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Monday December 09, 2024 - 08:53 PM
Name: Nate Demers  
Rank/Rate:
Division/Squadron: Carpenter Shop
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1952-56
Location: Gorham New Hampshire
Comments: My grandfather, Norman W. Demers (I believer PO2?), who was assigned to CVA43 from 52-56, passed away on 18 October after a long and full 92 years. His short term memory was non-existent for the last few years, but his long term memory was sharp as a tack- speaking of his adventures on and off ship frequently. The name “Cheif Carpenter Kramer (sp?)” came up daily, and he was very fond of his time in the Navy. I found his dues letters in his home dresser, and figured I would let you know of his passing. I continue his military legacy as an EOD officer in the USAF. Fair winds and following seas Pepere, we have the watch. 🫡

Thursday November 28, 2024 - 07:51 AM
Name: John Ranson  
Rank/Rate: QM2
Division/Squadron: N Div.
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 7/67-4/69
Location: Ft. Thomas KY USA
Comments: Happy Thanksgiving to y'all 🦃

Thursday November 28, 2024 - 06:34 AM
Name: charlie nagle  
Rank/Rate: AD-1
Division/Squadron: HC-1 Det3
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1979-1981
Location: Winter Springs FL United States
Comments: Happy Thanksgiving to all shipmates. have great Holiday Season. Remmber our shipmates out there today keeping u safe

Wednesday November 27, 2024 - 05:48 AM
Name: David Lyng  
Rank/Rate: ETR 3
Division/Squadron: OE
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1971-74
Location: Siouix Falls Souoth Dakota USA
Comments: HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL SHIPMATES AND THEIR FAMILIES! HAVE A GREAT HOLIDAY SEASON!

Monday November 11, 2024 - 08:07 AM
Name: John Ranson  
Rank/Rate: QM2
Division/Squadron: N Div.
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 7/67-4/69
Location: Ft. Thomas KY USA
Comments: Happy Veterans Day to all Shipmates!

Saturday November 02, 2024 - 01:05 PM
Name: Jack Lucas  
Rank/Rate: E5/Yeoman
Division/Squadron: X Division/Legal Office
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 4
Location: Spokane WA USA
Comments: No comments

Friday November 01, 2024 - 09:58 AM
Name: Eric Coleman  
Rank/Rate:
Division/Squadron:
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965):
Location:
Comments: I found this item recently under my grandfather's car seat. Earl M. Neall Jr.
He passed away this year. I believe it’s part of the ship haul.
I was hoping someone could identify it, and share it with the group. If this brings enough curiosity and attention I have more to share as we go through his storage.
Don’t worry I will not dispose of anything. My grandfather meant so much to me and I know clearly how much this ship meant to him.
Thank You
Eric

Tuesday October 22, 2024 - 04:06 PM
Name: Tony DiGiulian  
Rank/Rate: N/A
Division/Squadron:
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965):
Location:
Comments: Hi,
I'm Tony D. from NavWeaps.com. I'm trying to track down the name of a sailor of Hungarian descent who was on the Coral Sea around 1956. He apparently organized a photo shoot on the Coral Sea spelled out in Hungarian. See this link fot the photo:

https://hetifortepan.capacenter.hu/200000/

The message is - rough translation - "God Help".

Anyway, a Hungarian friend of mine is trying to help the people at Fortepan find out the name of the Coral Sea sailor so as to honor him. I can be contacted at tonyd@navweaps.com.

Thank you in advance for any help that you can provide.

V/R,
Tony D.

Sunday October 13, 2024 - 03:09 PM
Name: Brian Paradis  
Rank/Rate: ABE 3
Division/Squadron: V-2 catapults and arresting gear
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1969 - 1973
Location: Burlington Ct USA
Comments: Correction dates

Sunday October 13, 2024 - 03:04 PM
Name: Brian Paradis  
Rank/Rate: ABE3
Division/Squadron: V-2 catapults and Arresting Gear
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 6-1969 3- 1973
Location: Burlington Connecticut USA
Comments: Best part of my growing up becoming a man. The men I worked for and width were and still are the best role models . Some days were difficult and I learned how to deal with what life hands you. Slowly I learned about team work friendships and slowly became part of a great crew. Miss those days but I still have friends today we talk on the telephone and Facebook. Hope to see many of them at the 2025 reunion in Texas next year.

Saturday September 14, 2024 - 10:22 AM
Name: Robin Shrodes  
Rank/Rate: AOAN
Division/Squadron: VF-154
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1982 to 1984.
Location: n ogden Utah United States
Comments: Made work ups for and the world cruise.

Wednesday September 11, 2024 - 11:37 AM
Name: Jim Shane  
Rank/Rate: ATR2
Division/Squadron: VAW11
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 3 years
Location: Sandy Utah 🇺🇸
Comments: Hi 👋

Saturday September 07, 2024 - 01:46 PM
Name: Doug Stewart  
Rank/Rate: EN3
Division/Squadron: A-Div
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 82-85
Location: Idaho Falls Idaho
Comments: Miss the old shipmates wonder what their up to

Tuesday August 20, 2024 - 01:02 PM
Name: Ron QUERRY  
Rank/Rate: Corporal E-4
Division/Squadron: Marine Detachment
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 4/62 - 7/64
Location: Las Vegas New Mexico US
Comments: Served 2 years, 2 months, and 22 days aboard the Coral Sear, Served variously as Commanding Officer's orderly & driver, brig warden, made (I think) 3 cruises, one to Australia to commemorate the Battle of the Coral Sea.

Tuesday August 20, 2024 - 09:50 AM
Name: Henry Potts  
Rank/Rate: AMSAN
Division/Squadron: AIMD / IM-2
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1972 -1974
Location: Gonzales Louisiana USA
Comments: Lookin to hook up with old bud's, question is are any of you still out there?

Wednesday August 14, 2024 - 05:23 PM
Name: roger steele  
Rank/Rate: E5
Division/Squadron: AMID IM3
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1973-1976
Location: Clovis California United States
Comments: Question, I'm doing research about the race riot during one of the deployments to the south china sea. And also the program put on called Race relationship.
Can anyone help me with the date it occured on the Coral Sea?

Monday July 29, 2024 - 04:08 AM
Name: Tim Strobeck  
Rank/Rate: Cpl
Division/Squadron: S3-3 Ops VMFA-531 GREY GHOSTS
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 78-80
Location: Spanaway Wa United States
Comments: Any body out there

Saturday July 27, 2024 - 10:55 AM
Name: John Countryman   No Email Address
Rank/Rate: SKC
Division/Squadron: Stock Control
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1988-1990
Location: Norfolk Virginia United States
Comments: My most favorite. I never expected to enjoy an "Aircraft Carrier," lol...

Saturday July 20, 2024 - 09:55 PM
Name: Roy Villanueva   No Email Address
Rank/Rate: ET2
Division/Squadron: OE
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 4
Location: NPR Fl Usa
Comments: Loved my time aboard.

Thursday June 06, 2024 - 07:41 AM
Name: Charles Dockery  
Rank/Rate: HT-2
Division/Squadron: R
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 4
Location: Wylie Texas United States
Comments: From 73-77 R division metal shop and pipe shop NEC 4955

Tuesday June 04, 2024 - 11:21 AM
Name: steve stinnett  
Rank/Rate: PH-3
Division/Squadron: OP-2
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 65-68
Location: Saint Cloud Florida United States
Comments: I operated the P.L.A.T. camera on the 0-7 level (pilot landing and take-off)

Sunday June 02, 2024 - 12:36 AM
Name: Daryl Whitaker  
Rank/Rate: AC1
Division/Squadron: OC
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 76 - 78
Location: Bremerton WA US
Comments: Was in OC division 1976 - 1978. Primarily worked for Air Transfer Officer receiving mail and passengers off COD and helps and sending same off ship. Westpac 77. Longbeach yard period in 76 and Bremerton in 78

Saturday June 01, 2024 - 04:10 PM
Name: Ronald Alston  
Rank/Rate: E3/ Lcpl
Division/Squadron: Marine Detachment
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1986-1988
Location: Chesapeake Virginia USA
Comments: Mardet

Thursday May 30, 2024 - 12:24 AM
Name: Mary Nichols (Pollard)  
Rank/Rate:
Division/Squadron:
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965):
Location: Arlington Texas
Comments: I am looking for anyone that may have served with Robert Levey Pollard. I am his youngest daughter and was wanting any information about his time on the Coral Sea. He passed away when I was 12 years old. He nay have gone by RL Pollard or maybe Bob Pollard. Can anyone help me find more about his military service. He retired off her and was buried at see off the Coral Sea in 1982. any information would be great

Monday April 29, 2024 - 12:16 PM
Name: Larry Barcus  
Rank/Rate: BM 3
Division/Squadron: 3rd (Captains GiG)
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1970 - 1975
Location: Galena Mo. USA
Comments: Lot's of memory's

Monday April 22, 2024 - 06:34 AM
Name: Charles  
Rank/Rate: AD-1
Division/Squadron: HC-1 Det3
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1979-1981
Location: Winter Springs FL United States
Comments: Was om board for todays picture wqs my last west-pac before retiring

Tuesday April 16, 2024 - 07:53 PM
Name: Charles Gilpatric ( chuck )  
Rank/Rate: E3
Division/Squadron: 3rd Div.
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 69 - 71
Location: Lisbon ME United States
Comments: Still looking for you David Paul Trout. You still out there pall. What a time on the ageless warrior.

Sunday April 14, 2024 - 10:21 AM
Name: Leroy Kramer  
Rank/Rate: YN3
Division/Squadron: V3
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1967/1070
Location: JUNCTION CITY Kansas United States
Comments: I will never forget our Gulf Of Tonkin days (Yankee Station)

Wednesday April 10, 2024 - 01:07 PM
Name: vernon sylvester  
Rank/Rate: AGAN
Division/Squadron: 01
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1953-1955
Location: Palm COASTFL FL USA
Comments: I hope somare still arounde of the guys i served with

Sunday March 31, 2024 - 07:34 AM
Name: Jay W.  
Rank/Rate: ABE-3
Division/Squadron: V2 Catapult 1
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1976-1979
Location:
Comments: Operated Cat 1 R&T the "Grab"

Thursday March 28, 2024 - 05:01 PM
Name: manny schaal   No Email Address
Rank/Rate: QM2
Division/Squadron: Navigation
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 9/67 to 4/69
Location: Vail Az United States of America
Comments: I see that tomorrow 3/29/24 is Vietnam War Veterans Day. On March 29 2021 President Obama signed a presidential proclamation designating March 29th as an annual observance of Vietnam War Veterans Day...
Here's to all the Vietnam vets! Welcome home!!

So I'm wondering how Hanoi Jane Fonda will be honoring all vets who served during the Vietnam War?

Monday March 25, 2024 - 10:13 AM
Name: Rick Martir-Cortes  
Rank/Rate: EN3
Division/Squadron: M3/A gang
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1977-1981
Location: Post Falls Id. Merica
Comments: I've caught up with several friends from back in the day. I've seen a few pass. It's great to keep up with friends/brothers.I retired from the rat-race in 2017.Living the dream of the PNW. The "3 Sisters Reunion" is this year for those interested. I get a kick out of reading the posts from the former haters on how much they miss their pasts.If you feel the need to reconnect, feel free to contact. Sorry, I don't do social media other than email. Have a great day!

Sunday March 24, 2024 - 12:41 PM
Name: Ken Mohler  
Rank/Rate: GMT2
Division/Squadron: W Div.
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1961-1962
Location: Amherst NH United States
Comments: Looking to connect with formr shipmates

Friday March 22, 2024 - 11:57 PM
Name: Walter C ( Kip) Halliday  
Rank/Rate: AO3
Division/Squadron: GM
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 2
Location: Camano Island Washington United States
Comments: Quite an experience....

Wednesday March 06, 2024 - 10:49 PM
Name: Michael Deatherage  
Rank/Rate: OS3
Division/Squadron: OI
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): Late 1972-May 1976
Location: Cody Wyoming USA
Comments: Remembering two WestPac cruises in 1973,1975 which included crossing the equator and the visit to Perth.

Wednesday March 06, 2024 - 07:48 PM
Name: Lynn "Robbie" Robinette  
Rank/Rate: ATAN - AT3
Division/Squadron: VAW-116
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 3 Mar 1970 - July 1970
Location: SAN DIEGO CA United States
Comments: Flew aboard 3 Mar 1970 on a C-1 for 3 days in Da Nang. Assigned to VAW-116. Went mess cooking as I was an ATAN. Started off in garbage - and advanced to silverware but due to a good attitude and work ethic I was transferred to Chiefs Mess where I worked until June when I was advanced to 3RD class. I returned to AT shop and worked flight deck as AT maintenance t4ech. Returned to San Fran at the end of the cruise. Worked at North Island until VAW-116 went to USS Constellation

Monday February 26, 2024 - 09:22 AM
Name: John Ranson  
Rank/Rate: QM2
Division/Squadron: N Div.
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 7/67-4/69
Location: Ft. Thomas KY USA
Comments: I learned of the passing of Shipmate Earl Neall. He served aboard Coral Sea in the mid 50's. He was instrumental in obtaining artifacts from Coral Sea. He indeed was a great Shipmate and will be missed. Godspeed Shipmate Earl; we have your watch 😥

Saturday February 24, 2024 - 05:32 AM
Name: roger   No Email Address
Rank/Rate: 3
Division/Squadron: head of lookouts
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 70s
Location: wa
Comments: talked to zoomwalt dayly tunkin gulf almost got blown up subic bay fun fun fun any body run into o

Friday February 16, 2024 - 04:02 PM
Name: Joe Land  
Rank/Rate: MS3
Division/Squadron: S2, S5
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 3
Location: Selanco NJ USA
Comments: Enlisted Mess '78-79, Officer's Mess '80-83. Homeport Alameda, CA 2 WestPacs 79, 80.

Saturday January 27, 2024 - 02:34 PM
Name: Jaaybird  
Rank/Rate: PCSN
Division/Squadron: X
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 67-69
Location: San Angelo TX USA
Comments: Looking for
JOHN JOSEPH JACALONE
of Rodeo, CA last

Monday January 22, 2024 - 08:53 PM
Name: Harold Scheg   No Email Address
Rank/Rate: AZAN
Division/Squadron: VA-196
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1983
Location: Buffalo NY United States
Comments: 1983 World Cruise

Friday January 05, 2024 - 09:52 AM
Name: Bill Barnitz  
Rank/Rate: MM3
Division/Squadron: M-Division M4
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 81-85
Location: Southwest NM United States
Comments: Served from 81-85 M4 division. 1 westpac, and world cruise. Shipped out after the big collision with the oil tanker.

Monday January 01, 2024 - 07:57 AM
Name: Charlie Nagle  
Rank/Rate: AD-1
Division/Squadron: HC-1 Det3
Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1979-1981
Location: winter springs Fl USA
Comments: Happy New Year Shipmates hope we have the best ever. Remmber those deployed