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Note: We were broadsided by a virus and lost some log-ins for Dec & Jan. If your login is missing, please try again. We're back under full steam and apologize for the delay....Webmaster Friday, February 1, 2002 at 10:49:08
Name: Roland R. Davis (RoRo) Rank & Rate: ADAN Dates Onboard: 1953 to 1954 Department/Squadron: V2 E-mail Address: rdavis@huntel.net Comments: Looking for other shipmates in the V2 division. Also looking for Avertt B. McBride from Beaumont, TX he was on board the same time I was. Roland R. Davis Thursday, January 31, 2002 at 12:12:47 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Thomas Walsh Rank & Rate: ADJ3 Dates Onboard: 1967-1968 Department/Squadron: HS4 E-mail Address: TJWalsh49@aol.com Comments: From Ream field (NAS Imperial Beach) we boarded the Fighting Lady for the time of our lives. From the Sea of Japan to crossing the Equator it was a time I'll never forget. As a 17 year old in the P.I. lets just say I still have dreams 35 years later. Wednesday, January 30, 2002 at 17:19:48 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Paul Hinistroza Rank & Rate: MM3 Dates Onboard: 1964-1968 Department/Squadron: A-Div E-mail Address: phlh8659@yahoo.com Comments: Really enjoyed my years on the Fighting Lady am trying to get in touch with friends there. My brother Jim and I were on there together. I worked ac&r and hydraulics. Went to see the Yorktown at Patriot's Point, my son in the Navy now took me there for Father's Day it was a great surprise.Brought back great memories. Tuesday, January 29, 2002 at 11:56:05 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: James (Jim) Murphy Rank & Rate: AO 2 Dates Onboard: 1964, 65,66. Two combat crusies Vietnam Department/Squadron: VS-23 E-mail Address: Dlzdyno@aol.com Comments: The motto "work hard, play hard" was true for most of us druing that time. We lost shipmates and we made great friends. I would welcome any contact with old squadron members. Tuesday, January 29, 2002 at 02:12:57 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Carl Parker Rank & Rate: airman Dates Onboard: july 1956-1958 Department/Squadron: v-1 division plane pusher E-mail Address: kpenterprises101@gateway.net Comments: looking for shipmates fair winds and following seas to all Sunday, January 27, 2002 at 12:24:41 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: marion barzee Rank & Rate: seaman 3rd.Division Dates Onboard: 1955-1958 Department/Squadron: deck Division-gunery-engineering E-mail Address: gima@aol.com Comments: Idaho Falls,Id Lookin for anybody that was on the yorktown between 55 to 58 Wednesday, January 23, 2002 at 10:40:39 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Daniel D. Robinson Rank & Rate: Airman Dates Onboard: Nov. 1956 - May 1960 Department/Squadron: v.3 Devision Ships Co. Hanger Deck Control E-mail Address: firedog _342 Comments: I live in Portage;Indiana All my life except a stay on U.S.S, Yorktown. Retired U.S. Steel. 40 Years Servis Gary Works.I have run into two other Shipmates that live in same town asI do. Also I have taken my wife of 39 years and motherinlaw to see Yorktown in Ga. Stoped to see A shipmate in Va. On way home.Great trip. Tuesday, January 22, 2002 at 13:45:19 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Jim Murphy Rank & Rate: AO2 Dates Onboard: 64 to 66 combat cruises Department/Squadron: VS-23 E-mail Address: dlzdyno@aol.com Comments: I remember how hot it was. We worked hard, and played hard. Lost some good men and also made good friends. I would like to hear from anyone from VS-23. I stayed and put in my 20 years. Thanks for this site. Friday, December 7, 2001 at 17:15:47 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: donald e wheeler Rank & Rate: ame3 Dates Onboard: mar 1957 Department/Squadron: vaw 11 E-mail Address: donwheele@aol.com Comments: Hi Friday, December 7, 2001 at 12:07:32 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: kimberly dwyer E-mail Address: scarlett777@hotmail.com Comments: my grandfather was Hugh A Dwyer he served on the fighting lady when she went to tokoyo. I would like to hear from anybody who might have known him. Thursday, December 6, 2001 at 22:26:03 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: George Yunko Rank & Rate: SSMB/2C Dates Onboard: 4/15/43 9/3/45 Department/Squadron: S1 E-mail Address: gyunko@concentric.net Comments: Largo Florida I was a barber on the
yorktowncv10 Wednesday, December 5, 2001 at 15:02:46 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: ED.Cavanaugh Rank & Rate: GMG-2 Dates Onboard: 1965-1969 Department/Squadron: WEAPONS / 5TH DIVISION E-mail Address: BCAVANAUGH@SOCALRR.COM Comments: THE FIGHTING 5TH DIVISION, GREAT
CREW AND GUN CREWS. THINK OF IT ALL THE TIME.
LIVING IN CALIF. Thursday, November 29, 2001 at 18:40:41 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Ed.Cavanaugh Rank & Rate: GMG 2 Dates Onboard: 1965=1969 Department/Squadron: Weapons Division, 5th E-mail Address: bcavanaugh@socalrr.com Comments: Fighing 5th Mounts 51,52,53 & 54. Saturday, November 24, 2001 at 07:49:18 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Colon, Raymond Rank & Rate: BM-3 Dates Onboard: 1965-69 Department/Squadron: 2nd div E-mail Address: sewcani@isla.net Comments: Great ship/memories Friday, November 16, 2001 at 07:33:11 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Roy E. Franks Rank & Rate: MM2 Dates Onboard: Jan. 1965 thru June 1968 Department/Squadron: B Division, Evaporators E-mail Address: ROYEF@aol.com Comments: Just moved to Houston TX from Denver CO. When I get unpacked, I'll try to hunt up some photos to send. Thursday, November 15, 2001 at 07:27:54 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Richard Kwiatkowski Rank & Rate: FA/FN/BT3 Dates Onboard: Oct 1965 - July 1969 Department/Squadron: B-Div. E-mail Address: rkwiat6265@aol.com Wednesday, November 14, 2001 at 15:44:20 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Amando "Ruben" Ramos Rank & Rate: AN Dates Onboard: 1960-61 Department/Squadron: VS-23 and VS-25 E-mail Address: Ramos1936@aol.com Comments: Would like to hear from old buddies,
Jerry D. Drake, Richard Gonzalez(SPEEDY), Chief
Miewkuwitz and any others. Now living in South
Texas. Monday, November 12, 2001 at 07:04:08 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Bruce Preston Rank & Rate: ADE3 Dates Onboard: April '54 - February '55 Department/Squadron: V4 E-mail Address: digiteyesr@outdrs.net Comments: Drove APU on flight deck alongside my best friend Edward Krystofowski. Spent the 12 months prior aboard the USS Wasp CVA 18. Friday, November 9, 2001 at 22:00:16 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: John L. Velasquez Rank & Rate: AE3 Dates Onboard: 10/64-12/67 Department/Squadron: V6 Division E-mail Address: jvelasqeuz@slvrec.com Tuesday, November 6, 2001 at 19:25:58 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Ahlvers Larry D. Rank & Rate: S.N. Dates Onboard: 9/56 to 1/58 Department/Squadron: O.I. Div E-mail Address: Lcvers@weblink2000.net Comments: up dating E-mail address Saturday, November 3, 2001 at 17:53:59 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Neil Cover Rank & Rate: RM3 Dates Onboard: 1967 to 1969 Department/Squadron: CR DIVISION E-mail Address: NCSPUD1945@netzero.net Comments: Was on board from drydock in 1967
to aug of 1969. worked in the communications
center and crypto.. Saturday, October 27, 2001 at 23:26:02 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: David Ramirez Rank & Rate: Lance Corporal E3 Dates Onboard: May of 1964 through May of 1966 Department/Squadron: Marine detachment E-mail Address: rambow@mediaone.net` Comments: Trying to fine Marines from this era and on this ship Sunday, October 21, 2001 at 15:44:11 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: James D Waters Rank & Rate: SFM-2 Dates Onboard: July 1961-Nov 1964 Department/Squadron: R Div E-mail Address: gail.shanerwatersagte.net Comments: I would do it again in a minute. Tuesday, October 16, 2001 at 18:03:29 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Gerald Ratliff Rank & Rate: rmsn Dates Onboard: 1959,1960,1961 E-mail Address: jessie2314@msn.com Comments: Gerald Ratliff Saturday, October 13, 2001 at 20:08:41 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Joe Curiel Rank & Rate: ? Dates Onboard: mid 1950's Department/Squadron: ? E-mail Address: Sandymsm@hotmail.com Comments: I would like to hear from shipmates
who remember my uncle Joe and share these memories
with him as part of a surprise birthday present.
He speaks fondly of his time served on the Yorktown
and would love to hear from old shipmates. He
was known for his "wild escapades"
back then. Thanks Friday, October 12, 2001 at 12:34:11 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Jim Novak Rank & Rate: ABE-3 Dates Onboard: 1964-1968 Department/Squadron: V-2 E-mail Address: jsnovak@mtaonline.net Comments: Best time of my life was on that boat. Wednesday, October 10, 2001 at 21:49:12 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Paul D. Cannon Rank & Rate: RM3 Dates Onboard: October 60 - June 62 Department/Squadron: CR E-mail Address:kd4epf@apex.net Comments: Just wanted to update my e-mail address.
Some of the guys had tried to contact me at
my old address. Tuesday, October 9, 2001 at 18:40:06 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Ralph D Smith Rank & Rate: Ak3 Dates Onboard: 1967 to 1969 Department/Squadron: S-6 E-mail Address: fatkat1@EARTHLINK.COM Comments: I was aboard the Fighting Lady when
we picked up the Appolo 8. in fact i STOOD ABOUT
SIX FEET FROM THE PLANE ELEVATOR WHEN SHE WAS
IN THE WATER. iF YOU ORDERED AIRCRAFT PARTS,
YOU GOT THEM FROM ME. i WAS ALSO ABOARD WHEN
WE TOOK THE LADY AROUND THE CAPE TO nORFOLK
vA.iTHEN WAS FLOWN BACK TO THE WEST COAST FOR
DISCHARGE. i HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU. Tuesday, October 9, 2001 at 18:26:14 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Ralph D Smith Rank & Rate: Ak3 Dates Onboard: 1967 to 1969 Department/Squadron: vc-1 E-mail Address: fatkat1@EARTHLINK.COM Comments: i AM LOOKINGFOR SHIPMATES WHO WERE
ON BOARD DURING THIS TIME. i WAS ON BOARD WHEN
WE MADE THE RECOVERY OF AiPPOLO 8 SPLASHDOWN.
ALSO THE FILM TORA, TORA,TORA.I also went around
the cape to norfolk Va. before being sent back
to the West Coast for Discharge. If you ordered
any aircraft parts at this time , you went through
to get them. I look forward to hearing for you. Saturday, October 6, 2001 at 02:13:25 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Fred Ray Caines senior Dates Onboard: 1960 through 1964 Department/Squadron: Airdale Comments: Visit http://www.geocities.com/fred_r_caines_sr/ in 6 months. Tuesday, October 2, 2001 at 16:26:46 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: MIKE HUERTA Rank & Rate: STOREKEEPER 2ND CLASS Dates Onboard: AUG 60 TO AUG 64 Department/Squadron: S-1 DIVISION E-mail Address: CFEED76@AOL.COM Comments: ANYBODY OUT THERE FROM S-1 DIVISION FROM AUGUST 60 TO AUGUST 64? HAVE KEPT IN CONTACT WITH A FEW EX SHIPMATES BUT NOT NEARLY ENOUGH TO SATISFY MY HUNGER FOR RE-KINDLING OUR PAST MEMORIES ABOARD THE GRAND OLD LADY. CALL ME (562)865-4310 CERRITOS, CALIF. Thursday, September 27, 2001 at 13:38:42 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Marvin J. Johnson Rank & Rate: E M 2C Dates Onboard: 1944 - 1946 Department/Squadron: Electrical E-mail Address:johnsonfloss@home.com Comments: 307 Crescent Dr. Monday, September 24, 2001 at 19:02:46 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Richard Lagendyk Rank & Rate: QM3 Dates Onboard: 56-57-? Department/Squadron: OS E-mail Address: rhlage@peninsulafire.com Comments: My father served on the Yorktown....looking for anyone who served with him. Thanks Saturday, September 22, 2001 at 15:10:17 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Ruben Kitchen Rank & Rate: Shipfitter 3rd Class Dates Onboard: 1944-1945 Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 16:11:59 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Edward J. Leist Rank & Rate: AMSAN Dates Onboard: From 10-65 to 07-67 Department/Squadron: V-6 Div. (GSE) E-mail Address: edd@xena.com Comments: Live in Tampa,Fl. now Tuesday, September 18, 2001 at 10:02:04 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: George A. Brubaker RM1 ret Dates Onboard: 63-66 Department/Squadron: CR Div Communications E-mail Address: gtbru@staroute.comor eyesright@military.com Comments: LESTER D. EDWARDS (formerly from Salt Lake City, UT) SN CR Div 63-66 CVS-10.......Lester I received your email but unable to open or reply to...please contact me again.....George Tuesday, September 18, 2001 at 00:30:01 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Lester D Edwards Rank & Rate: Sa Dates Onboard: Radiomen Department/Squadron: ops E-mail Address: les8382@att.net Comments: Served abord the Yorktown from 1962
to 1965, I am proud and very glad I was able
to serve my country in this way, and to learn
the skills needed to further my interest's in
radio communications. Thank You USA. Saturday, September 15, 2001 at 19:20:04 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Bill Reed Rank & Rate: Fireman Dates Onboard: 02/69 to DECOM Department/Squadron: #3 Fireroom E-mail Address: cvs62bt@netscape.net Comments: My email changed so I am resubmiting
my message. I would like to hear from anyone
who served in #3 Fireroom or the "BR"
Shop during the above dates. I got to see the
Fighting Lady in Charleston on vacation one
time. My wife was Sunday, September 9, 2001 at 18:59:57 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Arnett Barone Dunbar Rank & Rate: EM2 Dates Onboard: April 15, 1943-January 1945 Department/Squadron: electrical E-mail Address: alzora@msn.com Comments: I was Arnett Dunbar's son. He passed away January 24, l990. He spoke very fondly of a buddy nick-named Ski. I was in the Navy January 1962-1965. Very proud of my father and all the men who served aboard the "Fighting Lady". William M. Dunbar Sunday, September 9, 2001 at 00:06:23 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Michael D. Woolum Rank & Rate: AT1 Dates Onboard: 64-65 67-68 Department/Squadron: VS25 then VS23 E-mail Address:woolymd@aol.com Comments: Updating my e-mail address. Thanks . Tuesday, September 4, 2001 at 08:03:55 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: George A. Brubaker Rank & Rate: RM1 ret. Dates Onboard: 63-66 Department/Squadron: CR Communications E-mail Address: eyesright@military.com Comments: Former Radiomen: Would you be interested in a proposed reunion Oct. 2002 in Charleston, SC aboard the USS Yorktown?? If so, please contact: Mr. Donald M. Moyers Monday, September 3, 2001 at 22:21:47 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: John E Saari Rank & Rate: RM2/RM1 Dates Onboard: 1957-62 Department/Squadron: CR division E-mail Address:N4SXJ@prodigy.net Comments: My E-mail address is changed. I would
like to hear from old shipmates from the Fighting
Lady! I retired as RMC in 1972. My last ship
was the USS Boston CAG1, the world's first and
finest guided missile heavy crusier. I operated
a ham station aboard her from 1965-69, kept
the Captian in touch with his wife via ham radio
when we were out to sea. I was W1DGI/MM. I still
operated ham station from Jackson, TN. N4SXJ.
My old shipmate Paul Cannon RM3 and I talk via
ham radio about 3 times a week. He lives in
Canton, KY about 109 miles NE of Jackson. KD4EPF.
Paul is Pastor of Canton Baptist Church. I became
a believer in my Lord Jesus Christ the Son of
the living and true God at age 44 in 1978! God
saves sinners! Sunday, September 2, 2001 at 13:39:05 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: James Woodward (woody) Rank & Rate: ???? radioman Dates Onboard: 1960-1961 E-mail Address: uh1rider@aol.com Comments: I am doing this to try to find any pictures that anyone might have of my dad. He died in 95 and we lost most of the pictures he had. Thank you in advance Tuesday, August 28, 2001 at 15:49:03 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Danny L Dyess Rank & Rate: Radarman 3rd Class Dates Onboard: February 1967 to January 1969 Department/Squadron: OI Division / CIC E-mail Address: ddyess1226@aol.com Mon Aug 27 21:51:25 2001 Dear Sir, . I am seeking assistance in obtaining high resolution .jpg scan files, of individual personal or cruise book photos, of VS-37 S2F aircraft deployed on "The Fighting Lady" during the 1958/59 WestPac Cruise. . These photos are sought to to complement the VS-37 squadron history on the "public domain" website at: http://www.vpnavy.org/vs37_history.html . . A written VS-37 squadron history can be viewed on pages 7 & 8 of the document found at: http://www.history.navy.mil/nan/1997/0397/ascoop.pdf . If you can be of assistance in this matter your consideration will be greatly appreciated. . Please reply to: . Jack Eastman vs37s2f1ac@hotmail.comand/or the.eastmans@bigpond.com Wednesday, August 22, 2001 at 17:20:25 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: John E. Wise Rank & Rate: AD3 Dates Onboard: 5/57 - 8/60 Department/Squadron: HS 4 E-mail Address: wisetribefan@yahoo.com Comments: I'm interested in talking with shipmates
from HS4 during the '57 and '60 Westpac cruises,
also anybody that was with HS4 during those
times. Thursday, August 16, 2001 at 18:46:22 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Conrad Turner Rank & Rate: ADR3 Dates Onboard: 11/59 to 11/62 Department/Squadron: VS-23 & VS-25 E-mail Address:masonnason@worldnet.att.net Comments: Just a note to let everyone know
I changed me e-mail address. Still searching
for former shipmates. Tuesday, August 14, 2001 at 14:52:00 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Paul De Moor Rank & Rate: E Dates Onboard: 61-63 E-mail Address: cdgmgrstj@aol.com Comments: My father was an electrician's mate on the Yorktown in the early '60's. He died of Leukemia in 1985. I would love to know if any one remembers him. He met my mother, a California native while on leave in Long Beach. My father was originally from St. Louis. Thank you. Tuesday, August 14, 2001 at 14:46:09 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Charles R. Goss Rank & Rate: PFC-Radio Telegraph Operator, US Marine Corps Dates Onboard: September 1956 Department/Squadron: Radio Operator, 9th Marines 3rd Marine Div, FMF E-mail Address:bokaema@msn.com Comments: Served aboard for only a short time.
I was a member of a group of Marines that went
aboard At Yokosuka Japan in September 1956 to
return to USA. Three days out she turned around
and went back to port and off-loaded our group.
Does anyone remember or know why this action
was taken? I would have greatly enjoyed being
attached to her OR Div to stand Radio Watch
with the ship's crew. Monday, July 30, 2001 at 16:32:37 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Manuel Avila Rank & Rate: E3 Dates Onboard: Jan. 1967 thru Oct. 1967 Department/Squadron: A Division E-mail Address: tularevets@earthlink.net Comments: Very proud to have served aboard this great ship. Went to see her 3 years ago at Patriats Point SC. This was a very memorable visit. I plan to go back whenever I can. Thursday, July 26, 2001 at 10:34:08 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Donald J. (D.J.) Hart Rank & Rate: AO3 Dates Onboard: 09/55 to 09/57 Department/Squadron: V5 Division Sunday, July 22, 2001 at 20:14:30 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: FRANK A DIETRICH Rank & Rate: FPFN Dates Onboard: DEC.56-JULY.58 Department/Squadron: REPAIR DIV. E-mail Address: D.A.DIETRICH @WORLD NET.ATT.NET Comments: WAS ABOARS FOR 2 CRUISES PLUS CONVERSION
FROM CVA10 TO Friday, July 20, 2001 at 20:51:34 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Gorden J. MAXWELL "Max or Mini-Max" Rank & Rate: AO2 (Ret.) Dates Onboard: Jan '67 - Feb '69 Department/Squadron: GA Division/Weapons Dept. E-mail Address: toadmaxwell@hotmail.com Comments: Proud to have served on THE FIGHTING LADY. I still have 8MM movies of Apollo 8 recovery plus several mementos from inside and outside the capsule. In June '97 I got my picture taken with Frank Borman and Bill Anders, who were in Boise, Idaho for a special fly-over for an open house sponsored by the Idaho Air National Guard. I also have pictures of Agent 86 and Agent 99 and their "chief" while in the yards in '68 and more pix of the excitement of the 'TORA TORA TORA' filming and the practice for the Apollo 8 recovery. I am in constant contact AN Dorman Fry in Ft Worth TX and retired AOC George Wellington Morgan in the Seattle area. It is so neat to be in touch with fellow shipmates. I was also on the Randolph only 4 months (in '61) when we picked up Gus Grissom, whose capsule was recovered in the spring of 2000. Any contact from any of you out there is welcomed. Thanks. Sunday, July 15, 2001 at 22:22:42 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: James Young Rank & Rate: RM3 Dates Onboard: July 1965 - February 1967 Department/Squadron: CR Division E-mail Address: hoc@cajun.net Comments: Another shipmate has found his way back aboard. Saturday, July 14, 2001 at 18:49:48 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Dorman Fry Rank & Rate: E-3 Airman Dates Onboard: April 1968 - arrival at Norfolk, VA 1969 Department/Squadron: GA Division (ordnance) E-mail Address:yorktownvet@aol.com Comments: I love this web site and the BEAUTIFUL ship's patches advertised on the page this "Shipmate Log" is on! I am VERY proud to have served on the Yorktown and, all protesters to the contrary, I am proud that I served my country in the Vietnam War, and to be a Vietnam Vet! I would love to hear from any of my old shipmates. A PROUD Yorktown Vet, Dorman Fry, AN, GA Division, USS Yorktown CVS10, 1968 Tuesday, July 10, 2001 at 19:12:00 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: MILTON FELDMAN Rank & Rate: MM3 Dates Onboard: DEC. 1962 TO SEPT. 1966 Department/Squadron: "A" DIVISION E-mail Address: cvs10@swbell.net Thursday, July 5, 2001 at 16:56:49 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: William T. Stockton Rank & Rate: Y 1st class yeoman Dates Onboard: 1943-1945 Department/Squadron: ship co. E-mail Address: tstock@zoominternet.net Comments: I'm interested in info for 10/2001 reunion. Wednesday, July 4, 2001 at 14:18:15 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Roger A. Bacon Rank & Rate: HM2 Dates Onboard: 1961 Department/Squadron: H E-mail Address:lemmons@starband.net Comments: Calling all Hands: The USNR 9-33(L)/USS Yorktown (CVS-10)Reunion Association, are seeking the whereabouts of an officer and gentleman Capt. Charles, E. Gibson, USN, Retired, who served as the Skipper of the USS Yorktown, CV-10, from 19 May 1960 to 10 June 1961. Roger A. Bacon, Sec., 812-477-5000 Thursday, June 28, 2001 at 13:27:37 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Rick Klander Rank & Rate: RM3 Dates Onboard: 1966 Department/Squadron: Flag - ASW Group 3 E-mail Address: rklander@amfam.com Comments: Any former flag crew out there that were WESTPAC 66 onboard the Yorktown or WESTPAC 67 onboard the Hornet?? Drop me a line....would like to talk.... Wednesday, June 27, 2001 at 17:58:14 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Dennis Hawke Rank & Rate: SFM 2 Dates Onboard: Jan. 1956-Nov. 1959 Department/Squadron: Engineering E-mail Address: dmlhawke@msn.com Comments: I am hoping to here from anyone that remember's me. Does anyone know the wereabout's of Don Hoffmeire SFM 2? I think he was from Iola Kansas. Thursday, June 21, 2001 at 15:50:41 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Henry Nichols Rank & Rate: ABEAN Dates Onboard: 1958 1960 Department/Squadron: V 1 E-mail Address: hjn@mediaone.net Wednesday, June 20, 2001 at 12:27:22 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: edward raymond webster Rank & Rate: radioman Dates Onboard: missing in action july 20 2944 Comments: anyone have any information on this man? Monday, June 18, 2001 at 03:05:37 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: R.E.PENN Rank & Rate: F.A. Dates Onboard: 69-70 Department/Squadron: SHIPFITTER MESSshipCOOK E-mail Address: R.E.P.2249@MSN.COM Sunday, June 17, 2001 at 07:54:30 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Donald E. De Bord Rank & Rate: Fireman DCFN Dates Onboard: 11-1-1957 Department/Squadron: R Divison E-mail Address: RDEBORD@bellsouth June 11, 2001 at 11:34:08 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Pope, Henry Rank & Rate: Chief Petty Dates Onboard: '43-'45 Department/Squadron: Engineering E-mail Address: hoodb1@nationwide.com Comments: I am Henry Pope's grandson, Brian Hood. I'd love to hear from anyone who served with him. He is still alive and well, and living in Tennessee. The old boy still walks 3 miles a day. I will forward any responses to him. Friday, June 8, 2001 at 09:20:42 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: john molloy Rank & Rate: lieutenant Dates Onboard: 02-1945 to 09-1945 Department/Squadron: CIC E-mail Address: JFMOLLOY@HOME.COM Thursday, June 7, 2001 at 09:01:40 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: William "Moon" Mullen Rank & Rate: CYN3 Dates Onboard: August 1967 through September 1968 Department/Squadron: CR Division E-mail Address: moon5252@cris.com Comments: Came onboard when the "Lady" was in dry dock in Pier "E" in Long Beach, CA. Made the West Pac Cruise and Pueblo Capture. Worked in Main Communications Center and Crypto. Also worked on Antenna Repair Crew which was supervised by RM1 "Woody" Roe. Wednesday, June 6, 2001 at 18:11:57 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Ralph A. Oliver ABF-3 Rank & Rate: ABF-3 Dates Onboard: 1959-1963 Department/Squadron: V4 Div. E-mail Address: ohplar@webtv.net Comments: Great site, brings back a lot of old memories! Like to hear from some old shipmates, John McSorley, Don Kamm (Rat), Goose, Neut, and any others! Sunday, June 3, 2001 at 15:19:58 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Kearse, Max G. Rank & Rate: AZ2 Dates Onboard: 1967 until decommisioned Department/Squadron: V-6, then AIMD E-mail Address:beyond@nauvoo.net Sunday, June 3, 2001 at 09:45:06 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Troy Morris Jr Rank & Rate: Lt. (jg) Dates Onboard: 1945 Department/Squadron: Dive Bombing Squadron "88" E-mail Address: morris@mail.clis.com Comments: Troy Morris Jr is my father and I will forward any responses. Would like to here from anyone who served with him or knew him. Thank-you Troy Morris III Sunday, June 3, 2001 at 08:50:14 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Roland Brown Rank & Rate: RD3 Dates Onboard: '64-'68 Department/Squadron: OI E-mail Address: rowbrown@pacbell.net Comments: Some of the best years of my life; too young and stupid to know it at the time. Saturday, June 2, 2001 at 08:26:28 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: John Haag Rank & Rate: Lt Dates Onboard: 1945 Department/Squadron: VF E-mail Address:john.haag@att.net Comments: served the last 6 months of WW2 as a fighter pilot. Friday, June 1, 2001 at 15:56:42 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Glenn Barbee Rank & Rate: FT2 Dates Onboard: 1955-57 Department/Squadron: Fox Division E-mail Address:barbeeg@hartcom.net Comments: Retired from Navy 1975. Yorktown was my second ship and the place I shipped over the first time. I enjoy going aboard when I'm in Charleston. Wednesday, May 30, 2001 at 18:59:01 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Johnie E. Clark Rank & Rate: AMM 3rd CLASS Dates Onboard: April 43 to Oct. 44 Department/Squadron: V1T E-mail Address:jnaclark@sofnet.com Comments: Still visit the ship & meet friend & see improvments.Itis a great ship Wednesday, May 30, 2001 at 09:40:40 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Roger R. Williams Rank & Rate: RD2 Dates Onboard: Sept. 1956 - Dec. 1958 Department/Squadron: OI E-mail Address: rwilliams@stny.rr.com Comments: Reported aboard CVA-10 at Hunters Point Calif. fresh out of ET school. Was made an offer I couldn't refuse to switch to RD. Great duty aboard through two cruises, ORI's conversion to CVS-10, shakedowns and temp. duty at advanced schools in San Diego and TI. Still remember the many good times, shipmates and ports of call. Thursday, May 24, 2001 at 20:28:26 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: George Brubaker Rank & Rate: RM1 ret .Dates Onboard: Jan 63 to Dec 66 Department/Squadron: Communications CR Div E-mail Address: gotubru@aol.com Comments: I am in the process of reproducing to CD old Yorktown Westpac cruise books. Contact me for details. Thursday, May 17, 2001 at 18:19:16 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Noll, Gaylon B. Rank & Rate: MM 3 Dates Onboard: 1965-1968 Department/Squadron: M E-mail Address: gbnoll@aol.com Comments: I am still alive and kicking let me know if I know you and you too are still kicking. Wednesday, May 16, 2001 at 07:29:58 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: WELZ,JACK Rank & Rate: SH3 Dates Onboard: OCT.52-JUNE 54. Department/Squadron: S3 DIV. SHIPS SERVICE. E-mail Address: jwelz@excelgarden.com Comments: proud to be one of the original recommission crewman. Monday, May 14, 2001 at 15:18:45 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Dennis McAfee Rank & Rate: HM2 Dates Onboard: Sept 69- June70 Department/Squadron: Sickbay E-mail Address:Dennis1918@aol.com Monday, May 14, 2001 at 14:06:32 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: melvin j. brucher E-mail Address:mjbecb@aol.com Saturday, May 12, 2001 at 05:22:04 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: John Harrington Dates Onboard: April 1943 to March 1945 E-mail Address: jharrig@ansi.org Thursday, May 10, 2001 at 21:08:30 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: RANDALL CALDWELL Rank & Rate: SN Dates Onboard: 1954 1955 Department/Squadron: 5 TH DECK DIV E-mail Address: RANJOY25@AOL.COM Comments: ENJOYED EVERY MINUTE READING ABOUT FELLOW SHIP MATES KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. Wednesday, May 9, 2001 at 09:11:52 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Bob Maturo Rank & Rate: YN3 Dates Onboard: 1969 thru Decomissioning Department/Squadron: X Div (Captain's Office) E-mail Address: rjmaturo@aol.com Comments: I was transferred to the Yorktown after decom of Uss Randolph (CVS15). I worked in the captain's office and remember the fun times on the North Atlantic Cruise and Decom in Boston. I would like to hear from anyone on that cruise. Tuesday, May 8, 2001 at 09:11:59 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Fred Massicotte Rank & Rate: MM2 Dates Onboard: 8/58 TO 5/61 Department/Squadron: A-DIV / ICE MACHINES E-mail Address:Fred.Massicotte@maxtor.com Comments: Just another proud past member of ships company. Would like to hear from or know the whereabouts ofWayne East Wheeler. Served aboard from '59 to ?Home town then was Ogden, Utah. Sunday, May 6, 2001 at 10:43:41 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Kohrell, John B. Rank & Rate: ADR2 Dates Onboard: Sept '59 - Jan ' 63 Department/Squadron: V-6, worked in the office for LCDR Smith, then was on the COD crew w/Jim Doyle, and later w/Chief Eckersly. I went aboard just before the ship went to Bremerton for overhaul in drydock. Remember the Hanger Deck was full of cars plus many on the flight deck. Also, the weather in Bremerton ALWAYS rained!!, day in, day out. This is a great site for researching for old shipmates. As probably many of you know, the ship is tied up in Charleston, SC, at Patriots Point. The city did a nice job, making it into a Civic Ctr and a GREAT HAll of FAME! My email is: jkohrell@geneseo.net Saturday, May 5, 2001 at 11:51:34 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: jessie l jones Rank & Rate: mm Dates Onboard: 55 thru june 58 Department/Squadron: b div E-mail Address:jonzy 37@txk.net Comments: i appreciate the site and all the information on board Wednesday, May 2, 2001 at 06:53:28 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Roger Allee Rank & Rate: E-4/CS3 Dates Onboard: June 1967-January 1969 Department/Squadron: Supply/Division. E-mail Address: alleycat_52@hotmail.com Comments: I really enjoyed my tour of duty aboard the yorktown,while aboard,I did one tour of vietnam, went to Korea and was aboard on the appollo 8 recovery. Monday, April 30, 2001 at 22:37:07 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: ROBERT H. POWELL (scoosh-scoosh) Rank & Rate: ADR-3 (AC) Dates Onboard: 1964 - July 1967 Department/Squadron: VS-23 Operations and Aircrew E-mail Address: Starwind23@AOL.COM Comments: Would like to hear from Brian R. Duncan (who is listed here but web address is no good. James A. Wurdeman and Richard Mullinax. I was on the '64-'65 cruise and then the '66- '67 cruise. Saturday, April 28, 2001 at 17:41:39 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Charles E.Whitman Rank & Rate: HM3 (Hospital Division) Dates Onboard: Several over the years Department/Squadron: H Div.(USS Ticonderoga CVA-14) E-mail Address: Chuckw34@hotmail.com Comments: Every trip aboard the Yorktown has been a pleasure.Reminds me so much of the Ticonderoga,CVA-14 which I served on in 1954-55.God bless each sailor which served aboard all USS Ships at sea. Friday, April 27, 2001 at 18:08:51 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: CHRISS "MAZZ" MAZZARELLA Rank & Rate: BM SN Dates Onboard: 3-69 TO 12-14-69 Department/Squadron: SIDE CLEANER & 1 DIV WEAPONS DEPT. E-mail Address: CDRQX@ALLSTATE.COM Comments: WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANY OF MY OLD SHIP MATES FROM THE YORKTOWN AND THE RANDOLPH. Wednesday, April 25, 2001 at 19:50:21 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Harold J. Sutfin Rank & Rate: BM 2nd Class Dates Onboard: April 1943 to December 1945 E-mail Address: sutty@frsb.net Comments: My Dad, Harold "Red" Sutfin served on the USS Yorktown during World War II. He would like to obtain a copy of the book "Into The Wind" which has about the men who served on the Yorktown. I hope to be able to take him to South Carolina to visit the Yorktown. He would very much like to hear from those who were on the ship during the war. There are not many from his era still living and we owe them so much for their bravery and sacrifices. Tuesday, April 24, 2001 at 22:17:23 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Earl Arthur Champagne Rank & Rate: ? Dates Onboard: ? Department/Squadron: Boiler Room E-mail Address: TanyaChampagne@webtv.net Comments: I would like to know if my father served on the USS Yorktown during the Korean war. Please let me know. Thank you. Tuesday, April 24, 2001 at 20:45:36 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: George Yunko Rank & Rate: SSMB2C Dates Onboard: 4-15-43 9-2-45 Department/Squadron: S Barber E-mail Address: gyunko@concentric.net Monday, April 23, 2001 at 09:43:20 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Anthony G. Melrose Rank & Rate: 3rd Class Shipfitter/pipe Dates Onboard: August 1961 to October 1964 Department/Squadron: R - Division E-mail Address:tpagm@socalgas.com Friday, April 20, 2001 at 18:54:30 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Jon Anderson Rank & Rate: RD-3 Dates Onboard: March, 62 to Feb,64 Department/Squadron: OI E-mail Address: Gumballs@earthlink.com Thursday, April 19, 2001 at 10:03:44 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Earl Sawher Rank & Rate: AD3 Dates Onboard: 1943-1945 Department/Squadron: UNKNOWN E-mail Address: wsawher@aol.com Comments: I would like to hear from any crew member who knew my uncle during WWII. My family doesn't know much more than what's written above. He passed away in 1982. CDR Walt Sawher Wednesday, April 18, 2001 at 14:16:28 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Kraig knutson Rank & Rate: ph3 Dates Onboard: 1966 Department/Squadron: op E-mail Address:kraigo@qnet.com Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 10:21:58 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Morris, Melvin Rank & Rate: EM2 Dates Onboard: 1962-1963 Department/Squadron: E-Div E-mail Address:mmorris@usmo.com Comments: Served with other EM greenshirts Pruitt, Rogers, and I think Mason. We took care of the elevator stantions, Starter MG's, refueling pump motors, etc. Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 10:03:38 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Glenn Kennedy Dates Onboard: 1961to 1964 E-mail Address:bobhil@home.com Comments: Enjoyed visit to Yorktown nice Museum .Sure brought Back some old Members from the 1960. Sunday, April 8, 2001 at 21:24:58 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Tom Osredkar Rank & Rate: E-4/CS-3 Dates Onboard: 1965/1969 Department/Squadron: Supply/S-2 E-mail Address:tosredkar@foxinternet.net Comments: I really enjoyed my tour of duty aboard the Yorktown. Even thou the ship was a smaller carrier, I thought it was very big when I first went aboard in August, 1965. The Navy was good for me. While aboard I did two tours of Vietnam, went to Korea when the USS Pueblo was sieged and the Apollo 8 recovery. Then we changed home ports from Long Beach to Norfolk. Saturday, April 7, 2001 at 21:20:23 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Melvin Morris Rank & Rate: EM2 Dates Onboard: 1962-1963 Department/Squadron: E Div E-mail Address: mmorris@usmo.com Comments: Served as green shirt on flight deck for fueling stations, elevators, stantions, etc. Great 1962 Christmas in Sasebo. Wednesday, April 4, 2001 at 03:27:29 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Robert E. Smith Rank & Rate: EM-3 Dates Onboard: 1969 Department/Squadron: E-Division E-mail Address: resmith@duke-energy.com Comments: I am looking for Robert Roy Huff. If anyone knows anything about him please let me know. Monday, April 2, 2001 at 12:32:18 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Bobby Watts Rank & Rate: sfm3 Dates Onboard: 1960 1964 Department/Squadron: R div. E-mail Address: bmwatts@ipa.net Sunday, April 1, 2001 at 15:52:29 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: NEED INFO Dates Onboard: 1951-1953 E-mail Address: chatterbox@vernonia.com Comments: Anyone know the whereabouts of Dale Peterson/Petersen (sp?) I always called him "Pete" He got out due to hardship in Seattle in 1953??? Dale Peterson Seaman 7th Div USS Yorktown Thursday, March 29, 2001 at 14:05:01 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: kraig knutson Rank & Rate: photographers mate 3rd Dates Onboard: 1966-1968 E-mail Address:kraigo@qnet.com Monday, March 26, 2001 at 17:11:33 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: t.j. watson Rank & Rate: sh2 Dates Onboard: 57-60 Department/Squadron: s-3 Sunday, March 25, 2001 at 09:27:18 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Bob Tryka Rank & Rate: AN Dates Onboard: '66 Department/Squadron: V-3 Div. Tuesday, March 20, 2001 at 16:44:12 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Wayne, A.J. Rank & Rate: BM3 Dates Onboard: 1965-1968 Department/Squadron: The Fighting First Div E-mail Address: jackalope47@hotmail.com Monday, March 19, 2001 at 18:20:11 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Herb Jackson Rank & Rate: Airman Dates Onboard: 8-1959/6-1962 Department/Squadron: V-1, Repair 8, V-4 E-mail Address: JJLATIGO@AOL.COM Comments: The experience of being shipboard was very thrilling for me. The Far East Cruises were educational. The most vivid experience was sweltering in Manila Bay then three days later shoveling snow off the flight deck in Yokuska Japan. There were many interesting shipmates during my stint of duty. My Name is John Hartwell; I am a graduate student in graphic design atthe Portfolio Center (http://www.portfoliocenter.com) in Atlanta, GA. Iam currently working on a project that entails designing a logomark forthe U.S.S. Yorktown in it's capacity as a floating museum and memorial. I have done a good bit of research into the Yorktown, and have found your site and others to be of particular assistance in learning about the Fighting Lady and her distinguished history. I even had the pleasure of speaking with one of her original crewmembers, Mr. Joe Sharkey, whose grandson maintains http://www.ussyorktown.com. I'd like to ask about the coat of arms patch that appears onyour site. While he was not sure of what exactly I was referringto, Mr. Sharkey informed me that any patches or designs for the Yorktown came about after her time in the Pacific Theatre. Was the patch on yoursite created sometime after the second World War? If so, may I ask what is the significance of some of theimagery? In particular, I am curious about the arrangement of stars,both on the sheild and above it, as well as the meaning behind the striped diamond shape. Any information you may be able to share would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time, John Hartwell jhartwell@mindspring.com Sunday, March 18, 2001 at 20:06:52 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: George Nightingale Rank & Rate: RT 1/c Dates Onboard: Sept 1944-March 1946 Department/Squadron: KT Div E-mail Address: GNightingale@webtv.net Saturday, March 17, 2001 at 21:25:59 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Herbert Jackson Rank & Rate: Airman Dates Onboard: 03-59 thru 06-62 Department/Squadron: V4 Div Ships company E-mail Address: JJLatigo@aol.com Comments: Served for 34 months as "blue shirt", "crash Crew" and fuel technician. Made two far east cruises. In review the time served aboard was very enlightening and rewarding. Friday, March 16, 2001 at 17:48:36 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: CARL T. HOOKS Rank & Rate: MM1 (RET) Dates Onboard: 65- 1970 Department/Squadron: ENG A -GANG STEAM HEAT E-mail Address:HOOKMANSR6@CS.COM Comments: WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM OLD SHIPMATES IN THE ENG. DEPT WHO WAS ON BOARD DURING 65-70 Tuesday, March 13, 2001 at 15:28:59 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Richard Cencula Rank & Rate: FTG3 Dates Onboard: 12/64-6/66 Department/Squadron: FOX E-mail Address: minit_lube@yahoo.com Monday, March 12, 2001 at 20:24:44 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Paul D. Cannon Rank & Rate: RM3 Dates Onboard: Oct. 1960 June 1962 Department/Squadron: CR Division E-mail Address:pcannon@ziggycom.net Comments: I'm always proud when I'm asked where I served while in the Navy that I can reply among other duty stations, "I served aboard Yorktown." Monday, March 12, 2001 at 07:35:45 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: leroy rheubottom Rank & Rate: bt3 Dates Onboard: feb.60 oct 62 Department/Squadron: b div. #1 fireroom E-mail Address:leroyrheubottomsr@home.com Monday, March 12, 2001 at 05:37:57 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: (FRED) ALLEN ROBINSON Rank & Rate: TM2 Dates Onboard: 1963-1965 Department/Squadron: WEAPONS DIV. E-mail Address: FROBIN1997@AOL.COM Thursday, March 8, 2001 at 21:15:04 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Roy D. Barker Rank & Rate: Seaman Dates Onboard: 1964-1967 Department/Squadron: 2nd Division E-mail Address:Barker21@earthlink.net Comments: Trying to find an old buddy. Alvin Stover where are you? Thursday, March 8, 2001 at 10:38:20 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: James A. Myers Rank & Rate: E-3 Yeoman Dates Onboard: 31 Oct 69 - 30 Jun 70 Department/Squadron: Engineering R-Division E-mail Address: alexander-1949@email.msn.com Comments: To arrive aboard ship on 31 October 1969 was quiet an experience. However, the adjustments made after arrival, help to shape and mold my life into the person I am today. I have great admiration for the "Fighting Lady", USS Yorktown, CVS-10. Wednesday, March 7, 2001 at 10:37:02 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Albin Thomas Rank & Rate: ATR3 Dates Onboard: 1961-1962 Department/Squadron: VS-23 E-mail Address: althomas@bellsouth.net Comments: Greeting to any of my old shipmates who remember typhoon violet or the loud explosion from around Christmas Island. Tuesday, March 6, 2001 at 11:19:43 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Landreth C (Lanny) Pruitt Dates Onboard: 1962-1966 Department/Squadron: E E-mail Address:Lcpruitt4369@aol.com Comments: This is to update the email address Thanks Monday, March 5, 2001 at 14:21:52 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Bobby joe watts Rank & Rate: Shipfitter 3rd class Dates Onboard: 1960_1964 Department/Squadron: engineering E-mail Address:Shipfitter@hotmail.com Comments: Would love to hear from some of the old crew. Sunday, March 4, 2001 at 18:44:45 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: RICHARD SHIRLEY Rank & Rate: BT3 Dates Onboard: 1965-1968 Department/Squadron: B DIVISION E-mail Address: richard_95917@yahoo.com Comments: I was in #2 boiler room, would like to here form other crew menbers that also worked in the boiler room at that time. Sunday, March 4, 2001 at 11:13:10 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Frank Taylor Rank & Rate: RD2 Dates Onboard: April 1954 to Jan 1956 Department/Squadron: O-I Div E-mail Address: ftaylor@localline.com Friday, March 2, 2001 at 08:36:39 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Harry C. Perkins Rank & Rate: WT 3/c Dates Onboard: 1942 to 1945 E-mail Address: ytowncvten@aol.com Monday, February 26, 2001 at 16:09:30 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Thomas Hoffman Rank & Rate: MN-3 Dates Onboard: May 1959 - Nov 1959 Department/Squadron: W-Division E-mail Address: bigboss@voyager.net Comments: Was assigned to nuclear weapons division after leaving FASRON 117 in Barbers Pointe Hawaii. Only on board a short time but would like to contact my mates that put one of the lead bricks from weapons storage in my seabag when I got discharged. Sure made that bag heavy. Still have the brick after over 40 years. Sunday, February 25, 2001 at 17:38:23 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: E. C. 'WOODY' ROE Rank & Rate: RM1 Dates Onboard: OCT66//NOV68 Department/Squadron: COMMUNICATIONS E-mail Address: tazkeeper@worldnet.att.net Comments: Hello ...on line now and trying things out great "Lady" site and all's well....many thanks to you Sunday, February 25, 2001 at 14:10:51 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Robert W. Roode Rank & Rate: Rd3 Dates Onboard: 1967-1969 Department/Squadron: OI div E-mail Address: edoor@aol.com Friday, February 23, 2001 at 10:52:40 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: jacob plahuta E-mail Address: jakethekid@aol.com Comments: do you know any thing about a man on this ship Namedcarl obenauf. if so would you send me any info on him that you can. thanks for you help jacob plahuta In re the USS Yorktown~~ I am interested in learning more about crew members aboard the Yorktown between 1959 and 1962. I am specifically looking for a family friend who we met while living in Pearl Harbor during this time. I was taken aboard the Yorktown by a friend of my family. His Name was/is Glen Knudsen, CPO Electrician. My family Name is Blackwell. My father served 21 years on "Subs" between 1941 and 1963 when he retired. I was only 5 years old when CPO Knudsen took me aboard The Yorktown~~an experience like no other. Please let me know if you have any information which might help me learn more about this person. Thank you. Sincerely, Suzanne Blackwell Alcala Email: ParaCierra@aol.com Wednesday, February 21, 2001 at 16:27:04 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Sam C Gonzales Rank & Rate: AE-3 Dates Onboard: 1964-1967 Department/Squadron: VS-25 E-mail Address: sam.gonzales@kelly.af.mil Comments: Looking for Yorktown patch,VS-25 patch CVSG-55 patch. If any one has an extra I would like to buy it. Is there any one out there from VS-25? Wednesday, February 21, 2001 at 10:05:06 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: William J. Moak Rank & Rate: Gunner Dates Onboard: 1944 Department/Squadron: 5th torpedo squadron E-mail Address: samiamsr1@aol.com Comments: William J. Moak, was my father. He served on the USS Yorktown in 1944. He was a gunner with Torpedo Squadron 5. He received 2 purple hearts and an oakleafcluster. He passed away at Stratton Veterans Medical Center in Albany, New York on February 7, 2001. Thursday, February 15, 2001 at 14:06:08 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: ALFRED BARTEAU Rank & Rate: ADRAN Dates Onboard: SEPT 1961/jan. 1964 Department/Squadron: V2-DIV. CAT.@ ARRESTING GEAR E-mail Address: GRANDPAWSKIP@CS.COM Friday, February 9, 2001 at 13:06:14 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Thomas E McCray Rank & Rate: BM3 Dates Onboard: 1953 To 1955 Department/Squadron: Div 5 E-mail Address: itom@att.net Friday, February 9, 2001 at 06:46:49 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: L Carus Rank & Rate: SFP3 Dates Onboard: 57 to oct59 Department/Squadron: Rdivision E-mail Address: hawkldc63@aol.com Comments: Good duty would like to hearfrom mates in same years service. Tuesday, February 6, 2001 at 17:36:18 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: GENE TROTTER Rank & Rate: DT2 Dates Onboard: 66-67 Department/Squadron: DENTAL E-mail Address: gdmktg@strato.net Comments: I was stationed aboard the Yorktown 66-67 and served in the Dental Dept. Was stationed for 2 years at Patuxent NAS. Currently living in Okeechobee.Fl. enjoying the fishing and warm weather. Like to hear from any shipmates. Sunday, February 4, 2001 at 06:26:10 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: karl brammer Rank & Rate: na Dates Onboard: 57 60 Department/Squadron: boiler E-mail Address: brammerkj@inteliport.com Saturday, February 3, 2001 at 10:07:18 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Thomas E McCray Rank & Rate: BM3 Dates Onboard: 1953 To 1955 Department/Squadron: Div 5 E-mail Address: itom@att.net Comments: I would like to hear from anyone on that time Thursday, February 1, 2001 at 19:18:51 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Bobby W. Sullivan Rank & Rate: QM3 Dates Onboard: 1958-1963 Department/Squadron: Navigation Division E-mail Address: Jean4752@cs.com Comments: This site brings back many memories of my time spent on the Fighting Lady.Anyone who remembers me..I would like to hear from you........ Thursday, February 1, 2001 at 09:51:21 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Johnson Howard E, Rank & Rate: EN3 USNR Dates Onboard: July 1955 To May 1957 Department/Squadron: Eng A Gang Fwd& Aft Diesel E-mail Address: hoglover@centurytel.net Comments: I would like info, on ship patches of the 50,s on to present day Sunday, January 28, 2001 at 12:13:45 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Peter Schonewille Dates Onboard: 25.01.2001 E-mail Address: p.schonewille@wxs.nl Comments: Outstanding! lots of information! Sunday, January 28, 2001 at 07:46:27 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- E-mail Address: brakepress@worldnet.att.net Comments: My Name is Alan J. Sklenar and my father Frank J. Sklenar was on the Yorktown during WWII,but he never liked to talk to much about it.I would like to know when he served on board.He passed away in 1998.Could you please tell me where to get the information. Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 21:45:06 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: gary w sharp Rank & Rate: az/e4 Dates Onboard: 67/68 Department/Squadron: air group/hs4 E-mail Address: grpsharp@aol.com Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 13:49:11 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Andy Rioux Rank & Rate: RD3 Dates Onboard: Oct.59 to June 62 Department/Squadron: OI Div. (CIC) E-mail Address: AWRIO@cs.com Comments: It was a pleasure to have served aboard "The Lady". This is a great site. Would like to hear from old shipmates. Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 10:58:41 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Ronald David Price Rank & Rate: RMSN Dates Onboard: 1969 to 1970 Department/Squadron: CR E-mail Address: cptron@bellsouth.net Comments: I was part of the last ships company (radioman) on board USS Yorktown CVS-10, before she decommissioned. I was down at Patriots Point weekend before last and toured the Yorktown with my family. It was very enjoyable and brought back many memories. I was on board for the last North Atlantic Cruise of the Yorktown. I would like to know if anyone can tell me if copies of that Cruise book are available? I'm sure I ordered one on the cruise. I can't remember if I paid for it or not. Either way I never received it. I left the ship in Boston to go to "Radioman A School" at Bainbridge Maryland. If anyone has any info I would appreciate it. I would really like to have a copy of that cruise book. Thanks, Ronald D. Price 109 Lost Tree Ln. Cary, North Carolina 27513 email: cptron@bellsouth.net ronprice@nortelnetworks.com on Saturday, January 20, 2001 at 22:55:44 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Roger T. Long Rank & Rate: FTG2 Dates Onboard: 1959-1962 Department/Squadron: Fox E-mail Address: rtlongsr@earthlink.net Comments: I often think of the good times on board as I have the Ship's picture hanging by the ole computer. I'm retired last year from civilian work. 38 years in electronics thanks to the Navy. Living in Cal. Married with two Kids and one grandson. I hope life has been as kind to my old shipmates as it has to me. Saturday, January 20, 2001 at 00:37:09 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Bill Hart Rank & Rate: EMC Dates Onboard: 62-65 Department/Squadron: E div E-mail Address: willy4054@yahoo.com Comments: Would like to hear from anyone who served during the years 62-65. on Friday, January 19, 2001 at 22:44:54 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Dale Alan Park Rank & Rate: AX3 Dates Onboard: 60 - 63 Department/Squadron: VS23/CVSG55 E-mail Address: DaleAPark@msn.com Comments: USS Yorktown part-time and VS23 full-time. Was a memorable experience. Think of it often. Lots of great crewmen to work and fly with. Would love to hear from any of them. Los Alamitos/North Is. Thursday, January 18, 2001 at 13:37:38 Name: Leon Rozwarski Rank & Rate: AE2 Dates Onboard: 1961/1962 Department/Squadron: VS25 E-mail Address: imcook@qwest.net Comments: Westpac cruise approx. from May 1961 to June 1962. I remember the atom depth charge test, and the missle launch from the sub. Do you? Would like to hear from any old shipmates. Saturday, January 13, 2001 at 15:38:25 Name: Buford R. Craig, Jr. Rank & Rate: SMSN (Signals) Dates Onboard: 57-60 Department/Squadron: CS E-mail Address: BRCraig@AOL.com Saturday, January 13, 2001 at 10:15:09 Name: George Brubaker Rank & Rate: RM1 ret. Dates Onboard: 1963-66 Department/Squadron: CR Division E-mail Address:gotubru@aol.com Comments: Uss Yorktown CV/CVA/CVS-10 Engineering & Ship's Company reunion April 24, 2001 thru April 27, 2001 in Reno, Nevada at the Boomtown Hotel (ph: 800-648-3790)(tell them you're there for the Yorktown reunion)Contact point: E. Wayne Tietgen, 1431 8th St. N. Jacksonville Beach, Fla. 3250 *(ph: 904-246-6943) ASAP Saturday, January 13, 2001 at 08:42:57 Name: Harry P. Bass (Rick) Rank & Rate: QM3 Dates Onboard: 1958-1960 Department/Squadron: Navagation E-mail Address: Buddy_Bass@hotmail.com Friday, January 12, 2001 at 11:49:40 Name: Mike Melancon Rank & Rate: AC 3 Dates Onboard: 1961-64 Department/Squadron: Operation E-mail Address: cajunfinn1@aol.com Comments: I made two Westpac cruises before I was transferred to NAS Ream Field to complete my tour. I would love to communicate with any of my shipmates. Monday, January 1, 2001 at 18:28:48 Name: phil elsner Rank & Rate: photo mate 3 rd class Dates Onboard: dec 1965 aug 1967 Department/Squadron: op div E-mail Address:bowman1a@aol.com Comments: to all my shipmates i wish all a happy new year and keep our great ship in our hearts fair winds ship mates Monday, January 1, 2001 at 18:26:44 Name: Conrad Turner Rank & Rate: ADR3 Dates Onboard: 11/59 to 11/62 Department/Squadron: VS-23 & VS-25 E-mail Address: masonnason@juno.com Comments: Just a note to post my new email address. I have been able to get together with several of my shipmates due to this site. I am still looking to hear from anyone who served during this time. I check back often to see if anyone else has logged on. Sunday, December 31, 2000 at 19:44:15 Name: lee potter Rank & Rate: qm3c Dates Onboard: 1-45 10-45 Department/Squadron: flag/admirals staff E-mail Address:islamoradabob@webtv.com Saturday, December 30, 2000 at 22:42:03 Name: David Green Friday, December 29, 2000 at 13:51:08 Name: Ken Griesemer Rank & Rate: qmsn Dates Onboard: march 69 to dec 69 Department/Squadron: comcardiv16 E-mail Address:keng48@yahoo.com Comments: sailed aboard her on the last cruise...north atlantic was working for the 2star admiral...still have my yearbook... brings back memories....of rough seas sailing by the faroe islands ...great ports of call....france,england,germany,holland,denmark good memories Thursday, December 28, 2000 at 06:43:06 Name: Burnus Butterworth Monday, December 25, 2000 at 11:04:49 Name: John Earl Jones Rank & Rate: MN3 Dates Onboard: July 1968-May1969 Department/Squadron: Weapons E-mail Address:boscokid@htcomp.net Saturday, December 23, 2000 11:03 PM Subject: Submission to the YORKTOWN Memorial Page. John T. Battaile, Ensign, USNR May 9, 1945 Ensign Battaile was fatally wounded from a returning TBM 50-cal guns that discharged while wings were being folded. He was buried at sea the next day Tuesday, December 19, 2000 at 21:36:51 Name: DAVID SIDEBOTTOM Rank & Rate: BT-3 Dates Onboard: 65-69 Department/Squadron: B-DIV. 3 -FIREROOM E-mail Address:likstohunt@aol.com Comments: I STEAMED ON HER FROM 65-69 DOWN 3FIREROOM.ANY OLD BT'S WHO STEAMED ON HER DURNING THAT TIME LET ME KNOW. SO (BLOW TUBES)YOU GOT THE NEXT WATCH. Friday, December 15, 2000 at 12:37:49 Name: Mike Walsh Rank & Rate: AME2 Dates Onboard: 1967-1968 Department/Squadron: VS-23 E-mail Address: mike.walsh@reliastar.com Friday, December 15, 2000 at 15:40:45 Name: ed kuskowski Rank & Rate: etn3 Dates Onboard: 9-69---12-69 Department/Squadron: oe E-mail Address: eddiekay@optonline.net Comments: finished my hitch on yorktown with a fine north atlantic cruise Thursday, December 14, 2000 at 21:51:24 Name: Larry Hardy Rank & Rate: ABFAN Dates Onboard: 1968-69 Department/Squadron: V-4 Flight Deck E-mail Address: larry_hardy@yahoo.comlarry_hardy@yahoo.com Comments: I had the best hot refueling crew on the flight deck..Jonesie and Hindu! Many memories...The Pueblo capture, WestPac, Apollo 8, Tora,Tora,Tora movie(was a Jap Commander), around the Cape, North Sea (Arctic Circle), European cruise for a final bow. We worked so little on that cruise we had to bounce an SH3 to get enough landings for our flight deck pay. Became a Shellback, Mossback, and Bluenose on the Fighting Lady and sailed on both coasts...what a two year ride! Tuesday, December 12, 2000 at 13:21:01 Name: David Beck Rank & Rate: ET2 Dates Onboard: 1962-1963 Department/Squadron: OE Division E-mail Address:dbeck@lanl.gov Comments: Made 2 WestPac cruises on "The Fighting Lady" as an ET. Worked in main radio room, Aerology, UHF shack. Best years of my life spent at sea. Remember some unusual times in the So. Pacific too. Thursday, December 7, 2000 at 13:02:54 Name: Clarence B Erickson Rank & Rate: EM3 Dates Onboard: 62-64 Department/Squadron: Electrician E-mail Address:berickson@braham.k12.mn.us Comments: I'm looking to make contact with former shipmates in "E" Division that served during the years 62 to 64. Sunday, November 26, 2000 at 04:46:41 Name: Jerry Gould Saturday, November 25, 2000 at 07:21:11 Name: George Brubaker Rank & Rate: RM1 ret. Dates Onboard: 1963-66 Department/Squadron: CR Div/Communications E-mail Address: gtbru@staroute.com Comments: Wanting to locate former Radiomen and Comm. Officers of the Uss Yorktown CVS-10 Communications Dept. for a possible future reunion. Several located to date. Contact me at gtbru@staroute.com or at eyesright@military.com or home address 609 Pine Street, Reinbeck, Iowa 50669 Thursday, November 23, 2000 at 12:16:41 Name: Art Lutz Rank & Rate: Boatswain Mate Dates Onboard: April 43 - December 45 Department/Squadron: Crew E-mail Address: t art&joyce@spis.net Comments: Enlisted June 27 1941. Retired in June the 27 1970..Chief Petty Officer Thursday, November 23, 2000 at 03:13:55 Name: Parker C E Rank & Rate: an Dates Onboard: july 1956-1958 Department/Squadron: v-1 Division E-mail Address: kpenterprises101@gateway.net Comments: I would like to locate some of my old shipmates. Carl E Parker Thursday, November 23, 2000 at 00:24:35 Name: Don J. Stebbins Rank & Rate: LCDR. Dates Onboard: 1967-68 WestPac Department/Squadron: VS-23 "Black Cats" E-mail Address: castebbins@hotmail.com Comments: Looking for knowledgeable parties (witnesses, squadron mates, investigators, rescuers) who may have information regarding a mid-air collision of two S-2 trackers on 01 JAN 1967, while participating WestPac off the coast of Hawaii. This accident claimed the life of my father, LCDR. Don J. Stebbins. I'm looking to contact: VS-23 flight crew: Lt.jg Tom J. Crider Radar Tech. T.H. Frehseke Yoeman 3c Joseph L. Buckley Squadron CO - CMDR E.B.Ruby, Jr. VS-25 flight crew: Lt.jg R.L Clapp Lt.jg W.J. Ables Tech 3c T.O. Engsberg Any information would greatly be appreciated. Craig Stebbins castebbins@hotmail.com, 206- 297- 8685 Tuesday, November 21, 2000 at 19:15:50 Name: George Wood Dates Onboard: 1944 - 1945 E-mail Address: rwoodx5@yahoo.com Comments: My father, George Wood, served on board the Yorktown during WWII. He would like to know if anyone knows the where abouts of 2 of his shipmates. Their Names are Jim Tucking and Jim Tucker. I think that one of them lives or lived in Milwaukee, WI. One of the men was a ship photographer. If anyone has any information about these 2 sailors please send me an e-mail. Thank you for any help in tracking them down. Tuesday, November 21, 2000 at 16:39:10 Name: George Brubaker Rank & Rate: RM1 ret. Dates Onboard: 63-66 Department/Squadron: CR Div/Communications E-mail Address: eyesright@military.com Comments: Want to locate former Uss Yorktown CVS-10 Radiomen & Comm. Officers for a possible future reunion. Contact me at gtbru@staroute.com or at eyesright@military.com or at postal address: 609 Pine Street, Reinbeck, Ia. 50669 Saturday, November 18, 2000 at 15:52:44 Name: Jerry L. Slightom Rank & Rate: GMT3 Dates Onboard: Aug 1967--Sept 1968 Department/Squadron: Weapons E-mail Address: jerryslightom@hotmail.com Comments: Worked in W Division on special weapons. I enjoyed the site and I am looking forward to visiting the Yorktown soon. Monday, November 13, 2000 at 14:12:58 Name: Louie Graves Rank & Rate: AX3 (AC) Dates Onboard: 1963-66 Department/Squadron: HS-4 E-mail Address: louieg@cswnet.com Comments: Several helicopter aircrewmen from mid-60's era are planning an informal reunion in Charleston in late April. Interested Black Knight alumni should contact me. Louie Tuesday, November 7, 2000 at 17:49:44 Name: donald shaddox Rank & Rate: en1 Dates Onboard: 1964-1966 Department/Squadron: engineering E-mail Address: clgarcia@msn.com November 7, 2000 at 04:13:19 Name: Ted Muller Rank & Rate: Gunners Mate Dates Onboard: WWII E-mail Address: RobertMuller@webtv.net Comments: My father served on the Fighting Lady for most of the war as far as I can tell. Deceased now. If anyone knew him drop me an e mail. AMH1 Robert Muller USN (Ret.) November 6, 2000 at 16:52:59 Name: ray potter Rank & Rate: e3 Dates Onboard: 60-64 Department/Squadron: v4 E-mail Address:g_rpotter@juno.com Comments: I would like to hear from anyone in the air dept 60-64 especially bolton, laskewitch,barger,pierson, sweeney. planning on going to see the lady in 2001 sept. party time. November 6, 2000 at 16:45:29 Name: Robert Sebastian Rank & Rate: MR3 Dates Onboard: late52 and 53 Department/Squadron: "A" division E-mail Address: dolos@aol.om Comments: I would really like to hear from guys who were on the "the Lady" when I was and anyone else who would like to write. I enjoy visiting the ship every year. November 3, 2000 at 12:45:19 Name: G. Brubaker Rank & Rate: RM1 ret Dates Onboard: 63-66 Department/Squadron: CR DIV. COMM. E-mail Address: gtbru@staroute.com Comments: USS YORKTOWN CV/CVA/CVS-10 REUNION APRIL 24-27, 2001, RENO, NEVADA CONTACT: Wayne Tietgen - 1431 8th Street North - Jacksonville, Florida 32250 (904) 246-6943 November 1, 2000 at 01:17:21 Name: Jim Doss Rank & Rate: ETR-2 Dates Onboard: 1967 to 1969 Department/Squadron: Electronics Gang E-mail Address:kk5wz@yahoo.com Comments: I was in the Electronics gang and worked on the big height finding radar.. Would like to here from anyone that worked in the ET shop from 1967 to 1969. October 29, 2000 at 15:01:23 Name: Abraham Torres Rank & Rate: corporal E-4 Department/Squadron: Mar Det October 29, 2000 at 15:01:23 Name: Abraham Torres Rank & Rate: corporal E-4 Department/Squadron: Mar Det October 27, 2000 at 12:28:57 Name: Fredreck "Fred" Ray Caines Rank & Rate: Airman/E-3 Dates Onboard: August 1960 through 1964 Department/Squadron: Division V-1 Comments: The first two years I was an Elevator Operator and a Blue Shirt. The last two years I was at the Landing Signal Officer(LSO)Platform as a Crewman. Anyone that served aboard and knew me can contact me by clicking on the E-mail at http://www.geocities.com/hillbillymax(A Co-Worker) or at my Son's(Doug) site at http://www.inneradiction.com October 27, 2000 at 07:03:48 Name: mckenzie wp Rank & Rate: bm3 Dates Onboard: march 1960 dec 1963 Department/Squadron: 1st div E-mail Address:plaidpat@juno.com Comments: great time aboard ship .wish there was more about nuke test in 1962. October 25, 2000 at 13:12:41 Name: Landreth C (Lanny) Pruitt Dates Onboard: 1962-1966 Department/Squadron: E E-mail Address: mpruitt2@hotmail.com Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2000 09:09:50 -0500 Name=Ahlvers, Larry D. Rank & Rate=s.n. Dates Onboard=9/56 to 1/58 Department/Squadron=O.I. E-mail Address=cahlvers@ott.net Comments=I visited her in 1991. Brought back a lot of good memories. Date: Sun, 22 Oct 2000 09:23:10 -0700 Name=Roy L. Davis Rank & Rate=ARN 3C Dates Onboard=Sept. 1944 - Sept. 1945 Department/Squadron=Fighter Plane Radio Maintenance E-mail Address=RLDavis47@home.com Comments=Two Sons one Daughter, Six Grandchildren. Worked as Airco Industrial Gas Plant Manager in several states, principally in Joliet, Illinois. Retired 1985. I worked as a fighter plane radio repairman. Looking for Everett F. Brown, Richard Hickman of Oklahoma, Robert Herlache from Euclair, Wisconsin, Melvin Brown Wenachie, Washington, Robert Streeter - Massachusettes, Richard Marble from Near Boston. Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2000 08:56:22 -0500 Name=William (Bill) E. Edwards Jr Rank & Rate=AO2 to AO1 Dates Onboard=1966 to 1969 Department/Squadron=Weapons (GA Div) E-mail Address= Bille7of12@aol.com Comments=Retired in 1987 as a LT (03E) 6360/LDO. Now working in Virginia as a government contractor. Most commonly known as "ED" or "Petty Officer Edwards" Looking for shipmate Named Joseph Deshotel. Name=Ahlvers, Larry D. Rank & Rate=s.n. Dates Onboard=9/56 to 1/58 Department/Squadron=O.I. E-mail Address=cahlvers@ott.net Comments=I visited her in 1991. Brought back a lot of good memories. Date: Tue, 10 Oct 2000 12:04:28 -0400 Name=Fred Wigley Rank & Rate= Dates Onboard=1944-45 Department/Squadron=TBF's E-mail Address=joewigley@home.com Comments=My father was aboard her during WWII. He was always in the underbelly of the TBF. Little is known about those times as he never spoke of that life. We know he was in TBF's as his log book still exists, along with pictures and other artifacts. He lay dieing of brain cancer, remembering little of family and friends. What he does remember and speak of, are his fallen comrades from that time. During a lucid period, he asked for his clothes, the fellows were telling to come on... they were all waiting for him. We asked, "what fellows"? He replied, "you know, the guys from the squadron". Then he lapsed back into sleep. There aren't many left. Fri, 29 Sep 2000 02:03:38 -0700 Do you know where I can read more about VS-23 (Black Cats) Squadron, based in Los Alamitos or anything when the NAS Los Alamitos was active? I used to watch the planes fly over my house when I was young. My folks still live in Orange County and the base is now an Armed Forces Reserve Center. Sadly enough, I saw many bases close within the past few years. El Toro MCAS, Tustin MCAS (Helicopter), Norton AFB, March AFB and Alameda NAS all shut down within a 5 year period. I served in the USAF for 8 years and was part of the relocation ceremonies of the 445 MAW from Norton AFB to March AFB. March's fate was simular to Los Alamitos, it now serves as a reserve center ad has been re-Named March ARB. I have a web page dedicated to the S-2 Tracker. Regards, Clark Cook Fri, 22 Sep 2000 16:12:39 -0700 (PDT) Name=Robert 'Robby' Robertson Rank & Rate=E3 Dates Onboard=3/61 to 1/64 Department/Squadron=3rd div Gunnersmate/3rd div Boatswain mate E-mail Address= robnes@inreach.com Comments=Any ship mates who served during that time would love to hear from you. You can also get a visual of me as a lad when I was on board at http://robsart.homestead.com/Gallery.html lot of tides have come in and gone out since those days of Westpac cruises, brown baggers and Cinderella Liberty. Mon, 18 Sep 2000 17:28:06 +0000 Name=THOMAS SHONTZ Rank & Rate=AX-4 Dates Onboard=JAN-JUL 1968 Department/Squadron=VS-25/ATTACHED AMD E-mail Address=TOMMYNAV@AOL.COM Comments=GREAT WEB SITE. LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING ABOUT THE PATCH. Sun, 17 Sep 2000 21:22:51 -0500 Name=Billy Hunter Rank & Rate= Dates Onboard= Department/Squadron= E-mail Address=aurora@kdsi.net Comments=My uncle was John Turbeville Battaile, on board the Yorktown (CV-12) from late 1943 until his death on May 9, 1945. He was with ship's company (I think) as an aeronautical engineer. On May 9, 1945 he and several others were on the flight deck and was killed by friendly fire. The following is a WWII Diary excerpt belonging to a seaman by the Name of "Glavic" who served on the Yorktown. The Diary starts in October 8th, 1944 when the Yorktown left the states until October 19th, 1945 "May 9, 1945 Weather is better today and we sent air strikes to the beach. One of our planes piloted by Camcin (TBM), folded his wings and at the same time fired his weapons killing 1 man and injuring 19 others which 3 of these are pretty bad. One man who died was a Ensign, one Chief lost his left arm and the rest I do not know about. Besides all that has happened it is quiet today." I am pretty sure this is an account of his death. I am inquiring whether anyone on board knew him or had heard of him and the incident that took his life. Anything anyone can add would be greatly appreciated. Thank you and God bless! Billy Hunter (nephew to John Turbeville Battaile, Memphis Tennessee) Sat, 9 Sep 2000 16:00:43 -0400 Name=Gordon W. Farrell Rank & Rate=AO3 Dates Onboard=WESTPAC 64/65 Department/Squadron=vs-23 E-mail Address=lightbrigade@mil.com Comments= I was in VS-23 From 1963 until June of 1965. I made my first WESTPAC on her right after the Gulf of Tonkin incident in 1964. At the time I was a young AO3 assigned to the shop and flying was a collateral duty. You are the only person I have communicated with in all these years who was in the Squadron. Fri, 8 Sep 2000 20:20:56 EDT These four men were lost over Guam July 20, 1944 in the same aircraft. Lt. Leonard E. Wood from Danville Indiana Airman Radioman Edward Charles Donahue,from Alhambra, California Gunner's mate Alfred P. Sabol from Philadelphia Penn Photographer's Mate Owen L. Smith from San Diego, California Photographers Mate Smith might still be alive today if he had not wanted to" hitch a ride to see the action". According to still living pilot's and a hospital corpman the aircraft was totaly destroyed by an explosion. The navy told the mother of Edward C Donahue that all were recovered in the 1950's from Guam's Jungle. Who to believe ? Me, I believe the eyewitnesses. Who am I, James J. Donohue (different last Name spelling, I don't know why, I was just a kid.) sole surviving relative, cousin to Edward C. Donahue. I have my local congressman working on solving this mistery with the navy. I would like help in finding any living relative's of the other's. All four after their death were awarded the Navy Cross and no on ever got it in their behalf. Submitted by Jim Donohue-boilermanjjd@cs.com Thu, 31 Aug 2000 14:56:01 -0700 (PDT) Name...Moon, Carl R. Rank & Rate...LCDR. Dates Onboard:...July 65/July 67 Department/Squadron:...S-2 E-mail Address:...moon911@earthlink.net Comments:... Thu, Aug 31 08:19:07 2000 Name:...Phil McAliece Rank & Rate:...Signalman 3rd Class Dates Onboard:...May '44 to December '45 Department/Squadron:...KS Division, Task Force 38/55 E-mail Address:...Munzz28@worldnet.att.net Comments:...My Uncle, Phil McAliece aka "Shorty the Signalman" would like to hear from amyone onboard during the above dates. He can be reached through my e-mail or by snail mail at 37 Otens Road, Ellenville, NY, 12428-5203. A dedicated Navy man, Phil is now retired and still a volunteer fire fighter in his hometown. Tue, 29 Aug 2000 23:45:44 -0700 (PDT) Name:...Roger T. Long Rank & Rate:...FT2 Dates Onboard:...Aug 1959 - Oct 1962 Department/Squadron:...FOX E-mail Address:... rtlongsr@earthlink.net Comments:...I went thru 2 cruises. Mostly up on the MK-37 sys. above the Captain's bridge. I looked up this site several months ago and it's really been spruced up now. Though originally from Mont., I've been in CA. since leaving Navy in '62. Fri Aug 18 13:59:38 2000 Name:...Henry T Stoner Rank & Rate:...Chief Warrent Officer Dates Onboard:...6/1945 8/1946 Department/Squadron:...Aviation Supply E-mail Address:...RStoner@Mac.com Comments:...My father servered in Aviation Supply thru the end of the War and during the Magic Carpet Runs to bring the troops back from the Pacific. If anyone remembers him please contact me. Wed Aug 16 16:04:29 2000 Name:...Bob Ramsell Rank & Rate:... E5,BT-2 Dates Onboard:...4-66 to 1969 Department/Squadron:...B Div. FR#3 E-mail Address:...bridgeport@tri-lakes.net Comments:...Hope to here from other BT's from the good old days!! Submit:...Submit Fri Aug 11 08:11:09 2000 Name:...Louie Graves Rank & Rate:...AX3 (AC) Dates Onboard:...1963-67 Department/Squadron:...HS-4 E-mail Address:...louieg@cswnet.com Comments:...I was a pinger and 'winged" aircrewman in HS-4. Made one full WestPac cruise and part of another. Would love to hear from other Black Knights of that time, esp. pilots and sonarmen. Sun Aug 6 18:43:29 2000 Name: W. Wallace "Wally" Russell Rank: Seaman 1st Class Dates on Board: Upon Commission in '43 to '45 Department: 5th Div., 5" gun Email: mrdtsalagi@hotmail.com Comments: I am joining the Association, and am looking forward to the Reunions....... Tue Aug 1 17:52:06 2000 Name:...Wilford K Moore Rank & Rate:...NW1 Dates Onboard:...May 1954 to May1955 Department/Squadron:...W Div. E-mail Address:...k5wkm@swbell.net Comments:...Would like to hear from any W Div. Personel Sun Jul 30 13:17:00 2000 Name:...Hugh T Harris Rank & Rate:...SN Dates Onboard:...1969-1970 Department/Squadron:...? E-mail Address:...harrisfam@adelphia.net Comments:...aboard for last north atlantic cruise and final decommissing Date: Sat, 29 Jul 2000 12:32:03 EDT TIMOTHY T.KOPP: I WAS IN VS-23 FROM 1965 TO SEPT. 67. I WAS A AX-3 AND A AIR CREWMAN WHO FLEW BOTH 3 AND 4 SEAT. I THINK YOUR SITE IS GREAT AND HAVE BEEN LOOKING IT OVER AND OVER SINCE MY SON FOUND IT AND E-MAILED ME ABOUT IT. PLEASE PUT ME ON THE LIST FOR THE ALUMNI PATCH. I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO GET A HOLD OF A VS-23 HAT AND PATCH IF THERE ARE ANY OUT THERE. I HAVE A QUESTION ALSO THE YEARS I WAS ON VS-25 WAS OUR SISTER SQUADREN NOT VS-29 DID THIS CHANGE FOR THE LAST WEST PAC CRUSE. MY E-MAIL IS TTK51044@AOL.COM I ALSO AM HAVING A PROBLEM WITH NOT BEING ABLE TO ENLARGE THE PICTURES. I WILL HAVE TO DIG OUT MY OLD CRUSE BOOK TO SEE THEY LOOK LIKE SOME OF THE ONES FROM THE BOOK. I HAD TWO BOOKS AND WHEN I MADE THE TRIP TO SEE THE LADY IN 1991 I DONATED THE EXTRA BOOK TO HER AND IT IS ON DISPLAY IN ONE OF THE READY ROOMS. Date: Fri, 28 Jul 2000 22:06:11 -0500 (CDT) Name:...terrence t casey Rank & Rate:...e-3 Dates Onboard:...1963to1964 oct Department/Squadron:...s-6 E-mail Address:...twcasey@accessus.net Comments:...she was a fine ship and so was the crew in s-6 div. i was proud to serve on her. Date: Fri, 28 Jul 2000 06:16:32 -0500 Roger Allee E-4 CS3 Onboard-June 1967 to January 1969 Department/ Supply Divison E-Mail Address-alleycat_52@hotmail.com Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2000 18:55:53 -0700 (PDT) Name:...Roger Allee Rank & Rate:...E-4 CS3 Dates Onboard:...June 1967 January 1969 Department/Squadron:...Supply Divison E-mail Address:...alleycat_52@hotmail.com Date: Thu, 20 Jul 2000 22:03:37 -0700 Name:...Elmer L. Vollmer Rank & Rate:...AOM 1st Class Dates Onboard:...43 - 45 Department/Squadron:...V1A E-mail Address:...e.vollmer@lycos.com Comments:...If that e-mail doesn't work try this one: snowman@mich.com Date: Thu, 20 Jul 2000 13:27:17 -0500 I was on the Yorktown from the sea of Japan, Pueblo effort in '68 until I left for advisor school and Viet Nam in '69. What an experience, WestPac, Apollo, around the Horn, Rio, St.Johns, the North Sea..... Mack Fowler Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2000 09:34:34 -0500 Name:...Barry Young Rank & Rate:...YN3 Dates Onboard:...Apr 1967-Oct 1968 Department/Squadron:...Engineering Log Room E-mail Address:...byoung45@hotmail.com Comments:...Spent 2 sessions in drydock in Long Beach, Westpac cruise in 1968 (still have the cruise book), burial at sea off Hawaii in 68, chasing a Russian sub for 4,000 miles on the way to Hawaii, shellback initiation in 68,CVS 10 involvement in the Pueblo capture (cold),25th anniversary celebration in 1968 (still have the pictures), many, many memories. Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2000 12:11:25 -0600 Name:...Don Kussee Rank & Rate:...ET Dates Onboard:...Aug 1954 - Dec 1956 Department/Squadron:...OE E-mail Address:...kusseedo@uvsc.edu Date: Sun, 9 Jul 2000 16:21:37 -0500 (CDT) Name:...Michael Osiedacz Rank& Rate:...AK3 Dates Onboard:...1968 Department/Squadron:...S-6 E-mail Address:...paoshcvs40@webtv.net Comments:...Looking to find some of my shipmates. Fri, 7 Jul 2000 08:03:39 -0700 (PDT) Name:...frank m.daley Rank & Rate:...etr-3 Dates Onboard:...1968 Department/Squadron:...e-operations E-mail Address:...frank_daley@hotmail.com Comments:...any pictures of dry dock in long beach,1968? Sat, 1 Jul 2000 10:01:16 -0700 (PDT) Name:...GARY ROBERTS Rank & Rate:...AE-3 Dates Onboard:...61-65 Department/Squadron:...V-6 COD CREW E-mail Address:...gary.l.roberts@worldnet.att.net Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2000 11:10:59 -0400 (EDT) Name:...Charles Leleck Rank & Rate:...ADE3 Dates Onboard:...1944 Department/Squadron:...Aircraft Mechanic E-mail Address:...PAW@twcny.rr.com Comments:...My father, Charles Leleck, wishes to be buried at sea near the area of a battle he was in the Pacific Theatre. Through your website, I was able to locate the exact dates of the battle and area in which it occurred. Thank you for your efforts to document history Sat, 17 Jun 2000 19:44:40 -0700 (PDT) Name:...MILTON FELDMAN Rank & Rate:...MM3 Dates Onboard:...1962-1966 Department/Squadron:... E-mail Address:...CVS10@CORE.COM Comments:...JUST FOUND THIS SITE , BUT HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO EXPLORE THE WHOLE SITE AS YET. Date: Sat, 17 Jun 2000 21:15:08 -0400 (EDT) Name:...CARL THOMAS HOOKS SR. Rank & Rate:...MM1 6YRS. DECOM. Dates Onboard:...1964 / DE COM IN 1970. Department/Squadron:...A-GANG. E-mail Address:...HOOKMAN1@BELLSOUTH.NET. Comments:...WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE WHO SERVED IN ENGINERRING AT THIS !! Date: Sun, 11 Jun 2000 15:02:18 -0600 Name:...SHIRL ESKELSON Rank & Rate:...CORPORAL Dates Onboard:...1958-1960 Department/Squadron:...MARINE DETACHMENT E-mail Address:...wirefence@uswset.net Comments:... THANKS IT BRINGS BACK OLD MEMOREIS Sun, 4 Jun 2000 06:15:51 -0700 (PDT) Comments:...Hello out there-again. I have already posted a notice in the log. My Grandpa, Chief Petty Officer Joseph R. Ulyan, served on the second Yorktown, probably from when it was commissioned to the end. He welded the planes up at night that the pilots flew in the day. He was a hard worker. Since my previous notice, I have visited Patriots Point. It was wonderful, but there was nothing there to commemorate the men who made those planes operational. Without welders and mechanics, no planes would have been able to fly, and I think you should put some emphasis on that. Brittany G. Wed, 31 May 2000 14:02:42 -0700 (PDT) Name:...Gary L.Gordy Rank & Rate:...SN Dates Onboard:...FEB-56 THRU SEPT-57 Department/Squadron:...S3 DIVISON E-mail Address:...grandpag@teleport.com Sun, 21 May 2000 08:57:22 -0500 (CDT) Name:...Edward K. Allis Rank & Rate:...CDR Dates Onboard:...'52-'54 Department/Squadron:...Medical E-mail Address:...eawow@swbell.net Comments:...My father was the senior medical officer aboard Fighting Lady during Korean War. The dates I used are approximate since I'm not sure. If anyone remembers him I'd love to hear from you. Date: Fri, 12 May 2000 08:27:54 -0400 Enjoyed your site. My Uncle Floyd Bevil served on an air group during the 40's. Jeff Barrett Date: 11 May 2000 02:33:38 -0500 Looking for "VAN THE MAGICMAN" (circa - 1944) First let me say that your dedication page on the net to the men and women who served on the USS YORKTOWN is beautiful and wonderful to say the least. My uncle Ensign Robert Clair VanNess USNR. (my mother's only brother), served on HER in 1944. He was attached to Fighter Squadron 3. Bob was on combat mission in the vicinity of the Philipine Islands on November 14,1944 when his plane was shot down while making a bombing and straffing attack against a Japanese convoy carrying fuel supplies. His plane was hit directly by anti-aircraft fire. The impact shattered the wing of his plane and it was seen to spin violently and crash into the sea. His squadron mates watched hopefully for some indication that Bob had escaped from the cockpit of his plane but there was none. His plane hit the water and sank immediately. His body was never found and because of this my mother was never able to put any kind of closure in her life for Bob. On November 16,1998 my mother passed away. The day before my mother passed away I promised her I would do all I could to help keep Bob's memory alive. She wanted so much to be able to make one last trip to see The USS YORKTOWN but unfortunately she was too ill to travel. Someday soon I hope to make the trip in her memory because I know in my heart it would make her happy. And Please I would appreciate any help from anyone out there who might have known my uncle Bob. This may be of some help. Bob's nickName was Van the Magic Man. He was a magician and preformed for the men of The Fighting Lady. Please if anyone has any information it would be deeply appreciated. Christine A. Lindblom Thank You. Date: Sat, 29 Apr 2000 09:18:39 -0400 (EDT) Name:...Art A. Lewis Rank & Rate:...TM2 Dates Onboard:...Aug 64 - Nov 66 Department/Squadron:...Weapons E-mail Address:...alewis@infinet.com Comments:...Looking for "old" buddies :).. Date: 22 Apr 00 18:29:14 PDT Name: Bill Reed Rank: FN Dates on board: Feb69 to DECOM Dept: #3 Fireroom E-Mail Address: billsreed@netscape.net Message: I would like to hear from anyone who served in #3 Fireroom or the "BR" Shop during the above dates. I got to see the Fighting Lady in Charleston on vacation one time. My wife was with me and #3 Fireroom was closed, but #4 Fireroom was open. I think she was impressed with it. I am a Veterans Employment Representative for the State of Illinois. Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2000 09:54:36 -0700 Name:...WILLIAM GILLAM Rank & Rate:...AIRMAN Dates Onboard:...JAN. 61 TO JAN. 64 Department/Squadron:...OI DIV. E-mail Address:...wgillam@co.la.ca.us Date: Sun, 16 Apr 2000 16:18:24 -0700 Name:...Craig C. Johnson Rank & Rate:...BM-3 Dates Onboard:...1963 & 1964 Department/Squadron:...X1- MAA E-mail Address:...seajay@ispchannel.com Comments:...Served as Ships Master at Arms, I was in charge of the Ships corrective custody personnel, Boatswains Mate of the Watch, during General Quarters, Refueling, special sea, and anchor details. Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2000 09:31:38 -0600 (MDT) Name:...K Leland Groff Rank & Rate:...SN Dates Onboard:...1962 66 Department/Squadron:...CR E-mail Address:...lgroff@mcn.net Comments:...Kenneth Leland Groff Colstrip, Montana 59323 Box 1001 PHONE 1- 406- 748 -4511 It is good to see all the ship mates. Date: Sat, 8 Apr 2000 10:23:56 -0400 (EDT) Name:...Allen D. Russell Jr. Rank & Rate:...IC2 Dates Onboard:...11/1966 - 8/1969 Department/Squadron:...Electrical/IC Gang E-mail Address:...hcd4y@usa.net Comments:... Date: Fri, 7 Apr 2000 18:06:57 EDT PHIL ELSNER I SERVED ABOARD THE USS YORKTOWN CVS 10 FROM DEC 1965 TILL AUG 1967. I WAS IN OPS DIV UNDER LCDR HARDING,AND I WORKED IN THE PHOTO LAB ,CHIEF OUTTEN WAS IN CHARGE OF THE LAB. I WAS ON BOARD FOR WEST PAC 66,AND WE PHOTOGRAPHED THE WHOLE SHIP FOR THE CRUISE BOOK . WE HAD A GREAT SHIP AND SHE IS STILL SAILING IN ALL OUR HEARTS Date: Tue, 4 Apr 2000 14:11:25 -0400 My grandfather Commander Henry Robert Dozier USN (my mothers father) serve in both the CV-5 and CV-10. He left USS Yorktown CV-10 on route to Carrier Division 26. While on route on another aircraft carrier, during lights out, fell of the elevator into the water because the safety ropes were not put back. I have attached his official service record. (in Acrobat PDF) Gus Colom [Webmaster Note: The PDF file is large - 600 kb - and you will need an Acrobat Reader on your computer to access file. Don't have one? Click HERE ] Date: Sun, 02 Apr 2000 11:47:00 -0500 Name:...George Brubaker Rank & Rate:...RM1 (ret) Dates Onboard:...Jan 63 to oct 66 Department/Squadron:...CR division E-mail Address:...Gtbru@staroute.com Comments:...Seeking radiomen/signalmen 1962-67 Uss Yorktown cvs10 Seeking radiomen/signalmen 1969-72 uss J.S. Mccain ddg36 Seeking radiomen/lithographers 1966 - 69 Message center Makalapa, Hawaii Seeking recruits Company 490 Oct 1962, Great Lakes TraCen ALL FOR POSSIBLE REUNION/WEBSITE Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2000 22:08:13 -0500 Name:...Alan W. Gammill Rank & Rate:... Dates Onboard:... Department/Squadron:... E-mail Address:...algammill@hotmail.com Comments:...My father, F.J. Gammill, served aboard the ship in 1944-45. He has attended the reunion at Patriot's Point a few times, but may not get to go this year. Although he does not have internet access, I send him info that I get from this great website. I am now attempting to get him to write down some of his stories from the war, and have videotaped a few of his tales as well. F.J. Gammill is a mostly-retired photographer living in West Point, Mississippi with his wife of 51 years, Alice. Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2000 19:56:28 -0500 Name:...Fred Lonsdale Rank & Rate:...Ltjg Dates Onboard:...August 1966 to 1968 Department/Squadron:...Communications/Air Dpts E-mail Address:...fredlonsdale@mediaone.net Comments:...I was a fresh caught Ensign on Oceanwave back in 1966. After the WestPac cruise I was transfered to a tin can (DD-781) out of Mayport FL about a month before the Yorktown was sent to the East Coast. I would have loved making that final cruise. (I wound up returning to WestPac on the tin can about a month after I arived.) I missed receiving my copy of the Cruise Book for the last Yorktown WestPac deployment. I sure would like to get a copy. I noticed another comment about the cruise book. Anyone know if they are available? P.S. I was on the Bridge when we lost the plane off Hainan. Submit:...Submit Date: Sun, 12 Mar 2000 00:53:16 -0600 Name:...MICHAEL A. WESTFALL Rank & Rate:...E-4/EM Dates Onboard:...LAST CRUISE/DECOM Department/Squadron:...E / (AO) E-mail Address:...mwes@janics.com Comments:...LOOKING FORWARD TO A VISIT THIS SPRING. Date: Sat, 11 Mar 2000 22:06:38 -0600 Name:...George Brubaker Rank & Rate:...RM1 (ret) Dates Onboard:...jan 63 - oct 66 Department/Squadron:...CR Div (communications) E-mail Address:...gtbru@staroute.com Comments:...I must confess that this site has set me aback...I have been trying to locate old shipmates for months, with little success, until now...Keep up the good work on this site. It'll be bookmarked for sure.... RM1 (ret) George Brubaker Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2000 20:35:56 +0100 On your website I saw a patch of VS-23. For my website a collect all information about the Grumman Tracker. May I used your image of the VS-23 patch for my website. Corné Rodenburg Visit the first Grumman S-2 Tracker website at http://home.planet.nl/~roden171 Date: Wed, 08 Mar 2000 19:42:46 -0600 I just now finished reading and enjoying your Yorktown website. It is a fine, fine site. I too have been working on my Yorktown memories website and hope I can get it aired soon.. I will let you know the address when available... One reason I am emailing you again, is that in your Memoriam Section...you have failed to mention two other pilots lost at sea in 1965 along with AX1 James I. Pratt, USN, HS-4. Their Names are as follows: Lt. Thomas D. Vincent, USN, HS-4 Lt. Charles K. Moran, USNR, HS-4 The 1964-64 Westpac cruise book was dedicated to these three airmen. Airman Pratt's daughter (now in Okinawa) had correspondence with me several months ago, seeking information on her father. Isn't this such a small small world in the computor land? ... God Speed RM1 (ret) G. Brubaker Date: Wed, 8 Mar 2000 18:44:56 EST Name... Bill Fleming Rank & Rate... MM2 Dates Onboard ...11-65 to 7-69 Department/Squadron... M-Division E-mail Address... billfpc@aol.com Comments... The Fighting Lady was the best thing that ever happened to me. Made many friends in the four years I served aboard her, and would like to locate some of them now. I worked on ship service generators in forward aux, fwd Eng room, #3 fireroom, but mainly on #4 generator in #4 fireroom. Date: Sun, 5 Mar 2000 12:26:14 -0500 Hello , I would like to point you to a new website for the Iron Woman Foundation. This foundation is dedicated to preserving the USS Cabot CVL-28. I invite you all to take a look and participate in our quest to save the Cabot. There is plenty of history and pictures about the Cabot and her sisters. More information regarding the foundation and status of the Cabot will be posted as we go along. The website is at http://www.geocities.com/usscabot/ I was also wondering if you could provide a link to our site as we are trying to publicize her story so we can save her for cvl and all navy veterans. Any help , ideas, or support is much appreciated. Thank you, Richard Angelini Webmaster Date: Fri, 3 Mar 2000 01:59:37 -0800 Name:...Dennis Crosby Rank & Rate:...EM3 Dates Onboard:...69 and 70 Department/Squadron:...E E-mail Address:...dcrosby@intrepid.net Comments:...Thanks for the sight. Going to Charleston in two weeks 3/2000. Haven't seen the "Lady" for 30 years. I became a shellback on the Yorktown off the coast of Brazil and spent many cold days in Boston putting her out of commission. Great memories. Date: Sun, 5 Mar 2000 12:01:21 -0600 Name:...Ross Mouser Rank & Rate:...AO1 Dates Onboard:...1965-1967 Department/Squadron:...VS-23 E-mail Address:...kasey@chipshot.net Comments:...Would like to get in touch with Kenneth Stevenson......the mouse or alley cat Date: Fri, 3 Mar 2000 00:10:01 -0600 Your Yorktown site is a credit to the crew that served aboard her. I would like to thank you for your site. I do have one suggestion, however. Your narrative of the Yorktown uses the term 'troops' to refer to the individuals who assaulted Tarawa, etc. 'Troops' is a term used to refer to U. S. Army personnel. I believe your site would be more accurate and respectful if the proper term of 'Marines' was used where appropriate. Thank you, and thank you for a great site. David Pendleton Date: Tue, 29 Feb 2000 09:48:51 -0800 (PST) Name:...Joseph R. Ulyan Rank & Rate:...Chief Petty Officer Dates Onboard:...'44-'45 Department/Squadron:...welder E-mail Address:...praisetohim@earthlink.net Comments:...My Name is Brittany G., and I'm a thirteen year old student studying the Yorktown II (CV-10). I'm especially interested in the Yorktown because my grandfather, Chief Petty Officer Joseph R. Ulyan, served on her during World War II. I would appreciate hearing from any who knew or served with him. I would have liked to have heard his stories, but he died when I was three. Sincerely, Brittany G. Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2000 21:38:52 -0800 Name:...Charlie Martin Rank & Rate:...STG3 Dates Onboard:...Jan 1966-August 1968 Department/Squadron:...OS Division E-mail Address:...camartin@MartinComputerServices.Com Comments:...Excellent job of putting together a site where we can all visit to remember our shipmates and time spent aboard the Yorktown. Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2000 20:52:43 -0600 Name:...Joseph E 'Gene' Luker Rank & Rate:...YN2 Dates Onboard:...12/67 to 07/68 Department/Squadron:...VS-23 E-mail Address:...jluker@genmar.net Comments:...I am trying to locate members of VS-23. I'm interested in designing and publishing a web site for VS-23. I own a website design and hosting business and would donate the time and space on my servers for the site. Mon, 31 Jan 2000 04:54:29 -0800 Name:...Bob Stone Rank & Rate:...an/yn Dates Onboard:...Jan 66-July 66 Department/Squadron:...VS-23 E-mail Address:...rlnstone@etcrier.net Comments:...Was onboard with vs23, then stationed with squadron at NAS North Island until Aug 67 Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2000 16:49:41 -0800 (PST) I was surfing the net and found the page about the Yorktown. I was in VS-23 and aboard the ship in the early '60's. I will look for some dates and Names that you may want to add to your site. I got out in 1967 so I just missed you. I got very sentimental on seeing that we lost people after I left. Thanks for putting the page together. Brian Duncan AX-2 (AC) 1963-1967 http://members.home.net/bduncan1/ Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2000 21:02:57 -0600 Name:...Williams,Jimmie M. Rank & Rate:...GMG3 Dates Onboard:...April 1960-Aug 1963 Department/Squadron:...1st & 5th div. E-mail Address:...jmwilly@evansville.net Comments:...Really enjoyed my time on The Fighting Lady. Stil keep in touch with some of the of the guys that served on her. Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2000 19:34:20 -0800 Name:...Joe Megrenne Rank & Rate:...ATNAN Dates Onboard:...8-69 to 12-69 Department/Squadron:...VSF-1 Line Division E-mail Address:...greeni71@lightspeed.net Comments:...My time on board the Fighting Lady was the highlight of my time in the Navy, truely a fine Lady. I was assigned to VSF-1 Det-10 aboard the Yorktown on her twilight cruise, operation peacekeeper in the North Atlantic. We flew the only jets on board, A4-C Skyhawks. I was a plane captain at the time, we had five aircraft on board. We ran interference on the Russian Bears when they flew over. Our squadron was berthed on the 02 level just aft of the forecastle and our line shack was across the corridor from the Flags quarters. His aide, a captain would drop over from time to time and shoot the breeze with us. He was really cool. Thu, 20 Jan 2000 18:46:19 -0800 Name:...Sidebottom, D.G. Rank & Rate:...BT3 Dates Onboard:...1965 to 1969 Department/Squadron:...B Division 3 Fireroom E-mail Address:...hammerman@urs2.net Comments:...Information on cruise book from 1968 to purchase. Plus any Yorktown cruise patches from 1965 to 1969. Looking for fellow 3 fireroom buddies. Tue, 11 Jan 2000 21:46:55 -0500 (EST) Name:...R J Mills Rank & Rate:...RDSN Dates Onboard:...1967-68 Department/Squadron:...OI E-mail Address:...rjm38@mindspring.com Comments:... Mon, 3 Jan 2000 23:47:55 -0500 Please add L.R.NEWT NEWCOMER. TO THE LOG , ALSO IF YOU HAVE ANY INFO ON REUNION IN VEGAS IN APRIL, THAT WOULD BE GREAT, THANKS Shipmates Logged in during 1998 & 1999 Click Here |
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