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Thanks for viewing the USS Coral Sea CVA-43 Association Guestbook. Please add to the guestbook if you havent done so yet. You can search this decklog for a name, keyword or anything. Just use the "Find" menu option under Edit or use "ctrl+f".
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Saturday January 16, 2010 - 05:05 PM
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Name: Jerry Connelly |
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Rank/Rate: AG2 |
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Division/Squadron: OA |
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Years Aboard: 61-63 |
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Location: Salvisa Ky |
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Comments: Any old Weathermen out there? |
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Wednesday December 30, 2009 - 05:03 PM
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Name: Robert Fleming |
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Rank/Rate: ABH2 |
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Division/Squadron: V-1 |
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Years Aboard: 78-80 |
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Location: GA |
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Comments: Can anyboby tell me what happened to Lcdr.Roy L. Segars who was Flt. Deck Officer during our little stint on Gonzo Station back in 79-80 .I got out befopre that was over and when I got my cruisebook ,Bubba was not in it. Any info would be appreciated .He took good care of his men.I think Schmidt took over after him. |
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Wednesday December 30, 2009 - 02:48 AM
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Name: Bryan K. Wood |
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Rank/Rate: JO1(SW) Ret. |
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Division/Squadron: X-4 Public Affairs(SITE) |
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Years Aboard: 1985-1989 |
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Location: Dallas Georgia |
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Comments: Does anybody know what happened to Captain Bruce Bremner or where he might be now? Any others out there that served onboard during the Libya Launch? Let me know and get in contact. I was the sportscaster on the nightly newscast for four years and would like to hear stories. |
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Tuesday December 29, 2009 - 02:24 PM
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Name: Bruce Butler |
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Rank/Rate: DT2 |
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Division/Squadron: D |
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Years Aboard: 1959-6/1961 |
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Location: Schaumburg Il USA |
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Comments: Anybody: My son just bought me a medal pin in the shape and color of the American Flag. The pin is attached to my USS Coral Sea cap. The person selling them in Dallas, Texas stated the medal for the pin is from the USS Coral when it was scraped in 1994. Is this true or a scam? Bruce |
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Sunday December 27, 2009 - 08:20 AM
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Name: Rance Jurevwicz, Capt., USA, Ret |
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Comments: http://www.veteranprograms.com/id194.html
Happy New Year! We love this website. It has been very helpful for our members. Also, our members tell us that our website is the best place for veterans to find information about compensation, pension and benefits for veterans. We have been told that VSOs now recommend that veterans visit our website first before filing a claim. Veterans learn about the process, who to see, where to go, and how to maximize their disability claims. Visit today!
http://www.veteranprograms.com/id194.html |
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Saturday December 26, 2009 - 07:29 PM
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Name: Larry Sheldon Whitt |
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Rank/Rate: PC1 |
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Years Aboard: 1980 - 1982 |
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Location: Fort Lauderdale Florida |
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Comments: I would be very interested in the reunion to be held in Tampa. I lived in Tampa for many years after I got out of the Navy and my family all lives there. It would be great to make a reunion of Coral Sea Sailors. |
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Friday December 25, 2009 - 10:37 AM
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Name: Bruce Butler |
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Rank/Rate: DT2 |
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Division/Squadron: D |
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Years Aboard: 1959-6/1961 |
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Location: Schaumburg Il |
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Comments: To All my Shipmates have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, please don't forget to contact me to change your obsolete DD214 to a DD215. Seaweedman |
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Thursday December 24, 2009 - 10:15 AM
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Name: Bill " Mouse" Davis |
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Rank/Rate: AO3 |
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Division/Squadron: GM |
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Years Aboard: 68-71 |
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Location: Pocatello Idaho |
Comments: Happy Holidays to you all. I love hearing from old shipmates and check the guest book occasionally. My three years on board the Coral Sea shaped my life in ways I am still discovering. As Charles Dickens wrote, " It was the best of times. It was the worst of times." Even now, forty years on, I occasionally dream of being back on board with my friends. We were wild, young, sometimes crazy, sometimes honorable men. If you e-mail me put CVA43 in the subject line. I'll respond.
Peace to us all. |
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Wednesday December 23, 2009 - 09:47 AM
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Name: John M. Hodgson |
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Rank/Rate: BT2 |
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Division/Squadron: B Division |
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Years Aboard: 1960-1964 |
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Location: Canal Fulton Ohio USA |
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Comments: I had some of the best times aboard the USS Coral Sea. I learned what I needed to live my life to its fullest. |
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Tuesday December 22, 2009 - 08:02 PM
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Name: James M Richardson (Rich) |
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Rank/Rate: ASM3 |
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Division/Squadron: AIMD IM-2 |
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Years Aboard: 1971 - 1972 |
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Location: Greeley Co. USA |
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Comments: Worked as flight deck trouble shooter on support equip. 1971 - 1972. Saw chief Knox's name. Remember some of the Tractor drivers but not much. |
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Monday December 21, 2009 - 02:28 PM
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Name: Guy Phillips |
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Rank/Rate: E-4 |
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Division/Squadron: E- Division MM |
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Years Aboard: 70-71 |
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Location: Goodyear AZ USA |
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Comments: Served in #4 engine room, good times on westpac. Any ships from that year from the engine room drop me an e-mail. Let the Navy, joined AZNational Guard retired after Desert Storm 22 years. |
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Monday December 21, 2009 - 05:36 AM
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Name: Robert Gill |
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Rank/Rate: Mineman 2nd Class |
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Division/Squadron: G |
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Years Aboard: 1971-1972 |
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Location: Billerica MA. USA |
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Comments: I remember having a Xmas on board CVA-43 in Dec. of 71. That last combat cruise was very active, especially that 50 day line period in april to may of 1972. Merry Xmas and have a good New year!! |
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Sunday December 20, 2009 - 02:37 PM
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Name: Bill Carlson |
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Rank/Rate: ABHAN |
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Division/Squadron: V1 |
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Years Aboard: 69-72 |
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Location: Minnetonka Minnesota USA |
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Comments: Chief Stevens I think I remember you I was a tractor driver at that time. With Kellan,,Buck and Reese give me a shout sometime.. Merry Christmas and Happy and Healthy New Year to all my old shipmates. This one is a little more special to me as I was blessed and lucky enough to recive a heart transplant after year and half with a LVAD ( artifical heart pump )That happened June 8th 2009 and everthing is coming along fine. Hope make it to the next reunion.. |
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Sunday December 20, 2009 - 02:30 PM
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Name: Allan Lee O'Guinn |
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Rank/Rate: Seaman/Yeoman |
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Division/Squadron: OE |
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Years Aboard: 1968-69 |
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Location: CAHOKIA Ill., USA |
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Comments: Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I just learned that Captain Ferris passed away from this web site and I have to go for now but will contact his son as soon as possible to give my regards! I am still looking for Paul, the captain's navigator and Jim S., a navy seal who was with me when I was a naval photographer during Counter-TET Offensive Phase IV Vietnam. Warrant Officer Jim Spear was in charge of Operations at that time with OE Division!! |
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Saturday December 19, 2009 - 07:33 PM
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Name: Mike Walker |
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Division/Squadron: V-1 Rep-8 |
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Years Aboard: 1959-1963 |
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Location: Zwolle Louisiana USA |
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Comments: Would like to wish all shipmates a very Merry Christmas and a Great New Year |
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Saturday December 19, 2009 - 07:58 AM
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Name: Steve Stevens |
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Rank/Rate: ABCM |
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Division/Squadron: V-1 Div |
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Years Aboard: 1971-1973 |
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Location: Burnet Texas |
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Comments: Would like to hear from former shipmates of CVA-43 during my years aboard. |
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Friday December 18, 2009 - 05:04 PM
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Name: Mike (Oscar) Pfeffer |
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Rank/Rate: BTFN |
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Division/Squadron: B-Div 4ABLE Fireroom |
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Years Aboard: 1974-77 |
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Location: Chicago Illinois US of A |
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Comments: The USS Hornet is parked at Alameda Carrier Pier. Not the Roosevelt. |
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Friday December 18, 2009 - 07:11 AM
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Name: Marcos \ |
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Rank/Rate: ABE3 |
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Division/Squadron: V-2. Catapult 2 |
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Years Aboard: 1987-89. (decom) |
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Location: Palm Beach County Florida |
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Comments: Looking for fellow greenshirts thst spent those enless hours waiting in the "OBA" room for "the word" or any of those crazy shipmates I used to go to the "Tradewinds" or the "Helms Club". |
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Thursday December 17, 2009 - 04:29 PM
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Name: Jack Hopson |
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Years Aboard: 64, 65 |
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Comments: CVA 42 was scrapped. The confusion comes from looking at the Carrier in San Francisco with Google Earth. A plane on the deck makes the ships number look like 42. I guess they can't keep them all. Too bad as I sure would have liked to show my grand kids the Coral Sea. |
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Wednesday December 16, 2009 - 07:33 PM
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Name: Jeff Million |
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Rank/Rate: BM3 |
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Division/Squadron: 2nd |
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Years Aboard: 1974-1978 |
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Location: Drexel Hill Pa USA |
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Comments: Hey, shipmates, just checking the site again. Great to see the postings from all who served, the stories from everyone from the 50's through the 80's; it's apparent that anyone who served on the Coral Sea still has this great ship in their blood. If it's true what someone wrote that the Roosevelt is in San Fran, and not 'San Francisco's Own, well, there's something wrong with that (it sure would be nice to have my family go to visit her....ah well, no sense thinking of woulda/shoulda be...). Thanks to all who share their memories - the Coral Sea lives in our hearts. And Happy Holidays to you and your loved ones! |
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Tuesday December 15, 2009 - 09:41 AM
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Name: James Yotkewich |
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Rank/Rate: ABE3 |
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Division/Squadron: V-2# cat |
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Years Aboard: 5-61 10-64 |
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Location: West Frankfort ILL. usa |
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Comments: Good to see some old shipmates sign in Robert Mccree and J Kovav .I remember you both which at this age that good. This is a good site I check it daily with the update pictures. James Yotkewich |
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Monday December 14, 2009 - 07:38 PM
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Name: Perry J ( jim) Carpenter |
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Rank/Rate: E4 |
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Division/Squadron: 4th Div / S-7 Supply |
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Years Aboard: 1964 / 1968 |
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Location: Garfield Hts. Ohio |
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Comments: my e-mail is jimcarpenter2@hotmail.com if any of you old ship mate would like to contact me. just put uss caral sea cva-43 in subject line and i'll to open it. |
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Monday December 14, 2009 - 12:02 PM
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Name: Travis W. Williams |
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Rank/Rate: E-4 BT 3 |
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Division/Squadron: B-3 |
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Years Aboard: 86-90 |
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Location: KOKOMO INDIANA USA |
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Comments: JUST LOOKING FOR YOU OLD SQUIDS |
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Sunday December 13, 2009 - 01:19 PM
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Name: lynn wheeler |
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Location: beavercreek oh |
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Comments: i am sister of thomas wheeler who served aboard the Coral Sea from approximately 1972 until 1976. I am very proud of my brother's service to the country, and would like to extend my gratitude to you for maintaining this site. You can be certain I will be bookmarking it to show my brother. It would be interesting if you could include some of the history of the Coral Sea's involvement in the evacuation of Saigon, i am well aware of the lasting impression that it left on some of the personnel. |
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Sunday December 13, 2009 - 08:22 AM
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Name: Robert R McKee |
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Rank/Rate: E3 |
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Division/Squadron: V2 |
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Years Aboard: 1960-1963 |
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Location: Owasso Oklahoma USA |
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Comments: I boarded the USS Coral Sea in Bremerton, Washington while still in dry dock and was on board through three cruises. |
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Thursday December 10, 2009 - 07:50 AM
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Name: Bruce Butler |
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Rank/Rate: DT2 |
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Division/Squadron: D |
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Years Aboard: 1959-6/1961 |
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Location: Schaumburg Il USA |
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Comments: I believe most shipmates on the 1960-1961 WestPac cruise need their DD214 up-dated to a DD215 like I had mine 45 yrs latter, when it was up-dated I found three medals which included the Expeditionary ArmForces Vietnam, National Defense,& Good Conduct. Please contact me and I will help you as I am now doing for three shipmates. My mission in life is helping all veterans get their benefits! |
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Monday December 07, 2009 - 09:09 PM
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Name: Alaine Kuestersteffen |
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Comments: Does anyone know what happened to Capt. Robert Tucker, or where he may be now? I would love to be put in contact with him if anyone can help me. |
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Monday December 07, 2009 - 06:47 PM
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Name: jay gibson |
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Rank/Rate: abf3 |
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Division/Squadron: v-4 grapes |
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Years Aboard: 1985-87 |
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Location: detroit michigan usa |
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Comments: well wishes to all |
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Monday December 07, 2009 - 06:22 PM
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Name: jay gibson |
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Rank/Rate: abf3 |
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Division/Squadron: v-4 grapes |
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Years Aboard: 1985-87 |
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Location: detroit michigan usa |
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Comments: well wishes to all |
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Sunday December 06, 2009 - 09:23 PM
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Name: joseph kovacs |
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Rank/Rate: po 3 |
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Division/Squadron: v2 div. port cat |
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Years Aboard: 1962-1963 |
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Location: three mile bay new york usa |
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Comments: I was on the west pac cruise crossed the equator and the international date line at the same time,which made me a golden shell back. |
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Tuesday December 01, 2009 - 09:25 PM
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Name: Kimberly Swenson |
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Comments: I am wondering if you know my dad, Raymond Weitbrecht he was aboard in 67-68. He has recently shared a "yearbook" with me and he was talking about some of his buddies and some funny stories. My dad has been recently diagnoised with bile duct cancer and it is terminal. I am trying to just get some stories or pictures of him and his life on and off the ship. I thought that he would love to see some pictures from other sailors or maybe a funny story to make him laugh. He is a great guy and he loves to take about his memories on the USS Coral Sea. Email me if you can help me!! Thank You!!! |
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Monday November 30, 2009 - 07:35 PM
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Name: John Dunn |
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Rank/Rate: MM-4 |
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Division/Squadron: M1 engine |
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Years Aboard: 84-87 |
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Location: Fort Pierce Florida USA |
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Comments: Just found this site today and WOW. I did'nt know she was scaped I thought she would be a museum piece with how well she was kept ship shape especially with all the effort we made with that sonar bulb.Grate memories the fun we had, made some grate friends had some exiting times ( the tanker ) we did lose a guy who was on watch in the forward locker. sea trials ,the Green Wheel Inn, Dry Dock, kadafie ect.ect. if any one remembers me let me know |
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Monday November 30, 2009 - 05:28 PM
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Name: Dennis Westergreen (animal) |
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Rank/Rate: PN3 |
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Division/Squadron: X Division |
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Years Aboard: 62-64 |
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Location: Salome Az. |
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Comments: Trying to reach some of the old personnel. Kelly Laake, Ronald H. Roberts, Ronald K. Moore |
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Friday November 27, 2009 - 09:18 AM
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Name: Paul Farkas |
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Rank/Rate: AD2 |
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Division/Squadron: V2 |
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Years Aboard: 1949-1952 |
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Location: Beaver Falls PA |
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Comments: Greetings shipmates! I served aboard the CS in the V2 division, engine build-up, from April 1949 until April 1952. Great to meet up with old crew members. |
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Wednesday November 25, 2009 - 05:53 AM
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Name: Dan Reisinger |
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Rank/Rate: PC/3 |
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Division/Squadron: Exec |
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Years Aboard: 85/88 |
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Location: Newport Pa |
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Comments: Just wanted to wish all my fellow shipmates a very Happy Thanksgiving. |
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Monday November 23, 2009 - 01:57 PM
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Name: jesse r dorris |
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Rank/Rate: E 5 |
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Years Aboard: 1962-66 |
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Location: sutter creek California |
Comments: nickname: Admiral
looking for anyone from my division;Wes Clinkebell "Ding Ding",
Clooney,( Alan Pribble recently deceased) Reach me at PO Box 764
Sutter Creek Ca 95685 |
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Sunday November 22, 2009 - 10:16 PM
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Name: Jeff Zamora |
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Rank/Rate: ABE3 |
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Division/Squadron: V-2 Div. Cat 3 |
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Years Aboard: 80 - 84 |
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Location: San Diego Ca |
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Comments: I did 1 waest-pac and the world cruise, made some good friends and hoping to reconnect. |
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Friday November 20, 2009 - 10:11 PM
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Name: Leon Thomas |
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Rank/Rate: OSC |
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Division/Squadron: OI |
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Years Aboard: 1972-73 |
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Location: Centennial CO |
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Comments: I was charged with several articles as I was being promoted to Chief Petty Officer. It seems that Mr. Quachi only exited on the closest parking bumper at the Naval Ship Yard, San Francisco. |
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Friday November 20, 2009 - 07:09 PM
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Name: edward nolan |
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Rank/Rate: htfn |
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Division/Squadron: eng/plumbing shop |
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Years Aboard: 3 |
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Location: norfolk va usa |
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Comments: crazy wild days...great shipmates |
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Friday November 20, 2009 - 04:11 PM
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Name: Allen Whitt |
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Rank/Rate: LTJG |
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Division/Squadron: S-7, Supply Dept. |
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Years Aboard: mid-1965-late 1967 |
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Location: Albuquerque New Mexico USA |
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Comments: Were any of you aboard at that time? First bombing of North VN, and the rocket incident. |
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Wednesday November 18, 2009 - 04:16 PM
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Name: Glen Contreras |
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Rank/Rate: HT 2 |
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Division/Squadron: R |
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Years Aboard: 3 |
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Location: San Jose CA USA |
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Comments: I saw the Midway and reminded me of the ship |
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Wednesday November 18, 2009 - 07:31 AM
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Name: Gary W. Sims |
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Rank/Rate: AE3 |
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Division/Squadron: IM3 |
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Years Aboard: 72/75 |
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Location: Olive Branch MS |
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Comments: Nice to see that so many of my shipmates still have the ability and memory to sign in. Truly a great feeling. I am planing a trip back to the PI on business, my last trip in 35 years. Wonder if I will recognize anything (surly some family resemblance) This time 1st class flying instead of riding in the back of the bus with the other 3500 no perk cruise liners? I assure you I will have a cold San Miguel to the old girl and to all that sailed her. God Bless and Calm Sea's. |
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Tuesday November 17, 2009 - 02:26 PM
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Name: WARREN LUCK |
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Rank/Rate: AO2 |
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Division/Squadron: VAH-2 |
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Years Aboard: 1961-64 |
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Location: Brisbane QLD Australia |
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Comments: On Nov. 17, 1964 I was released from active duty while at Whidbey Island. Seems like yesterday when we were in Sydney in 1963. In 2006 I married the girl I met there. Another story. Thank you Coral Sea for the ride "Down Under." |
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Tuesday November 17, 2009 - 12:06 PM
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Name: CHRIS BOWES |
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Rank/Rate: E-2 |
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Division/Squadron: CIC |
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Years Aboard: 84 TO 86 |
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Location: BATH NY |
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Comments: WE LEFT NAVAL SHIPYARD IN PORTSMOUTH FOR 2 WEEKS AT SEA THEN PULLED IN TO PIER 11 OF THE NORFOLK NAVAL BASE.HAD A LOT OF WILD TIMES IN VIRGINIA BEACH.MY SON IS NOW A CORPORAL IN THE MARINE CORPS.SEMPER FI TO ALL YOU CURRENT AND FORMER MARINES. |
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Tuesday November 17, 2009 - 11:51 AM
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Name: chris bowes |
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Rank/Rate: E-2 |
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Division/Squadron: OPERATIONS/CIC |
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Years Aboard: 84 TO 84 |
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Location: BATH NY |
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Comments: SERVED ABOARD SHIP WHILE IT WAS IN THE SHIPYARD AT PORTSMOUTH VA.WE HAD A CAPTAIN CHANGE WHILE IN THE YARD,SORRY TO SEE HER GO,WHO ELSE REMEMBERS THE DAYS IN THE YARD |
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Sunday November 15, 2009 - 05:16 PM
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Name: Patrick VanEtten |
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Rank/Rate: IC2 |
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Division/Squadron: oEC/OED |
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Years Aboard: 5 and decom crew |
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Location: marcy ny |
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Comments: just seeing whats up today. |
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Sunday November 15, 2009 - 03:12 PM
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Name: eric oladovich |
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Location: Houston texas usa |
Comments: Trying to find any crewmember who sailed with my grandfater. He worked in the Boiler room. I belive that he was a chief during his time aboard her. His name was Moe oladovich.
Thank you
Eric |
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Sunday November 15, 2009 - 10:59 AM
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Name: Mark Stallins |
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Rank/Rate: SN |
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Division/Squadron: X/Legal |
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Years Aboard: 2 |
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Location: Aurora Co Arapahoe |
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Comments: Served on Coral Maru from 88-89. Started in V2 division and then worked in the Legal department. Miss the old girl and am always proud to say I'm a Coral Sea Sailor!!! |
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Wednesday November 11, 2009 - 08:55 PM
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Name: Winston, William |
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Rank/Rate: AT2 |
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Division/Squadron: V-6 |
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Years Aboard: 1954-1957 |
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Location: Seattle Wash USA |
Comments: Came aboard in Jan 1954 at Norfolk VA. My first Med Cruse/made 2 and stayed aboard till 1957 at Bremerton Wash. AT shop on 02 deck
I would like to talk with someone from that time. Remembered crew mates,(CWO Mckamey, CPO Kenny, CPO Clif Stone, Lt. Swan) Devine, Eaton, Bescas, |
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Wednesday November 11, 2009 - 02:34 PM
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Name: Malcolm Dennis |
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Rank/Rate: AO2 |
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Division/Squadron: VA 216 |
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Years Aboard: 1968-1969 |
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Location: Columbia SC |
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Comments: Looking for anyone that can give me information on us pulling in to DaNang harbor and off loading some helicopters before coming back home in April of 1969. Date, where I could find documentation, pictures, etc. |
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Wednesday November 11, 2009 - 01:38 PM
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Name: arnett dixon |
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Rank/Rate: AE3 |
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Division/Squadron: COD CREW |
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Years Aboard: 1965-1967 |
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Location: COLUMBIA S.C USA |
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Comments: I was aboard the ship from 65-67 i was assinged to ships C1A crew, would like to chat with any one during time. net_dixon@yahoo.com |
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Wednesday November 11, 2009 - 11:23 AM
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Name: arnett dixon |
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Rank/Rate: AE3 |
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Division/Squadron: COD CREW |
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Years Aboard: 1965-1967 |
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Location: COLUMBIA S.C USA |
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Comments: I was aboard from 1965-1967 on the C1A crew,would like to chat with any one else from that time. |
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Tuesday November 10, 2009 - 11:53 PM
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Name: Robert Hoffman Sr. |
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Rank/Rate: EMFN |
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Division/Squadron: E division |
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Years Aboard: 72-74 |
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Location: Oakland California U.S.A. |
Comments: Gentlemen,
I'd like to wish all my fellow Coral Sea crewmembers a happy Veterans Day. Hoping to get in touch with other EMs and ICs from the period I served on board this fine ship. Take care shipmates...
Fair winds and following seas,
Bob "Hoffy" Hoffman |
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Tuesday November 10, 2009 - 09:37 PM
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Name: Henry F. Seaman |
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Rank/Rate: E-1 |
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Division/Squadron: E/Interior communications |
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Years Aboard: 71-73 |
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Location: Newport Rhode Island usa |
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Comments: Rpoc at great lakes in may of 1971. company 153. CO was Shroyer. |
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Monday November 09, 2009 - 06:16 PM
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Name: Pat VanEtten |
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Rank/Rate: IC2 |
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Division/Squadron: OEC/OED |
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Years Aboard: 5 |
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Location: marcy ny |
Comments: what blast from the past, i know a handful of you. I did 2 other carriers and they
had nothing on the ageless warrior. |
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Monday November 09, 2009 - 03:38 PM
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Name: Mike Vanderwyst |
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Rank/Rate: E4 |
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Division/Squadron: OI |
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Years Aboard: 69-72 |
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Location: McHenry IL USA |
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Comments: Don't see any guys from the CIC on here. Where did you all go? This was the only ship I served on, but what a great ship she was. Broke my heart to see the photos of her scrapping. |
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Sunday November 08, 2009 - 10:08 AM
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Name: Jim Ketterer |
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Rank/Rate: ABE-2 |
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Division/Squadron: V2 |
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Years Aboard: 1980-84 |
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Location: New York |
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Comments: Was on board in Alameda, went on world cruise..wound up in Norfolk..great times |
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Saturday November 07, 2009 - 12:38 PM
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Name: Daniel A. Mei |
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Rank/Rate: AMSAN |
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Division/Squadron: AIMD/Airframes |
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Years Aboard: 1969/1970 |
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Location: Grand Junction CO. USA |
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Comments: Just saying hi to all former shipmates of the CORAL MARU |
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Friday November 06, 2009 - 12:30 PM
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Name: James V Ferris |
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Rank/Rate: RADM |
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Division/Squadron: CO |
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Years Aboard: 1968-1971 |
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Location: Alameda CA United States |
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Comments: This is the son of Rear Admiral Ferris. Rear Admiral Ferris was CO in 1968-1969. The Coral Sea was also his flag ship while serving as Commander, CARDIV 3 during WESTPAC. Admiral Ferris died on 24 July 2008. His memorial site is http://www.christianmemorials.com/tributes/james-ferris.asp. |
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Wednesday November 04, 2009 - 08:38 AM
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Name: Roger Wilson |
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Rank/Rate: AN |
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Division/Squadron: G-Div. |
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Years Aboard: 11/62 - 1/66 |
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Location: Buffalo WY USA |
Comments: Would like to hear from anyone in G-Division from the time I served. It sure has
been a long time. |
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Saturday October 31, 2009 - 10:54 PM
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Name: William C. Miller |
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Rank/Rate: BT3 |
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Division/Squadron: B-1 |
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Years Aboard: 86-88 |
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Location: Colorado |
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Comments: I am looking to find Scott Palmer or anyone from B-1 group during the years 86-88. Anyone with information, please send me an email. |
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Friday October 30, 2009 - 03:44 AM
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Name: Ron Nelson |
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Rank/Rate: HM |
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Division/Squadron: Medical |
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Years Aboard: 1 |
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Location: Columbia Missouri USA |
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Comments: I would give anything to be back on board! Looking for Steve (Ski) Sobolewski. And any of my shipmates. |
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Tuesday October 27, 2009 - 08:11 AM
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Name: james columbia |
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Rank/Rate: bt-3 |
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Division/Squadron: b |
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Years Aboard: 88-89 |
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Location: iron city tn |
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Comments: great web site!!!! |
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Monday October 26, 2009 - 09:38 AM
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Name: Lyn Morrey |
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Rank/Rate: see below |
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Location: |
Comments: Have found artifacts belonging to a JACK M. CHRYSTAL, SR, USN and he apparently served aboard the Coral Sea and received a Boxing award.
Would any Shipmates recognise this name so that we might return several items to the Shipmate or his family??
Thanks, Lyn Morrey |
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Sunday October 25, 2009 - 05:58 PM
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Name: William Hower |
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Rank/Rate: SFP 3 |
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Division/Squadron: R |
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Years Aboard: 1968-1969 |
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Location: Canton Ohio USA |
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Comments: I would like to find some of the guys from the ship. |
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Saturday October 24, 2009 - 09:11 PM
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Name: Harold Foster |
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Rank/Rate: SK-3 |
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Division/Squadron: S-1 |
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Years Aboard: 59--63 |
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Location: Eufaula OK USA |
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Comments: Very good years on the Coral Sea, wish she was still around. After boot camp spent all my enlistment on board. Last year was in charge of electronic storeroom for ship company located just under angle flight deck. Now retired on Lake Eufaula but working more now then before making a game called Jokers and Pegs. Ship nationwide. Wife of 48 years writes books but isn't famous yet. Would love to spend a week on the USS Ragan but that'll never happen. |
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Saturday October 24, 2009 - 04:50 PM
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Name: Mel Bramer |
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Rank/Rate: E-3 |
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Division/Squadron: s-2 |
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Years Aboard: 76-78 |
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Location: |
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Comments: would love to talk to anyone from 76 to 78 S-2 Div |
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Wednesday October 21, 2009 - 12:48 PM
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Name: Rick Kennedy |
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Rank/Rate: ABF2 |
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Division/Squadron: V4 |
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Years Aboard: Jan 74 - Aug 77 |
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Location: Butler PA USA |
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Comments: Just updating info, Just had a great visit with Rodney Mantooth while I was in Texas. I have been in touch with Abe Fisher, Brian Marks. Any other old grapes out there? |
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Wednesday October 21, 2009 - 11:13 AM
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Name: Tim Runyon |
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Rank/Rate: AO E-3 |
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Division/Squadron: G Division |
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Years Aboard: 77-78 |
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Comments: I am proud to say I served aboard the Coral Sea and I am very greatful for the things I learned from my fellow shipmates in G division, even all the warped things I forgot about. I would be happy to hear from any of my former shipmates and hope all are well. |
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Tuesday October 20, 2009 - 08:25 PM
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Name: James Groover |
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Rank/Rate: AD2 |
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Division/Squadron: V-3 / AIMD |
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Years Aboard: 77-81 |
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Location: Atlanta Ga USA |
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Comments: Those days will have changed me forever |
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Monday October 19, 2009 - 08:27 PM
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Name: Richard Pointer |
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Rank/Rate: BT2 |
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Division/Squadron: B |
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Years Aboard: 65-68 |
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Location: Owasso OK United States |
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Comments: 1 BAKER> Boiler Repair> 1 Charlie |
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Thursday October 15, 2009 - 10:35 AM
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Name: Ed Aschenbach |
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Rank/Rate: RM3 |
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Division/Squadron: Communication |
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Years Aboard: 1967-1968 |
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Location: Hot Spring Village Arkansas USA |
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Comments: Just saying hello.... |
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Thursday October 15, 2009 - 09:22 AM
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Name: Robert Nicholas |
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Rank/Rate: O-4 |
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Division/Squadron: VAW-13 |
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Years Aboard: 1967-1968 |
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Location: Melbourne Florida |
Comments: I was a right seat person in the spad, VAW-13. VAW-13 shared the ready room with our sister squadron, "straight spad". I'm sorry but I don't remember that squadron designation. However, we lost one of the straight spad pilots as he was returning from the Phillipines back to the Coral Sea. He was shot down near Hainan Island by the Chinese. He did parachute from his cockpit and landed on the island of Hainan. Bob Stoddart was his VAW-13 wingman and observed the attack. Stoddart was busy in evading the MIG and didn't get an absolute fix on what was happening to this person. We heard his beeper for several days but I don't know if he was ever found alive.
If anyone knows of this incident and knows his name please update me. Thank you. |
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Sunday October 11, 2009 - 05:56 PM
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Name: Jones, Ronald L. |
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Rank/Rate: AQ-2 |
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Division/Squadron: CAG 15 with VA 155 |
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Years Aboard: '60 - '61 |
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Location: Rio Vista CA |
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Comments: First time on the site. Great! Just remembering the times, good, bad and ugly working the flight deck. Love to hear from anyone in my squadron or those who want to chat about the '60 - '61 cruise with the new deck. Sorry that the ole gal is gone. |
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Saturday October 10, 2009 - 03:57 PM
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Name: Donald Baker |
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Rank/Rate: IC3 |
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Division/Squadron: Former U.S.S. Topeka CLG8 |
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Years Aboard: 1959-1961 |
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Location: Roseburg Oregon U.S.A. |
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Comments: Just visiting looking for friends of long ago.. |
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Thursday October 08, 2009 - 12:11 PM
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Name: Michael R Allen |
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Rank/Rate: An |
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Division/Squadron: V4 |
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Years Aboard: 1967 1970 |
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Location: Bella Vista Arkansas usa |
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Comments: Really enjoyed my service time aboard the Coral Sea Hope to hear from my old shipmates. |
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Monday October 05, 2009 - 10:57 PM
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Name: William Ooten |
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Rank/Rate: CWO 3 |
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Division/Squadron: W Div |
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Years Aboard: '63, '83-'86 |
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Location: Cunningham TN |
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Comments: I've served on the Coral Sea twice. Both times, I was with the W Div. I would like to hear from anyone that was in W Div. during those times. |
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Monday October 05, 2009 - 02:29 PM
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Name: william borden |
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Rank/Rate: bt |
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Division/Squadron: b. |
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Years Aboard: 60-63 |
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Location: weymouth massacusetts |
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Comments: i desperatley need info on certain dates of crashes on the deck ,which killed 5 air dales 1962-1963 excat dates only . also the date of the death of an air dale killed while sleeping in a jet parked on the hanger deck .some one must know these dates of incidents ? if any one can help me ,thank you . bill b division 60 -63 3 charlie boiler room . |
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Monday October 05, 2009 - 10:21 AM
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Name: Hal Pobst |
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Rank/Rate: ET |
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Division/Squadron: OE |
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Years Aboard: 1967-1969 |
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Location: La Verne CA |
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Comments: Browsing the previous years sign-ins I don't see any shipmates from OE when I was onboard; however, many of you were onboard when I was and some were in the division prior and after and I thank you all for your contributions,sacrifices and the work. While I would like to hear from my buds let me say all of us who served proudly in ship's company or with the airwings worked and succeeded to make the USS Coral Sea the proud ship she became and she will live forever in our hearts. My most respectful regards to Captain Ferris and I salute you all. |
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Sunday October 04, 2009 - 03:37 PM
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Name: Clete "Ski" Rajewski |
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Rank/Rate: ABH3 |
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Division/Squadron: V-3 |
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Years Aboard: 1969 - 1971 |
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Location: Debary Florida USA |
Comments: Changed my email address to clete1948@yahoo.com
Best wishes to all the crew of the Coral Sea! |
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Sunday October 04, 2009 - 08:45 AM
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Name: William (Bill) Krieger |
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Rank/Rate: e-3 |
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Division/Squadron: S-1 |
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Years Aboard: 59-60 |
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Location: Ft. Myers Fl USA |
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Comments: I went aboard at Brimerton and was a proud member of the Recommioning Crew. I served aboard the Ticonderoga prior to coming to the Coral Sea. This was certainly one of the high lights of my life. I was able to meet alot of great guys ( at that time women were not going to sea )and make some great memories. If there is anyone out there who remembes me ( I must admit there was not much about me to remember ) I would certainly like to hear from you. |
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Wednesday September 30, 2009 - 09:10 PM
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Name: Barbara Pesheck Addison |
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Location: Ethete Wyoming USA |
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Comments: Hi my name is Barbara Addison, I'm looking for a Donald F. Graff who served on the USS Coral Sea back in 72-73 They were stationed in the Philippines at the time.If anyone knows his where abouts I would sure love to know!!!! I believe he was from Illinois. I'm not to certain, I wish I have more information to give but that is all I know. Any information given to me would be greatly appreciated!! my email is barbaraaddison32@yahoo.com |
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Thursday September 24, 2009 - 09:26 PM
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Name: James P Murray |
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Rank/Rate: E4 |
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Division/Squadron: IM-2/VA-97 |
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Years Aboard: 12/82-9/85 |
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Location: Spotsylvania Virginia USA |
Comments: Have many memories of my days on board. In my garage is one off the Snap On tools boxes from IM-2 with all the aircraft engine tools for F-4s, A-7s and A-6s
Before the ship went to F-18s we through all tools overboard except 1 and I have used it til this day. I have many photo's, flight deck gear, patches, cruise book, ect... Feel free to contact me |
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Thursday September 24, 2009 - 08:18 PM
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Name: Bill Major |
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Rank/Rate: Seaman E-3 |
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Division/Squadron: 4th |
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Years Aboard: 1969-1970 |
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Comments: Enjoyed my time on board. 1970 became a Shellback heading to Sydney, also had a swim call. |
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Thursday September 24, 2009 - 08:01 PM
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Name: Mike(Oscar) Pfeffer |
No Email Address
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Comments: Check out Subicbaypi.com AWESOME WEBSITE!!! |
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Thursday September 24, 2009 - 07:14 PM
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Name: Rick Frankfurt |
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Rank/Rate: YN2 |
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Division/Squadron: Engineering |
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Years Aboard: 4 |
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Location: Anamosa Ia USA |
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Comments: Worked in the log room for Capt Klein. Went by the name Hotdog. Went on 2 westpacs. Ended up in the Persian Gulf for a long period of time. Once I got out I stayed in uniform and have worked in Iowa's largest prison as a Sergeant for 29 years. I loved being on the Coral Sea and just as much love working inside a prison. Billy Hauk my ole buddy suffers from asbestos in his lungs after a boiler explosion on the Coral Sea. I have not heard from him in awhile and hope to get together someday. |
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Tuesday September 22, 2009 - 07:27 PM
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Name: Ronald Krushe |
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Rank/Rate: QMC |
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Division/Squadron: Navigation |
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Years Aboard: 64 to 66 |
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Location: Mesa Arizona USA |
Comments: I served on Coral Sea from Jan 64 to Jun 66 I was a QM2 when I departed. I severed on the 11 month cruise. If anybody is in contact with Andrew Wright QMC I'd love to get in touch with him. I was his leading QM in those days. If by chance anyone who reads this could contact him, it would be appreciated greatly and you can give him my email address golfman1232@yahoo.com.
Thanks for any help you can give. Ron Krushe Retired QMC |
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Tuesday September 22, 2009 - 01:56 PM
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Name: Gary McDonald |
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Rank/Rate: MS3 |
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Division/Squadron: Flag Mess/S-5/S-2 |
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Years Aboard: 1984-1987 |
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Location: Fayetteville NC |
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Comments: WOW...great site! |
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Tuesday September 22, 2009 - 10:57 AM
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Name: Mike Rice fm/ asm2 |
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Rank/Rate: aimd yellow gear shop |
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Division/Squadron: 1984_1988 |
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Years Aboard: siloam springs |
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Location: arkansas |
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Comments: spent a year or so two engine room then moved up to aimd great times |
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Tuesday September 22, 2009 - 08:19 AM
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Name: Buddy Clayton |
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Rank/Rate: RM2 |
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Division/Squadron: CR/Comm |
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Years Aboard: 82-86 |
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Location: Guyton Georgia USA |
Comments: Just checking in, it has been awhile! Looking at the website brings back a thousand memories! My youngest son is the only one I can still get to sit down and look with me. I guess the older kids have heard all the "sea stories" a hundred times already!!
Was onboard for the '83 World cruise, collision near Getmo, and the Libya raid. Would love to hear from some old shipmates!
Godspeed! |
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Tuesday September 22, 2009 - 05:15 AM
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Name: Monica |
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Rank/Rate: - |
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Location: - - Sweden |
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Comments: I'm trying to locate a black man who probably were on the ship 20 years ago in late september 1989. We met in Majorca at the Bananas disco, you were there with another "sailor" who were a white man with dark hair. Unfortunately I have completely forgot your names. We were standing in the bar and our conversation was fun. I was amazed by all the rings you had on every finger and I also said to you that I never date a sailor, and you were laughing. After a while the MP:s came in and I asked who are they. And you explaned what there job was and I made a joke "it's like your mother is watching you". If you recognize this or your friend or someone who knew a black man with a lot of rings on his fingers and my guess is that you are around 42-45 today, please contact me. |
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Saturday September 19, 2009 - 02:24 PM
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Name: Robert E Wichner |
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Rank/Rate: cs/3 |
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Division/Squadron: S-2 |
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Years Aboard: 1.6 |
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Location: siouxfalls sd usa |
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Comments: was one of the first cooks on board went aboard 1-1-60 |
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Saturday September 19, 2009 - 01:49 PM
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Name: Terry Paradise |
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Rank/Rate: AK2 |
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Division/Squadron: S-6 |
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Years Aboard: 80-84 |
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Location: I.B. ca. |
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Comments: Looking for Joe O'Toole. |
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Friday September 18, 2009 - 03:48 PM
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Name: Rance Jurevwicz, Capt., USA, Ret |
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Comments: http://www.veteranprograms.com/id194.html
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Click on hyperlinks to read more about these new Compensation Programs.
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Happy Anniversary USAF!
http://www.veteranprograms.com/id194.html |
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Friday September 18, 2009 - 11:15 AM
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Name: Karen Newell |
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Comments: I AM THE DAUGHTER OF DOMINICK SANO
HE WAS ABORD THE USS CORAL SEA AND I AM SO PROUD OF HIM. |
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Thursday September 17, 2009 - 05:00 PM
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Name: Mike (Oscar) Pfeffer |
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Rank/Rate: BTFN |
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Division/Squadron: B-Div. 4Able Fireroom |
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Years Aboard: 1974-77 |
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Location: Chicago Illinois OH YEAH |
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Comments: 21 Days till DC, Can't wait to see all you guys again, some for the first time in YEARS.... Really excited. |
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Wednesday September 16, 2009 - 08:19 AM
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Name: Thomas D. Hines |
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Rank/Rate: E2 |
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Division/Squadron: VA95 |
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Years Aboard: WP73 |
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Location: Coatesville PA USA |
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Comments: Nothing to say at this time |
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Monday September 14, 2009 - 07:19 PM
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Name: DAVID BELBER |
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Rank/Rate: DC-3 |
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Division/Squadron: R-DIV |
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Years Aboard: 52-54 |
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Location: ABSECON N.J. USA |
Comments: CORAL SEA WAS AGREAT SHJP AND I WAS PROUD TO HAVE SERVED ON BOARD,I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM SOME OF MY OLD SHIPMATES!!WISH YOU ALL SMOOTH SAILING
DAVE |
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Saturday September 12, 2009 - 09:52 PM
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Name: Mary Nichols (Pollard) |
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Location: CA |
Comments: I am looking for anyone who served with Robert Levey Pollard AKA R.L Pollard AKA Bob Pollard. I am not sure what his dates he served on the USS Coral Sea but I know he retired off of her and just before she was retired he was barried at sea off her. He was and will always be my dad. I am just looking for anyone who knew him. Please contact me.
And thanks to all of you. |
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Wednesday September 02, 2009 - 04:54 AM
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Name: James Graf |
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Rank/Rate: MS3 |
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Division/Squadron: S-2 |
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Years Aboard: 79-82 |
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Location: Turtle Creek Pa United States |
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Comments: Just checking to to find any old shipmates |
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Tuesday September 01, 2009 - 01:53 PM
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Name: Tim Pulford |
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Rank/Rate: AD2 |
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Division/Squadron: VA-196 |
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Years Aboard: 79-82 |
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Location: Denver Colorado |
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Comments: Still trying to figure out why CV-42 the Rosevelt is sitting in San Fran and not San Francisco's Own The Coral Sea. She would of been a great museum. |
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Monday August 31, 2009 - 07:42 PM
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Name: Louis J. Gianotti |
No Email Address
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Rank/Rate: A.M.M.1/c |
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Division/Squadron: VA5B |
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Years Aboard: 1946/1947 |
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Location: Baltimore Maryland |
Comments: Wonderful memories,of a wonderful group of guys!
Plank owner, orginal member of shake down cruse. |
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Sunday August 30, 2009 - 11:31 AM
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Name: Tim Shalk |
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Rank/Rate: E3 |
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Division/Squadron: S3 |
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Years Aboard: 1966-1967 |
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Location: Pleasanton CA USA |
Comments: Would like to hear from anyone who was on the 66-67 WestPac Cruise.....
I was in S3 Division, fresh out of BootCamp. Joined the ship in Yokuska. Remember those long days on the Line in Yankee Station, the wild nights in Subic, Honk Kong for Christmas, and a brotherhood that came with the experience. I became a corpsman stirker, and after returning to Alameda, I went to Corps School in San Diego, then to Camp Pendleton for Field Med Service School with our Marine brothers. Spent over a year at the Naval Hospital in Oakland, before being assigned to a Seabee Batallion ( MCB10, 31st Naval Construction regiment ) I was fortunate to survive, as most of my buds ended up with the 1st or 3rd Marines in NAM. Life has been good to me - married, 3 great kids, home in the burbs, recently retired from 30 years in the technology business. Have been searching out and finding old military friends......drop a note if you were on the 66-67 West Pac cruise.
Best to all = TIM |
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Sunday August 30, 2009 - 10:16 AM
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Name: TERRY L. KENT |
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Rank/Rate: L/CPL |
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Division/Squadron: MARDET |
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Years Aboard: 1970-1972 |
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Location: CARLYLE ILLINOIS USA |
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Comments: WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE OF MARDET MARINES WHO SERVED WITH ME ON THE 1971-1972 WESTPAC CRUISE. |
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Saturday August 29, 2009 - 09:28 PM
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Name: \'\'Little Billy\'\' |
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Rank/Rate: AN |
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Division/Squadron: V-1 Division |
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Years Aboard: 87-90 |
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Location: Downey Ca |
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Comments: If there is any one else on deck during that time, come join the rest of us on Facebook. |
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Saturday August 29, 2009 - 07:33 PM
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Name: Larry M Carlson |
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Location: Argusville ND USA |
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Comments: Served as a MM in #1 engine |
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Thursday August 27, 2009 - 06:36 PM
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Name: Larry ( little billy ) Martin |
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Rank/Rate: AN |
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Division/Squadron: v-1 division |
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Years Aboard: 87 -90 |
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Location: Downey Ca. |
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Comments: The Coral sea was a pretty crazy time. meet a lot goog guys. |
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Wednesday August 26, 2009 - 12:47 PM
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Name: Jayson Raborn |
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Comments: I am writting to those who served with my dad, David Raborn who severed from 66-68. He also went by the name "Peach'. He is from Augusta Ga |
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Sunday August 23, 2009 - 07:15 PM
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Name: Richard Evans |
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Rank/Rate: OS2 |
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Division/Squadron: OI |
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Years Aboard: <1 |
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Location: Sioux Falls SD |
Comments: I was sent to Coral Sea as a volunteer in 1980, just after doing a 9 month WESTPAC on Kitty Hawk. Coral Sea was one of the best ships I ever had the pleasure to serve on.
I look back at those months onboard as some of the happiest times i ever had in my 20 years in the Navy. |
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Saturday August 22, 2009 - 10:32 PM
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Name: Melanie Lucas |
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Comments: Hello! I am glad I found this site. I would like to get in touch with some of the people who were on the ship between 1953 and 1955. My uncle, Charley T. Inmon was on the ship during that time. I am looking for information on him. He died in 1956 in a car accident shortly after getting out of the Navy. If there is a way possible, how do you become a member of this group?? Thank you for any and all help you can provide.
Sincerely,
Melanie Inmon Lucas |
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Saturday August 22, 2009 - 09:08 AM
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Name: John Goodman |
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Rank/Rate: WT2 |
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Division/Squadron: W-Division |
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Years Aboard: 84-88 |
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Location: Dorchester Ma. USA |
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Comments: Looking forward to seeing fellow shipmates at the Coral Sea reunion. |
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Thursday August 20, 2009 - 09:34 AM
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Name: Darwin "Hap" Litzell |
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Rank/Rate: PN3 |
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Division/Squadron: VAH2 & X Div. |
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Years Aboard: 60,61,62 |
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Location: Barron Wi USA |
Comments: Haven't checked in for some time. Would enjoy hearing from any shipmate who may have known me or was in Heavy 2 or X Division during my era. Just wanted to comment on J.R. Millers third installment. This really brings back some memories. I lived in Oakland for a while in 61 & 62 on telegraph ave. I too caught the bus to Alameda. I remember what a S---hole Oakland was even when I was there. A place not fit for anyone to live. Also, my first cruise to Yokosuka I had the same thing happen to me in the head. I was in the "H Bomb" bar in thieves alley and had to whiz. I went in and while I was enjoying a good leak, a woman comes in and squats right beside me. I was taken back for a second and apologized to the gal and she then explained that the men and women used the same heads at the same time. Took some getting used to! Several other bars in thieves alley come to mind now. Remember the Black Rose, The Popeye club in submarine alley, The club alliance inside the gate where we got out MPC converted to Yen. I also remember losing our aft starboard elevator in heavy seas. Also lost one of our A3D's off the forward starboard with Jackie Young in the cockpit. He went to Davy Jone's locker with the plane. So sad! Anyway, thats enough sea stories for now. Drop a line if any of you would like.
Regards,
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Thursday August 20, 2009 - 02:08 AM
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Comments: nwanne i dey here keep offffffffffffffffff |
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Wednesday August 19, 2009 - 10:13 AM
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Name: Dolores F Whitney |
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Comments: Im looking for a friend who served in the USS CORAL SEA between the years 1978 to 1981 his name is Wayne Patric Thomas any body who knows him please email me, thanks and godbless. |
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Wednesday August 19, 2009 - 06:12 AM
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Name: J.R. Miller |
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Rank/Rate: Squid |
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Division/Squadron: V4 |
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Years Aboard: 68-72 |
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Comments: Third installment look for others below.
Remember meeting bosun’s mate by the name of Barry. He took me under his wing and showed me how to get around Oakland and the bus to Alameda. How many remember the bus stop at Doggie Diner in Oakland. Nasty place for a desert rat from Arizona.. Lots of big city hustlers and hookers. Well on the 7th of Sept 68 we headed for Nam. First stop Pearl Harbor. I’m from Arizona so I had to go to the memorial it really needs to be seen. So many Sailors died in a few minutes. It reminds us of what being unready for attack means. This ship The United States Of America needs to pay heed big time now. With all our enemys at the ready and the present so called president at the helm. . The rest as I had been warned sucked big time. The locals only like money not squids. Strange happening there though. I was in a music store at the counter buying a Allman Bros album when it came on TV that Dwayne had just died in a motorcycle accident. This was a purveyor of things to come on this cruise. Next stop Yokosuka Japan. First time in a really different place. I had been in Mexico and Canada as a kid. I grew up on the Mexican Border so I was used to that. Barry again takes me into Yokosuka. First stop Whimpy’s hamburgers. Got to go to the head Barry points the way. I’m there takin a whiz in the foot bath toilet. Some broad walks in whips down her panties and does the gook squat on the other toilet with no emotion. What the hell. I go out and tell Barry. He laughs and says the heads are bisexual. LOL ok first lesson in strange places. I get introduced to the Brass Rail bar in Thieves Alley. Shit kicking music. I’m from Arizona and that’s what my dad listens to its ok but I prefer Rock. Next stop Subic and Olongapo. Now I’m Impressed. When I was a kid I always loved the war movies from the Philippines. Also a good friend of my dad was on the Bataan death march. I fell in love with the PI as a kid and I have lived her now for 15 years. Paradise or Phantasy Island call it what you will. Ok lets move on to the first line period 68. Hot nasty work on a fueling crew on the flight deck.. Days Nights Sweat and more sweat. Seems like no sleep. Norm Ridley was one of the V4 crew. An Eskimo from Alaska. There were 3 of the Norm, Andy Anderson and another one I cant remember the name. Norm came in on a kiddie cruise and wanted to marry his girlfriend. Nice kid. I’m in the fuel locker we hear the SHTF. Next thing we hear is Norm was hit by a plane and killed on the flight deck. He had only been there a few weeks. Dan Sauceda remembers this it was a really depressing deal. The next few months go on mix of day and night sweat and ports and getting drunk. As I said before the death of Dwayne Allman was a ghost that appeared again. Norm Ridley. Next I have a friend Johnny Buckles from highschool in Arizona. He is with the Whale squadron out of Widbey Island. One night I’m refueling a Whale and Johnny is there so is the pilot LCDR RODNEY CHAPMAN. Lcdr Chapman is really a nice guy. I have talked to him many times. He treated everything as just a job. He asked your first name and used it. Loved being a pilot but respected the little people and treated them like a friend. Well we are adding fuel to the tanker and he makes the comment this bird is really tired. I had noted there was hydraulic fluid leaking out. I finish fueling him up and he rolls off for launch This is in the evening about 2200 as far as I remember. Some time later we hear that Radar has lost contact . Lcdr Chapman was never found.
Third time a charm? Who the hell knows
Life sometimes leaves a sick feeling in the gut of what might have one done to prevent the things that happened..
Maybe it is just fate after all
Last note ABF2 Thomas Jambor passed away in 2004 and ABF3 Paul John Suarse passed away in 2007 I will post more on this later these are confirmed
Thanx JR |
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Tuesday August 18, 2009 - 10:47 AM
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Name: James Marzonie |
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Rank/Rate: DP 1 |
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Division/Squadron: S7 |
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Years Aboard: 65 - 67 |
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Location: Littleton CO USA |
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Comments: From Michigan, now in Colorado |
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Sunday August 16, 2009 - 05:58 PM
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Name: BILL KEEN |
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Division/Squadron: OI |
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Years Aboard: 1970 TO 1974 |
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Location: KENT WASHINGTON USA |
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Comments: SERVED IN OI DIVISION. WOULD LIKE TO GET IN TOUCH WITH ANYONE WHO SERVED THERE DURING LATE 1970 TO MAY OF 1974. |
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Saturday August 15, 2009 - 08:46 PM
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Name: Charlie Jefferson |
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Rank/Rate: D C 3 |
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Division/Squadron: "R" repair division |
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Years Aboard: 1959 to 1963 |
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Location: Red Bluff Ca. U S A |
Comments: I worked in the carpenter shop. Made three far east trips. Australia.That was a gerat trip.Watched the elevator get ripped off.Was on board when we went aground on the way home to Alameda.On board when we knocked a gun turret off a ship while leaving on entering port.{We were the only ones moving}
So much for the not so good. I had a gerat time on the ship.Would not want to trade that part of my youth for anything.Australia,Japan,Hong Kong,Canada,Hawaii,Philipines,and the west coast of the good old U S A .
I have not seen any ones name that I remember yet,but there are a lot of names
Thanks for reading this anyway |
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Saturday August 15, 2009 - 08:27 AM
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Name: Boyce |
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Rank/Rate: GS- |
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Comments: I've a POW/MIA bracelet (silver). It belongs to |
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Wednesday August 12, 2009 - 08:38 PM
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Name: Mason Smiley |
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Rank/Rate: PR2 |
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Division/Squadron: VF21/Master at arms |
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Years Aboard: 67/68 |
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Location: Reno NV |
Comments: Served as Master at arms assigned from VF21 Great cruise and
great shipmates |
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Tuesday August 11, 2009 - 11:44 PM
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Name: Jeanne Hawks |
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Comments: I'm trying to locate Joey Padua who served on the Coral Sea 1965,66? He lived in San Franciso at the time. He had family in SF and Hawaii. If you know how to reach him or where he might be, please email me. Thanks |
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Sunday August 09, 2009 - 08:56 PM
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Name: Dennis "Doc" Dougherty |
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Rank/Rate: EN3 |
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Division/Squadron: A4 |
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Years Aboard: 1966-1968 |
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Location: Brooklyn, Ct. U.S.A. |
Comments: First cruise spent in 2charlie fireroom, second cruise in A-4 Division.
Hiserote,Heller, Minori, Detherage,Horace Sweat,"Shorty" were A-4 shipmates.
My G.Q. Station was Fog Foam3 iside First Class mess during Zuni rocket mishap
in 1967,I almost died when Isaw the head of that rocket looking at me when
the smoke cleared. Left CoralSea for EN 'A' School and in-country Vietnam
1969-1970 with Brown Water Navy IUWG Unit4. Would like to hear from A-4
shipmates and from Mr. Freer, A-4's C.O.
"doc" |
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Saturday August 08, 2009 - 03:59 PM
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Name: Tom Anderson |
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Rank/Rate: AN |
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Division/Squadron: V1 fly3 #2 elevator |
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Years Aboard: 1965/1968 |
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Location: Grand Jct Colo. USA |
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Comments: found this site, was looking for some old friends Jame Philbrook, Wayne Pennington,Fennell, Seen Gary Rogers site, |
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Friday August 07, 2009 - 05:50 AM
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Name: J.R. Miller |
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Rank/Rate: Squid |
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Division/Squadron: V4 Grapes |
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Years Aboard: 68-72 |
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Comments: Second Installment look for first below !
Well I arrived to the Coral Maru June 68 in Alameda.
Got sent on mess duty for a few weeks. Worked in the garbage and steam room what a stinking mess.
Then I got assigned to V4.
We were getting ready to leave in Sept for Westpac.
Decided one weekend to go to Haight Asbury and see it for my self. It was in decline from the year before. Arrived on a friday afternoon. Walking down the street looking at all the freaks. I hear someone yell Hey John. I turn around and its a highschool buddy from Tucson. Jack Sherman known as The Pope. Jack was quite a character. He dressed sometimes like a Catholic Priest as a joke. Crazy hippie stuff. Jack is really well known in The Haight and gives me royal treatment over the next couple days of the weekend. I actually meet the guy that was in the picture of a hippie looking like Jesus in his birthday suit. Some of the other well known hippies and seen Jefferson Airplane play for free in the park. Speaking of bands. Before I went in the service I had been to a free concert in Tucson with The Doors and Buffalo Springfield. Also I was friends with Linda Rhondstat and her family who was from Tucson before she moved to Cali and lived with Jerry (Moonbeam) Brown. During the years when we were back in Alameda I went to a lot of the shows at Fillmore west and Winterland. Few of the bands I remember were Santana, Sam and Dave, Beautiful Day, Good Brothers, Janice Joplin Big Brother and the Holding Company, Blues Image, John Mayall, and lots more. Jack London Square and the Bar where Tower of Power was playing have no idea of the name of it. I remember giving blood to help out Whitey the Congo Drum player. Continuing on the entertainment side. How many here remember Martha Ray with the USO show what in 70? Seem to remember something about that show and President Reagan's daughter getting caught partying with a marine on board ? ENOUGH FOR THE 2ND INSTALLMENT LOOK ABOVE FOR THE NEXT |
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Thursday August 06, 2009 - 07:37 PM
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Name: Jeff Million |
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Rank/Rate: BM3 |
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Division/Squadron: 2nd |
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Years Aboard: 1974-1978 |
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Location: Drexel Hill Pa USA |
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Comments: What's up, peeps? I see all kinds of snipes and airdales on this site, where are the deckapes?! It's nice to see the comments and praise for a truly magnificent carrier, we all miss her (it's obvious). Seeing pictures of her steaming are a warm memory, pictures of her in Baltimore painful. We all have our own memories of our time on board - think of one when you're crashing tonight! |
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Thursday August 06, 2009 - 05:56 AM
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Name: J.R. Miller |
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Rank/Rate: Squid |
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Division/Squadron: V4 Grapes |
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Years Aboard: 68-72 |
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Location: Bago City Negros Occidental Phillippines |
Comments: My posts will be of the nitty gritty of life on the Coral Maru.
Some of the lesser things that bugged the hell out of everyone onboard. And the things that we all did.
Just starting the first post and realize this might be a big project. So watch for the posts.
I graduated from boot in May 68 San Diego. After boot leave flew from Tucson Arizona to San Fransisco. I was on the airplane and the pilot announced they killed Teddy Kennedy. Got to San Fransisco airport like 11:00 pm. Went to the bus station no transportation. How lucky I was, I fell asleep in a chair and wake up with someone shaking my arm. I look up and see a nightmare of an ugly broad. Dressed in a Rabbit coat. I find out later this is Rabbit Annie. How many remember her? She used to hang out around Alameda especially the bar Dales outside the gate. Ok now were on the subject of bars a subject near and dear to the hearts of most squids. Remember Johnnies Locker Club on Webster in Alameda, Or Dales I mentioned earlier, Or Pios on Webster, There was also a bar near the railroad tracks on Webster the blacks used to hang out at. Then there were the clubs in San Leandro. Sam's bar in lake Berryessa (SIC?) Now how about the Golden Rail in Yokosuka, Also how many ever went to the waterfront for the maritime squids in Yokosuka. Thanks to Tom Jambor (HOOT)a ABF2 that was married to a Japanese and knew it well I was introduced by Hoot to the waterfront. Hello Yashiko if you read this. I talked to Hoot and you about 10 years ago and heard he passed away. New and Old Orchid clubs in Olongapo also Paulines and Papagayo resturant. Want to gamble there was the casino on the second floor downtown. Shhhhhhhh Also there White Rock Beach was a great cheap place to go and party. Set there one night and watched the Commie's and Cops having a shootout while drinking beer a retired US Navy flip that worked on the fuel farm owned it. All the divisions had their favorites and it kept things peaceful. My personal favorite place to be was the PI or Phantasy Island as the Philippines is known. I still live here. Japan was expensive and cold as the rest were. NEXT INSTALLMENT |
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Tuesday August 04, 2009 - 08:44 PM
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Name: James Corder |
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Rank/Rate: MM2 |
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Division/Squadron: M Division |
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Years Aboard: 1963-1966 |
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Location: Ottumwa Iowa USA |
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Comments: Looking for old shipmates in M-Div. Jim Hill was my throttleman in # 3 Main control engine room.Little Gert was in the pump room.I stood top watch #3 Engine room.I have found S. Bachus, the Guidry bros., T. W. Smith,H. Dumire.The six of us met in Texas a few years back for a reunion.I am hoping to find more of the M-Div. gang. |
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Sunday August 02, 2009 - 03:23 AM
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Name: Paul 'Pineapple' Basso |
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Rank/Rate: AME-1 |
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Division/Squadron: VA-196 Milestones |
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Years Aboard: Jan 1980 - Sep 1983 |
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Comments: Came on board a few hours after the ship left PI in Jan 80; remember sailing around Gonzo and Camel Stations, and in the IO for 102 days. Lost a canopy during IO line period, almost an AT-2 in the process. The 81-82 cruise I was with XMAA Division (TAD from 196), made watch commander after 3 months. I remember sneaking up on the flight deck and standing near the chief from VF-154 that died up there during flight ops. I also remember freezing when we got to Hong Kong and Saesbo, Japan because we weren't supposed to go up to the colder climates, so we weren't really prepared. The Around-the-World cruise was nice, but we got cheated out of Haifa, Israel and Istanbul, Turkey be Kadaufi threatened to sink the Eisenhower in the Gult of Sidra, so after we transited the Suez Canal we got to go over and hold hands with her to assist if he tried anything.
These were the three best cruises of the six I had. Also, the cleanest boat around. I really hated to see her go. She deserved a place as a museum, not razor blades. Good bye, dear lady. Long may your mememories live in us. |
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Tuesday July 28, 2009 - 07:17 AM
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Name: Rance Jurevwicz, Capt., USA, Ret |
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Comments: Good thing we have the Internet to disseminate much needed information to the veteran family. Websites like this one help spread the word. Websites like ours helps too. Information such as newest presumptive disabilities, veteran-friendly VSOs, and other sources free to veterans can be found at http://www.veteranprograms.com |
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Monday July 27, 2009 - 06:33 PM
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Name: Brian Paradis |
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Rank/Rate: ABE 3 |
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Division/Squadron: V2 |
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Years Aboard: 1969- 1973 |
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Location: Burlington Connecticut USA |
Comments: Are any of the guys fron V2 Division going to the reunion in Washington DC October 8 - 12 2009? I plan on attending also spoke to Tom Pukalski(SKI) and he has contacted Peter Navarro both also plan on attending. A few years ago I spoke to Roger Ryba, Roger are you still out there? Also e mail Tom Duhurst from time to time he is considering going also. Any way 40 years is a long time ago it would be great to see everyone please try and make it. I am in the book e mail or give me a call.
Be Well
Brian " BC " |
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Sunday July 26, 2009 - 03:27 PM
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Name: Dan Richie |
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Rank/Rate: BT3 |
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Division/Squadron: B-3 oil shack and 2c fireroom |
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Years Aboard: 76-79 |
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Location: Boyden Iowa 51234 |
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Comments: Nice to see a few familiar names agter all these years. I am interested in the upcoming reunion and hopefully I can make it. |
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Sunday July 26, 2009 - 10:33 AM
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Name: Tom Timmons |
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Division/Squadron: Air Traffic Control |
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Years Aboard: 71-75 |
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Location: Issaquah Wa. |
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Comments: I remember my first day on board the Coral Maru, They flew me from Da Nang by helo and I reported to my first duty station Cag 15, I was awe struck by the size of the hanger bay and all the activity. I transfered from seamen to airmen and was assigned to air traffic control for the majority of my time on board. I'll never forget the ports I've been to and the things I've seen, most good, some bad, some of the good ones Subic Bay P.I., Hong Kong, Perth Aus. +++, Singapore, Yokosuka and Sasebo Japan, bad one Hunters Point USA, if you where on board ship back then you know why. Here's to all my ship mates, good health, happieness, a fair wind and calm sea's |
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Thursday July 23, 2009 - 01:24 PM
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Name: Tim Coomer |
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Rank/Rate: EN3 |
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Division/Squadron: a-gang |
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Years Aboard: 82-85 |
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Location: Columbus IN |
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Comments: Years I spent onboard her, I meet some great guys. I would love to hear from them |
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Tuesday July 21, 2009 - 10:08 AM
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Name: David Gray |
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Rank/Rate: BM-3 |
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Division/Squadron: 1st |
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Years Aboard: 82-84 |
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Location: Vacaville CA USA |
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Comments: He fellow Coral Sea'ers I just got back from San Diego and when I was there I visited the USS Midway at the Broadway pier in downtown SD. If you ever get a chance go and see this ship it will bring back memories. They have tours to the bridge, CIC and other locations thru-out the ship. They have about 20 planes restored from all era's of the Midways commission and they have Docents who served aboard her or on other carriers talking about there experiences on a carrier in the US Navy. It is well worth the 17 bucks for admission and you get some of the best views of San Deigo Harbor. D. |
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Monday July 20, 2009 - 02:18 PM
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Name: Fred Whitcomb |
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Location: Madison NJ |
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Comments: I am writing for my dad who passed away this morning. I know that he would want his friends from the Coral Sea to be aware of his passing. I will post the memorial arrangements soon. Any questions please call 908-797-4479. |
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Monday July 20, 2009 - 08:57 AM
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Name: Roger L Kitchen |
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Rank/Rate: YN3 |
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Division/Squadron: Engineering Log Rm |
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Years Aboard: 1975-1978 |
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Location: Rockford IL USA |
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Comments: Just found this site. Had many great memories aboard ship and in liberty ports. Plan on making some of the reunions. |
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Saturday July 18, 2009 - 03:50 PM
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Name: david w lambert |
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Rank/Rate: BT3 |
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Division/Squadron: B 1-baker fireroom |
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Years Aboard: 65-67 |
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Location: Blooming Grove Texas USA |
Comments: I worked in fireroom 1-baker I remember a lot of the guys,and some names I can`t think of right now but I would love to here from anyone who might
remember me back then .She was a grate ship and a grate crew. (dalmbrt@aol.com) |
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Friday July 17, 2009 - 08:33 PM
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Name: Greg Wingerter |
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Rank/Rate: AZ3 |
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Division/Squadron: Aimd/IM-1 |
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Years Aboard: 88-90 |
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Location: Buffalo NY USA |
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Comments: Just found this site. Have been looking over old photos and remembering the good old days. |
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Thursday July 16, 2009 - 06:09 PM
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Name: David Brooks |
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Rank/Rate: CLP |
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Division/Squadron: MarDet |
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Years Aboard: 88/89 |
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Location: Beloit WI |
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Comments: I was just updating my email. |
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Thursday July 16, 2009 - 06:06 PM
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Name: David Brooks |
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Rank/Rate: CPL |
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Division/Squadron: MarDet |
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Years Aboard: 1988-1989 |
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Location: Beloit WI |
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Comments: I was a member of the final Marine Detachment. If anyone has any onfo about anyone else that was part of that detachment. I'm saying hello. |
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Wednesday July 15, 2009 - 09:54 PM
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Name: Gary L. Bauman |
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Rank/Rate: MM2 |
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Division/Squadron: M Div |
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Years Aboard: 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70 |
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Location: Pana IL USA |
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Comments: Just thought I would update the actual years I was on the Coral Sea. |
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Sunday July 12, 2009 - 07:41 AM
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Name: hans kulas |
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Rank/Rate: abh-3 |
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Division/Squadron: v-1 |
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Years Aboard: 81-84 |
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Location: Sarasota Florida United States |
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Comments: hello to all my shipmates from v-1 div. 81-84 |
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Friday July 10, 2009 - 08:07 AM
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Name: Jay Griffiths |
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Rank/Rate: HT2 |
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Division/Squadron: R-div, DC dept |
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Years Aboard: 81-85 |
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Location: Shoreview MN USA |
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Comments: Didn't know at the time, it was going to be the best experience of my life with the exception of my childrens birth. Ht in charge of Repair 1 Forward, Repair 3 Aft, Repair 7 Starboard. Up and forward Stbd, down and aft to Port! Lets hit a tanker in Gitmo. 18 days in Cannes, 4 stops to PI were highlights. |
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Wednesday July 08, 2009 - 06:10 AM
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Name: Dan Reisinger |
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Rank/Rate: PC3 |
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Division/Squadron: Exec |
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Years Aboard: 85/88 |
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Location: Newport Pa USA |
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Comments: What a sad picture and a sad day. She may have been old but she was dependable and always got the job done and always brought us home. |
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Tuesday July 07, 2009 - 04:42 PM
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Name: BILL HARDIN |
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Rank/Rate: E3 |
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Division/Squadron: OI |
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Years Aboard: 1969-1971 |
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Location: TRUSSVILLE AL USA |
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Comments: well,40 years ago today,I stepped aboard the old CORAL MARU to report for active duty..I did so believing the USNR when they told me that carriers go out to sea for 3 months and come home for 3 months..hahahaha...I also believed the MLB team that I had signed with,that they would get me to just attend reserve meetings only and I could still play ball....hahahaha..while mess cooking for 3 months,I realized what BS was all about..BUT you know what?I would not have had it any other way...friends I made last a lifetime and I got to see places that I never would have visited otherwise...As far as the old girl goes,SHE WAS a dandy...cryn' shame what happened to her....IT WAS MY PLEASURE TO SERVE ABOARD HER!!!!HERES WISHING ALL FORMER SHIPMATES GOOD FORTUNE AND SMOOTH SAILING... |
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Monday July 06, 2009 - 11:25 AM
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Name: John H Bruffett |
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Rank/Rate: E5 |
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Division/Squadron: VF21 |
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Years Aboard: 1966-67 |
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Location: Salmon Idaho |
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Comments: I am looking for any other guys I served with aboard ship. |
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Monday July 06, 2009 - 01:00 AM
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Name: DANNY DAWKINS "Dawk" |
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Rank/Rate: RM2 |
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Division/Squadron: COMM |
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Years Aboard: 1983-1987 |
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Location: BALTIMORE MD USA |
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Comments: When I found this site it literally brought tears to my eyes. I MISS MY GIRL AND MY MATES!!!! I was Radio Shack supervisor for the 86 cruise..(Lybian Incident?) (smile)..Looking to hear from some of you who was there. I chanced upon our Girl while she was being torn apart in Curtis Bay Baltimore..although it broke my heart to see what they were doing to her ..the moment was bittersweet. I at least got that final look CV-43. I'LL NEVER FORGET HER OR THE CREW!! And the awesome work we all did while extended at sea. Even now I want to applaud all my shipmates for a job well done! CV-43 LIVES FOREVER!!! PROUD TO SERVE!!! ON THE AGELESS WARRIOR! |
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Sunday July 05, 2009 - 03:14 PM
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Name: stephen s kimak jr |
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Rank/Rate: E2 |
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Division/Squadron: v2 |
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Years Aboard: 1969 1970 |
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Location: pittsburgh pa United States |
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Comments: I was abord ship sept. 1969 to oct. 1970.the ship was in dry dock at hunters point,in oct, 1970 and I was discharged. |
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Saturday July 04, 2009 - 10:03 PM
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Name: Rick Olson |
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Rank/Rate: AZC |
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Division/Squadron: AIMD |
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Years Aboard: 81-83 |
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Location: Rapid City SD |
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Comments: Happy 4th of July!! Those of you who were aboard, I hope you remember the 4th of July anchored off Cannes, France on the French Riviera in 1983. The best "eyeball" liberty I ever experienced! |
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Saturday July 04, 2009 - 02:58 PM
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Name: Lawrence J. Sullivan |
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Rank/Rate: AN |
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Division/Squadron: V-1 |
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Years Aboard: 1959-63 |
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Location: Burney CA USA |
Comments: I wish everyone a Happy 4th Of July and smooth sailing if you are traveling.
Larry (Sully) Sullivan |
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Saturday July 04, 2009 - 12:54 PM
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Name: James C (Chris) Cowan |
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Rank/Rate: ABE-2 |
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Division/Squadron: V-2 Cat-1 |
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Years Aboard: 79-82 |
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Location: Tacoma WA |
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Comments: Wishing a HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY to all my old shipmates and all those who served. |
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Friday July 03, 2009 - 11:11 PM
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Name: Gary L. Bauman |
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Rank/Rate: MM2 |
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Division/Squadron: M |
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Years Aboard: 5+ |
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Location: Pana Illinois USA |
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Comments: I will never forget the time I spent on the Coral Sea and the sailors I served with. Such an experience that comes only once in a lifetime. |
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Thursday July 02, 2009 - 10:00 PM
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Name: David Thomas |
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Rank/Rate: ABFC Ret. |
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Division/Squadron: V-4/Air |
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Years Aboard: 3 years |
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Location: Yigo Guam USA |
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Comments: Of four carrier tours, the tour on the Coral Sea was the finest. Westpac and world cruise on board. |
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Wednesday July 01, 2009 - 06:32 PM
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Name: Gregory Walter / ICO- Gary Allen Walter |
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Rank/Rate: Petty Officer 3rd class |
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Division/Squadron: Photographers Mate |
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Years Aboard: 1965 |
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Location: Corsicana Texas USA |
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Comments: My father, Gary Allen Walter, was aboard CVA-43 in 1965. I was just looking for anyone who served with him - |
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Wednesday July 01, 2009 - 09:09 AM
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Name: Patrick J. Grams |
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Rank/Rate: MR2 |
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Division/Squadron: R Div. |
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Years Aboard: 1966 -67 |
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Location: Loma CO USA |
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Comments: Went aboard in S. China Sea. Wish I had stayed in. Many Great memories. Sail on! |
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Monday June 29, 2009 - 05:07 PM
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Name: Mark Stafford |
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Rank/Rate: btfn |
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Division/Squadron: B-div/4-able |
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Years Aboard: 80\'-83\' |
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Location: Walkerville MI |
Comments: Just hoping to talk to some my old shipmates. Had a lot good times on the old girl. especially my last cruise being a World cruise.
w |
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Monday June 29, 2009 - 01:56 PM
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Name: Brandi Stutsy |
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Location: port richey fl usa |
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Comments: Hi my name is brandi and I have a informational pamplet that they must have been giving to enlisted or thier family. It is post marked Aug 27, 1963. From a L.F. Peterson AMCM VF-151. inside it talks of where the U.S.S. Coral Sea will be. It was prepared by the chaplain. The outside is green and it is folded in half. I know some one out there might know what i am talkng about. I would love to send it to some one who might like to have it. you can emailme at stutsyb@gmail.com jsut put U.S.S. Coral Sea in the heading. thank you. and thank you to all who have served before me. |
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Monday June 29, 2009 - 11:15 AM
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Name: Steven West |
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Rank/Rate: BT3 |
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Division/Squadron: Engineering |
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Years Aboard: 1979-1980 |
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Location: Perryville Maryland USA |
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Comments: Just looking for some old boiler tech. buddies. |
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Saturday June 27, 2009 - 04:23 PM
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Name: Mike (Oscar) Pfeffer |
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Rank/Rate: BTFN |
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Division/Squadron: B-Div. 4ABLE Fireroom |
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Years Aboard: 1974-77 |
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Location: Chicago Illinois USofA |
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Comments: I wrote and talked to you awhile back about being exposed to asbestos and having gotten asbestosis and copd. I have been fighting with the VA for the last few years for compensation. can you put the word out to our shipmates who have experience dealing with the VA, and may be they could steer me in the right place, i am on my last appeal and getting frustrated with the VA, i really could use there help......thanks......bob czerwinski This note came to me from a good friend ,A BT from my era,and he needs our help . Any help?? Thanks in advance. Send me a e-mail and I'll get it to Bob, Thanks again |
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Saturday June 27, 2009 - 03:22 PM
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Name: Wayne moon |
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Rank/Rate: ABF3 |
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Division/Squadron: V4 |
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Years Aboard: 1963/66 |
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Location: COFFEYVILLE KANSAS MOUNTGUMERY |
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Comments: Had sum good times and made sum good frends. |
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Saturday June 27, 2009 - 08:17 AM
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Name: Bill Carlson |
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Rank/Rate: ABHAN |
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Division/Squadron: V1 |
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Years Aboard: 69-72 |
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Location: Minnetonka MN |
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Comments: Just want to say happy 4th to all my old shipmates.. Ya out there Harry T Kelley?/ On june 8th I became a heart transplant recipient.Have been waiting a long time on a LVAD (artifical heart) but now can lve a normal life once again.Im feeling great and showing no signs of rejection..It will be about a 6 month recovery after that 30 more years WE HOPE....Again happy 4th and log live OLONGOPO!!!! |
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Friday June 26, 2009 - 09:03 PM
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Name: Thad Young |
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Rank/Rate: AEAN/AEC |
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Division/Squadron: VA155.AV95 |
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Years Aboard: 1964-1967/WORLD CRUISE |
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Location: JUNCTION UTAH USA |
Comments: I am looking for ADJ R. W. SMITH I belive he was from TEXAS.
AE MIKE VUKINETZ think the spelling is off He is from Raton New Mezico.
AE David Cash of Calif. Yeoman Gary Olenhouse Last seen in Ca. in 1968.
I have been retired since Jan.31,1985 after over 21 years of service and a world cruise. I started my career on CVA43 in 1964 and finshed it on CV43 a year or so after the world cruise. |
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Friday June 26, 2009 - 06:56 PM
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Name: Thomas Kennison |
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Rank/Rate: AE-3 |
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Division/Squadron: VFP-63 DET.- 43 |
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Years Aboard: 1969-1970 |
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Location: Brooklyn New York |
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Comments: Was aboard one year 69-70.We had a good cruise,some mishaps and accidents but all in all we came out ok.I remember going to Australia at the end of the cruise,crossing the Equator becoming a Shellback.These memories and many more I will always treasure.SAIL ON in PEACE.T.K.-13. |
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Friday June 26, 2009 - 01:34 AM
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Name: nwafor |
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Rank/Rate: ABF2 |
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Division/Squadron: V-4 |
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Years Aboard: Dec 1964-Sept 1968 |
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Location: owe ow |
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Comments: nwanne i dey here keep offffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff |
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Wednesday June 24, 2009 - 12:40 PM
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Name: Daniel F Cavanaugh |
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Rank/Rate: AE2 |
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Division/Squadron: C1A crew (COD) |
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Years Aboard: 71-73 |
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Location: W Palm Bch Fla USA |
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Comments: Would like to hear from anyone that was attached to ships C1A crew |
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Wednesday June 24, 2009 - 08:04 AM
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Name: Dave Lyng |
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Rank/Rate: ETR 3 |
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Division/Squadron: OE |
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Years Aboard: '70-'74 |
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Location: Sioux Falls South Dakota USA |
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Comments: Just checking in. Any old ship mates out there? Would love to hear from you. |
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Tuesday June 23, 2009 - 04:59 PM
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Name: Charles R Helms |
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Rank/Rate: ABHC(AW) |
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Division/Squadron: V-1 Div. |
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Years Aboard: 1976-77 & 1979-83 |
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Location: Salina Ks. |
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Comments: Saw her in the scrap yard in Baltimore. Made me want to cry. I was so sad to see her end this way. |
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Tuesday June 23, 2009 - 03:01 PM
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Name: Jesus Mamangun |
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Rank/Rate: MSCM(SW) |
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Division/Squadron: S-2 Division |
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Years Aboard: 1976-1979 |
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Location: Ewa Beach Hawaii USA |
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Comments: The years I spent on board molded me to meet bigger challenges of years to come. She was my first duty station and I will always cherish my years on board as a young seaman learning the ropes. The work was back-breaking at times but you always went to bed knowing that you put in a honest day's work. To all who served aboard the Mighty Coral Sea, Aloha! |
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Tuesday June 23, 2009 - 02:17 PM
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Name: Mike (Oscar) Pfeffer |
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Rank/Rate: BTFN |
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Division/Squadron: B-Div. 4Able Fireroom |
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Years Aboard: 1974-77 |
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Location: Chicago Illinois USofA |
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Comments: Just registered for Washington D.C. 31st Annual USS Coral Sea CVA-43 Reunion Hope to see YOU there, C'mon suprise me , how 'bout it fellow Snipes... October comes very fast... Later. Mike |
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Monday June 22, 2009 - 06:49 PM
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Name: James R. Williams (willie) |
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Rank/Rate: E-5 AMS-2 |
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Division/Squadron: V-6 Air |
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Years Aboard: 60-63 |
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Location: Ocean Springs MS USA |
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Comments: Just checking in for another year.The only guy from V-6 (60-63) that has signed any guest book so far is Jeff Jarboe and he didn't leave an Email address.Jeff; Email me when you can.It would be nice to just talk to someone I served with some 46 years ago.....my God has it been that long? |
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Monday June 22, 2009 - 05:55 PM
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Name: Chris Cowan |
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Rank/Rate: ABE-2 |
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Division/Squadron: V-2, Cat-1 |
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Years Aboard: 79-82 |
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Location: Tacoma WA |
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Comments: I'm a day late! Hope all you old shipmates had a great FATHERS DAY. |
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Sunday June 21, 2009 - 05:46 PM
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Name: chester levi wiegersma |
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Rank/Rate: e4 |
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Division/Squadron: e-2 |
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Years Aboard: 1976-1979 |
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Location: kingman az usa |
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Comments: i was an PO 3rd class in the interior communication tech. with the e2 division from 1976 - 1979. |
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Thursday June 18, 2009 - 12:57 PM
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Name: Charles Gilpatric |
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Location: Lisbon Me. United States |
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Comments: Just a note to say hello and god bless all those that served on the Coral Sea. The greatest ship to sail. Still would like to find David Trout. If you are out there let me know. |
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Monday June 15, 2009 - 07:18 PM
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Name: Gary D. Mercer |
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Rank/Rate: IC3 |
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Division/Squadron: E-Division |
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Years Aboard: 1987-1990; decom crew |
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Location: Fayetteville North Carolina |
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Comments: Looking for any former shipmates, and friends. Find out about events for former crew members. |
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Monday June 15, 2009 - 03:23 AM
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Name: Shelby Gaul |
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Rank/Rate: PH-3 |
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Division/Squadron: Operations |
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Years Aboard: 1970 - 1971 |
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Location: Pomona California |
Comments: For those that have read and left comments on the Coral Sea Association web site, I just thought I'd let you know that although the ship is gone, the name "Coral Sea" lives on in the form of a U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Unit in California which has been named after the ship. To view the Unit's web site
go to: http://seacadets - pomonavalley
when it comes up, just click on it to take you to the web page. It lets you know what Events the Cadets from the Unit have been up to and what Trainings
they have attended. It also contains photos of the cadets at Training and what some of the former Cadets are doing now after having enlisted themselves. |
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Friday June 12, 2009 - 12:38 AM
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Name: Don Ward |
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Rank/Rate: LTJG |
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Location: Pattaya Thailand |
Comments: On September 5, 1965, my Pensacola classmate, Edward B. Shaw, was lost when his A1-H crashed into the sea. He was with VA-165 on the Coral Sea. Any further info would be appreciated. Thank you. Don Ward Pattaya, Thailand
www.mpress.addr.com |
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Thursday June 11, 2009 - 04:56 PM
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Name: orland j mc donald |
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Rank/Rate: ICC |
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Division/Squadron: E Div. |
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Years Aboard: 9/69 to 11/01/71 |
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Location: alameda ca USA |
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Comments: I'm looking for any shipmates who remember me that I served with. She was a great ship to be on. |
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Thursday June 11, 2009 - 04:55 PM
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Name: orland j mc donald |
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Rank/Rate: ICC |
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Division/Squadron: E Div. |
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Years Aboard: 9/69 to 11/01/71 |
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Location: alameda ca USA |
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Comments: I'm looking for any shipmates who remember me that I served with. She was a great ship to be on. |
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Wednesday June 10, 2009 - 04:12 PM
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Name: Warren Luck |
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Rank/Rate: AO2 |
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Division/Squadron: VAH-2 |
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Years Aboard: 1961-64 |
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Location: Richmond VA |
Comments: As I look at today's photo, I go back to 1963 when I met the girl in Sydney who (43 years later) became my wife. Thank You Coral Sea. Carry on.
PS Now live in Brisbane. |
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Tuesday June 09, 2009 - 07:33 PM
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Name: Ray Meketa |
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Rank/Rate: GM2 |
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Division/Squadron: 5th Div |
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Years Aboard: 1954 -1957 |
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Location: AZ |
Comments: Looking for any shipmates from the 1950s. Was aboard for the Med cruises and then the trip around the Horn for decommissioning in Bremerton. Then went on the Midway until 1958.
I saw Lou's name on here too, a 3" GM. I was a 5" GM. I suppose most from those days are gone. |
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Tuesday June 09, 2009 - 01:11 PM
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Name: William Richard Rebmann |
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Rank/Rate: E3 |
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Division/Squadron: V1 |
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Years Aboard: 1966,1967 |
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Location: NEW CASTLE PA LAWRENCE |
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Comments: I WAS LOOKING FOR A CREWS BOOK MY TOUR 66 67, IF ANY BODY KNOWS HOW TO GET ONE PLEASE CONTAT ME. |
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Tuesday June 09, 2009 - 07:14 AM
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Name: William Richard Rebmann |
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Rank/Rate: E3 |
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Division/Squadron: V1 |
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Years Aboard: 1966,1967 |
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Location: New Castle Pa Lawrence |
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Comments: .Hi my name is Dick Rebmann, I worked in Flight Deck Control during Rolling Thunder. I would like to find some shipmates from tha time. |
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Monday June 08, 2009 - 09:11 PM
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Name: Larry Hilton |
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Rank/Rate: Ltjg |
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Division/Squadron: Communications |
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Years Aboard: 1964 - 1967 |
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Location: Phoenix AZ United States |
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Comments: I joined the ship in Alameda in November of 1964 just before the Westpac cruise under Capt Cassell. |
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Monday June 08, 2009 - 09:11 PM
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Name: Larry Hilton |
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Rank/Rate: Ltjg |
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Division/Squadron: Communications |
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Years Aboard: 1964 - 1967 |
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Location: Phoenix AZ United States |
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Comments: I joined the ship in Alameda in November of 1964 just before the Westpac cruise under Capt Cassell. |
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Monday June 08, 2009 - 08:47 PM
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Name: Veronike Dubart |
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Rank/Rate: LCPL |
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Division/Squadron: MarDet |
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Years Aboard: 1983 |
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Comments: Hello Everyone
I used to know a Marine onboard the Coral Sea. We met in Cannes. His name is Lcpl Joey Tilley. I was wondering if anyone had any pictures of him or knew him and could recall stories about him. Besides being a Marine he was also the DJ or one of the DJs onboard. He worked with Vic Demarco who was public relation. I met him in 1983 but he was onboard I think from 1981 to 84.
Believe it or not, we found each other after 14 years of being apart. Such a miracle!! Anyway, I am trying to put together something special for him to remind him of his time onboard the ship. Thank you for your help. This ship holds very special memories for me although I never was part of the crew.
Thank you for your help |
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Sunday June 07, 2009 - 10:22 PM
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Name: Todd Nado |
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Rank/Rate: ICFN |
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Division/Squadron: PlAT/LENS V-2 |
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Years Aboard: 85 |
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Location: Brighton Michigan United States |
Comments: Well, I did not roll "clean across the deck" when we hit the Equadorian Oiler
while we were in ref/trai in the Carribean! Just half way! It was a little
jolt that you wondered what the heck happened and then they called "General
Quarters," and I hauled butt to the Island Camera room and started scanning
with the camera. Just pretty much got shots of a Helo surveying the bow area
where the oiler ripped a whole in our bow. Which DC tackled like a champion
after a couple hours, as we were taking on water pretty good, I heard from a
chief who was from our division and was on DC. Did we lose anyone from that
collision? Can't remember. Thought we did, or someone or some were injured
from it. It was not one of her finest moments, that's for sure, as we just
got out of dry dock. I was stationed on Gitmo for a short period a few months
earlier when I first boarded the "Ageless Warrior." She proved herself very
sea-worthy, and lived up to her name, though we spent a few more months in
dry dock after that, and spent not just a small chunk of change to repair her!
For the relatively short time a was aboard, I have nothing but good memories
a take to this day from my time onboard. It was adventurous, though we of
course worked a lot, which you expect on a carrier. When they are flying, were
a working! And of course doing preventive maintenance (P.M.) when we were
standing down, so to say, from flight-ops. I was proud to serve aboard her the
time I did.
Blessings in Christ,
Todd |
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Sunday June 07, 2009 - 09:42 PM
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Name: Todd Nado |
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Rank/Rate: ICFN |
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Division/Squadron: Plat/Lens V-2 |
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Years Aboard: 85 |
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Location: Brighton Michigan United States |
Comments: Looking for anyone from Plat/Lens aboard in '85. Match? Our fearless leader
Who used to play "Flight of the Bubmble Bee" before we went into action? Was
on board sitting in a chair on wheels in the Plat control room when we hit the
Equadorian Oiler. Rolled clean across the deck from the VCR Panel? Was also
the unfortunate one who got knocked out from behind and stabbed 55 times while
we were in port, on NOB Virginia. I'm alive and well and praising Jesus for
the time He gave me after that, until glory and beyond! (saved in '93). |
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Thursday June 04, 2009 - 10:44 PM
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Name: Joshua Green |
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Comments: Just wishing you a happy memorial day prophit2009@gmail.com |
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Wednesday June 03, 2009 - 07:46 PM
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Name: ROBERT RICHTER |
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Rank/Rate: MS2 |
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Division/Squadron: S-2 |
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Years Aboard: 84-88 |
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Location: BAYSHORE NY USA |
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Comments: LOOKING FOR SOME OLD SHIPMATES LARRY,MIKE W,OBE,JOHN S,.DUNBAR.EMAIL ME VETERAN431@HOTMAIL.COM. I WORKED IN THE OFFICE WITH LT FUCHS.IF ANYBODY WAS IN S-2 BACK THEN GIVE ME A HOLLAR |
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Sunday May 31, 2009 - 05:02 PM
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Name: HAROLD B.CRAIG |
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Rank/Rate: SN |
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Division/Squadron: 1ST |
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Years Aboard: 1959-1962 |
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Location: CLAREMORE OKLA USA |
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Comments: I AM A PLANK OWNER LOOKING FOR T V LEACH OR DANNY LAMOTT.WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU GUYS. |
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Friday May 29, 2009 - 07:44 AM
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Name: Charles Gilpatric |
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Rank/Rate: E3 |
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Division/Squadron: 3rd div. |
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Years Aboard: 1969-1972 |
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Location: Lisbon Maine |
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Comments: Great ship, now that I think about it.Still looking for David P. Trout |
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Friday May 29, 2009 - 06:39 AM
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Name: Gary W. Sims |
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Rank/Rate: AE3 |
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Division/Squadron: IM3/AIMD |
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Years Aboard: 72/75 |
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Location: Olive Branch MS |
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Comments: Just checking in. It is nice to see that the old boat still carries a fond memory with so many of her crew. Being one of her crew (even though I was a airdale) has been one of the special points of pride that I have carried with me for many years and I know until I die. God Bless and clam sea's. |
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Friday May 29, 2009 - 06:04 AM
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Name: Paul E. Perry, Jr |
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Rank/Rate: GMT 2nd Class |
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Years Aboard: 1979-1981 |
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Location: Bluffton IN USA |
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Comments: What a grand old lady, many fond memories. |
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Thursday May 28, 2009 - 05:13 PM
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Name: David Schuster |
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Rank/Rate: AK3 |
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Division/Squadron: VA-55 TAD S-6 SRS |
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Years Aboard: 1985-1986 |
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Location: Maryville TN |
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Comments: Just want to say Hello to all the guys from VA-55 and the Supply Department. If you want to connect email me. I would like to here from some of you. Take care. |
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Thursday May 28, 2009 - 08:06 AM
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Name: David LaPorte |
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Rank/Rate: ADJ3 |
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Division/Squadron: V-2 Num 2 Cat |
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Years Aboard: Nov 65 - Nov 66 |
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Location: Schaumburg IL USA |
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Comments: Anyone out there that was in same div, same time period |
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Wednesday May 27, 2009 - 09:37 PM
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Name: Jim Sandquist |
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Rank/Rate: adj2 |
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Division/Squadron: VF 151 |
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Years Aboard: 1950/1960/1961 |
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Location: Sherwood Or USA |
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Comments: Do you have info on the Squadrons that were on the Ship??????? |
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Tuesday May 26, 2009 - 07:40 PM
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Name: Brian Hand |
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Rank/Rate: corporal |
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Years Aboard: 1977-1979 |
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Comments: I am trying to gather information for a surprise anniversary present for my husband and would appreciate any information from anyone about the Coral Sea during this time period. |
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Monday May 25, 2009 - 09:21 PM
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Name: jOHN M rICE |
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Rank/Rate: E3 MM |
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Division/Squadron: M-2 |
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Years Aboard: 1980-1984 |
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Location: Bardstown Ky |
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Comments: I'm looken for pass patches from 1980 through 1984 thank you |
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Monday May 25, 2009 - 03:15 PM
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Name: ernest dailey ( Lucky) |
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Rank/Rate: sm3 |
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Division/Squadron: os div. |
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Years Aboard: 1960-1964 |
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Location: tucson az. usa |
Comments: to all the men and women that walked the decks of this beautiful ship....happy veterians day. this date 05-25-09...a special hello to TED,Chuck,Ben,Peter,Curt,Ernie miller, and all the guys that waved a flag.
"CLOSE UP FOXTROT' go have some fun. we are all running out to time. LUCKY |
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Monday May 25, 2009 - 09:47 AM
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Name: William C. Hanna Jr. |
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Rank/Rate: ABH-1 |
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Division/Squadron: V-1 |
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Years Aboard: 69,70 |
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Location: Huntersville NC. |
Comments: Still recall the day LT. Hogland put the COD in the catwalk just aft of #2 elvt.
Sure happy I did not say anything about that then. Because about three months later I single-handedly grounded the only two RF-8s directing one out of a spot in about the same place. CDR. Mauldin (Airboss) was down on deck before all of my ass had been chewed off by VFP-63s OiC. Thanks again Mr. Mauldin. |
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Sunday May 24, 2009 - 12:16 PM
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Name: James Darryl McElyea |
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Rank/Rate: E2-MS |
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Years Aboard: Sept.82-Nov.84 |
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Location: Knoxville Tn. |
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Comments: Would love to here from some of my old shipmates. My time on board her was great, will never forget it.The world cruse,wow. |
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Thursday May 21, 2009 - 09:00 PM
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Name: Don (DJ) Busse |
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Rank/Rate: SH3/E4 |
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Division/Squadron: S-3 |
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Years Aboard: 86-89 |
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Location: Appleton Wisconsin |
Comments: Again I was looking through the past guest books and saw a few post from old S-3 friends with many good memories with big buba baker, the rat man, rayborn, hetzel (nerd), fuller, harrington, frost, harney, cahill, lafever, and dovaleana. May more I sure I left off. How do you forget skiing in france. New Years in Rome. Getting kicked out of a strip club looking for rayburns honey. thank you cadillac cahill. And to all those aboard between 86-89, I may have cut your hair, I hope it all grew back it wasn't exactly my calling! Then again neither was being a fire watch in the ship yard! take care
Hoping to get a an email or facebook hit from any shipmates I might have served with. |
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Thursday May 21, 2009 - 06:54 AM
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Name: Larry Pennington |
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Rank/Rate: SN |
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Division/Squadron: 2nd division |
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Years Aboard: 75-77 |
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Location: Mesquite Texas USA |
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Comments: They also let us bring our cars from Long Beach back to Alameda after a overhaul at the ship yard. Really enjoyed my time on board. As a 17 year old Alongapo(sp) really warped my mind. :) |
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Wednesday May 20, 2009 - 09:15 AM
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Name: William ( Bill ) Carlson |
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Rank/Rate: ABHAN |
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Division/Squadron: V1 |
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Years Aboard: 69-72 |
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Location: Minnetonka Mn |
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Comments: Just wishing a happy Memorial Day to all my old shipmates..You out there Harry Kelly??? I heard our old bud Dave Kellan has passed away.. |
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Monday May 18, 2009 - 03:07 AM
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Name: Melvin "Robbie" Roberts |
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Rank/Rate: RMSN |
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Division/Squadron: CR |
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Years Aboard: Feb'79-Aug'82 |
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Location: Bensalem Pa USA |
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Comments: Served onboard during the commands of Capt Arthor and Capt Dunleavy. Highlights were the 52 hostages in Iran, extended tours of the Indian Ocean and "Camal Station". Seeing more than a few birds go in the water. 2 WestPacs cruises. Homeport Alameda Ca. Mike Kennedy, Mike Marchese, Mike Kiraly, (alotta Mikes!)Tom Runion, Don MaClaren I have kept contact with thru the internet. |
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Saturday May 16, 2009 - 05:20 PM
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Name: Richard ( DUKE ) Snyder |
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Rank/Rate: Sgt. E-5 |
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Division/Squadron: Marine Det. |
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Years Aboard: 1967,68, 69 |
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Location: las Vegas Nevada |
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Comments: Looking for any members of Marine Detachment from this time period. |
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Saturday May 16, 2009 - 01:17 AM
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Name: Dick Mitten |
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Location: Clearwater Florida USA |
Comments: This is such a wonderful site.
mittendick@gmail.com |
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Friday May 15, 2009 - 02:59 PM
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Name: Marvin Bruce Mashburn |
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Rank/Rate: AO2 |
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Division/Squadron: GM |
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Years Aboard: 3 |
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Location: Asheville NC USA |
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Comments: I was blessed to serve with America's best and brightest from April 1970 until August 1973. I regret that I did not re-enlist. |
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Sunday May 10, 2009 - 09:52 PM
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Name: Dan Hible |
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Rank/Rate: AN |
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Division/Squadron: V-3 |
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Years Aboard: Dec 1972 - Oct 1975 |
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Location: Thief River Falls Mn |
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Comments: Nice to see this site for the infomation. |
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Friday May 08, 2009 - 06:22 AM
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Name: Bob Gill |
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Rank/Rate: Mineman 2nd class |
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Division/Squadron: G |
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Years Aboard: Nov. 71-July 72 |
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Location: Billerica Mass. USA |
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Comments: Those 36 Mk-52's were the FIRST mines dropped in Haiphong by order of Pres. Nixon. Many other ports were seeded with mines & Re-seeded later in the war.No ships went back into Haiphong for almost a year. "Operation Pocket Money" was a hugh success. |
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Friday May 08, 2009 - 06:02 AM
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Name: Chuck Finger |
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Rank/Rate: AK2 |
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Division/Squadron: S-6 |
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Years Aboard: 84-88 |
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Location: Poland ME |
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Comments: I can remember walking 32 knee knockers to find a working head. I ended up becoming a lifer, retired in 04. Coral Sea was a pretty good ship, with lots of good times. Looking for AK2 Garber, AK2 Patrowski (ski) AKCS Foster and AK1 Hutchinson. |
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Thursday May 07, 2009 - 03:13 PM
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Name: Robert J. Fischer |
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Rank/Rate: AQ1 |
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Division/Squadron: VA82 |
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Years Aboard: 1969-70 |
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Location: Birmingham AL |
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Comments: Just wanted to connect |
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Wednesday May 06, 2009 - 10:41 AM
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Name: Jessey J Baca |
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Rank/Rate: MSGT |
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Division/Squadron: VA-27, CV-43 |
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Years Aboard: 1979-1980, 1981-1982 |
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Location: NAS Lemoore California |
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Comments: What a wonderful adventure and experience I had aboard her. I got to tour her sister ship the USS Midway in San Diego about 2 years ago. |
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Tuesday May 05, 2009 - 10:31 AM
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Name: vince bonderczuk |
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Rank/Rate: BT1 |
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Division/Squadron: B-1/B-5 |
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Years Aboard: 84-87 |
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Location: dandridge tn usa |
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Comments: had alot of good times on her. Alot of hard work but alot of hard beers have gone down while on liberty. had a few comments for s.c. guess but he know how much I miss him. not my best years in the navy but it led to bigger and better things like the belknap in gaeta italy. still glad I hace a ships hat though and go navy. any shipmates who know me give me a line on the computer. |
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Sunday May 03, 2009 - 08:35 PM
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Name: Kenneth A Tittle |
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Rank/Rate: WT3 |
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Division/Squadron: Weapons |
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Years Aboard: 1984-1987 |
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Location: Rossville Georgia USA |
Comments: Would like to here from any one that was in the weapons division from 2984 -1987
or anyone period |
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Thursday April 30, 2009 - 09:21 AM
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Name: Len Connor |
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Rank/Rate: MS3 |
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Division/Squadron: S-5 |
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Years Aboard: 84-88 |
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Location: Covington Ky USAMF |
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Comments: Looking for old friends. |
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Thursday April 30, 2009 - 08:45 AM
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Name: C Van Kirby |
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Rank/Rate: Airman |
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Division/Squadron: V1 |
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Years Aboard: 1953 |
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Location: Pflugerville TX USA |
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Comments: Training Yoeman for Flight Deck Division. Jointly with Walt Braemer. Very nice Med cruise. |
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Wednesday April 29, 2009 - 11:11 AM
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Name: Richard J Faurote |
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Rank/Rate: BTC |
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Division/Squadron: Boiler (2 grp) |
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Years Aboard: 1966 to 1969 |
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Location: Riverview Florida |
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Comments: Just making an up date |
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Wednesday April 29, 2009 - 06:22 AM
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Name: J.R. Miller |
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Rank/Rate: Squid |
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Division/Squadron: V-4 |
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Years Aboard: 68-72 |
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Location: Bago City Negros Occidental Philippines |
Comments: Eat yer heart out matey's
I live in the Philippines.
Seen a post from Orchards grandson.
I remember him Charley Orchard during my time
V4 dont remember much else
J.R. Miller |
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Tuesday April 28, 2009 - 05:28 AM
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Name: joanne taylor |
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Comments: i am looking for robert cooney who served on the uss coral sea when it was at garden island, sydney australia in 1963, if you can help me please send me an email, thank you joanne. |
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Saturday April 25, 2009 - 04:23 AM
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Name: James Graf |
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Rank/Rate: MS3 |
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Division/Squadron: S=2 |
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Years Aboard: 3 1/2 |
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Location: Pittsburgh Pa. USA |
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Comments: I'm just hoping to find some old shipmates |
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Friday April 24, 2009 - 06:40 PM
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Name: Carl "CT" Johnson |
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Rank/Rate: cssn |
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Division/Squadron: S-2 |
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Years Aboard: 1956-1957 |
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Location: Ct. |
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Comments: Was A Baker on the Med. Cruse 1956, and the same when we went around the Horn, I became a shell back on this cruise, Left for CS school in San Diego,CA after Bermerton WA |
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Thursday April 23, 2009 - 12:58 PM
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Name: ROBERT V GOMEZ |
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Rank/Rate: BTFN |
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Division/Squadron: B 1 CHARLIE |
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Years Aboard: 65-67 |
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Location: HANFORD CA USA |
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Comments: GREAT TO FIND THIS SITE. LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ABOUT MARK S BARTON. LOST CONTACT WHEN I LEFT THE NAVY. |
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Tuesday April 21, 2009 - 08:29 PM
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Name: Robert L. Wheelock |
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Rank/Rate: E-4 |
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Division/Squadron: VMA-224 |
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Years Aboard: 71-72 |
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Location: Idaho |
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Comments: I was in Fire Control Shop on the Coral Sea, anyone else out there, I would be pleased to hear from you. |
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Monday April 20, 2009 - 06:26 PM
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Name: marta j weatherlyI |
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Comments: My Grandfather Rufus Earl Weatherly was aboard the USS Coral Sea. I have his cruise book from the 1954 Med Cruise. he is deceased now and i have a few pictures from that time. I enlisted in the navy because i wanted to make my grandfather proud. He was a Ship's Cook. I'm not sure what his rank was. i think it's amazing how the ships have come such a long way. I was stationed on the USS Kearsarge LHD3. I enjoyed my time at sea. I'm just on here as a grandaughter who is very proud of her grandfather. Thank you all who served on the USS CORAL SEA for all that you did.
Very respectfully,
HM2(SW/AW) Marta Weatherly |
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Sunday April 19, 2009 - 12:54 PM
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Name: Kelly Laake |
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Rank/Rate: PN3 |
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Division/Squadron: X |
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Years Aboard: 2 |
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Location: Bastrop TX USA |
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Comments: I am interested in joining the Coral Sea Assoc. but do not know exact dates I served. I was onboard for 2 yrs 2 mos 8 days. It was in 1961. I've tried to contact the Navy records but have not gotten a response. Please advise how I can find out or do I just estimate? |
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Saturday April 18, 2009 - 07:42 PM
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Name: Albert J. Childress |
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Rank/Rate: MMC |
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Division/Squadron: M div,2group |
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Years Aboard: 72-77 |
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Location: Antioch Ca |
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Comments: See a lot of old snipes on the site,would like to hear from those i knew. |
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Friday April 17, 2009 - 05:40 PM
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Name: JEFF DEVINE |
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Rank/Rate: MM3 |
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Division/Squadron: 2 SCREW- ENG 2 |
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Years Aboard: 4 |
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Location: LODI CALIF USA |
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Comments: Lot of good times, Any old shipmates still out there. Give me a e-mail |
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Wednesday April 15, 2009 - 05:01 PM
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Name: Del Soldato ( WOP) |
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Rank/Rate: BT3 |
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Division/Squadron: B |
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Years Aboard: 69-73 |
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Location: Reno Nevada |
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Comments: we had us one H--- of a time |
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Tuesday April 14, 2009 - 09:49 PM
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Name: Tim Stone |
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Rank/Rate: AO |
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Division/Squadron: G |
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Years Aboard: "85"thru"89" |
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Location: Greenville SC |
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Comments: Just sailed into Norfolk yesterday on a tanker. Past the carrier piers and a good look at the Truman (75) sporting a lone black Hornet (partially obscured)and the new H.W. Bush (77) With another lone Hornet up top sporting a trendy multi-tone blue paint job and her power plants missing. anyway, the Norfolk cabbie tells me that the new Ford class carriers under construction in Newport News are designed by virtual reality software and feature more modern modular construction for a tighter fit with fewer welds, AND electro-magnetic cats for getting the birds off the deck. Those of you who havent seen the base in a while would hardly recognize it. The lot we use to park in near pier 12 is a well established series of multi-story buildings and the pay-phone maze appears long since gone from existance. I wonder if anyone has a photo of that place on arrival day? |
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Monday April 13, 2009 - 08:56 PM
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Name: Charles W. Cline |
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Rank/Rate: E4 |
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Division/Squadron: 4 Able / 4 Baker |
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Years Aboard: Oct 67 -- April 71 |
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Location: Baisden West Virginia |
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Comments: It is good to see some names that i remember on this web site . Those were the days. |
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Monday April 13, 2009 - 08:49 PM
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Name: Doug Weir |
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Rank/Rate: E5, PR2 |
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Division/Squadron: V-2, AIMD |
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Years Aboard: 76-80 |
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Location: Anaheim Ca USA |
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Comments: Looking for anyone on Cat-2 between 76-78. Also looking for anyone that worked in the parachute loft from 78-80. |
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Monday April 13, 2009 - 05:30 PM
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Name: Frank Authur Parker Jr |
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Rank/Rate: E8 |
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Location: Folkston Georgia USA |
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Comments: Looking for anyone who knows Frank Authur Parker Jr. I will try to see when he was on this ship. He is in his late 70s. He resides in Folkston, GA. He has passed away and wanted to make everyone aware of this. I'm his step grand daughter so you can contact me if you want. |
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Sunday April 12, 2009 - 09:12 PM
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Name: James L. Cline |
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Rank/Rate: BT3 |
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Division/Squadron: B Div / 4 Charlie Fireroom |
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Years Aboard: 1967 -1969 |
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Location: Citrus Heights Ca United States |
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Comments: Bob, Shoot me an E-Mail. What has it been 40 years? Have you heard from Jim Nichols? |
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Sunday April 12, 2009 - 06:08 PM
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Name: Lou Casale |
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Rank/Rate: GM3 |
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Division/Squadron: 4th |
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Years Aboard: '55,'56, '57 |
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Location: Ocala Fl |
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Comments: Just checking in. It's been awhile since I last posted.Served aboard from Feb'55 to Feb'57. Made Med cruises in '55 and '56 before being transferred to the Randolf when the Coral Sea went to the west coast to get refitted for the angle deck. I was a 3"50 gunners mate in the 4th Div. I now live in Ocala Fl since moving from Ct in 2002.I want to say ,"Hi," to Ray and Ken. Haven't heard from you guys in awhile. Sorry I missed you Ken when you came to Ocala as I was called back east for a death in the family. Hope you had a good time at the reunion. Hard to believe it's been 51 years since getting out. |
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Saturday April 11, 2009 - 07:51 PM
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Name: Robert E. Dubois |
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Rank/Rate: bt / E5 |
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Division/Squadron: b-Divison |
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Years Aboard: 1066/1969 |
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Location: Vacaville ca. |
Comments: looking for ships company crew of B-Division/M Division around the time I
served aboard will answer all
Thanks |
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Friday April 10, 2009 - 02:11 PM
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Name: vicki stamp |
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Comments: I'm looking for anyone who knew my dad, Robert (Bob) Womack, who would have served before 1955. He passed away in June 2007. I would love to hear from any of his shipmates. Thanks for your service! |
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Thursday April 09, 2009 - 11:12 AM
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Name: ryan orchard |
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Location: lodi ca. |
Comments: I am enjoying the comments and pictures whith my granpa Orchard who was on the
uss Coral Sea from 1968-1970 V-4 div. Im 7 years old my name is Ryan. |
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Monday April 06, 2009 - 03:54 PM
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Name: Charlie Horton |
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Rank/Rate: An |
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Division/Squadron: V-3 |
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Years Aboard: 66-68 |
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Location: Memphis Tn. USA |
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Comments: Would love to hear from V-3 shipmates. |
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Sunday April 05, 2009 - 07:34 PM
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Name: Dennis D Day |
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Rank/Rate: AME |
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Division/Squadron: VA 95 |
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Years Aboard: 76-77 |
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Location: El Mirage AZ USA |
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Comments: Server on the flightdeck LOX (Liquid Oxigen)crew |
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Thursday April 02, 2009 - 09:24 AM
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Name: Paula Arlington |
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Location: Dayton OH USA |
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Comments: Looking for anyone who knew my brother John Arlington late 70's early 80's. Please contact me |
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Wednesday April 01, 2009 - 11:08 AM
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Name: Charles M. "Mike" Morgan |
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Rank/Rate: AZ3 |
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Division/Squadron: VF-151 |
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Years Aboard: 1967-1970 |
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Location: Lake City Florida USA |
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Comments: Hi, I have been a member of the association since the reunion held in Savannah, Ga. I was a member of VF-151 which made 3 cruises aboard the Coral Sea between 1967-1970. I put Cruise Books for each of those cruises up for sale on eBay yesterday. They are being sold as a group 67-69 "San Francisco's Own" Blue Cover with Gold lettering. 68-69 "A Ship and the Sea" Black Cover with White lettering. The "Coral Sea Westpackage 69-70" White Cover with Red, White, and Blue lettering "Craker Jack Box" design. Any one interested should go to eBay and search for USS Coral Sea. |
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Wednesday April 01, 2009 - 12:19 AM
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Name: Jack Hardy |
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Rank/Rate: MM2 |
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Division/Squadron: M-2 |
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Years Aboard: 1984-1988 |
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Location: Braidwood Illinois |
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Comments: On here looking for old friends that I have not talked to or seen for way too long. I live south of Chicago, my number is listed. Hoping to get a call or an email from some M-2 Div shipmates. If ever in the Chicago area give me a call. |
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Tuesday March 31, 2009 - 04:14 AM
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Name: liz keskin |
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Rank/Rate: -- |
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Division/Squadron: -- |
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Years Aboard: 0 |
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Location: U.K |
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Comments: *****JOHN SANDHOFF**** My name was Liz Stephenson in late 80s.Trying to locate John Sandhoff who was aboard the u.s.s Coral Sea mid to late 80s.He had a friend Jack but can't remember his surname.I met him in Majorca about 1988 and would love to know what happened to him after his ship was decomissioned.Please anyone with any info e.mail me. |
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Tuesday March 31, 2009 - 04:13 AM
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Name: Henk van der Lugt |
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Rank/Rate: SunDowner Historian |
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Division/Squadron: VF-111 |
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Years Aboard: n/a |
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Location: Heerhugowaard n/a The Netherlands |
Comments: Hi , my name is Henk van der Lugt and I am the SunDowner Historian , I am researching the history of VF-111 SunDowners , This squadron is a important oart of the USS Coral Sea's History .
Please if you have any stories , photo's etc , etc , would you consider sharing them with me ??
Many thanks in advance , Henk "Omar"
Link to more info : http://tradecorridor.com/sundowners/omar.htm |
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Monday March 30, 2009 - 07:37 PM
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Name: Mark L Casey |
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Rank/Rate: OS3/E-4 |
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Division/Squadron: OI |
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Years Aboard: 83-87 |
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Location: Sring Branch TX USA |
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Comments: Happy to have found this web site.Findind old friends already. |
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Monday March 30, 2009 - 07:22 PM
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Name: mark l casey |
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Rank/Rate: os3/e-4 |
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Division/Squadron: oi |
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Years Aboard: 3 1/2 |
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Location: spring branch tx usa |
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Comments: happy to have found this web site |
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Saturday March 28, 2009 - 01:01 PM
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Name: Robert E. Nolde |
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Rank/Rate: AD2 |
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Division/Squadron: VF-21 |
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Years Aboard: 80-83 |
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Location: Elizabeth City North Carolina USA |
Comments: I enjoyed the times onboard the Coral Sea! We all seemed to enjoy ourselves more on this ship than I did on the Carl Vinson (I guess all that Nuke Crap got to us)!!!!
Miss the good old days of working on the Flight Deck as a Plane Captain & PP Troubleshooter!! |
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Friday March 27, 2009 - 07:01 PM
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Name: Brad Boruch |
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Rank/Rate: DC2 |
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Division/Squadron: ENG Dept/DC div |
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Years Aboard: 1985-1989 |
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Location: Wausau Wis USA |
Comments: Would love to here from any old shipmates, send me a message
Pat Gray, Rob Tunget, where you at |
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Thursday March 26, 2009 - 11:24 AM
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Name: Greg Hawke |
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Rank/Rate: BT2 |
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Division/Squadron: B Div 4 Charlie fireroom |
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Years Aboard: 67-70 |
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Location: Hales Corners Wis USA |
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Comments: The Coral Sea took the cars to Bremerton and back to Alameda for the 1969 yard period also. That was a normal 2 month long one. |
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Thursday March 26, 2009 - 06:45 AM
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Name: Bob Ogan |
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Rank/Rate: AE2 |
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Division/Squadron: IM-3 |
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Years Aboard: 76-79 |
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Comments: She was returning to Alameda after spending a year in Bremerton for an overhaul. Instead of making everyone drive their vehicles down from Washington, they let them turn the flight deck into a parking lot for the ride down. |
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Thursday March 26, 2009 - 06:22 AM
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Name: Dan Reisinger |
No Email Address
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Rank/Rate: PC/E4 |
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Division/Squadron: Exec |
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Years Aboard: 85/88 |
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Location: Newport Pa |
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Comments: Whats up with all the cars? I never saw or heard of this before. Was the ship moving to a new coast and brought all the crews cars along for them? |
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Tuesday March 24, 2009 - 02:14 PM
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Name: Donald Streine |
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Rank/Rate: RM2 |
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Division/Squadron: Oc |
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Years Aboard: 1960/62 |
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Location: Corpus Christi Tx USA |
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Comments: was in the commission crew in Bremerton Wash. then on board for abt 2 years after that, |
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Tuesday March 24, 2009 - 10:52 AM
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Name: Joseph P. Brusina |
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Rank/Rate: airman |
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Division/Squadron: V-1 |
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Years Aboard: 1955-1957 |
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Location: Chicora Pa. United States |
Comments: She was a Great ship & I loved every minute I served on her and to this day ,
very very PROUD of her
It broke my heart when I seen Photos of her being cut up for scrap on E-bay !!! |
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Monday March 23, 2009 - 02:01 PM
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Name: stephen mccann |
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Rank/Rate: bt3 |
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Division/Squadron: b 2 |
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Years Aboard: 78 to 81 |
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Location: abington mass usa |
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Comments: looking for b devision snipes who served in one group 1 able fireroom |
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Monday March 23, 2009 - 09:22 AM
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Name: Elliot (Eli) Vaughn |
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Rank/Rate: EM2 |
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Division/Squadron: E-Div : Pwr. Shop |
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Years Aboard: 68-71 |
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Location: Austin Minnesota usa |
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Comments: Looking for old shipmates. Give me a call 507-396-0296 |
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Sunday March 22, 2009 - 11:03 AM
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Name: Sal Avellino |
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Rank/Rate: cssn |
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Division/Squadron: S2-C |
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Years Aboard: `11/51 to 3/53 |
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Location: Brooklyn New York |
Comments: Was aboard when she and I were both "kids". Visited her 3 summers while she was being cut up in Baltimore. It is a sight that no sailor is ever up to, seeing your old ship being destroyed.
Can really say I enjoyed my time aboard. Served on a couple of LST's TAD after Coral Sea. No comparison about the ride. LOL
Best thing I remember was putting it over on Chief Patton whewn he tried to get me shang haied to the flight deck as a plane pusher. Tough luck old man. Your dream never came true. Had it not been for him, I probably would have been a career sailor. One thing I CAN lay claim to is being one of the original incorporating officers who put this assn together. I'm real proud of that.
As my shipmate Oscar says, "Later amn" |
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Saturday March 21, 2009 - 12:35 PM
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Name: Arthur Eugene Frederick |
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Rank/Rate: CT1 |
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Division/Squadron: VF-151 |
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Years Aboard: 1960, 61 |
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Location: Las Vegas NV USA |
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Comments: Served as SN (yeoman striker) |
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Thursday March 19, 2009 - 06:39 PM
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Name: Andrew Calabro |
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Rank/Rate: CWO |
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Division/Squadron: S1 |
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Years Aboard: 5 |
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Location: El Cajon CA |
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Comments: Plank Owner |
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Tuesday March 17, 2009 - 03:39 PM
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Name: Warren Luck |
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Rank/Rate: AO2 |
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Division/Squadron: VAH-2 |
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Years Aboard: 1961-64 |
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Location: Brisbane Qld Australia |
Comments: I agree it is difficult to look at that photo. Could it be, deep down inside a part of us is saying "Good By" to our youth? Sad but true.
On a lighter note, in 2006 I married the girl I met in Sydney in 1963. Thank you Coral Sea for the ride down under. |
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Tuesday March 17, 2009 - 07:20 AM
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Name: Dan Reisinger |
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Rank/Rate: E-4/PC |
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Division/Squadron: Exec |
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Years Aboard: 85/88 |
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Location: Newport Pa |
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Comments: I just wanted to say that each day I check into the site looking for old shipmates and to see the daily picture that is posted. Today's picture breaks my heart. Seeing the ole girl being towed to baltimore to be dismantled and sold for scrap is such a shame. I know all of us who served on her have very fond memories and we'll never forget her or them. |
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Sunday March 15, 2009 - 07:26 PM
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Name: James S Brown |
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Rank/Rate: Cpl |
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Division/Squadron: VMF-122 |
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Years Aboard: 1955 |
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Location: Jamaica Estates New York |
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Comments: Is any one out there?????? |
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Sunday March 15, 2009 - 12:24 PM
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Name: Walter A Summerhill Jr |
No Email Address
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Rank/Rate: AMS |
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Division/Squadron: VA-55 |
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Comments: Served with VA-55 onboard USS Coral Sea for work-ups and Med Cruise 85-86. |
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Sunday March 15, 2009 - 08:54 AM
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Name: John Schubert |
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Rank/Rate: AMS2 |
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Division/Squadron: AIMD IM2 Airframes |
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Years Aboard: 3.5 |
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Location: Kansas USA |
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Comments: Just mustering in. |
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Saturday March 14, 2009 - 08:17 PM
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Name: Fredrick Alan Cupps |
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Rank/Rate: SM-3 |
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Division/Squadron: SM Division Signalman |
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Years Aboard: 1966-1968 |
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Location: Roseville California USA |
Comments: I was a Signaman Third Class (skivvy waver) worked the Signal Bridge. Black shoe, regular Navy.
Looking for any old hands that were aboard during that time that was in communications, or use to come to the signal bridge to view launches and get some fresh air. Currently goig by my middle name, Alan. Nick name Smiley. |
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Saturday March 14, 2009 - 08:09 PM
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Name: Fredrick Alan Cupps |
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Rank/Rate: SM-3 |
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Division/Squadron: SM Division Signalman |
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Years Aboard: 1966-1968 |
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Location: Roseville California USA |
Comments: I was a Signaman Third Class (skivvy waver) worked the Signal Bridge. Black shoe, regular Navy.
Looking for any old hands that were aboard during that time that was in communications, or use to come to the signal bridge to view launches and get some fresh air. Currently goig by my middle name, Alan. Nick name Smiley. |
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Saturday March 14, 2009 - 11:36 AM
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Name: Robert Johnson |
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Rank/Rate: PO3 |
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Division/Squadron: S-2 |
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Years Aboard: 76-78 |
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Location: Winder GA USA |
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Comments: Some of my most cherished memories came while aboard the Coral Sea...I sure do miss them times |
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Saturday March 14, 2009 - 07:31 AM
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Name: TED A. HOOD |
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Rank/Rate: RET |
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Division/Squadron: VAH2, VA104 |
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Years Aboard: 56 57/ 64 65/ 66 |
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Location: NASHUA NH |
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Comments: LOOKING FOR DAVE TEMPLE, 66 CRUISE |
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Thursday March 12, 2009 - 01:23 PM
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Name: Anthony Britton |
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Rank/Rate: BT3 |
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Division/Squadron: B-4 Charlie/Able |
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Years Aboard: 83, 84, 85, 86, 87 |
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Location: Portsmouth VA USA |
Comments: Just want to holla at my fellow shipmate. CV-43 was some of the best years of my life.
www.tagged.com/va_best |
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Thursday March 12, 2009 - 12:26 PM
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Name: Randy Peterson |
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Rank/Rate: HT2 |
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Division/Squadron: R |
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Years Aboard: 75-79 |
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Location: Bella Vista Arkansas |
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Comments: Just checking in.. |
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Tuesday March 10, 2009 - 01:51 PM
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Name: David E, Lyng |
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Rank/Rate: ETR 3 |
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Division/Squadron: OE |
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Years Aboard: 1970-73 |
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Location: Sioux Falls South Dakota USA |
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Comments: I would like to hear from anyone. Went to San Diego in January 09, and toured the USS MIdway museum. It was awsome, and brought back so many memories. I still talk with ETCM Chambers every couple of weeks. |
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Monday March 09, 2009 - 01:40 PM
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Name: Paul E Young |
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Rank/Rate: AD3 |
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Division/Squadron: VA-95 |
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Years Aboard: 76-77 |
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Location: Fort Wayne IN |
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Comments: Was aboard the Coral Sea for a West pac. Great old ship. Retired for Navy in 1990 and still active with the Navy working with the recruiters and a active member with the Navy Club of the United States (NCUSA). Drop me a line |
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Sunday March 08, 2009 - 06:13 PM
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Name: CDR Tim B. Hopkins, MC, USN |
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Rank/Rate: LTjg |
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Division/Squadron: M, B, ACOMMO, DCA |
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Years Aboard: 1987-1990 |
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Location: Bethesda MD |
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Comments: Check the final Plan of the Day. Who was the last OOD? |
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Saturday March 07, 2009 - 06:42 PM
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Name: spamect@gmail.com |
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Location: USA |
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Comments: Great Site! THANKS!spamect@gmail.com |
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Friday March 06, 2009 - 05:57 AM
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Name: Russell Cash |
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Rank/Rate: AD2 |
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Division/Squadron: VA-196 |
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Years Aboard: 1979-83 |
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Location: Demorest Georgia USA |
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Comments: Served aboard with Attack Squadron (VA-196) in the power plants shop. Performed mess duty aboard, had some great friend while onboard, and will forever admire Admiral Dunlevey. |
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Thursday March 05, 2009 - 07:58 PM
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Name: Gary Rogers |
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Rank/Rate: ABH3 |
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Division/Squadron: V1 Fly1 |
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Years Aboard: \\\'65-\\\'68 |
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Location: Houston Texas United States |
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Comments: Just looking for other guy's. |
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Wednesday March 04, 2009 - 10:17 PM
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Name: o.j. mcdonald |
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Rank/Rate: ICC |
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Division/Squadron: E div |
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Years Aboard: 1968 thru 1971 |
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Location: |
Comments: I just found this web site!Fantastic! I lost track of my Navy buddies over the years due to a career in teaching.too many years have gone by and I'd like to reconnect with some of my old shipmates. I ran the IC gang while on board and would like anyone who remembers me to drop me a line. I would like to find Willie Green, Paul Hazen Joe lopez,WO Brown. If anyone knows these guys please give them a call and look me up. I was in Baltimore a few years back visiting friends and saw the "Old Gal" being cut up. I went down to the pier to see her
one last time and tears came into my eyes. She was a great ship and a real steamer.
Thanks,
Oj mcdonald ICC |
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Wednesday March 04, 2009 - 03:47 PM
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Name: Chuck Moore |
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Rank/Rate: Lcdr |
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Division/Squadron: VF191 |
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Years Aboard: Westpac 77 |
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Location: Willow AK US |
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Comments: F4 pilot, retired |
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Tuesday March 03, 2009 - 08:47 PM
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Name: John Kinley |
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Rank/Rate: PH3 |
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Division/Squadron: OP |
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Years Aboard: 81 - 85 |
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Location: Anderson Indiana |
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Comments: Greetings to all PH's and those who were on the "Flying Squad" from 81 - 85. Have a few emails from some of you, but would like to hear from others as well. Met a former shipmate while he was an instructor in a recent class that I sponsored...it's a small world! |
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Monday March 02, 2009 - 07:33 AM
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Name: Katherine Zimmermann |
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Comments: I have just found my MIA bracelet with Lt Thomas Pilkington 9-19-66 on it.
Could someone please tell me where his family is so I can send it to them.
Kindest regards from Switzerland
Katherine |
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Sunday March 01, 2009 - 05:25 PM
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Name: Mike "Oscar" Pfeffer |
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Rank/Rate: BTFN |
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Division/Squadron: B-Div. 4ABLE Fireroom |
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Years Aboard: 1974-1977 |
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Location: Chicago Illinois |
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Comments: Hey, wasn't there a "Spring Fling" type reunion on the west coast (California) recently and does anyone know if there will be one in 2009?? Thanks Mike (Oscar)Pfeffer |
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Sunday March 01, 2009 - 10:32 AM
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Name: David "Big Ben" Bolt |
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Rank/Rate: AO3 |
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Division/Squadron: GM |
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Years Aboard: 66-67 |
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Location: Geneva Illinois USA |
Comments: Howdy to the Guided Missile Div. Hope things are going good for all you old guys.
Give me a holler if you wish, be glad to hear from you. |
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Saturday February 28, 2009 - 04:10 PM
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Name: Romeo Cruz |
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Rank/Rate: Storekeeper |
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Division/Squadron: S-1 |
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Years Aboard: 1970-1972 |
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Location: Maitland FL |
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Comments: My tour of duty aboard USS Coral Sea was very challenging. It was aboard this ship where I changed rating from Steward to Storekeeper. I developed few friends among my shipmates, unfortunately, I have been unable to locate them. I am actually searching for Robert Deems who used to call me George and James Avery. I believe Robert Deems was from Pennsylvania and Jim Avery was from Soledad, California. |
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Friday February 27, 2009 - 09:39 PM
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Name: elliot[eli]vaughn |
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Rank/Rate: em2 |
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Division/Squadron: e-div/powershop |
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Years Aboard: 68-71 |
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Location: austin minnesota usa |
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Comments: would like to hear from anyone aboard ship from 68-71 e-div thanks eli |
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Friday February 27, 2009 - 06:59 PM
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Name: dennis a bowin |
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Rank/Rate: E3 |
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Division/Squadron: 1st-3rd |
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Years Aboard: 68-70 |
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Location: parsons kansas usa |
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Comments: served aboard coral sea 6-68 tru 7-70 |
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Wednesday February 25, 2009 - 09:23 PM
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Name: Robert "TOTO" Foster |
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Rank/Rate: amsan |
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Division/Squadron: IM-2 |
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Years Aboard: 1987-88 &1989-decom |
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Location: Rossville Georgia U.S.A |
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Comments: I stubled across this site tonight and am so thankful for it. I found one shipmate and would love to hear from any others that made these cruises. |
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Wednesday February 25, 2009 - 01:05 PM
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Name: Joe Derenda |
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Rank/Rate: OSCM |
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Division/Squadron: OI |
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Years Aboard: 1984 - 1987 |
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Location: Manassas OH |
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Comments: Served onboard as a OS2 / OS1. Good times! Great ship! |
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Monday February 23, 2009 - 07:23 PM
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Name: Len Connor |
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Rank/Rate: MS3 |
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Division/Squadron: S-5 |
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Years Aboard: 1984-1988 |
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Location: Covington Ky USA MF |
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Comments: I wold love to reconnect with some of my old friends and shipmates. I still keep in touch with Fred Lamica and Irving Smith. Just looking for any of them. |
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Monday February 23, 2009 - 07:17 PM
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Name: Len Connor |
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Rank/Rate: MS3 |
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Division/Squadron: S-5 |
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Years Aboard: 1984-1988 |
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Location: Covington Ky USA MF |
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Comments: I wold love to reconnect with some of my old friends and shipmates. I still keep in touch with Fred Lamica and Irving Smith. Just looking for any of them. |
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Monday February 23, 2009 - 05:42 PM
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Name: Cynthia Steiner |
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Location: Hayward CA |
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Comments: Just found this sight, and it brings tears to my eyes.... My Father, Norman D. Steiner served aboard the Uss Coral Sea from around 1960 to 1968. I remember as a child looking up at that great big "boat" and trying to understand how a person could find their wa around it. My father was proud to serve aboard her and unfortunately, we lost him in August of 2004. I have always held a special place in my heart for this girl, and I always will !!! Thanks for having this site !!! |
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Monday February 23, 2009 - 05:35 PM
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Name: Bill Mask |
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Rank/Rate: LCpl |
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Division/Squadron: Marine Detachment |
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Years Aboard: 63 64 65 |
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Location: Pineville La |
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Comments: Worked SASS spaces and Brig. Also worked with G Division while on Yankee Station. |
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Sunday February 22, 2009 - 12:13 PM
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Name: John Vecero |
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Rank/Rate: ADJ3 |
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Division/Squadron: VF 161 |
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Years Aboard: 67-70 |
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Location: York Pa |
Comments: Signing in for the new year. I have found some old friends over the last couple of years. Some of them are Chief Dandridge, Bill Banks, Ken Mons, Bob Buehler, Wally Wilsher and others. If there are any "old" Chargers out there who would like to know about any of these guys you can email me. Thank you for a great website
John |
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Thursday February 19, 2009 - 02:57 PM
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Name: Anthony W. Irick |
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Rank/Rate: PN1(SW) |
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Division/Squadron: X-3 |
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Years Aboard: DEC 87 - APR 90 |
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Location: Syracuse NY |
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Comments: This was the highlight of my career. Was on decommissioning crew. Miss the old girl. Sometimes wish I could be back on board. |
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Thursday February 19, 2009 - 07:42 AM
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Name: Bill Dombkowski |
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Rank/Rate: FTG2 |
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Division/Squadron: FOX |
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Years Aboard: 67-70 |
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Location: Kings Park New York |
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Comments: Three cruises to Vietnam. Made the trip to Sydney Australia on last cruise. |
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Wednesday February 18, 2009 - 12:27 AM
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Name: Manny Martinez |
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Rank/Rate: ABH3/E-4 |
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Division/Squadron: V-1 |
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Years Aboard: 87-89 |
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Location: Phoenix AZ USA |
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Comments: Looking for any V-1 personnel who served between 1987-1989 i'm on facebook as well and we have a group formed and we're looking to add more for a possible reunion!!! |
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Sunday February 15, 2009 - 06:20 PM
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Name: Don Colwell |
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Rank/Rate: mm3 |
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Division/Squadron: b |
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Years Aboard: 1974-1977 |
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Location: Fresno Cal USA |
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Comments: Shipmates,just a reminder about our membership dues.If you are not current on your dues,you are not supposed to receive THE CORAL SEA BREEZE. |
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Friday February 13, 2009 - 07:57 PM
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Name: Dennis Brown |
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Rank/Rate: ADR3 |
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Division/Squadron: VA 165 |
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Years Aboard: 64,65 |
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Location: Spokane Washington USA |
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Comments: Served from Dec 64 to Aug 65 with VA 165 ; Logs and publications, nucleur weapons loading team, assisted with conventional weapons loading. Interested in hearing from other shipmates |
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Friday February 13, 2009 - 06:33 PM
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Name: lowry john none |
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Rank/Rate: airman |
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Division/Squadron: flight deck crewman |
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Years Aboard: 1953 1954 |
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Location: willow springs mo. |
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Comments: flight deck crewman aviation boatswainmate airman |
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Thursday February 12, 2009 - 09:30 PM
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Name: Donald W Hibbert |
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Rank/Rate: MM3 |
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Division/Squadron: M DIV Eng 3 |
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Years Aboard: 72-75 |
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Location: New Cuyama Ca. |
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Comments: Good times. Like to hear from my buddies. |
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Wednesday February 11, 2009 - 05:29 PM
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Name: gregory w. feagans |
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Rank/Rate: e-5/ftg2 |
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Division/Squadron: fox |
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Years Aboard: 76-78 |
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Location: alameda ca united states |
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Comments: Some of the best times of my life were when I was on that boat. The time we spent in Japan, Korea, and of course, the Phillipines was great. I left her right after she went to the shipyards in Bremerton. I believe I left around 12/78, and I still think of her to this day! Great ship - should have been a museum........ |
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Tuesday February 10, 2009 - 10:52 AM
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Name: Louie R Romi Jr. |
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Rank/Rate: ICC |
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Division/Squadron: Plat/Lens V2 |
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Years Aboard: 3 1974 To 1977 |
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Location: Pleasant Hill Missouri 64080 USA |
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Comments: Bob Crain and Stoney Burk if you see this drop me a email louie |
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Monday February 09, 2009 - 09:09 PM
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Name: Eloy Ashton Heras |
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Rank/Rate: DSC |
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Division/Squadron: OE |
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Years Aboard: 6 |
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Location: Amarillo Texas USA |
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Comments: USS Coral Sea was my 3rd ship. I liked the old gal that I extended my tour. |
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Monday February 09, 2009 - 12:23 AM
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Name: Randy Osborn |
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Rank/Rate: PN2 |
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Division/Squadron: X-Div |
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Years Aboard: 1977-1981 |
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Location: Wa |
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Comments: Had alot of good times on her. Sad to see her gone |
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Sunday February 08, 2009 - 05:09 PM
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Name: Dale F. Parker |
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Rank/Rate: AN/AO3/AN |
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Division/Squadron: V3-O |
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Years Aboard: 1950-1951-1952 |
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Location: Little Rock Arkansas |
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Comments: I was 17 years old when I boarded the ship and while we were at Golfe Juan France several of us took a tour to Paris and I spent my 18th birthday there. I learned a lot while I was on board (probably lots of stuff that I shouldnt have) and have lots of great memories of my time on board. I have lost contact with lots of my friends that I knew on board. Primarily George Calhoun, Jimmy Sobon, O.A. Peters, Dick Newman and many others who were in V3-O Div. I have been to several reunions but havent been able to attend lately due to the time of year of the meetings. Group of us usually go on a REAL cruise during this time each year. |
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Sunday February 08, 2009 - 03:22 PM
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Name: Bill Beauchanp |
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Rank/Rate: MM-3 |
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Division/Squadron: M |
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Years Aboard: 1966-69 |
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Location: Eureka c |
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Comments: Signing in for the new year. |
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Sunday February 08, 2009 - 03:20 PM
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Name: Bill |
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Rank/Rate: MM-3 |
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Division/Squadron: M |
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Years Aboard: 1966-69 |
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Location: Eureka Ca |
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Comments: Signing in for the new year. |
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Friday February 06, 2009 - 10:34 AM
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Name: Don DeKoker |
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Rank/Rate: AT2 |
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Division/Squadron: VA 153 Blue Tail Flys |
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Years Aboard: 1960 61 62 |
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Comments: USS Coral Sea CVA 43! Impressive everytime, everywhere. Our squadron VA 153 flew A4D's. I was an AT3 and a plane captain for # 308 on 1st cruise 1960 and part of 2nd cruise 1961 & 62 until I made PO2 then worked in the AT shop. As I look at it now; what a fantastic trip it was, what great memories; Moffett field, Alameda, Falon Nevada, Pearl Harbor, Yokosuka, Sasebo, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Mount Bandi Ski trip, Kobe, Subic bay - -anyone remember new years eve on Okinawa - wow what a night, or how about new years eve at Sasebo. And what about the "pearl of the orient", Alongapoo. I remember losing elevator #2 and I was there on the flight deck the night Lt Tom Cress, VA 153, A4, with full buddy store attached, crashed into rounddown, sliding up the deck and crashing into A4's on port side exploding and disappearing into the night - what a nightmare - Did you read Lt Cress's poem in the cruise book? He really was a great guy and an terrific pilot. I wouldn't trade a second of any of it though. Heartfelt Thanks to all who contribute to the photo's and web sites; they are irreplaceable Treasures. |
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Wednesday February 04, 2009 - 09:36 PM
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Name: Richard Morse |
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Rank/Rate: YN3 |
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Division/Squadron: 03 |
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Years Aboard: 49-52 |
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Location: Rochester NY USA |
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Comments: Any "straight deck" sailors left out there? |
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Tuesday February 03, 2009 - 12:37 PM
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Name: Terry W Key |
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Rank/Rate: AO2 |
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Division/Squadron: G |
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Years Aboard: 1977to1979 |
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Location: Evington VA USA |
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Comments: I was just wondering about some of my old shipmates |
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Monday February 02, 2009 - 09:46 AM
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Name: Richard A Evans |
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Rank/Rate: FA3 |
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Division/Squadron: A |
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Years Aboard: 2 |
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Location: Norphlet Arkansas USA |
Comments: Recently I have found a shipmate that I have not seen since 1970. We are
planning a reunion this year. His name is Glen Allen, he is from Brewster, WA. |
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Saturday January 31, 2009 - 05:42 PM
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Name: Alicia Buckingham |
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Location: Appleton WI USA |
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Comments: My dad Robert Rockwell served on the USS Coral Sea in the 50's and 60's. I am attempting to learn more information about his years of service. He was a Chief Petty Officer and retired in 1961. Thank you for the websites dedicated to this ship. I am learning more about his life in the Navy. My dad died in 1986, but his memory lives on in my heart. |
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Saturday January 31, 2009 - 10:08 AM
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Name: JAMES B (JB) HAGER |
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Rank/Rate: SN |
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Division/Squadron: 3rd-FOX |
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Years Aboard: 59-62 |
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Location: ASTATULA FL USA |
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Comments: I was on the recommissing crew and made the first two West-Pac cruises. Hard to believe it was 48 years ago, glad I was really young then.Anybody that remembers me give a holler. |
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Friday January 30, 2009 - 10:24 AM
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Name: Daniel E.Spahn |
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Rank/Rate: AT2 |
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Division/Squadron: Rvaw-110 |
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Years Aboard: 74-75 |
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Location: Cedar Rapids Iowa |
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Comments: Today's picture showed Polly Wogs crawling on the flight deck 1975. Had to laugh if I could blow it up I might see me. Crawled from the hanger to an elevator than onto the flight deck. Some humor in an otherwise depressing deployment. The abandonment of South Vietnam and the seizure of SS Mayaguez. |
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Thursday January 29, 2009 - 09:07 AM
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Name: Rance Jurevwicz, Capt., USA, Ret |
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Location: Highland CA |
Comments: Are there any good Veteran Service Officers (VSO) out there? We think so. In fact, we have a growing directory of VSOs nominated by veterans. These VSOs have demonstrated excellence in helping veterans secure service-connected claims and increase ratings. They return phone calls too. If you need a good VSO in your area visit our web site at http://www.veteranprograms.com.
Keep up the good work on this site. As stated previously, we added it to our monthly newsletter as a resource for all veterans. Thanks! |
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Wednesday January 28, 2009 - 08:41 PM
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Name: Tom Van Tighem |
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Rank/Rate: DP3 |
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Division/Squadron: S-7 Supply |
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Years Aboard: 1967-1969 |
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Location: Great Falls Mt. USA |
Comments: Was home for 2 years, April 1967-April 1969. Looking for friends from S-7 Div.
Fond memories of Hawaii,Yokosuka, Sasebo(Fiddlers Green),Hong Kong, Kowloon,Singapore, who could forget Olongapo (shore patrol)and fun times on Grandie Island, and all the fun times at Alameda, Hunters Point, and San Francisco during the summer of love, Haight Ashbury. If your out there e-mail Me and let me know if your still alive. |
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Tuesday January 27, 2009 - 09:09 AM
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Name: Bruce Butler |
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Rank/Rate: DT2 |
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Division/Squadron: Dental Corpsman |
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Years Aboard: 1959-June 1961 |
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Location: Schaumburg Illinois USA |
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Comments: I found out after 47 years the USS Coral Sea went to the South China Sea and all aboard at that time qualify as Vietnam Veterans, this was when we went on our WesPac Cruise! Thanks, Bruce, Seaweedman |
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Monday January 26, 2009 - 01:33 PM
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Name: garry kowal |
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Rank/Rate: abf3 |
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Division/Squadron: v4 |
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Years Aboard: 3 |
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Location: fairland okla |
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Comments: 1964 march 1967 |
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Sunday January 25, 2009 - 10:22 AM
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Name: thomas j. mcgrath |
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Rank/Rate: LI-2 |
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Division/Squadron: deck div.later x-div. |
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Years Aboard: 1974-1978 |
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Location: fort smith arkansas usa |
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Comments: looking for someone who served on the ship during my time,who is drawing va.disability.can you help????? thank you.. |
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Friday January 23, 2009 - 06:06 PM
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Name: Michael T. Oehler |
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Rank/Rate: AZ |
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Division/Squadron: AIMD |
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Years Aboard: 1985-1989 |
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Comments: Contact: 8042 Hummingbird Lane, San Diego CA 92123 |
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Friday January 23, 2009 - 06:04 PM
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Name: Michael T. Oehler |
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Rank/Rate: AZ |
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Division/Squadron: AIMD |
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Years Aboard: 1985-1989 |
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Comments: My first command, ship and best memories of a young career. Assigned AIMD November 1985 - June 1989. Key: Aviation Maintenance Administration. Department Key: Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance.
Anyone within 100 Miles of San Diego CA. |
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Sunday January 18, 2009 - 05:13 PM
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Name: Kelly E. Laake |
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Rank/Rate: PN3 |
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Division/Squadron: X Division |
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Years Aboard: 2 |
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Location: Bastrop TX USA |
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Comments: I was on active duty from March 1961 to March 1965 and spent a little over 2 years on the Coral Sea from last of 1961 to 1964. During this time I made 2 WESPAC cruises which included the normal ports and Vietnam and Australia which was my favorite place. I got out of the Navy for awhile and worked at Internal Revenue Service for 13 years but spent the last 27 years as Office Manager at Magnum Custom Trailers in Austin, Texas. While I was working at IRS, I joined the Navy Reserve to put in over 20 years and get retirement as a PN1. |
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Sunday January 18, 2009 - 10:50 AM
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Name: Gary Lanford |
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Rank/Rate: AN/SN/ IC3 |
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Division/Squadron: V1/ plat lens |
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Years Aboard: 87-88 |
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Location: Thornton CO United States |
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Comments: Lots of crazy memories, Naples on new years, the plane that crashed, and all we found was pieces of the skin of the plane. the plane that burned a hole through the flight deck. the C2 that tried to land in heavy seas and bent a prop, the Today show, what a pain! Working double shifts to cross rate into the plat/lens shop, only to break my foot and get med. separated from the ship. |
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Saturday January 17, 2009 - 06:59 PM
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Name: Daniel K Erickson Lambsy |
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Rank/Rate: E-4 ams-3 |
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Division/Squadron: VA-94 |
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Years Aboard: 3 |
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Location: Humboldt Iowa |
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Comments: HI everyone just trying to find some old freinds in the squadron please get ahold of me at my email ////dan |
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Saturday January 17, 2009 - 03:08 PM
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Name: Robin Young |
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Rank/Rate: FC1 |
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Division/Squadron: OE- Radar |
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Years Aboard: 1984-1989 |
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Location: Shelbyville KY USA |
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Comments: I had a good time onboard the ship, and it was an Adventure!I wish the best to all who served onboard Coral Sea. |
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Friday January 16, 2009 - 10:56 PM
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Name: Tim |
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Rank/Rate: E-4 / AO3 |
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Division/Squadron: G-1 / G-2 |
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Years Aboard: 1985 - 1989 |
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Location: Greer South Carolina USA |
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Comments: "Compound"(sp)...tah dah! |
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Friday January 16, 2009 - 08:27 PM
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Name: Tim Stone |
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Rank/Rate: E-4 / AO3 |
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Division/Squadron: G-1 / G-2 |
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Years Aboard: 1985-1989 |
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Location: Greer South Carolina |
Comments: Just got out of that prison in Ismir, Turkey. It was a long stretch and when I was released I noticed the "compuond" isn't what it used to be so I am back in the States again.
J/K...It would be great to share some old memories with my shipmates, It's been too long. |
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Wednesday January 14, 2009 - 10:45 AM
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Name: Thomas D. Bourdage |
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Rank/Rate: AE3 - AE2 |
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Division/Squadron: VFP-63 Eyes of the Fleet |
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Years Aboard: 68-69 |
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Location: San Diego California |
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Comments: Just thought I'd check in and see if any shipmates were still around. I was with the AE shop in VFP63 and TAD for a period of time to IM3. I presently volunteer with the Safety team aboard the USS Midway CV41 Aircraft Carrier Mmuseuim here in SanDog. Brings back lots of memories and provides alot of fun as well. If you get the chance to do some volunteer work like this - DO IT- it is well worth the time. |
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Tuesday January 13, 2009 - 01:31 PM
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Name: Ted Hillis |
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Rank/Rate: SMSN |
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Division/Squadron: OS Division |
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Years Aboard: 1959-1962 |
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Location: North Richland Hills Texas USA |
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Comments: Starting out another year, still looking for any old shipmates in the Signal Gang. I wish a Happy New Year to all that served on the Coral Sea. |
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Tuesday January 13, 2009 - 12:49 PM
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Name: James Yotkewich |
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Rank/Rate: abe-3 |
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Division/Squadron: v-2 |
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Years Aboard: 1961-64 |
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Location: West Frankfort IL. |
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Comments: Just checking in again I check this site almost everday enjoy the daily pictures espicallythe one of my time aboard that great ship.Just got a message from Jim Stotts an old ship mate. Keep up the good work on this site.JIM |
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Monday January 12, 2009 - 06:29 PM
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Name: russell copeland |
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Rank/Rate: AO3 |
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Division/Squadron: weapond |
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Years Aboard: 4 |
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Location: orlando florida |
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Comments: Miss the people not really the ship |
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Sunday January 11, 2009 - 10:16 PM
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Name: jim lowe |
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Rank/Rate: sn |
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Division/Squadron: g3 |
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Years Aboard: 2.5 |
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Comments: i wae a gunners mate this was my home for 2.5 yrs.i loved my boat |
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Sunday January 11, 2009 - 04:11 PM
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Name: dennis bowin |
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Rank/Rate: E3 |
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Division/Squadron: 1st-3rd |
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Years Aboard: 68-70 |
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Location: parsons ks usa |
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Comments: served from august 68-july 70. home port alameda,ca |
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Saturday January 10, 2009 - 11:37 AM
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Name: Robert Bruce Holman |
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Rank/Rate: E4 |
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Division/Squadron: V1 |
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Years Aboard: 1965-1969 |
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Location: Lenoir NC |
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Comments: Served from December 1965 thru September 9, 1969. Home ported in Alameda, Ca. |
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Friday January 09, 2009 - 01:04 PM
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Name: johnson |
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Rank/Rate: abfc |
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Division/Squadron: v4 |
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Comments: vietnam |
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Thursday January 08, 2009 - 05:46 PM
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Name: Ray Bouschor |
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Rank/Rate: WT3 (GMT Bombs) |
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Division/Squadron: W-DIV |
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Years Aboard: Dec 84 - Feb 88 |
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Location: Frederick Maryland USA |
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Comments: I am glad to see a site like this. Glad to she she still holds a place in so many of our hearts. She was mean... and she fought all the way to the end. She made me what I am today, Her and my shipmates. Hope to see some of you soon. |
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Thursday January 08, 2009 - 01:04 PM
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Name: Russ Bortnem |
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Rank/Rate: Lt |
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Division/Squadron: VF-154 |
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Years Aboard: 1961-1963 |
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Location: Volga SD USA |
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Comments: Two cruises during that time. Yeah Sidney! We lost an elevator on that cruise. |
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Monday January 05, 2009 - 08:03 PM
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Name: WILLIAM DANIEL |
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Rank/Rate: E-3 |
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Division/Squadron: S-6 |
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Years Aboard: 61-64 |
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Location: YOUNGSVILLE NC USA |
Comments: Any shipmates from that time frame. two crusises. cross equator to sydney-ran aground in alameda next to pier-never found out what happened to pluckett-severa other interesting things happening for 3 years that was aboard.
Lost contract with best friend Perry Cranford-anyone can help? |
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Monday January 05, 2009 - 06:35 PM
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Name: Antonio Cardoso |
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Rank/Rate: CDR |
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Division/Squadron: ENG/Ediv |
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Years Aboard: 2 |
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Location: Norfolk VA USA |
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Comments: Has anyone heard from CAPT Kennedy. He was Coral Sea's Last Chief Engineer. |
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Sunday January 04, 2009 - 08:01 PM
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Name: Ken Pierce (KMAN) |
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Rank/Rate: E-4 |
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Division/Squadron: AIMD |
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Years Aboard: 1973-1974 |
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Location: |
Comments: Still trying to find the old gang,Dean Anderson,To th2 Hoop Ballinger,Mike from the pipe shop and several more.
Happy New Year to All |
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Friday January 02, 2009 - 11:40 AM
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Name: bill madson |
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Rank/Rate: ADR3 |
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Division/Squadron: V4 |
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Years Aboard: 68 69 |
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Location: raleigh n.c. usa |
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Comments: JUST A KID AND LEARNED SO MUCH.I'LL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE V4 GRAPES.NORMAN RIDLEY WILL ALWAYS REMAIN IN MY THOUGHTS.HE WAS HIT BY LAST LAUNCHED F4 AIRCCRAFT |
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Friday January 02, 2009 - 12:01 AM
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Name: robert lerner the rock |
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Rank/Rate: sn |
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Division/Squadron: 4 th. div. |
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Years Aboard: 1953 to 56 |
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Comments: great lakes ill. 1952 coral sea 3/53 to 7/56 returned to n.y.c.
i now live in n.j.....i wonder about...albert grant pat paterson bufflo n.y.
robert lasard r.i. the greek mass. bill jackerusso n.y. howie sibel penn. |
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Thursday January 01, 2009 - 02:44 PM
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Name: Mike (Oscar) Pfeffer |
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Rank/Rate: BTFN |
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Division/Squadron: B-Div 4Able Fireroom |
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Years Aboard: 1974-77 |
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Location: Chicago Il. |
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Comments: Happy New Year. Hoping to see more SNIPES at upcoming Reunions.. Washington D.C. in October, and don't forget the Spring Fling in April. |
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