by the officers and crew on payday. It was on those days I got writers cramp from writing so many money orders. While I have lost track of most all of my shipmates, the Coral Sea has been part of my computer life for some time. I use various combos of her designation, name, carrier division and radio call designation in passwords and/or user names. My Chevy truck license tag in New Jersey is "NIJA" which were the radio call letters of Coral Sea. Since I was part of the O-2R div., I spent a lot of time in the three radio shacks and signal bridge so I saw and heard much of the activity on board. But it all was so long ago and are now but distant memories. Can anyone refresh them for me??? Since much time has passed, I don't expect too many old shipmates will respond to these comments. Let me just say that I share with all of you the pride of serving aboard the "Ageless Warrior" In my time, we called CV43 the "natural" along with one other carrier in the division, the USS Oriskany, CV34. Anybody out there remember the post office crew???

Name: Vincent DeSena <desena@earthlink.net>
Yr Aboard: Mar 1951 to April 1952
Division: O-2R
City / State: Bloomsbury, NJ USA - Saturday, March 11, 2006 at 15:50:53 (CST)

Looking for anyone that was in VF-161 From 1967 to 1970

Name: Terry Hughes <Justme45478@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1967 to 1970
Division: VF-161
City / State: St Cloud , Fl USA - Saturday, March 11, 2006 at 11:53:47 (CST)

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 < greg.carol@verizon.net>
Yr Aboard: 1971-72
Division: CAG 15/VMA 224
City / State: Mount Vernon, WA USA - Friday, March 10, 2006 at 04:05:34 (CST)

Hello CVA-43 Assoc., I am a Navy destroyerman veteran that served from 1968-1972.I was a crew member aboard the Henley (DD 762),WAldron (DD 699),Norris (DD 859) and Charles P. Cecil (DD 835).Today (March 9,'05),my daughter found a round brass or bronze plaque depicting the USS Coral Sea,a head on view of the bow of the ship with a fighter plane lifting off the flight deck.With the words Coral Sea below the bow and the designation CV-43 above the flight deck.In the middle of the back is what is left of a pin that was sheared off.This pin was probably part of a device to hold the round brass piece onto a wooden plaque.It was found on a street in Rockville,CT.I would like to return it to its owner,if not possible,then I would like to give it to the Coral Sea Association.Please advise. Pleasant day.

Name: Terry Smith < smithterrysmith@aol.com>
City / State: Vernon, CT USA - Thursday, March 09, 2006 at 19:29:57 (CST)

Would like to say God Bless all of you that served and would also like to share a story about two sailors someone may remember. My father, Thomas H. Pringle spent a great deal of time on the Coral Sea, out of Alameda, CA. We lived in Corpus Christi, TX when my father received orders for Whidbey Island for one year in late 1977 or early 1978. During that time a heart murmur was detected. He had two open heart surgeries at Lackland AFB, San Antonio and was forced into retirement after 21+ years of Naval service. Upon "retirement," he took a position as chief of maintenance at a Robstown, TX hospital. He, at the age of 39, tragically drown in Lake Mathis, TX (now Lake Corpus Christi) along with a co-worker, age 29, when a "Norther" blew through on January 6, 1979. I was 16 at the time and took it very hard.

I eventually returned to our hometown of Willow Springs, MO and the years passed. My wife and I bought a small cafe (bought a job) while we worked our way through college. One day when the lunch rush was over, she went to the dining room for a glass of tea. There she struck up a conversation with a gentleman that introduced himself - Martin Young. My wife stated that her maiden name was Young but it was now Pringle. Mr. Young said, "Pringle, I was in the Navy with a guy named Pringle - Tom Pringle." My wife said, "that is my husbands name, I bet you knew his father." Mr. Young stated that he knew Tom Pringle, that the last time he had seen him was in Da Nang in '68. My wife informed him of my father's death. Mr. & Mrs. Young and I met a couple of days later at the cafe where Mr. Young spoke of my father's professionalism, leadership qualities, and integrity (Coral Sea's Sailor of the Month July or August 1970 & finalist for PacFleet Sailor of the Year).

Mr. Young said that my father often spoke of the Ozarks and the work ethic of the salt-of-the-earth type people that inhabited the hills and hollows here while he was growing up on a rural Texas County farm. Mr. Young went on to say that he made a mental note to visit the Ozarks upon his retirement. When he and his wife passed through they fell in love with the place and settled here in Willow Springs,MO, my father's hometown. You know, I can look from my front porch across the street and see the backside of Mr. Martin Young's home on the next street - two sailors proudly serving their country a half-a-world away in 1968 and one ends up moving across the street from the son of his fellow sailor. Small world.

I hope I have not offended anyone by taking up this hallowed space but I felt compelled to share this after reading of the mighty Coral Sea, a portrait of which still hangs in my home, taken returning to Alameda as she steamed beneath the Golden Gate Bridge and into San Francisco Bay.

I regret that I never got a chance to walk the deck that all of you and my father walked, and felt the souls of those that came before. As I grow older my respect grows for what each of you and your families sacrificed for this country and our way of life. God Bless you all.

If anyone knew Thomas H. Pringle and cares to drop a line, I would very much enjoy your e-mail. I would also be more than happy to give any message to Martin Young. Best Wishes, Tom Pringle Charles T. (Tom) Pringle son of Thomas H.

Name: Tom Pringle < topringle@hotmail.com>
City / State: Willow Springs, MO USA - Thursday, March 09, 2006 at 16:01:26 (CST)

Served two WESTPAC Cruises to Viet Nam on the Coral Sea.
Was the LPO in W Division where we were responsible for the building of DSTs and 346 Mines, even though conventional ordnance was not our thing, as we were responsible for the Nucs that the Navy should happen to need.

Name: Richard A. Rettke rrettke@msn.com>
Yr Aboard: June 1970 - January 1974
Division: W Division
City / State: Virginia Beach, Virginia USA - Thursday, March 09, 2006 at 13:59:08 (CST)

Looking for old shipmates from my time aboard, planning on attending San Diego Reunion in Oct. hope to see some of you then. #2 Engineroom The Solid Bunch.

Name: Wally Elgert tevman43@wowway.com>
Yr Aboard: 1968/1972
Division: M # 2 Engine Room
City / State: Lincoln Park, MICHIGAN USA - Thursday, March 09, 2006 at 13:12:40 (CST)

Just checking in again to see who was in V-2 at that time and want;s to get in touch.

Name: James Yotkewichjymy62hotmail.com>
Yr Aboard: 61-64
Division: V-2 No.2 catapult deck edge opp.
City / State: West Frankfort , ILL> USA - Thursday, March 09, 2006 at 13:00:02 (CST)

Young, full of vigor and vitality, we considered ourselves immortal. Now we find ourselves older than our parents were then...that is for some of us. I wonder just how many of us are still around? It`s nice to reflect on those wonderful years, when we didn`t have a care in the world. Those were the "golden years", not the ones we live in now. Wouldn`t it be nice to be able to do a time travel back and know what we know now? I wonder if we would do things differently? Ponder.

Name: Monty Monaco Nancy_Cartagena@kellyservices.com>
Yr Aboard: 1960-1963
Division: V-1; V-6
City / State: Tooele, Utah USA - Wednesday, March 08, 2006 at 15:27:45 (CST)

I was a second class storekeeper on the ship, and I enjoyed every minute of the duty I had. She was a good ship.

Name: John R. KLarichjomarklarich@sbcglobal.net>
Yr Aboard: Nov 1972 - Apr 1973
Division: S-1
City / State: Lodi. Ca 95240, Ca USA - Tuesday, March 07, 2006 at 17:25:25 (CST)

Serven on board Coral Sea as a Airman, Left Navy in 1970 after serving on Yorktown and 3 years as a SP, Re-uped in 1971 in the USCG and served until 1984, got out and became a police officer and joined State Guard Military police, where I retired as O-6 in 1999. I'll never forget the great Coral Sea people and my time onboard, brief as it was.

Name: Robert P. Schoenoldcop1@hotmail.com>
Yr Aboard: 1962
Division: VAH-2
City / State: Tunkhannock, Pa USA - Monday, March 06, 2006 at 22:41:14 (CST)

I'm looking for V-2 division forward catapults ABE3 Marcos Acevedo from Florida. He was my best friend on board the ship and I really would like to get in touch with him. e-mail peteramador@yahoo.com

Name: Pedro A. Amadorpeteramador@yahoo.com>>
Yr Aboard: 1987-1990
Division: V-4 Division Air Department
City / State: Guaynabo, Puerto rico USA - Monday, March 06, 2006 at 20:43:51 (CST)

Ace Coyne was my grandfather, the best man i ever met. He is the reason i joined the navy. I loved to hear the stories about the coral sea. Now im an ordananceman in the navy because of Ace and the Coral Sea

Name: Francis "ACE" Coyne
Yr Aboard: 53-58
Division: fireman
City / State: Boston , MA USA - Monday, March 06, 2006 at 15:59:27 (CST)

Hated to hear the old floating bird farm hand been scrapped.

Name: Parker, Guy H. ghp70@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 1960 to 1964
Division: Air Group 15 - VF-154
City / State: Chatsworth, GA USA - Monday, March 06, 2006 at 13:12:02 (CST)

VA-25 was on board the Coral Sea for two tours to Vietnam in which I was a plane captain on the A1H Skyraider. My plane 405 was the last spad to make a carrier landing prior to be decommissioned.

Name: Andrew Horvathahorvath01@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1967
Division: Squadron VA-25; Plane Captain, A1H Skyraider 405
City / State: Imperial, MO USA - Sunday, March 05, 2006 at 09:21:47 (CST)

New e-mail address (paradisw6171@sbcglobal.net). So long ago such a great crew were have all the years taken us. I think about growing up on board finding my way with brothers all around. Those years provided a foundation that is still teaching me the lesons of life. Sure would love to here from any of my old shipmates.

Name: Brian Paradisparadisw6171@sbcglobal.met>
Yr Aboard: 1969 - 1973
Division: V2
City / State: Burlington, CT USA - Saturday, March 04, 2006 at 14:24:42 (CST)

Yup, Ireland, long story, but was in Cat 3 and moved to Cat 1. All through the Vietnam saga. She was a great ship, and I'm glad to see such a fine website to her memory. Still in touch with Mike Davis, my old shipmate from those years ago. It seems like a lifetime. Any and all of you who have memories, E-mail me.

Name: John Monaghan ABE-3 jmon150@eircom.net>
Yr Aboard: 1964-1967
Division: V-2 cats
City / State: Galway, Ireland - Saturday, March 04, 2006 at 01:45:15 (CST)

Again, what fun it was for a young 19-20 year old to serve on the Coral Sea. She still is a big part of my life. I think of her and the experience many times each week. It would be great if I could really contact some of my old buddies.

Name: Harlan UpdegraffHarlanUU@SbcGlobal.net>
Yr Aboard: 65 to 67
Division: V-6
City / State: Clayton, Ca USA - Saturday, March 04, 2006 at 00:38:42 (CST)

I've had fun looking around this website. Some familiar names too. Hey Ivan! Hey Mike!

Name: Marty Sawyermdsawyer103@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: Mar79-Jul81
Division: M3 - 3 Screw Crew
City / State: Mission Viejo, CA USA - Friday, March 03, 2006 at 17:47:36 (CST)

Seems so long ago now. I have found memories of my time aboard.

Name: Walter Blanchardwblanchard@sbcglobal.net>
Yr Aboard: 1974 - 1975
Division: AIMD
City / State: San Jose, CA USA - Friday, March 03, 2006 at 16:35:56 (CST)

I was in V-1 as a blue shirt for the 65 cruise, then transfer to OP-1 and served as the 'Plat' Camerman during the remainder of my time on the Coral Sea, as a PH-3.

Name: Steve Stinnettsstinnett@ceres.k12.ca.us>
Yr Aboard: 1965-1968
Division: OP-1
City / State: Tracy, Ca USA - Friday, March 03, 2006 at 12:24:10 (CST)

Hi Everyone, My father was on the USS Coral Sea and I trying to find out any information about him. I did not know him and I am trying to find anyone who might of known him while he may of been on board. He has been gone for fifteen years now and hoping for any information--please help. Lost Daughter

Name: Michael Stephen Welter kbwelt1@earthlink.net>
Yr Aboard: 1965-1966
Division: DC2
City / State: Baker City, Or USA - Thursday, March 02, 2006 at 11:42:44 (CST)

Looking for anyone on board these years

Name: Al
Yr Aboard: 1960-1962
Division: PI Division
City / State: USA - Tuesday, February 28, 2006 at 19:05:11 (CST)

A great Ship with Great men aboard. Worked for Captain Klein who last year did a documentary on the History Channel for the Midway. I was better known as hotdog. My buddies Billy and Les I moved and have a new email. Master Chief Fuehrer where are you?

Name: Hotdog Rick Frankfurtrickfrankfurt@msn.com>
Yr Aboard: 1977-1980
Division: Engineering Log Room
City / State: Anamosa, Ia USA - Tuesday, February 28, 2006 at 18:04:48 (CST)

Some good years made lots of friends.

Name: Mark J Matheus
Yr Aboard: 1974 -1977
Division: Marine Detachment
City / State: Eagle, Wi USA - Monday, February 27, 2006 at 10:05:13 (CST)

I've enjoyed reading comments here after stumbling on your site while looking for something else. Family friend, Eddie Lewis, now deceased, was, I believe, on Coral Sea. He retired as CPO before Viet Nam and lived in San Francisco, but was in and out of Bremerton more than once and aboard more than one ship. Short, rather round, always smoking large cigar. Does anyone have a memory to share about him? I'm curious, too. Did Mr Noble ever find Pucket(t) AND is he related to Pat Noble of Plumas County? Thank you all.

Name: micke olsen <mothermicke@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: not
Division: none
City / State: Blairsden, CA USA - Sunday, February 26, 2006 at 01:23:40 (CST)

Looking for anyone from the '54 Gitmo & '54 Med cruises. Thanks for any info.

Name: Ron "Van" Vanden Bosch <ron@jvmodels.biz>
Yr Aboard: 10/53 3/55
Division: V3-G
City / State: Lakewood, CA USA - Saturday, February 25, 2006 at 20:27:21 (CST)

wish we could turn back the clock and do it all over again. Capt. Dunleavy was CO and was well respected.

Name: Jack Kyriss <jaclin@gwtc.net>
Yr Aboard: 79-80
Division: VA-97 ADMIN
City / State: Lesterville, SD USA - Saturday, February 25, 2006 at 18:28:54 (CST)

I loved serving on the Coral Sea

Name: Pius G. Oleskey <pius.oleskey@muckleshoot.nsn.us>
Yr Aboard: 75-78
Division: Dental
City / State: Bonney Lake, WA USA - Saturday, February 25, 2006 at 01:40:29 (CST)

Great Memories

Name: Anthony A Donatelli <drdonatelli@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1951-1952
Division: Dental
City / State: Palm Beach Gardens, Fl USA - Saturday, February 25, 2006 at 01:30:15 (CST)

Some of the best years of my Naval Career were aboard the Coral Sea.

Name: Kevin A. Gould <kgould@strategicsecurity.net>
Yr Aboard: 81-83
Division: V-2
City / State: Chula Vista, Ca USA - Friday, February 24, 2006 at 23:29:03 (CST)

Hello Again I'm slow on the computer so bear with me. I was with fred jackson,dixon and Buck HOWERTON In 1 Baker and miss them.I was a fireman and in Bremerton WA. with them. erton Washington (DRY-DOCK (6) 1979 Also Bill Everton (boatsman)Was a close friend.THE

Name: Danny RAY Jeanes <becktoyou@hotmail.com>
Yr Aboard: 1978-81
Division: B-DIV 1 Baker FIRE ROOM / AIMD IM4 DIV
City / State: Memphis, TN USA - Friday, February 24, 2006 at 20:48:06 (CST)

I have had my reservations in for sometime now for the April Spring Fling in Fort Wayne Indiana... Hope to see some new Snipes this year... Can't wait to see all those 4 group salts again... How time flies as you get older but man are we making some great new sea stories without even going to sea... Just seems not long ago we were in Jacksonville, Florida for the annual reunion... Come on you bootcamps to these reunions and join the fun... Later from the Heart of Dixie Sid (Doc) Dockery

Name: Sidney C. Dockery Jr. <cva43doc@charter.net>
Yr Aboard: 1974 - 78
Division: B - Division / 4 Baker Fireroom
City / State: Northport, Al USA - Friday, February 24, 2006 at 18:23:30 (CST)

PLease contact me thank you.

Name: Jeanes Danny Ray <becktoyou@hotmail.com>
Yr Aboard: 1978-1981
Division: AIMD I-M4 GSE
City / State: Memphis, TN USA - Thursday, February 23, 2006 at 23:53:58 (CST)

I am Mike's daughter. I am trying to find a magazine that my dad talks about all the time. It has an article about the Mayaquez incident. He thinks it was Time or a similar weekly magazine with the Coral Sea being on the cover. My dad's best friend is Richard Sorlie from around the same time on the Coral Sea. If anyone knows my dad or Richard, please feel free to email me or my mom, this is her email address.

Name: Michael Summers <nancysummers2001@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 71-72
Division: Navigation
City / State: Ardmore, OK USA - Thursday, February 23, 2006 at 13:34:21 (CST)

Just passing thru this web site, where has time gone. Worked in Engine Room, Pump Room & Generator Room #4 during my time. Some old buddies where Stew, Jake, Chuck, Jr.,Mike,to name a few.

Name: Randy "Sid" Coulson <rancou@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 1973-1976
Division: M
City / State: Johnston City, IL USA - Tuesday, February 21, 2006 at 15:23:55 (CST)

Just looking around to see if I recognize anyone....

Name: Joseph Keehner <yankstar@hotmail.com>
Yr Aboard: 86-90
Division: OI
City / State: Va Beach, Va USA - Tuesday, February 21, 2006 at 11:38:40 (CST)

Some went to Harvard, some went to Yale. I had the privilege of going aboard the USS Coral Sea at the age of 17 years. Picked her up at Subic Bay January 20, 1962 as a Seamen Apprentice (SA). Flew off aboard the COD while in the Tonkin Gulf September 1965 as a BM3. Retired June 1981 as BMC.

Name: Paul Eastham <peastham@cableonda.net>
Yr Aboard: 1962 - 1965
Division: 1st, & 2nd
City / State: Panama City , Panama - Tuesday, February 21, 2006 at 05:56:02 (CST)

first time i have found this site . a lot of fond memories of old ship she was a grand old lady

Name: Earle D Inglis,Jr
Yr Aboard: 1968-1969
Division: VF151
City / State: Stevenson, Al USA - Monday, February 20, 2006 at 20:53:52 (CST)

I was a MN2 (mineman) working with AO's in Bomb Assembly.

Name: Robert D. Gill <robert.gill@bms.com>
Yr Aboard: Nov. 71 to July 72
Division: G
City / State: Billerica, MA. USA - Monday, February 20, 2006 at 09:58:29 (CST)

Some say that every ship is compared to the first ship which is one you never forget. For me, that is true and many carriers later - she remains my favorite.

Name: Gil Mucke <muckeg@kitty-hawk.navy.mil>
Yr Aboard: 82-86
Division: V-2
Japan - Monday, February 20, 2006 at 07:31:31 (CST)

I worked in forward assembly with Ao1 Jim Kane,71-73, Then moved up to ORDNANCE CONTROL 71-75, when I got transfered off to Whidbey Island. Have a lot of good memories of the ship, sad to see it scrapped.

Name: Pete Simmons (AO1-Ret.) <lsimmons23@comcast.net>
Yr Aboard: 1971-1975
Division: G
City / State: Hanford, Ca. USA - Sunday, February 19, 2006 at 20:43:06 (CST)

I'll always remember this cruise, first west pack, fell in love in PI. Got married over there two years later,It's 39 years later and Iam still married to the same wonderful lady, looking forward to another 40 yrs.

Name: Pete Simmons <lsimmons23@comcast.net>
Yr Aboard: 64-65 cruise
Division: VA165 Bommers
City / State: Hanford, Ca. USA - Sunday, February 19, 2006 at 20:23:50 (CST)

lost touch. dying to get back! thrilled to find the website

Name: William T. McCarrick <lilbil9@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1950-1954
Division: V-2
City / State: Audubon, Pa USA - Sunday, February 19, 2006 at 19:06:07 (CST)

Would like to hear from B Division shipmates. Contact me via email mentioning Coral Sea in subject line. Take care.

Name: Medlin, Edward M. BT2 <uncleed@thegrid.net>
Yr Aboard: 59-63
Division: B
City / State: Yreka, CA USA - Sunday, February 19, 2006 at 18:54:44 (CST)

Served with VF-11 as a plane capton, wish I had stayed in but too young. Miss the action an the friendship. Frank Wheeler and Wopsock were something else. If anyone remembers Joe or VF-11 give me a call at haappoo2@aol.com

Name: Joe Haag AD3 <Haagpoo2>
Yr Aboard: 1954-1956
Division: VF-11
City / State: Beech Grove , IN USA - Sunday, February 19, 2006 at 08:34:35 (CST)

Even though the Coral sea was old and alot of work it was an adventure.

Name: keith a kolodziejczyk
Yr Aboard: march85 to feb 89
Division: v-2
City / State: inman , sc USA - Saturday, February 18, 2006 at 13:26:43 (CST)

Mess cook with O.P Ryan being the P.O. in charge. My first ship, fresh out of "A" school

Name: Jerry F. Gilmer <dzngil@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1956-1957 Med cruise
Division: VF-103
City / State: Piedmont, SC USA - Thursday, February 16, 2006 at 18:36:24 (CST)

Like to hear from old shipmates, served under Capt Farris, Chief Blasdale, 1st Class Hodges, SN Smith, LTJG Huttison, 3rd Class Doug Stein. Also all the guys from G Div

Name: Steve Segura <lamustang67@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 67-69
Division: Fox Division
City / State: Riverside, Ca USA - Thursday, February 16, 2006 at 17:11:50 (CST)

Nice, great to see all who proudly served onboard. I was an MR2 onboard her and helped with decom. Sad to see her scraped

Name: Joseph Stafford <j.stafford@charter.net>
Yr Aboard: 86-90
Division: R / Machine Shop
City / State: Suffolk, VA USA - Thursday, February 16, 2006 at 12:31:22 (CST)

Kenneth J. Berkebile is my father. At this time, I don't know what division he was in. His rank was SF1. He boarded the Coral Sea at Puget Sound Shipyard. He was transfered from the USS Hornet to the USS Coral Sea in Nov 1959.

Name: Kenneth J. Berkebile <lazerwood at yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: November 1959
Division: Unknown
City / State: Crown Point, IN USA - Wednesday, February 15, 2006 at 20:14:47 (CST)

Fun time on the boat on Med Cruises

Name: Kelly Cooke, DP2(AW) <Kelly_Cooke@KindredHealthcare.com>
Yr Aboard: 1984-1987
Division: S-7 Data Processing
City / State: USA - Wednesday, February 15, 2006 at 07:37:53 (CST)

I have tried many of these guestbook addresses, only to find they are not available. One case in particular was a Rebecca Flores, from Dumas Texas, asking about her grandfather, who served aboard during the early 60's, who had contacted medical problems from Benzine. I too have this malady. I even attempted to locate her through the white pages. A dead end. If you are out there, Rebecca, please contact me. Another was a Chuck Rose from Huntington Beach, Cal. Either they have discontinued their internet, or their e-mail addresses were incorrect. Anyone out there who served aboard during my years who was a plane pusher or a tin bender? I would like to hear from any matey who made that infamous trip to paradise (Sydney) way back when.

Name: Mont Monaco <montymonaco@hotmail.com>
Yr Aboard: 1959-1963
Division: V-3 , V-6
City / State: Tooele, Utah USA - Tuesday, February 14, 2006 at 17:07:27 (CST)

I was assigned to Coral Sea when she was in the yards in San Francisco in 1968. I worked in CIC and did the Westpac cruise in 68-69. The New Jersey steamed back across the Pacific with us but was turned around a couple days out of San Francisco. I was transferred off Coral Sea after we moved her up to the yards in Bremerton, WA in 69

Name: Don Logan <usndon@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 1968-1969
Division: OI
City / State: Auburn, NJ USA - Sunday, February 12, 2006 at 13:47:26 (CST)

GREAT MEMORIES, OLD BUDDIES PLEASE E-MAIL

Name: JERRY REINERT <jerstefjer@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 3 1/2
Division: S-6
City / State: LANSDALE, PA USA - Sunday, February 12, 2006 at 01:51:25 (CST)

WOULD LIKE INFO ON FUTURE EVENTS AND GROUP PUBLICATIONS 62-65

Name: FRANCIS EUGENE DIAL <GDIAL17@YAHOO.COM>
Yr Aboard: 1962--1965
Division: B DIV
City / State: NATCHITOCHES, LA NAT--71457 - Friday, February 10, 2006 at 20:48:35 (CST)

Memories - I Thank God for for the officers and men of the USS Coral Seas and its Squadrons.

Name: Donald T. Evans <Dontrevans@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 67-69
Division: VF-151
City / State: Phoenix, az USA - Friday, February 10, 2006 at 18:57:58 (CST)

I was in the recommissioning crew as a boot seaman second. Believe I had a record for most Captains masts. Eventualy got my act togeather and did 22 years,retired as BMCS in 1980. I Have good memories of my time on the Coral Sea.

Name: Doug Wirch <brrpilot@msn.com>
Yr Aboard: 1959-1963
Division: 1 st
City / State: Victor, Mt USA - Friday, February 10, 2006 at 06:59:18 (CST)

I have dreams I'm still onboard a few times a year.Hope all my old buddies are doing well

Name: Marcus E Williams II <marcusrtr@hotmail.com>
Yr Aboard: 85 - 89
Division: E Div.
City / State: tuscaloosa, al USA - Wednesday, February 08, 2006 at 10:40:33 (CST)

looking for anyone from pipi shop.

Name: bill hower <whower@neo.rr.com>
Yr Aboard: 68-70
Division: R
City / State: canton, oh USA - Tuesday, February 07, 2006 at 10:11:36 (CST)

The night we collided with the oil tanker is a night I will never forget. It slowed us down, but did not stop us! I miss her.

Name: Ty Andrews <tandrews_4@hotmail.com>
Yr Aboard: 1985,86
Division: HS-17
City / State: Lincoln, NE USA - Monday, February 06, 2006 at 13:32:02 (CST)

I just wanted to say hello to some old friends. E-mail me if you can. Ben,Peter,Ernie Miller, Norm,and all the guys that stood a watch on the signal bridge. I am now USNRET. Just wanted to say hello to some old friends. E-Mail me if you can. Peter, Ben Norm, Ernie Miller, and all the guys that stood a watch on the signalbridge. I am now USNRET. 1992. Perhaps we meet some day on the pier. And have brew. God Bless. As always, Lucky

Name: Ernest E. Dailey (Lucky) <ernieandcookie@msn.com>
Yr Aboard: 1960 thru Jan 28. 1964
Division: OS (signalbridge)
City / State: Tucson, Az. USA - Monday, February 06, 2006 at 13:12:14 (CST)

It is with sadness that I report the passing of EMC Michael Farantino, USNR (ret.). Mike was in E Division on the commissioning crew and a plankowner on the Coral Sea. Although not a member of the association, he always fondly recalled his time on board. To those of us who kenw him, he will be missed.

Name: P. Bertollo, CPO, USN (ret.) <chiefbert@msn.com>
Yr Aboard: n/a
Division: n/a
NJ USA - Monday, February 06, 2006 at 06:04:20 (CST)

Just returned from my third trip "Down Under" visiting the girl I met in Sydney in 1963. We plan to marry soon. Thank you Coral Sea for the ride there in 63.

Name: Warren Luck <nluck@ev1.net>
Yr Aboard: 1961-64
Division: AO2 VAH2
City / State: Livermore, CA USA - Sunday, February 05, 2006 at 20:00:20 (CST)

Just playing arround and found this web site. How do you join the Association? Fraternally yours Robert E. Knox ASC Retired

Name: ASC Robert E. Knox U.S.N. Retired <dhia538@geetel.net>
Yr Aboard: 1971-1973
Division: Aviation Support Equiptment CPO
City / State: Frankfort, IN. USA - Sunday, February 05, 2006 at 19:19:04 (CST)

I was on the ship from nov.55 to june 57 in the crash crew.I was recently aboard the uss ronald reagan. they were operating off the coast of san diego doing flight operations,standing by f-18s. It was quite a experience, after after being on the coral sea 50 years ago.

Name: joe logeman jr <joelogeman@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 1956, 1957
Division: v1
City / State: palm desert, ca., usa USA - Sunday, February 05, 2006 at 16:38:30 (CST)

I was a radioman

Name: Tim Bunn <TBunn27592@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1965-1966
Division: CR
City / State: Raleigh, NC USA - Saturday, February 04, 2006 at 16:25:35 (CST)

Served on the final cruise with the fighting tigers of VA-65, would love to hear from fellow shipmates who served on this final cruise.

Name: Russell Nash <russell.w.nash@ccomortgage.com>
Yr Aboard: 88-89
Division: VA-65
City / State: Mechanicsville, Va USA - Monday, January 23, 2006 at 11:39:21 (CST)

What was the disposition of the Coral Sea after being decommisioned.

Name: Robert E. Robinson <coco22@xtalwind.net>
Yr Aboard: 1953
Division: VMF 122 MAG 24
City / State: Homosassa, FL USA - Monday, January 23, 2006 at 07:06:38 (CST)

Just doing a little research on my father. He was on the USS CORAL SEA around 1971-1972. I believe this was his second tour of vietnam. Anybody remember him or have pictures of him? His name was CORWIN REID SCHNELL. His rank was SGT. Any info would be greatly appreciated!

Name: Carl Schnell (son of crew member) <c.schnell@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 1971-1972ish
City / State: hemet, ca USA - Sunday, January 22, 2006 at 15:17:52 (CST)

Anybody from the 2nd division out there? My dad was a "BOSN" Mate during those years in Vitenam and the South China Seas. Thanks.

Name: David H. Knode <shirlmom@md.net>
Yr Aboard: 1964-1966
Division: 2nd
City / State: Hagerstown, MD USA - Sunday, January 22, 2006 at 13:45:54 (CST)

Would like to get touch with my crew members who worked on the hanger deck. I have many fond memories of all of our ports of call. We were in route to Perth Australia on my 21st birthday when we received new orders to go to the Mauighuas situation.. Boy was I heart broken I was anticipating parting for my 21st birthday..We finaly recovered the first asault we relized this was a real deal. We then leveled the island and I realizd this was big time stuff. I look forward to hearing from all of my old bud to talk over old times. To all that served on the Coral Sea, aloha...

Name: Thomas Horner <tomhorner1954@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 72-75
Division: V-3 Division
City / State: Salem, OR USA - Saturday, January 21, 2006 at 22:02:57 (CST)

Served for 3 1/2 years and was part of decommissioning crew. Worked in aviation supply and made 2 med cruises.

Name: Jack Meara <jackmeara@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1986-1990
Division: S-6
City / State: Lancaster, NY USA - Saturday, January 21, 2006 at 19:56:43 (CST)

I spent many a day trying tofigure out how I would turn the OGS-43 into razor blades. I wasn't the only one either.

Name: Frank Seeney <seeneyd2@mchsi.com>
Yr Aboard: 1971-1975
Division: M-Division
City / State: Lebo, Ks USA - Saturday, January 21, 2006 at 14:35:40 (CST)

great website,i found the most wonderful friend a old sailor could find here,always be in your debt.

Name: james young <jasfromathol@webtv.net>
Yr Aboard: 73-74
Division: deck 4th
City / State: athol, ma USA - Saturday, January 21, 2006 at 05:30:58 (CST)

thanks for your website, found the most wonderful friend a old sailor could find,thanks

Name: James Young <jasfromathol@webtv.net>
Yr Aboard: 72-74
Division: deck 4th
City / State: athol, ma USA - Saturday, January 21, 2006 at 04:41:35 (CST)

Don't get to this site often, but when I do, I love reading the messages from the crew of the Coral Maru. To answer a question about the date when our ship crossed the equator and the international dateline in 1963 on our way to Sydney, Australia. It was on April,22. Latitude 00-00, Longitude 180.00. I still have my "Golden Shellback" card. You all have a Happy New Year.

Name: Roger E. Wilson <rogerandshirley@wyoming.com>
Yr Aboard: 1962-1966
Division: G-Division
City / State: Buffalo, WY USA - Thursday, January 19, 2006 at 14:25:32 (CST)

Want to wish all ships company and wings a happy "06"...I know where all the years went!!!with all my hair....I became a man on the "43" I needed to get my ass kicked and I did...thank god!! I'm now a retired high school teacher and loving life...hope all the same with you...

Name: hank springer <hpspringer@sbcglobal.net>
Yr Aboard: Dec. "55" to May "57"
Division: supply and X
City / State: l.a., ca USA - Wednesday, January 18, 2006 at 16:50:01 (CST)

Was anyone else an extra in the movie, Too Late the hero?

Name: Michael D. Trombley <ragmanmike@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 1968-1971
Division: V-3 Hanger Deck
City / State: Southgate, MI USA - Wednesday, January 18, 2006 at 15:46:07 (CST)

Looking back 40years when I close my eyes I can see the faces of my shipmates . It was truly the best years of my life . God Bless America

Name: Harry Deutsch <Ijujnkem@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1962 - 1964
Division: 5th
City / State: Los Angeles, ca USA - Monday, January 16, 2006 at 13:43:07 (CST)

I was the Plane Captain of the plane that went overboard (VF- 151 number 102). Like it was yesterday I remember strapping in the Commanding Officer (the pilot) and the Executive Officer (the RIO) for their last flight home from combat to meet their families. If I recall our executive officer was going home to retire out of the NAVY. Tragically he died in this mishap. I can still vividly see the nose landing gear collapse on the cat and the plane go over the side. The CO went into the water but the XO hit a plane taxing up from behind, bounced off of it and went into the ocean. He was the one who died.

Name: Terry Goldfarb <tgold11@verizon.net>
Yr Aboard: 1969-70
Division: VF-151
City / State: Plattsburgh, NY USA - Monday, January 16, 2006 at 12:55:46 (CST)

looking for guys stationed on borad during the veitnam evacuration just want too say im still here the coral sea cv 43 still lives p.s. snips rule hope to hear from a bud

Name: MICHAEL J JONES <grandpajonesy@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 74-78
Division: b1 division
City / State: lincoln city , or USA - Sunday, January 15, 2006 at 16:02:01 (CST)

Thanks for the memories....Those were Great Years

Name: T. E. Hillis <tehillis@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 12/1959 to 07/1962
Division: OS
City / State: North Richland Hills, TX USA - Saturday, January 14, 2006 at 09:02:33 (CST)

wild and crazy ride!! spent my whole time on the flight deck. As a teenager 17 it was the ultimate high. fueled defueled made napalm with avgas. hkow more of were not killed is a miracle. god bless all who served

Name: jack mc bride <ja3mcbri@a0l.com>
Yr Aboard: 66-68
Division: v-4
City / State: camas, wa USA - Friday, January 13, 2006 at 20:54:18 (CST)

Looking for anyone who might have known my Uncle. Name: Larry James Stevens Rank/Branch: O2/US Navy Unit: Attack Squadron 216, USS CORAL SEA (CVA 43) Date of Birth: 17 December 1942 (Hawthorne CA) Home City of Record: Canoga Park CA Date of Loss: 14 February 1969 Country of Loss: Laos Loss Coordinates: 163900N 1061900E Status (in 1973): Missing In Action Category: 2 Acft/Vehicle/Ground: A4C Refno: 1383

Name: Rob Stevens <pushnwine@msn.com>
City / State: Los Alamos, CA USA - Thursday, January 12, 2006 at 16:16:47 (CST)

Just signing in for 2006, hope everyone had a good New Years holiday and didn't party too much. Long live the memory of the USS Coral Sea (CV-43). Later, Texx

Name: Larry Elliott Jr. "Texx"
Yr Aboard: 1978- 82
Division: V-1 division
City / State: New Vienna, OH USA - Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at 22:09:14 (CST)

I remember the zunni rocket event, our 2nd trip to Hong Kong because of our rescue of a freighter, Bob Hope, and the barricade landing

Name: David Kief <david@davidkief.com>
Yr Aboard: 1967-1968
Division: 3rd
City / State: Southgate, MI USA - Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at 07:05:54 (CST)

Transferred to USS YV-2 in 1954 -1955

Name: Thomas J. Price <tprice@talkamerica.net>
Yr Aboard: '51-'54
Division: 6th
City / State: Southfield, Mi. USA - Monday, January 09, 2006 at 14:54:30 (CST)

Great ship. I hated to see her scraped.

Name: Dale Mankey <nathanmankey@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 1967-68
Division: VCF-161
City / State: Decatur, IN USA - Monday, January 09, 2006 at 12:48:23 (CST)

Thanks for the trip down memmory lane......

Name: Ray Johnson <cv43vet@charter.net>
Yr Aboard: 83-86
Division: V2 A/G
City / State: Sheboygan, Wi USA - Monday, January 09, 2006 at 09:27:28 (CST)

If anyone remembers me, send me a message at the this e-mail address.

Name: John H. Ranson <jrsr3843@fuse.net>
Yr Aboard: 7/67-4/69
Division: N
City / State: Ft. Thomas, Ky USA - Sunday, January 08, 2006 at 19:25:28 (CST)

i remember wopsock--o.p. ryan , but who doesnt

Name: john copertino
Yr Aboard: 1956-1957
Division: v-3,v-4
City / State: USA - Sunday, January 08, 2006 at 06:36:52 (CST)

She will live forever!

Name: Alvin B. Smith <smithab@cox.net>
Yr Aboard: 1976 - 1980
Division: AIMD/IM2 Powerplants
City / State: Va. Beach, Va. USA - Tuesday, January 03, 2006 at 18:39:50 (CST)

Please update my record to show that I served on the ship during 64-67 period. Also, could you let me know by e-mail the dates for the 2006 reunion. Thanks and you need not include this in the guestbook.

Name: Shelby Coyle <swcpac@yahoo.com>
Yr Aboard: 64-67
Division: E
City / State: Minneapolis, MN USA - Tuesday, January 03, 2006 at 13:40:59

I enjoyed every minute aboard the CORAL SEA. Wished I was still in the NAVY

Name: JOHN (JACK) H. DAVIS <Jan30wedfn@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1954 - 1957
Division: M DIV Rank ( MM3 )
City / State: POCATELLO, ID USA - Monday, January 02, 2006 at 21:30:34 (CST)

I recently lost my 1983 World Cruise Book in a flood. I would greatly appreciate any help obtaining a replacement. Thankyou! My cell# is (609) 456-3552.

Name: Jason S. Parent <sheriffshimm@comcast.net>
Yr Aboard: 1981-1985
Division: "A" Division
City / State: Columbus, NJ USA - Monday, January 02, 2006 at 16:07:25 (CST)

Hello everyone for 2006. Where has the time gone.

Name: Charles W. Cline
Yr Aboard: 67,68,69,70,71
Division: B division 4 Able and 4 Baker Firerooms
City / State: Baisden, W V USA - Sunday, January 01, 2006 at 23:02:05 (CST)

GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!

Name: robert i rubin <herbito43@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 1972 -1975
Division: VA- 94
City / State: lodi, n.j. USA - Sunday, January 01, 2006 at 18:54:53 (CST)

Happy New Year. Hope everone has a Great 2006.

Name: L A Fowler <afscroller@comporium.net>
Yr Aboard: 1960--1963
Division: 3rd
City / State: Rock Hill, SC USA - Sunday, January 01, 2006 at 17:03:00 (CST)

HAPPY NEW YEAR To ALL!!! Hope to see more SNIPES at the reunions Fort Wayne in April, and SAN DIEGO,CALIF. In October write back, I won't bite you. Later ,,Oscar

Name: Mike (Oscar) Pfeffer <mpfeff53@aol.com>
Yr Aboard: 74-77
Division: B-Div 4ABLE Fireroom
City / State: Chicago, Il USA - Sunday, January 01, 2006 at 08:03:05 (CST)